Stakes targets await Pericles following Pukekohe triumph
Stakes targets await Pericles after he recorded his second win from his last three starts in the Join The BGP KM Punters Club Via TAB.co.nz 1400 at Pukekohe on Sunday.
Johnson scores satisfying Pukekohe double
Annabelle Johnson had a day to remember at Pukekohe Park on Sunday, saddling two impressive winners from as many starters.
Downey’s mare the gift that keeps on giving
An $8,000 purchase in 2003 has continued to pay dividends for Gareth Downey over two decades later, when the filly’s son won the inaugural $350,000 The Oaks Stud Remutaka Classic (2100m) at Trentham last Saturday.
Timely win in Desert Gold Stakes for Sudbina
It was a timely win by Sudbina in the Gr.3 Desert Gold Stakes (1600m) at Trentham last Saturday, with co-breeder and part-owner Haunui Farm gearing up for a busy week ahead of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sales at Karaka, which kick-off on Sunday.
Richardson embracing Millions challenge
Chasing $2.5 million in stakes doesn’t happen every Saturday on the New Zealand calendar, and Graham Richardson is embracing having two runners chasing the major spoils on TAB Karaka Millions Night at Ellerslie.
Lynskeys toasting Puntura’s Group One success
Taranaki couple Carole and John Lynskey are enjoying some time down in Queenstown this week toasting the success of their Group One winner Puntura following his victory in the Thorndon Mile at Trentham last Saturday.
Early signs encouraging for Little Avondale
A warm early welcome for Little Avondale Stud’s draft at Karaka has further fuelled its New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale expectations.
JMac looking forward to heading home
Leading Sydney hoop James McDonald has been ticking up the air miles of late and will add some more to his tally when he heads home to New Zealand this weekend to ride at the TAB Karaka Millions race meeting at Ellerslie.
Capo Dell Impero all class in Waikouaiti Cup victory
Topweight Capo Dell Impero made light work of his 60kg impost when he gave his rivals weight and a beating in the feature race at Wingatui, the WAE Waikouaiti Cup (2200m).
Ellis secures Avantage’s daughter for A$2.1 million
Continuing his spending spree at Magic Millions’ Gold Coast Yearling Sale, Te Akau Racing principal David Ellis dug deep into his pockets on the third day of the sale to secure a filly close to his heart.
Zabmanzor hunting further CD spoils in Levin Classic
Zabmanzor made a bold statement in his last journey down to the Central Districts, and Roger James is hoping for a repeat performance when the colt contests Saturday’s Gr.1 Cambridge Stud Levin Classic (1600m).
Timely win for Russian Fable
Russian Fable was set to head to the spelling paddock following her last start fifth placing at Greymouth, but trainer Nayton Mitchell was pleased he made the decision to have one final roll of the dice with his mare.