Stakes-bound filly tops Te Akau treble at Riccarton
Te Akau Racing celebrated five winners across three venues on Saturday, including the exciting return of stakes-bound filly The Victress at Riccarton Park.
Third Turnbull tilt on cards for Young Werther
Seven-year-old gelding Young Werther indicated he is in for another good campaign when resuming from a brief break with a strong win in the Quayclean Handicap (2000m) at Caulfield on Saturday.
Chance for filly to bounce back on better footing
Star youngster Velocious will have the opportunity to redeem herself on a better surface at Hastings on Saturday.
Tarzino Trophy weather dependent for Mustang Valley
While many trainers are hoping to see the rain stay away from Hawke’s Bay this week, Andrew Forsman has the opposing view when considering whether to start Mustang Valley in Saturday’s Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m).
Wrote a firm favourite with breeders and buyers
Wrote continues to find favour with breeders and the tried horse market also remains strong for the progeny of High Chaparral’s Group One-winning son.
Talented mare back in best range at Matamata
Cliff Goss is looking forward to stepping his talented mare Casino Princess back up in distance at Matamata on Wednesday, while he will also unveil another promising type earlier on the card.
Wentwood Grange graduate flying the Kiwi flag
Cambridge thoroughbred nursery Wentwood Grange were thrilled to watch farm graduate Quintessa add to her burgeoning record when victorious first-up in the Gr.3 Cockram Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday.
Dual Oaks winner’s heir apparent to make raceday debut
Group One winner Pennyweka took trainer Jim Wallace and her army of owners on the ride of a lifetime when taking out the New Zealand-Australian Oaks double last year, and just 18 months on the Opaki horseman thinks he might have another filly just as capable.
Vale Lucia Valentina
Elsdon Park are saddened to report the passing of star mare Lucia Valentina.
Northern raider scores at Cambridge
Brucey Lee made the seven-hour round trip from Ruakaka worthwhile for trainer Kim Knight on Wednesday when taking out the TAB 2000 at Cambridge Synthetic.
Martell out to continue purple patch of form
Promising gelding Martell will face his sternest test to date when he heads to Wanganui on Saturday to tackle the Balance Accountants Open 1200.
El Roca 4YO ready to make presence felt again
Promising four-year-old El Chapeau opened his preparation in perfect style and is in the right order to make a bold bid for two wins on the bounce when he runs at his home meeting at Riccarton on Saturday.