By Candice Gollan Pukekohe-trained Melt, pictured, once again put her talent and professionalism on display when she was victorious in the Group Three Cambridge Stud Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Ruakaka on Saturday. The Nigel Tiley-trained daug
Promising galloper King Cougar delivered an emphatic statement to those who questioned his credentials on firmer ground when he stormed to victory on his home turf on Saturday. The Awapuni local has fashioned a more than useful record to date on mainly we
Regally-bred Echoes Of Heaven, pictured, is to stand at stud this spring in Cambridge, New Zealand. Newmarket Stud is the new home of regally-bred stallion Echoes Of Heaven, a stakes-winning Encosta de Lago half-brother to champion Australian sire Redoute
When you’re done relaxing at the recently revitalised Crusoe’s Retreat in Fiji, there are no shortage of ways to stay active and entertained, with a bounty of activities and amenities on offer. Water lovers will have endless opportunities to experienc
Ardmore Lodge trainer Nick Bishara has fielded some big offers for talented Zed filly Verry Ellegant and they were justified on Wednesday with an easy win in the NZB Insurance Pearl Series Race (1400m) at Matamata. Bishara was receiving offers as late as
Three-time Group One winner and equine cult-hero Gingernuts has been officially retired. The chestnut son of Iffraaj captured the imagination of the racing public, thanks to his catchy name, his enthusiastic ownership group and his heroics on the track.
Recently crowned New Zealand Champion Stayer for 2017-18, Charles Road, showed he was ready for some big spring assignments when he downed a talented field over 1600m at Hastings on Saturday. The Gr.1 Sydney Cup (3200m) placegetter made an emphatic stat
Lazarus fends off McWicked to win Hoosier Derby Lazarus N and driver Yannick Gingras winning the Hoosier Park Pacing Derby Dean Gilette photo ANDERSON, IN – It was billed as Round Three of a budding rivalry between two superstar harness racing pa
Kevin Myers apprentice Sarah MacNab remains in hospital 10 days after crashing heavily in a race at Woodville. Partner Shaun Fannin said she remained under observation for the effects of head trauma. “She just needs to rest,” said Fannin. MacN
Speedy filly Beauty Diva proved too quick for her juvenile rivals in the opening event at Pukekohe on Sunday. The Clinton Isdale trained two-year-old had impressed when winning a 620m trial at Te Teko last month after blundering badly out of the barrier t
By Phillip Quay Despite her emphatic win in the $200,000 Windsor Park Plate (1600m) at Hastings today star racemare Melody Belle won’t attempt to complete the Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown. Melody Belle followed up on her impressive Gr. 1 Tarzino T
Hardy sprinter Amarula, pictured, returned to the scene of his biggest victory when he took out the open sprint at Hastings on Saturday. The Peter McKay trained six-year-old caused a major upset as a three-year-old when successful in the 2015 edition of t
By Phillip Quay Last season’s champion two-year-old Avantage, pictured, returned to the racetrack in brilliant style when she scored a hard-fought win in the Gr. 3 Hawke’s Bay Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) at Hastings today. In a close tussle over
Experienced horseman Allan Sharrock has few concerns with Ladies First sitting at 51st on the order of entry for this year’s A$7 million Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m). The New Plymouth trainer aimed his Dylan Thomas mare at the Melbourne Cup at Fleming
Despite McWicked and Lazarus N failing to visit the winner’s circle in their last pari-mutuel engagements, their connections anticipate each horse to be at their best when they clash for the third time this season in Friday’s (Sept. 21) $175,000 Hoosi
Cambridge horsewoman Tarissa Mitchell will launch another chapter in her life at Riccarton on Saturday with a horse who seriously injured her 11 months ago. Mitchell, a promising trainer and former jockey, made the permanent move from Cambridge to Riccart
Red-hot trainer Jamie Richards isn’t getting ahead of himself despite having the favourites for both feature races at Hastings on Saturday. Richards will produce Melody Belle, pictured, and stablemate Our Abbadean in the Gr.1 Windsor Park Plate (1
Matamata-trained stayer Sir Charles Road will step out at Caulfield on Saturday in the Gr.3 East Malvern Bendigo Bank MRC Foundation Cup (2000m), a race where the winner gains ballot exempt status for next month’s Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m). Prepare
Cox Plate-winning trainer Gary Hennessy is still getting over the Tarzino Trophy disaster which has all but wrecked his Melbourne Cup plans for Ocean Emperor, pictured. Hennessy slammed jockey Shaun McKay for changing race tactics and has sacked him for
STATUS UPGRADED Three three-year-old races have been upgraded by the New Zealand Pattern Committee. The Little Avondale Lowland Stakes (2100m) at Hastings has been upgraded from Group III to Group II and the Partners Life Soliloquy Stakes (1400m) at Eller
Tony Pike had three starters in all of August. Over the next three days, he will have 20. The Cambridge trainer has quickly ramped up his spring team and at Taupo, Hastings, Riccarton and Pukekohe, he will present four runners in three stakes races and un
Margaret Larsen rather not say how much it has cost getting one-time Auckland Cup hopeful Cafe Culture back to the races. But you can bet it’s a lot. He hasn’t raced since since March 2016 when he tore the tendons in both forelegs. It looked c
Otaki trainers Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard will have two strong chances in Saturday’s Gr.1 Windsor Park Plate (1600m) at Hastings, and the couple couldn’t be happier with their charges heading into the mile feature. Karaka Million 3YO Classic (1
WEIR RUNNER IN WINDSOR PLATE Saturday’s Gr.1 Windsor Park Plate (1600m) at Hastings has received an injection of international flavour with the late entry of the Darren Weir-trained stakes winner Raw Impulse. The Makfi entire has been battling with firm
Hastings trainers Guy Lowry and Grant Cullen have a team of five entered for Thursday’s Wanganui meeting, including a pair of promising three-year-old fillies. Allacciato made a favourable impression when closing strongly for seventh on debut in the Lis
Te Rapa trainer John Morell was pleased with Florence Jean’s trial win on his home track on Tuesday and is aiming at starting the four-year-old in a week’s time. “I’m delighted with the way she looks at the moment,” Morell said. “She is finall
Smart Kiwi filly Verry Elleegant has been sold to Australia. Noted for her brilliant acceleration, she will leave for her new home tomorrow. Trainer Nicholas Bishara said it was sad to see her go but the money was too good to turn down. Bishara shared own
