Homecoming for Polly Grey
Group One performer Polly Grey has returned to New Zealand to finish her racing career where she started it, in part-owner Kylie Fawcett’s care.
Tait claims Riccarton double after first victory
It was a day to remember at Riccarton Park for apprentice jockey Denby-Rose Tait, the 23-year-old scoring her first career win followed by a race-day double at Wednesday’s all-weather meeting.
Sydney spring targets for Pennyweka
A trip to Sydney is on the cards for Oaks darling Pennyweka.
Strong Sandown victory for Grinzinger Belle
Talented three-year-old filly Grinzinger Belle broke maiden ranks in empathic fashion when scoring an all-the-way victory in the Ladbrokes Communities Plate (1300m) at Sandown on Wednesday for trainer Danny O’Brien.
Lickety Split retired
Time has been called on the racing career of Group One winner Lickety Split following her last placed run in the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings last Saturday.
Awapuni couple embarking on road to Jericho
A trio of in-form stablemates will represent a new training combination when they start their quests on Saturday for a place in the Jericho Cup (4600m) in Victoria later this year.
Steve Austin seeking to put in a stunner at Riccarton
Rangiora trainer Kenny Moore is hoping Steven Austin can put on a stunner performance in the Speight’s Summit Ultra On Tap Maiden (2200m) at Riccarton’s Synthetic meeting on Wednesday.
Geldof on song for spring targets
Trainers Peter and Dawn Williams are hoping promising three-year-old gelding Geldof is in for a big spring following his pleasing 1050m trial win at Ruakaka on Tuesday.
Early setback proves a Group One blessing for stud
A mishap as a youngster prevented Skew Wiff from making it to auction and that injury cloud has delivered a silver lining result for breeder Waikato Stud.
Big week ahead for Footes
Cambridge trainers Ben and Ryan Foote will kick-off what will be a busy week for the pair when they take three runners to Cambridge’s synthetic meeting on Wednesday.
Sharp ‘N’ Smart leading the way for Redwood
The champagne was flowing at Westbury Stud’s table at the New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards in Auckland on Sunday night following Sharp ‘N’ Smart being crowned IRT Champion Three-Year-Old of the Year and SENZ Horse of the Year.
Satisfying results for Rich Hill stallions at awards
The Rich Hill Stud stallion roster was to the fore when the 2022-23 New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards category winners were unveiled.