Pottinger pining for Paris with Kiwi thoroughbred
As one door closes, another opens, and that is the case for leading New Zealand eventer Amanda Pottinger.
Asterix to commence Cup journey at Te Rapa
A huge festive period of racing awaits Wexford Stables, and Christmas has come early for Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott with the exciting return of Asterix headlining their team on Saturday at Te Rapa.
Wyatt hoping for hometown success at Ashburton
Emma Wyatt has made her presence known in the South Island training ranks this season, and the multi-talented horsewoman hopes to add another victory to her growing tally at Ashburton on Wednesday.
Tide coming back in for Ocean Billy
It’s been a tough couple of years for Group One-winning stayer Ocean Billy and breeder-owner-trainer Bill Pomare, but the tide is turning and the son of Ocean Park is set to resume racing at Te Rapa on Saturday.
Kiwi co-owner celebrates Oliver’s dream hurrah
Former Trackside presenter Jason Tan was delighted and humbled to be part of a fitting finale to the decorated career of Damien Oliver.
Stakes targets await Riveria Rock
Riviera Rock has been runner-up in the last two editions of the Listed Dunedin Gold Cup (2400m) and trainer Graham Eade would like to breakthrough for that elusive victory at Wingatui in February.
Patience pays off for Kendayla Park
Patience paid big dividends for Robyn and Russell Rogers at Te Rapa on Saturday when their mare Zecora broke through for her maiden stakes victory in the Gr.3 J Swap Sprint (1400m).
Northern assignment for Live Drama
In-form Christchurch mare Live Drama will head across the Cook Strait this week to try and snare some northern spoils.
Manifique looking to continue family legacy
Regally-bred mare Manifique will get her chance to continue her family’s stakes legacy when she heads to Trentham on Saturday to tackle the Gr.3 Humphries Construction Manawatu Cup (2300m).
In-form mare to chase tasty northern treats
Betty Spaghetti’s impressive run of form during her spring preparation has connections focussing on northern targets for the four-year-old.
Zecora dials up the smiles for her connections
Promising mare Zecora made a welcome return to the winners’ enclosure at Te Rapa when she stormed home out wide to secure a thrilling victory in the Gr.3 J Swap Sprint (1400m).
Pendragon makes every post a winner at Te Rapa
Underrated three-year-old Pendragon upset the Te Akau Racing party when he downed favourites Tokyo Tycoon and the previously unbeaten Quintessa over 1200m at Te Rapa on Saturday.