Prowess sells for $1.45 million
Trans-Tasman Group One winner Prowess became the fifth mare to break the million-dollar barrier on Gavelhouse Plus when she sold for $1,452,500 on the online platform on Thursday evening.
Winter talent Spencer set for Te Rapa
Talented winter galloper Spencer will aim to continue on his upward trajectory at Te Rapa on Saturday, lining up in the Fulton Hogan 1200.
Captains Run warming up for National challenge
Captains Run flew under the radar in last year’s Great Northern Steeplechase (6500m) and nearly caused a big upset, and he is heading into Saturday’s Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge Grand National Steeplechase (5600m) with a goal of going one better.
Bergerson looking for Tarzino Trophy repeat
Last year’s Tarzino Trophy Day at Hastings will live long in the memory of Sam Bergerson.
Oulaghan chasing iconic back-to-back double at Riccarton
Mark Oulaghan reigned supreme with his star jumpers West Coast and Berry The Cash during the Grand National Carnival last year, and the Awapuni horseman is back and favoured to repeat his heroics on Saturday.
Allpress sidelined following Riccarton fall
Leading jockey Lisa Allpress will be on the sidelines for an indefinite period after suffering a broken vertebra following a fall at Riccarton Park on Wednesday.
Heart Of Gold dominates $100,000 feature at Cambridge
The $100,000 TAB 2000 was tailor-made for a horse like Heart Of Gold, and the Sam Mynott-trained gelding simply dominated the feature at Cambridge Synthetic on Thursday.
Te Akau Racing picking up where they left off
Te Akau Racing’s Riccarton barn were instrumental in their premiership defence last season, adding 64 victories to their 169 win haul, and their southern base have kicked of the new term in similar fashion.
High expectations for genuine Rudyard
Rudyard made impressive progress last campaign and further improvement is expected from the dependable performer this time around.
Rugby, racing and cheer on weekend program
Two members of the current All Blacks rugby squad are hoping they will have cause for a double celebration this weekend.
Winning wait over for Frye
Ashley Frye has waited over a decade to get back into the winner’s circle, but that wait is now over after guiding Float to success in the Nautical Insurance Grand National Amateur Championship (2200m) at Riccarton Park Synthetic on Wednesday.
Spartan powers away with synthetic feature
A classy field of synthetic specialists assembled at Riccarton Park in search of the rich spoils on offer in the inaugural Ripple Creek Equine Polytrack $100,000 (1200m), but the glory went the way of local trainers Russell McKay and Ashley Harrington with Spartan.