Big spring plans for Atishu
Big spring plans are in-store for Kiwi-bred Group One winner Atishu if she performs up to expectations in the early part of her preparation, which will kick-off at Rosehill on Saturday.
Trials form points to stablemates making an impact
Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott will be represented by a pair of well credentialled colts at Avondale on Wednesday and pre-race indicators point to bold showings from the pair.
New Zealand Bloodstock unveil bumper Ready To Run Sale catalogue
The catalogue for New Zealand Bloodstock’s Ready to Run Sale is now online, with 383 lots to go under the hammer across two days at Karaka from 22 November.
Jones hoping filly can pave a Golden Trail to Finals success
The first week of the NRL finals will keep NZ Warriors assistant coach Stacey Jones occupied this weekend, but he is looking forward to having the distraction of watching one of his horses compete for Group glory at Hastings.
Alexanders have spring in their step ahead of Hastings
Trainers Simon and Katrina Alexander will head to Hastings with a spring in their step on Saturday knowing the weather forecast won’t dampen their spirits ahead of the first leg of the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival.
Olsen sails home to first NZ victory
for a working holiday, but at Hawera on Sunday he rode his first winner down under.
Masters welcomes rain ahead of Avondale meeting
ill line-up Tickle Me Almo in the Kenton Wright Photography 2100.
Noble outlines goals for quality quartet
Karaka horseman Lance Noble has Group One targets in mind for three members of his stable while another will head toward a newly created $1 million summer event.
Tavi’s Court makes long awaited return to winning form
Popular winter sprinter Tavi’s Court found his winning grove again when he showed all his fighting qualities to claim his first victory in nearly a year at Wanganui on Saturday.
Benaud breaks through in Wyong Gold Cup
The blue-blooded Benaud picked up the first stakes win of his career in Friday’s A$240,000 Listed Carlton Wyong Gold Cup (2100m), adding even more black type to an extraordinary pedigree page.
Country Bumpkin returns to winning ways
An eleventh-hour jockey change didn’t hinder the chances of Country Bumpkin at Hawera on Sunday.
Bidlake in good spirits following Hawera win
is maiden hurdle victory in the Taranaki/Whanganui Breeders’ Hurdle (3100m).