Grylls chasing offshore prizes this weekend
Craig Grylls is enjoying his best domestic season ever in the saddle and has taken time out this weekend for a whistle-stop overseas tour of duty.
Kovalica a class above in Queensland Derby
Rising star Kovalica lived up to his red-hot favouritism with a dominant display in Saturday’s Gr. 1 Queensland Derby (2400m) at Eagle Farm, continuing an astonishing season of Australian Group One success for New Zealand-breds.
Tapp bows out as Trentham clerk of the scales
An association with Trentham racecourse spanning more than half a century will end on Saturday when Robin Tapp officiates for the final time as clerk of the scales at Wellington Racing Club headquarters.
Kuru saddles up for Trentham
Aaron Kuru’s reputation as a jumps jockey has long since spread beyond our shores but he’s hoping the horse who once made him world-famous-for-a-week might provide him with another memorable moment at Trentham on Saturday.
Kovalica heads strong Waller hand in Queensland Derby
Trainer Chris Waller has a stranglehold on Saturday’s Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) with a two-pronged attack, headed by $1.70 favourite Kovalica and impressive last-start winner Special Swey ($9.50).
Fannin “pumped” for first big jumps day of the year
There aren’t too many jumps jockeys as chill as Shaun Fannin but even he can’t hide his excitement for the first feature jumps meeting of the year.
Russian Fable gets stable nod at Wingatui
Andrew Carston will be represented by five runners at Friday’s Wingatui meeting and believes Russian Fable is one of his best chances.
Orchestral to lead Hawke’s Bay 2YO assault
Promising filly Orchestral will spearhead a strong stable challenge on the two-year-old events at Hastings on Thursday.
Dee joins illustrious band with debut HK success
Michael Dee described his triumphant start at Happy Valley on Wednesday night as a dream as he joined a select band of jockeys to ride a winner at their first attempt in the city.
Cole looking to smart 2YO to continue winning roll
Cody Cole has already had a week to remember and it could get even better for the Matamata trainer on Saturday.
TAB and Entain partnership gets the green light
Minister for Racing Kieran McAnulty has announced the approval of a 25-year partnership between TAB NZ and UK betting company Entain that delivers at least $900 million in guaranteed funding for the racing industry over the next five years.
Elliot amped for Brisbane feature
Ryan Elliot concedes he’s a mix of excitement and nerves ahead of his first foray into Australian racing this weekend but he says he’s determined to justify the faith placed in him.