High hopes for sassy mare
Kim Reid has always thought there was something special about Hi Yo Sass Bomb, and the Taranaki horsewoman is delighted that her initial impression of the now four-year-old mare is coming to fruition.
Whiskey Tango looking for repeat performance at Te Rapa
Waverley’s Bill Thurlow will return to Te Rapa this Saturday with rising jumping star Whiskey Tango, hoping the promising jumper can produce a repeat of his winning performance at the Waikato venue last month.
Improving Fabian Hawk ready to soar to another height
elated Fabian Hawk has made impressive progress this preparation and has another opportunity to further his record on his home track on Saturday.
I Wish I Win fronts Kiwi Everest presence
Star New Zealand-bred and owned four-year-old I Wish I Win will target the A$20 million Everest (1200m) after securing a slot in the race.
Stakes targets looming for Sharrock pair
Butler is guaranteed to start a short-priced favourite in the open handicap at Te Rapa on Saturday, but trainer Allan Sharrock isn’t under-estimating the threat posed by his well-performed stablemate.
Walker on the brink of historic milestone
Mark Walker is refusing to get complacent as he closes in on an historic first 200-win season.
Clement holds strong hand at Awapuni
Hawera trainer Anna Clement will head to Awapuni with a strong hand on Saturday and hopes her stakes-winning filly Rocababy can return to her winning ways.
Louie Louie books Winter Cup berth
Rangiora galloper Louie Louie will get his first shot at stakes glory following his dominant performance in the Winning Edge Presentation Winter Cup Trial (1400m) at Ashburton on Thursday.
Former Kiwis score at Sandown
Promising Kiwi filly Elsie May broke through for her first victory for trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace in the Tobin Brothers Celebrating Lives Handicap (1600m) at Sandown on Wednesday under a determined Luke Campbell ride.
Trans-Tasman weekend for Forsman
Trainer Andrew Forsman will be keeping an eye on both sides of the Tasman on Saturday, with the Cambridge horseman set to have runners at both New Zealand venues, as well as Caulfield.
Cups targets looming for Price trio
A trio of Southland runners will be on trial for looming Cups targets when they head to Ashburton on Thursday.
Foes become allies at Ashburton
Northern apprentice Kelsey Hannan and Canterbury mare Athene have been rivals in their last two meetings, but the pair will unite at Ashburton on Thursday in the Dunstan Horsefeeds 2200.