Patterson holds strong hand at home meeting
New Plymouth trainer Robbie Patterson is looking forward to heading to his home meeting on Friday where he will line-up a dozen runners.
Ears Back hunting black-type
Ears Back will head to Riccarton on Saturday in search of black-type in the Gr.3 Valachi Downs South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m).
Rudkin makes winning return
Following a five-year hiatus from training, Matamata horseman Peter Rudkin made a winning return at Pukekohe on Wednesday courtesy of Market Place in the TAB 1200.
Hong Kong Derby tilt for Nicola Chu-bred
When classy four-year-old Chill Chibi takes his place in Sunday’s BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m), it will mark a significant achievement for breeder Nicola Chu.
Te Akau to have strong presence at The Valley
Te Akau Racing will hold a strong hand at The Valley on Saturday, with their seven-strong charge being led by their sprinting sensation Imperatriz, who will attempt to defend her crown in the Gr.1 William Reid Stakes (1200m).
Stud’s top staying mare Aquacade retired
Multiple Group-winning mare Aquacade will begin the next phase of her career later this year.
Isdale excited about jumping prospect
Schooling over fences has brought a new lease on life for Mahoe, with the six-year-old gelding having won two of his last three races.
Likely Sydney Cup campaign for Trust In You
A likely trip across the Tasman is looming for promising stayer Trust In You.
Derby runner-up Melbourne bound
He beat all but glamour filly Orchestral in the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie earlier this month and now Antrim Coast will be given his chance to test his talent across the Tasman.
Stakes target next on agenda for Nereus
Stakes targets are beckoning exciting gelding Nereus following his win over a mile at Trentham on Saturday.
Bumper Oaks result for Rider’s Milan Park
Tony Rider celebrated a classic dose of double delight in the Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham on Saturday.
Adam I Am out with tendon injury
A dark cloud is hanging over exciting galloper Adam I Am’s racing future after the son of Almanzor pulled up with a tendon injury following his win over 1400m at Ellerslie nine days ago.