All eyes on Telegraph defence
Ken Kelso isn’t looking too far ahead with Levante with his focus firmly centred on the star mare’s bid for back-to-back feature sprint titles at Trentham.
Puntura hunting maiden Group victory
Puntura will be looking to snare his first stakes success when he heads to Trentham on Saturday.
Cruz Missile adds to Marsh’s Salver collection
The Listed Barfoot & Thompson Gingernuts Salver (2100m) has become one of Stephen Marsh’s favourite stops along the road to the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m), and a last-gasp triumph by Cruz Missile at Pukekohe on Sunday gave the Cambridge trainer his third win in the last four years.
Dapper puts best foot forward
Strapping two-year-old colt Dapper has confirmed his place in the Doubletree By Hilton Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) at Pukekohe on January 21 with a comfortable victory in the Norwegian Park 1200 at the same venue on Sunday.
Thoroughbred world mourns the passing of Sir Patrick Hogan
The thoroughbred world is mourning the death of Sir Patrick Hogan, who has passed away in Waikato Hospital after a period of ill health.
Million hope Prowess back on track
Leading filly Prowess will kick start her summer preparation when she steps out in a hot trial at Matamata on Friday.
Bosson chasing Boxing Day’s top prize
Christmas festivities will take a back seat to racing commitments for champion jockey Opie Bosson this year.
Imperatriz on track for Railway
Group One winner Imperatriz is on track to head to the Gr.1 Railway (1200m) at Te Rapa on New Year’s Day following her 850m trial at Te Awamutu on Tuesday.
Invador rehab continues in Waikato Cup
Lisa Latta should get a good guide to how the rehabilitation of top stayer Platinum Invador is going when he joins stablemate Charms Star in the Gr.3 SkyCity Hamilton Waikato Cup (2400m) on Saturday.
Taranaki trio still going strong
New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock and brothers Noel and Ron Stanley have enjoyed a three-decade long association and success continues to roll for the trio.
Kissinger impresses in Pakenham Cup victory
Progressive New Zealand-bred galloper Kissinger provided further evidence of his staying prowess when he produced a sustained home straight burst to comfortably score his first stakes success in Saturday’s Listed Pakenham Cup (2500m)