Karaka Millions focus for Benner
Otaki trainer Johno Benner had the lucrative Karaka Millions meeting very much in mind when sourcing four yearlings to date this week at the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sales.
Alexanders secure Ace High colt
Matamata trainers Simon and Katrina Alexander went to $140,000 to secure an Ace High colt at Karaka on Thursday.
Derby tilt hinges on New Plymouth run
Trainer Chad Ormsby has long earmarked Lord Weyburn as his Gr.1 Trackside New Zealand Derby (2400m) prospect this season, but whether he will continue down that path all hinges on his performance at New Plymouth on Saturday.
Ladies Man launches new campaign
New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock has given a glowing report on the condition of Group One winner Ladies Man as he prepares to resume on his home track this weekend.
In-form team tackles Taranaki features
A week after teaming up for a million-dollar triumph at Ellerslie, trainers Peter and Dawn Williams and owners Barneswood Farm are searching for more feature spoils this weekend.
Kennedy and Furlong out to add to Guineas record
A pair of last-start winners loom as leading chances for Shane Kennedy and Anna Furlong in Saturday’s Listed Dunedin City Motors Dunedin Guineas (1500m) at Wingatui – a race the Riccarton trainers have won twice in the last six years.
Times Ticking chasing third Southern feature
Alby MacGregor is hopeful his well-travelled gelding Times Ticking can wind back the clock in Saturday’s Gr.3 White Robe Lodge WFA (1600m) at Wingatui.
Ancient Spirit filly stars on final day at Karaka
White Robe Lodge stallion Ancient Spirit was in the spotlight on the third and final day of the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sales, providing the top lot of the day when a filly out of the Zacinto mare Back Date fetched $160,000.
Collect Your Cash delivers popular local Guineas win
With a powerful burst from the back of the field, Collect Your Cash delivered an unforgettable result for local horseman Shankar Muniandy in Saturday’s Listed Dunedin City Motors Dunedin Guineas (1500m) at Wingatui.
Patterson adds home-town feature to stable’s run
The sensational summer form of Robbie Patterson’s New Plymouth stable kept on rolling on Saturday with his first win in the Gr.3 Denis Wheeler Earthmoving Taranaki Cup (1800m) on his home track.
Perfect Scenario defends Wingatui crown
Consistent performer Perfect Scenario made it back-to-back victories in the feature event at Wingatui on Saturday when he captured his second Gr.3 White Robe Lodge Weight For Age (1600m) title.
Tyler reclaims Dunedin Gold Cup with Shockallia
By Jess de Lautour, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk Two years after Kilowatt claimed the Listed Positive Signs + Print