Top jockeys get in behind Oamaru meeting
Some of the country’s top jockeys from past and present are getting in behind Oamaru’s meeting on Thursday.
Allpress accepts Japan invitation
Trailblazing Kiwi jockey Lisa Allpress’ riding will have an extra edge at Trentham on Saturday as she prepares to hone her fitness and form ahead of yet another international appearance.
More Hong Kong success for Highview Stud’s Wrote
More Hong Kong success for Highview Stud’s Wrote
Farravallo strikes for Bergerson at Trentham
The winning run of the progeny of former Haunui Farm shuttle stallion Belardo continued on Saturday when his three-year-old son Farravallo took out the opening event over 1000m at Trentham.
Course specialist plays trump card at Te Rapa
Trainer Andrew Forsman will be hoping they run races at Te Rapa every Saturday during the winter so that progressive galloper Turn The Ace can further extend his outstanding record at the Hamilton venue.
Super Spirit caps big day for Oulaghan and Matthews
Standout hurdler Berry The Cash will deservedly dominate the headlines, but his stablemate Super Spirit collected a win of his own later on the Te Rapa card on Saturday to complete a big day for trainer Mark Oulaghan and jockey Portia Matthews.
Liffey lands deserved win in North Island Challenge Stakes
Under-rated mare Liffey stepped down from stakes company scored a tenacious win in the $40,000 Neteffext Payroll North Island Challenge Stakes (1300m) at Trentham on Saturday.
The Cossack back on top at Te Rapa
Outstanding jumper The Cossack commenced another campaign over the fences in winning fashion as he captured Saturday’s Signature Homes Waikato Steeplechase (3900m) at Te Rapa.
Blackwood Star returns to form in Trentham winter feature
Handy galloper Blackwood Star made a welcome return to winning form when she charged home against the outside rail to take out the time-honoured Hallmark & Stone Parliamentary Handicap (2200m) at Trentham.
Caitlyns Wish all the way at Te Rapa
Apprentice jockey Maria Sanson has been with Caitlyns Wish for almost every step of her career, and a tough front-running victory in Saturday’s Mike Stent Decorators Sprint (1200m) at Te Rapa handed them their fifth win together.
Berry The Cash buries rivals in Waikato Hurdles
Berry The Cash added another dominant hurdle victory to his ever-growing list of achievements in Saturday’s Fairview Motors Waikato Hurdle (3200m) at Te Rapa.
Mary Shan ready for Australian debut
After highly creditable performances in seven Group races during the New Zealand season, Mary Shan has an opportunity to prove herself across the Tasman in Saturday’s Gr.3 Gunsynd Classic (1600m) at Eagle Farm.