La Crique back to brilliant best in WFA Classic
Katrina and Simon Alexander celebrated one of their most satisfying moments on a racetrack with La Crique’s triumphant turnaround in the Gr.1 Trackside Otaki-Maori WFA Classic (1600m) on Saturday.
Colgan looking to strike at Otaki
Waikato hoop Vinnie Colgan will trek down to Otaki on Saturday to partner exciting four-year-old Desert Lightning in the Gr.1 Trackside Otaki-Maori WFA Classic (1600m), and he is hoping his charge can live up to his favourite’s tag.
Patterson’s Taranaki operation flying high again
Robbie Patterson is enjoying another stellar season and is firmly on target to eclipse the heroics of his stable in the 2022/23 term.
Legarto clash looms on Ladies Man’s horizon
Extra distance and a switch to weight-for-age for Saturday’s Gr.1 Trackside Otaki-Maori WFA Classic (1600m) are steps in the right direction for Ladies Man, but his trainer Allan Sharrock is looking a few weeks further down the road.
Te Akau aiming to capture local juvenile spoils
This Saturday’s juvenile features at Matamata are set to paint a clearer picture for upcoming Group One targets, and Te Akau Racing co-trainer Sam Bergerson is hoping for good showings from his high-class trio.
Te Akau’s southern charge set to continue at Riccarton
The tangerine and blue silks of Te Akau Racing command respect at each Riccarton Park meeting, and the stable will present another strong team of runners across the 10-race card on Friday.
Mark Twain out to strengthen trainers’ carnival claims
Roger James and Robert Wellwood already have the $1.40 favourite for the Gr.1 Trackside New Zealand Derby (2400m), and a trip to Otaki this weekend could earn them an even greater share of the spotlight during the upcoming Ellerslie carnival.
Smart mare building toward return to stakes company
Miss Layla is already a black-type winner on her home track and the talented mare will be given the opportunity to double her tally next month.
Aegon returns to pet distance
Trainer Andrew Forsman is looking forward to getting his Group One winner Aegon back to a mile at Otaki on Saturday in the Gr.1 Trackside Otaki-Maori WFA Classic.
Regally-bred mare vying for black-type
Regally-bred mare Manifique is already assured of a broodmare career, however, trainer Peter Didham is keen to gain some black-type with her before she heads to the breeding barn.
Super Seth on the board in Australia
Waikato Stud’s Super Seth has struck a significant offshore blow with the Group One-winning son of Dundeel siring his first
Forsman gelding pleasing in First Innings
Classic assignments could be in the offing for promising stayer First Innings following his impressive maiden win in the Cambridge Stud 2100 at Pukekohe on Wednesday.