Ancient Girl firing from new quarters
Four-year-old mare Ancient Girl has maintained her perfect record since joining the stable of Steve O’Dea and Matthew Hoysted with a determined victory at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday.
Black-type breakthrough for bargain filly Dolphin Skin
The Leon and Troy Corstens-trained Dolphin Skin has boosted her value as a potential broodmare with a narrow victory in a Stakes race at Flemington.
Local pair impress at Ruakaka
As far as dress rehearsals go, local two-year-olds Whiskey Lies and Dancing Dream couldn’t have been more impressive as they prepare for the upcoming Gr.3 Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Ruakaka next month.
West Coast all class in Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase victory
Race favourite West Coast displayed all of his undoubted class over the fences when he made the AHD-Animal Health Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase (4800m) a one-horse affair in the final stages, winning under a hold by more than 16 lengths.
Vale Stuart Hale
The New Zealand thoroughbred industry is mourning the loss of one of its great characters with the passing of Stuart Hale on Friday, aged 74.
Rathbone favoured for big day at Hastings
TAB bookmakers are expecting Jo Rathbone to have a good day at Hastings on Saturday.
Luckless fresh-up run points to Chevron’s chances
Ruakaka trainer Chris Gibbs admits Saturday’s Northbeam Stronger Stuff 2100 at Ruakaka isn’t an ideal fit for his talented galloper Chevron, but said the race is a means to an end.
Regan Donnison appointed General Manager of Matamata RC
Well-respected racing industry identity Regan Donnison has been appointed General Manager of the Matamata Racing Club.
Cork ready for delayed first-up Classic challenge
Progressive mare Cork is forward to resume at Hastings on Saturday, although co-trainer Pam Gerard would have preferred to have seen her back in action a week earlier.
Wingatui next target for leading Southern trainer
Riccarton trainer Andrew Carston will look to extend his lead in the South Island Trainer’s Premiership when he heads to Wingatui on Sunday.
National Online Breeding Stock Sale live on Gavelhouse Plus
The 2023 National Online Breeding Stock Sale is now live online on Gavelhouse Plus, with 54 lots on offer.
Te Akau chasing down memorable jumps win
Te Akau has long been a dominant force in New Zealand flat racing with a vast list of achievements and at Hastings on Saturday they will bid to break new ground.