Lightning poised to strike in Classic
South Auckland trainers Peter and Dawn Williams have all but ruled out a hit-and-run Sydney finale to end Desert Lightning’s three-year-old season.
Human error responsible for Tokyo Tycoon positive
Te Akau Racing have confirmed that human error was responsible for the post-race positive result to meloxicam returned by top two-year-old Tokyo Tycoon following his victory in the Gr.1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) at Pukekohe on March 11.
Buyers circling Avondale-bound Hero
Steven Cole isn’t sure how long he will have promising youngster There Goes My Hero in his care, but plans for a delayed step up to black-type company remain in place.
Progressive performer ready for Cup test
He’s A Doozy has come a long way in the last 12 months and is in the right order to add another feature race title to his burgeoning record on his home track at Awapuni on Saturday.
Mark Twain ready to write himself into history books
Fresh off celebrating one of his biggest successes in his burgeoning training career, Robert Wellwood will head to Randwick on Saturday in a bid to snare more elite-level glory.
Chantilly Lace heads Bambry’s Awapuni attack
Foxton trainer Chrissy Bambry has a quiet confidence ahead of Saturday’s Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) where she will saddle last-start winner Chantilly Lace, who is currently a $21 prospect.
Emotional outpouring for loss of cult horse I’m Thunderstruck
Connections of cult horse I’m Thunderstruck and racing fans alike are mourning the shock death of the baldy-faced son of Shocking.
Henry Hubber ready to unleash at Invercargill
Invercargill trainer Sally McKay couldn’t be much more relaxed as she prepares emerging Southland star Henry Hubber for Sunday’s Waxy’s Irish Pub Handicap (1200m) on his home track.
Moroney more than happy with Kiwi contenders
Michael Moroney has a pair of in-form New Zealand-bred prospects chasing feature events at Randwick on Saturday and is desperately hoping a third can also be presented with his opportunity.
Entain announced as TAB NZ preferred partner
TAB NZ have announced Entain as the preferred partner for a 25-year strategic arrangement subject to Ministerial approval.
Collett hoping for winning homecoming
Expat New Zealand jockey Sam Collett will make a fleeting return to New Zealand this weekend to ride at Awapuni’s feature meeting on Saturday.
Tulsi heads Benner-Wynyard Awapuni charge
Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard pride themselves on their strike rate and they are enjoying another successful season on that score.