Des Wyatt remembered as a gentleman
Des Wyatt never achieved champion status as a jockey, however after his recent passing he is being fondly remembered as one of the gentlemen of the jockeys’ room during an era of great riders.
Williams hoping winning roll continues at Riverton
In-form jockey Kylie Williams believes a pair of last-start winners represents her best chances of success at the Riverton fixture on Wednesday.
Popular Tarzino heads Westbury Stud roster
Westbury Stud has handed their young sire Tarzino a rise in service fee to $25,000 + GST on the back of continued success following his two Group One winners last season alongside strong returns in the sale ring.
Te Akau’s black-type mares on Gavelhouse Plus
Gavelhouse Plus has become Te Akau Racing’s platform of choice for selling high-quality mares as they retire from the racetrack and that trend is continuing over the next week with the sale of Belle En Rouge and Burgundy Rose.
Johny set to add to burgeoning record
Tim and Margaret Carter have suffered their fair of frustrations with gifted sprinter Johny Johny, but they are now confident of a smoother run with the five-year-old.
Youngsters ready for stakes challenges
Te Akau Head Trainer Mark Walker will have leading two-year-old black-type prospects at both venues on Saturday.
Tylers poised to plunder Riccarton spoils again
Nightmare travel logistics have forced Riverton trainer Kelvin Tyler to abandon Gr.1 Queensland Oaks (2200m) plans with high-class filly She’s A Con but that hasn’t stopped him from preparing a strong team of six to travel to Riccarton for feature racing on Saturday.
Derby hope Arby in tip-top order
Top staying prospect Arby has taken no harm from a last start defeat in trying conditions at Pukekohe Park.
Cunneen chases a couple of firsts
Riccarton trainer Meg Cunneen is hoping to break new ground on two counts this week: securing her first stakes win on her home track and winning her first race on the all-weather surface.
Ritchie hoping for carnival boost at Eagle Farm
Shaune Ritchie will look to three-year-old filly Maurizma to successfully open the stable’s latest overseas venture.
Brisbane on radar for Malfy Rosa
The Chris Gibbs-trained Malfy Rosa has acquitted herself well against the better staying three-year-olds in recent starts to put herself in the mix for the Queensland winter carnival.
Marsh following tried and true formula with 2YOs
Stephen Marsh has made a successful practice of targeting Saturday’s black-type feature at Te Rapa as a springboard to future success.