Wednesday, June 30 2021
Duby (NZ) (Ocean Park) broke through for her maiden win at Cambridge on Wednesday after taking out the Paynters’ Catering 1300.
Wednesday, June 30 2021
Promising two-year-olds Dream Queen (NZ) (Super Easy) and Follow Your Dreams (NZ) (Contributer) will meet for the first and potentially the last time at Ruakaka on Saturday.
Wednesday, June 30 2021
Awapuni trainer Lisa Latta will head to Hawke’s Bay with a trio of runners on Saturday, headed by in-form mare Akela Belle (Mastercraftsman).
Tuesday, June 29 2021
Wexford Stables will head to Hastings on Saturday with a handful of in-form runners, several of which are in line for bigger targets in the coming month.
Tuesday, June 29 2021
The prospect of decent footing has multi-talented Cambridge horseman Shaun Phelan excited heading into Hawke’s Bay’s showcase jumps racing day at Hastings on Saturday.
Tuesday, June 29 2021
The talented horse with the quirky name is back in work and looking to accomplish some big things over spring.
Monday, June 28 2021
Despite COVID-19 restrictions creating ongoing logistical headaches and isolating him from his family and friends in New Zealand, trans-Tasman trainer Mike Moroney has taken special satisfaction from the last couple of weeks.
Monday, June 28 2021
Patience is paying off for veteran Tauranga horseman Jim Pender after Gospodin reeled off his second consecutive victory when winning the Aquaholics Plumbing 3YO (1300m) on his home track on Saturday.
Sunday, June 27 2021
A long-range plan set in place for royally bred Savabeel mare Zayydani (NZ) came to fruition at Eagle Farm on Saturday when she strode to a comprehensive victory in the Listed Tattersall’s Gold Crown (2137m).
Sunday, June 27 2021
A win in the opening event at Riccarton on Saturday with Russian Fable (NZ) (Zacinto) brought up a special milestone for popular local trainer Kevin Hughes.
Sunday, June 27 2021
A stunning seven length win in the last race on the card at Tauranga on Saturday by the Stephen Marsh-trained Bankers Choice (NZ) (Mongolian Khan) capped a stellar week for owners Ross and Corrine Kearney and their broodmare Signorina.
Saturday, June 26 2021
A gun front-running ride by Jonathan Riddell and the pugnacious nature of Popstar Princess (NZ) (Makfi) combined to provide the pair with a memorable victory in the feature race at Tauranga on Saturday, the Listed Team Wealleans Tauranga Classic (1400m).
Saturday, June 26 2021
Capable winter stayer Divine Duke (NZ) (Bachelor Duke) has once again put a potential jumping career on hold with a powerful performance to take out Saturday’s Seeka Kiwifruit Cup (2100m) at Tauranga.
Saturday, June 26 2021
Trainer Sally McKay made the long trip north from her Invercargill base to Riccarton with butterflies in her stomach and a host of doubts as to whether she had done the right thing with her stable runner Palmetto (NZ) (Ghibellines), who was making his raceday debut on Saturday.
Friday, June 25 2021
Kelvin Tyler isn’t sure whether he has the horsepower to deny Riccarton trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman of their fifth straight South Island trainers’ premiership but he’s giving it his best shot.
Friday, June 25 2021
Graham Richardson is hoping for a fruitful day when he heads across the Kaimai Ranges to Tauranga on Saturday.
Friday, June 25 2021
Hazel Schofer has extended her lead in the New Zealand apprentice jockey premiership after riding a treble at Otaki on Friday.
Thursday, June 24 2021
A filly who was no certainty to survive her first 24 hours of life is now a winner on the racetrack.
Thursday, June 24 2021
Erin Leighton is doing what she has always dreamed of – riding on raceday.
Wednesday, June 23 2021
The Government has announced that Wellington and neighbouring regions of Wairarapa and Kapiti (including Otaki) have been placed into Alert Level 2 from 6pm Wednesday June 23 until 11.59pm Sunday 27th June.
Wednesday, June 23 2021
It’s a busy life being a working mum, but the long hours paid off for Tegan Abel at Pukekohe on Wednesday.
Wednesday, June 23 2021
Consistent mare Pop Star Princess will venture to Tauranga on Saturday to contest the Listed Team Wealleans Tauranga Classic (1400m) as she looks to add further black-type to her record before her likely retirement in spring.
Wednesday, June 23 2021
It may have been a wet winters day at Awapuni last Saturday, but that couldn’t dampen the spirits of local horseman David Jensen who experienced his biggest moment in racing when recording his first win as a trainer.
Wednesday, June 23 2021
Kozzi Asano isn’t holding out much hope of defending his national champion apprentice title but with five weeks of the season remaining, he has returned from injury and intends giving it his best shot.
Monday, June 21 2021
Top jumper Zed Em (NZ) (Zed) has returned to New Zealand after another pleasing stint across the Tasman.
Monday, June 21 2021
In an age where horses race much less frequently, seven-year-old gelding Deerfield (NZ) (Falkirk) is like a throwback to decades gone-by.
Monday, June 21 2021
Joshua Lavelle has always wanted to be a trainer, but he didn’t realise how much of an impact following that dream would have on his life.
Monday, June 21 2021
The New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association will hold a seminar on the importance of welfare in Cambridge on Wednesday.
Sunday, June 20 2021
Talented galloper Masetto (NZ) (Cape Blanco) returned to winning form with a vengeance at Ruakaka on Saturday as he blitzed his rivals to take out the feature flat event on the card, the MWIS Lawyers Bream Bay Cup (2100m).
Sunday, June 20 2021
Trainer Bill Pomare is eagerly awaiting a visit from the local farrier this week as the signal his stable star and family favourite Ocean Billy (NZ) (Ocean Park) is ready to take the first step on the road to a potentially life-changing event later this year.
Sunday, June 20 2021
After speaking with talented horseman Chad Ormsby regarding his progress in recovering from a broken leg suffered in a bull riding accident at the start of the year, the frustration in his voice is palpable.
Saturday, June 19 2021
A never-say-die attitude saw local runner Coconut upset predictions as he took out an action-packed LJ Hooker Manawatu Steeplechase (4200m) at Awapuni on Saturday.
Saturday, June 19 2021
Progressive three-year-old Witsabouthim provided the biggest glimpse yet of his undoubted ability as he came from last on the home corner to convincingly defeat his age group rivals over 1600m at Ruakaka on Saturday.
Saturday, June 19 2021
A shambolic start to the third event at Ruakaka, caused by a malfunction of the starting gates, threatened to bring racing to a halt at the popular meeting on Saturday.
Saturday, June 19 2021
Lightly raced six-year-old Paradigm Shift made it two wins from just two starts when he held out a storming late run from race favourite Funtonic at Ruakaka.
Friday, June 18 2021
The 2020/2021 season will live long in the memory of Jamie Richards.
Friday, June 18 2021
Sam O’Malley is pretty chuffed with how his season has gone so far.
Thursday, June 17 2021
Ardmore Trainer Nick Bishara knows what it is like to loosen the reins on a stable talent to enable them to reach their full potential.
Thursday, June 17 2021
Southern jockey Akshay Balloo is facing an extended stint on the sidelines after breaking his leg in a trackwork fall on Tuesday.
Thursday, June 17 2021
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has announced the 2021 New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards will be held in Hamilton on Sunday, 12 September.
Thursday, June 17 2021
The well-travelled Cheval Prometteur (Declaration of War) will make his raceday return at Ruakaka on Saturday after an injury enforced layoff.
Thursday, June 17 2021
A more measured campaign is poised to pay dividends for Wairarapa galloper Charlie Horse (NZ) (Zacinto) in the coming weeks.
Wednesday, June 16 2021
Invercargill jockey Daniel Bothamley might have a Great Northern win on his resume but a decision to put his jumps riding career on ice has paid dividends in recent times as he edges closer to 200 career wins.
Wednesday, June 16 2021
A lot of people dread winter, but not Kenny Rae.
Tuesday, June 15 2021
Tony Pike won’t be surprised if Ruakaka candidate Witsabouthim (NZ) (Savabeel) becomes a cups contender in the next two years.
Tuesday, June 15 2021
Matthew Cameron is planning a return to the saddle after calling time out on his career in December last year.
Monday, June 14 2021
Trainer Mick Kent has the option of two races for Kinane (NZ) (Reliable Man) to resume in at Flemington.
Monday, June 14 2021
Get yourself to the Chatham Islands, that’s the message from Graeme Rogerson.
Sunday, June 13 2021
South Canterbury trainer Len Stewart got his birthday wish when his stable star Take The Deel (NZ) (Dundeel) stormed to victory in the Dunstan Horsefeeds Waimate Cup (2200m) at Timaru on Sunday.
Sunday, June 13 2021
Ex-pat Kiwi jockey Alysha Collett set a new personal record at Newcastle on Saturday when she booted home five winners on the eight-race card.
Sunday, June 13 2021
The confidence that comes from riding winners was never more evident than at Te Rapa on Saturday when apprentice jockey Joe Kamaruddin notched his 29th success for the season aboard Palm Springs (NZ) (Super Easy) in the opening event on the card.
Sunday, June 13 2021
Trainer Peter Didham has revealed lofty ambitions for Trentham winners Floral Art and Far Site, after the pair provided him with a winning double on Saturday.
Saturday, June 12 2021
Talented winter galloper Spring Tide (NZ) (Darci Brahma) returned to the form he showed this time last year when he lumped 61.5kgs to victory over 1000m at Trentham on Saturday.
Saturday, June 12 2021
Trainer Nick Bishara took two horses to Te Rapa on Saturday and returned home a happy man after securing a winning double.
Saturday, June 12 2021
Promising two-year-old Mustang Valley (NZ) (Vanbrugh) justified some heavy support from punters when she cruised to victory over 1200m at Te Rapa on Saturday.
Friday, June 11 2021
Craig Grylls is enjoying his best season yet in the saddle and is keen on improving his place on the New Zealand Jockeys’ Premiership at Te Rapa on Saturday.
Friday, June 11 2021
New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock is making the long trek down to Trentham with two runners on Saturday and he has high hopes for the pair.
Friday, June 11 2021
There was a time when John Wheeler was an unmissable fixture of the Queensland winter carnival, but these days he’s content to watch from afar.
Friday, June 11 2021
South Canterbury trainer Len Stewart would love nothing more than to celebrate his 89th birthday with success in Sunday’s Dunstan Horsefeeds Waimate Cup (2200m) at Timaru.
Friday, June 11 2021
Mike Clement has been appointed Chief Executive of the new independent Racing Integrity Board which will oversee the racing industry from 1 July 2021.
Thursday, June 10 2021
Emerging young trainer Samantha Logan sent out an eye-catching winner at Matamata on Wednesday when the eye-wateringly-named Colin Oscopy (NZ) (Zed) broke maiden ranks over 2000m.
Thursday, June 10 2021
Stephen Nickalls has to pinch himself every time he looks back on this season.
Thursday, June 10 2021
Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh concedes that his season target of 100 winners is probably beyond reach but he’s keen to keep progressing towards that goal with a big team at Te Rapa on Saturday.
Thursday, June 10 2021
Joe Kamaruddin was in red-hot form at New Plymouth on Thursday when taking out the apprentice jockeys challenge.
Wednesday, June 09 2021
Nick Bishara didn’t want to race his in-form mare Cherry Lane (NZ) (Redwood) this weekend, but she’s doing so well that he feels he has to.
Wednesday, June 09 2021
Trainer Tony Pike is taking advantage of the new Polytrack surface at his home-base in Cambridge as it enables him to prepare younger members of his team deeper into the winter months.
Wednesday, June 09 2021
Robbie Patterson is loving it so much in Queensland he might not come home.
Tuesday, June 08 2021
The new Racing Integrity Board will be up and running from July 1 to ensure high standards of animal welfare, integrity and professionalism in the racing industry.
Tuesday, June 08 2021
Auckland horseman Johnny Williams has been nothing if not patient with Arite Guru (NZ) (Gallant Guru), who he variously describes as “grumpy” and “cheeky”.
Tuesday, June 08 2021
Promising filly Tevere (NZ) (Contributer) will step-up to 1400m for the first time at Te Rapa this weekend.
Monday, June 07 2021
Showy chestnut filly Flash Mary (NZ) (El Roca) showed she has plenty of substance to add to her good looks when she made a winning debut at Ellerslie on Monday.
Monday, June 07 2021
There were handshakes and salutes all around after the running of the feature event at Ellerslie on Monday, the McGregor Grant Steeplechase (4150m).
Sunday, June 06 2021
Former top winter stayer Pacorus (NZ) (Tavistock) turned back the clock at Ellerslie on Saturday as he stormed to victory over 2200m for his first win since he took out a similar event at the venue nearly two years ago.
Sunday, June 06 2021
Toby Autridge believes he has his star jumper Tommyra (NZ) (Raise The Flag) in the right shape to take out the feature hurdle contest at Ellerslie on Monday, the KS Browne Hurdle (3350m).
Saturday, June 05 2021
Outstanding racemare Supreme Heights was back doing what she does best as she added a further black type title to her career record when taking out the feature event at Whanganui, the Listed AGC Training Stakes (1600m).
Saturday, June 05 2021
Promising filly Oseleta confirmed her liking for rain affected tracks when she downed a handy line up of three-year-old rivals over 1200m at Ellerslie on Saturday.
Saturday, June 05 2021
Lightly raced Cambridge visitor Danger Strykes confirmed she has big future ahead of her with a comprehensive victory in the Listed John Turkington Forestry Ltd Castletown Stakes (1200m) at Whanganui on Saturday.
Friday, June 04 2021
Wanganui trainer Raymond Connors is coming into his favourite time of year.
Friday, June 04 2021
Te Awamutu trainer Clint Isdale was a bundle of nervous energy as he boarded a plane to Queensland on Friday.
Friday, June 04 2021
Iffshecan has proven to be a welcome surprise for trainer Cody Cole.
Thursday, June 03 2021
Word that Winton trainer John Phillips was able to float his horses trouble-free across the Ashburton River bridge allowed Timaru trainer Bruce Tapper to breathe a sigh of relief on Thursday afternoon.
Thursday, June 03 2021
Opie Bosson is in danger of catching a chill from the amount of times he is dipping in-between New Zealand’s cold winter and Queensland’s summer-like conditions.
Thursday, June 03 2021
Jockey Lynsey Satherley rode a treble at the Cambridge all-weather meeting on Wednesday, taking her record to five wins from 15 rides on the new polytrack surface, which had its first race meeting a fortnight ago.
Thursday, June 03 2021
Trevor Bau’s life over the past two decades reads something like a Boy’s Own classic, but last Saturday at Trentham he was back doing what he enjoys most, riding a winner.
Wednesday, June 02 2021
Export of horses to and via Australia is set to return to normal with New Zealand in the final stages of having Australia accept its country freedom from Theileria equi status.
Wednesday, June 02 2021
Mark Brosnan is hoping to add another stakes win to Supreme Heights’ (NZ) (Jimmy Choux) burgeoning record when she contests the Listed AGC Training Stakes WFA 1600 at Wanganui on Saturday.
Wednesday, June 02 2021
Racing’s COVID-19 enforced break was tough on many New Zealand racing professionals, but jockey Courtney Barnes said it was probably a godsend for her.
Tuesday, June 01 2021
21-year-old New Zealander Charlie King has gained a place on the prestigious Godolphin Flying Start, a two-year Thoroughbred Industry Management and Leadership Programme, which commences in Ireland in August.
Tuesday, June 01 2021
Promising juvenile Tutukaka (NZ) (Tavistock) will be out to break maiden ranks when he contests the Listed The Phoenix (1500m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Tuesday, June 01 2021
The weather bomb that has hit Canterbury in the past three days has resulted in New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing and the Canterbury Jockey Club considering all options for the Riccarton Park Meeting scheduled for Friday.
Tuesday, June 01 2021
Central Districts trainer Chrissy Bambry is keen to land some early black-type with promising juvenile Bellacontte (NZ) (Burgundy), who will contest the Listed Castletown Stakes (1200m) at Wanganui on Saturday.
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