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2022 May
  • Wed, May 18, 2022
    Pinheiro to ride at Kranji Mile meeting
    The Singapore Turf Club has granted a one-day visiting jockey’s licence to Brazilian jockey Bernardo Pinheiro to ride at the Kranji Mile meeting this Saturday.
  • Mon, May 16, 2022
    Cheval Blanc outstays rivals in downpour
    The weather gods were not smiling but the racing gods were for the happy connections of Cheval Blanc in the $50,000 Class 4 race over 1600m on the Polytrack.
  • Thu, May 12, 2022
    Le Grange duo all primed for Kranji Mile
    Katak’s last-start run might have left trainer Ricardo Le Grange baffled, but the Kranji Mile contender showed it could have been one of those off days after he won a barrier trial effortlessly on Tuesday morning.
  • Mon, May 09, 2022
    King Arthur rings up double for Logan
    The planets had seemed to align for King Arthur when the final field was released for Sunday’s $70,000 Class 3 race over 1000m, after the Fortuna NZ Racing Stable-owned four-year-old, drew gate one in a race that suited.
  • Fri, May 06, 2022
    Ong is a Blazing Kid
    He may be the youngest trainer based at Kranji, but Jason Ong – who saddles the exciting Blazing Kid in the last race on Sunday - has done the hard yards.
  • Mon, May 02, 2022
    Gold Star wins but the Kranji Mile puzzle remains
    The crowds were back at the Singapore racecourse on Saturday for the first time after two years and most would have expected a Lim’s stable victory in the feature event of the day.
2022 April
  • Sat, Apr 30, 2022
    Katak attack!
    Whatever way you look at the $100,000 Class 1 (1400m) race this Saturday, it is very hard to see anything but a Lim’s Stable victory.


2022 May
  • Fri, May 20, 2022
    All systems go for Meagher in Kranji Mile
    Trainer Daniel Meagher will be hoping for Lim’s Lightning to strike back as an all-star cast of 16 gallopers line up in the G3 Kranji Mile (1600m) at Kranji Racecourse on Saturday (21 May).
  • Tue, May 17, 2022
    Emerging talent Lucky With You lines up for Happy Valley debut
    Lucky With You is showing all the makings of being a star of tomorrow and this Wednesday (18 May) the gifted bay will experience a Happy Valley race night for the first time when he contests the HK$2.4 million Class 2 Grass Island Handicap (1200m).
  • Tue, May 17, 2022
    Lor takes aim at Champions & Chater Cup with Reliable Team
    Frankie Lor is expecting much the same from Reliable Team in Sunday’s (22 May) HK$12 million G1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (2400m) at Sha Tin but admits he won’t be afraid to see things change up if the go-forward grey doesn’t get his own way.
  • Thu, May 12, 2022
    John Size creates history with 1,400th Hong Kong victory
    Already considered a Hong Kong racing immortal, John Size became only the second trainer in the jurisdiction to prepare 1,400 winners after teaming with Joao Moreira and Seizing The Moment at a sodden Happy Valley on Wednesday night (11 May).
  • Fri, May 06, 2022
    Purton, Cruz team with Ima Single Man in return to shorter trip
    Reunited with Ima Single Man for the first time in 15 months, Zac Purton hopes to continue a productive partnership with Tony Cruz when the former G2-winning Australian sprinter tackles the Class 2 Carnation Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin on Saturday (7 May).
  • Mon, May 02, 2022
    Senor Toba claims G3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup
    Franking imposing BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) form, Senor Toba has earned a tilt at the G1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (2400m) with a resolute triumph in the G3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup Handicap (2400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (1 May).
2022 April
  • Fri, Apr 29, 2022
    Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges elected IHSC President
    The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club) is pleased to announce that Chief Executive Officer Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges has been unanimously elected as the President of International Horse Sports Confederation (IHSC) at the organisation’s General Assembly on 22 April 2022.
  • Thu, Apr 28, 2022
    Lyle Hewitson, Douglas Whyte dominate Happy Valley with trebles
    Banishing memories of December’s injuries, Lyle Hewitson exalted in the finest display of his Hong Kong career by posting a treble at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (27 April), matching South African compatriot’s Douglas Whyte’s effort to snare a three-timer.


2022 May
  • Thu, May 19, 2022
    Epsom gallop key to Eydon Derby decision
    Eydon will test his aptitude for Epsom during the Cazoo Derby Gallops Morning before connections decide between a tilt at either the English or the French Derby.
  • Thu, May 19, 2022
    Lysander can claim Cocked Hat cash
    It may pay to lump on Lysander as William Haggas’ lightly-raced colt steps up to Listed level for the British Stallion Studs EBF Cocked Hat Stakes at Goodwood.
  • Thu, May 19, 2022
    Moon can eclipse Heron rivals
    One-time Derby hope Reach For The Moon is difficult to oppose on his belated return to action in the Coral Heron Stakes at Sandown.
  • Wed, May 18, 2022
    De La Sayette shines with Nottingham double
    Benoit De La Sayette celebrated a red-letter day at Nottingham on Tuesday, bringing up his first-ever double when steering Yummylicious to victory in the Watch On Racing TV Fillies’ Handicap.
  • Wed, May 18, 2022
    Moon can eclipse Heron rivals
    One-time Derby hope Reach For The Moon is difficult to oppose on his belated return to action in the Coral Heron Stakes at Sandown.
  • Tue, May 17, 2022
    Astra to star at Ayr
    My Astra will be suited by going back up in trip and can land the Tennent’s Lager British Stallion Studs EBF Rothesay Stakes for the red-hot William Haggas.
  • Tue, May 17, 2022
    Mangoustine in the mix for Coronation Stakes test
    Mikel Delzangles thinks there is a “very strong chance” Mangoustine will tackle the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot following her victory in the Poule d’Essai des Pouliches at ParisLongchamp.
  • Mon, May 16, 2022
    Derby dreams for Highclere set to be put to the test this week
    Highclere Thoroughbred Racing have already tasted Classic success this season and managing director Harry Herbert has issued a positive bulletin about their Cazoo Derby hope Lysander, who puts his Epsom aspirations to the test in Goodwood’s Cocked Hat Stakes on Friday.
  • Mon, May 16, 2022
    Folio fancied to be first at Windsor
    It could be folly to dismiss First Folio in the Weatherbys Bloodstock Pro Stakes at Windsor as James Ferguson’s four-year-old runs in Listed company for the first time.
  • Mon, May 16, 2022
    Mac backed for Nottingham gains
    Phantasy Mac attempts to continue George Boughey’s fantastic start to the 2022 season and she looks the one to side with in the Watch On Racing TV Fillies’ Handicap at Nottingham.
  • Mon, May 16, 2022
    Meditate firmly in Albany Stakes picture
    Aidan O’Brien’s Meditate took the step up to six furlongs in her stride as she followed up her impressive Curragh victory on debut to scoop Group Three honours in the Coolmore Stud Irish EBF Fillies Sprint Stakes at Naas.
  • Mon, May 16, 2022
    Reach For The Moon poised for Sandown comeback
    John Gosden has given a strong indication the Queen’s one-time Derby hope Reach For The Moon will make his seasonal reappearance over a mile in the Coral Heron Stakes at Sandown Park on Thursday.
  • Sun, May 15, 2022
    Harry Time switched on for success at Navan
    Michael O’Callaghan unleashed a smart prospect as Harry Time ran out an impressive winner of the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden at Navan to set up a possible Royal Ascot run.
  • Sun, May 15, 2022
    Tiber Flow enters Royal Ascot equation
    William Haggas was set for a big afternoon at Newbury with the hotly-anticipated return of Baaeed in the Al Shabaq Lockinge Stakes and it could not have got off to a better start, as Tiber Flow took the Listed Carnarvon Stakes under Tom Marquand.
  • Sat, May 14, 2022
    Listed target pays off for Fonteyn team
    Kevin Ryan’s Fonteyn landed Listed honours at York in taking the Oaks Farm Stables Fillies’ Stakes for Andrea Atzeni and owner Sheikh Mohammed Obaid.
  • Sat, May 14, 2022
    Nashwa goes on trial for big-race targets at Newbury
    John and Thady Gosden have a strong hand in the Haras De Bouquetot Fillies’ Trial Stakes at Newbury as their exciting filly Nashwa puts her Cazoo Oaks aspirations to the test under Hollie Doyle in the 10-furlong Listed contest.
  • Sat, May 14, 2022
    Sandbeck worth following at Ripon
    Sandbeck can make it three wins in four career starts when she lines up in the British EBF Premier Fillies’ Handicap at Ripon.
  • Fri, May 13, 2022
    Desert Crown justifies all the talk with Dante success
    Desert Crown justified the hype, crashing into favouritism for the Cazoo Derby with an authoritative three-and-a-quarter-length success under Richard Kingscote in the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York.
  • Fri, May 13, 2022
    Kingscote living Derby dream with Desert Crown
    When Richard Kingscote took the decision to leave his old ally Tom Dascombe and join forces with Sir Michael Stoute, only in his wildest dreams could he have imagined he would be riding the Cazoo Derby favourite Desert Crown the following spring.
  • Fri, May 13, 2022
    Pied Piper appeal against Aintree demotion fails
    An appeal against the demotion of Gordon Elliott’s Pied Piper in the Grade One Jewson Anniversary 4-y-o Juvenile Hurdle at Aintree has been dismissed by an independent panel.
  • Thu, May 12, 2022
    Magisterial can exert Dante authority
    Magisterial can give John and Thady Gosden something to smile about by wining the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York on Thursday.
  • Thu, May 12, 2022
    Max Vega can spring Yorkshire Cup surprise
    Age looked to have finally caught up with Stradivarius on occasions last season and with that in mind, he is worth taking on with Max Vega in the Paddy Power Yorkshire Cup.
  • Thu, May 12, 2022
    Princess reigns in Duke Of York heat
    Highfield Princess was a taking winner of the 1895 Duke Of York Clipper Logistics Stakes for jockey Jason Hart and trainer John Quinn.
  • Wed, May 11, 2022
    Magisterial can exert Dante authority
    Magisterial can give John and Thady Gosden something to smile about by wining the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York on Thursday.
  • Tue, May 10, 2022
    Hannon eyeing Royal Ascot run for Lusail
    Richard Hannon is thinking of keeping his 2000 Guineas sixth Lusail at a mile, with the St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot his likely next destination.
  • Mon, May 09, 2022
    Stone Age rockets to Derby favouritism
    Stone Age rocketed to the head of ante-post lists for the Cazoo Derby following a scintillating display in the Derby Trial Stakes at Leopardstown.
  • Mon, May 09, 2022
    York beckons for Garrus
    Charlie Hills’ Garrus is likely to contest the Group Two 1895 Duke Of York Clipper Logistics Stakes after a gallant run in defeat in the Abernant at Newmarket last month.
  • Sun, May 08, 2022
    Flaming Rib too hot for Chester rivals
    Flaming Rib added to Hugo Palmer’s already “well-stocked” three-year-old sprinting team with a smooth display in the Boodles Secret Garden Conditions Stakes at Chester.
  • Sun, May 08, 2022
    Noble Style makes perfect start at Ascot
    Noble Style looked Royal meeting material as he led the Godolphin team to an Ascot treble with a winning start to his career under James Doyle in the Jemima Howden Novice Stakes.
  • Sun, May 08, 2022
    Rogue Millennium sparks Classic dreams
    Trainer Tom Clover is starting to discover what dreams are made of following the rapid-fire progress of his Dubawi filly Rogue Millennium from a Wetherby maiden to the SBK Oaks Trial in the space of just two weeks.
  • Sun, May 08, 2022
    Stradivarius and Trueshan could clash in Yorkshire Cup
    Round three of the heavyweight staying clash between Stradivarius and Trueshan could be on the cards in the Paddy Power Yorkshire Cup Stakes as both the two-time winner of the race and the pretender to his long-distance crown figured among the 10 confirmations for York’s one-mile-six-furlong event.
  • Fri, May 06, 2022
    In-form Moore continues hot streak at Chester
    Temple Of Artemis provided Ryan Moore with his sixth winner in just two days at Chester as the Derby entry got off the mark at the fourth time of asking in the Roofing Consultants Group Handicap.
  • Thu, May 05, 2022
    Absolutelyflawless maintains perfect record at Chester
    David Loughnane is gaining a reputation as a very good trainer of juveniles and looks to have another decent type on his hands after Absolutelyflawless maintained her unbeaten record with a stylish display in the ICM Stellar Sports Lily Agnes Conditions Stakes at Chester.
  • Thu, May 05, 2022
    Albaflora goes for Ormonde gold on seasonal return
    Ralph Beckett is targeting a winning return with Albaflora, who makes her seasonal bow in the tote.co.uk Proud To Support Chester Racecourse Ormonde Stakes on day two of Chester’s May Festival.
  • Thu, May 05, 2022
    Eydon team prepared to wait on next move
    Team Eydon will be keeping a close eye on the plethora of trials taking place on both sides of the Channel over the next few weeks as they plot their next move for the Qipco 2000 Guineas fourth.
  • Thu, May 05, 2022
    French Guineas on the agenda for Cachet
    Newmarket heroine Cachet is “more likely than not” to bid for a Guineas double in the Poule d’Essai des Pouliches at ParisLongchamp on Sunday week.
  • Wed, May 04, 2022
    French Guineas on the agenda for Cachet
    Newmarket heroine Cachet is “more likely than not” to bid for a Guineas double in the Poule d’Essai des Pouliches at ParisLongchamp on Sunday week.
  • Tue, May 03, 2022
    Luxembourg heading straight to Epsom
    Ante-post Cazoo Derby favourite Luxembourg was given a clean bill of health by Aidan O’Brien on Monday following his fine effort in the 2000 Guineas.
  • Tue, May 03, 2022
    Marygate target for Primrose Ridge
    Impressive Beverley scorer Primrose Ridge is set set to put her Royal Ascot aspirations to the test in the Marygate Stakes at York next week.
  • Tue, May 03, 2022
    Mixed emotions for Mise En Scene camp in wake of Guineas
    It was a bittersweet weekend for James Ferguson, who had to pull his Mise En Scene out of the Qipco 1000 Guineas on the day of the race with a high temperature and then could only watch on as Cachet made all in the first fillies’ Classic of the season.
  • Mon, May 02, 2022
    Game set and match for Fakenham punters
    Summer jumps racing is the order of the day and it may be worth taking a chance on Game Line as he attempts to win back-to-back runnings of the Snellings Norfolk National Handicap Chase at Fakenham.
  • Mon, May 02, 2022
    Lullaby Bay the banker at Beverley
    Lullaby Bay should be able to take advantage of what looks a lenient opening mark in the Pure Broadband Just Really Good Broadband Handicap at Beverley.
  • Mon, May 02, 2022
    Newbury return pencilled in for Morghom
    Marcus Tregoning reports Morghom to be in good order following his winning debut in a Newbury maiden and is relishing the prospect of getting the son of Dubawi back on track.
  • Sun, May 01, 2022
    High hopes Mise En Scene can make her presence felt
    There have been just two British-trained winners of the Qipco 1,000 Guineas in the last decade – yet there is plenty of stable confidence that Mise En Scene could be the one to wrest the Classic from the clutches of Aidan O’Brien.
  • Sun, May 01, 2022
    Marie’s Rock steals the show for Henderson
    Hot favourite Epatante could finish only third as her stablemate Marie’s Rock stole the show in the Coolmore Kew Gardens Irish EBF Mares Champion Hurdle at Punchestown.
  • Sun, May 01, 2022
    Proud Appleby heaps praise on James Doyle after Classic first
    Charlie Appleby secured his first win in the Qipco 2000 Guineas when Coroebus beat better-fancied stablemate Native Trail – and the trainer was emotional about providing James Doyle with his first victory in a British Classic.
  • Sun, May 01, 2022
    Skalleti in top shape for Ganay mission
    Jerome Reynier is unconcerned about conditions at ParisLongchamp as his star grey Skalleti looks for a 19th career success in the Group One Prix Ganay on Sunday.
2022 April
  • Sat, Apr 30, 2022
    Discoveries can claim Guineas glory
    Jessica Harrington has never won a Classic on UK soil, but that could all change when Discoveries runs in the Qipco 1000 Guineas at Newmarket.
  • Sat, Apr 30, 2022
    Dubawi Legend the value call in 2000 Guineas
    Native Trail is clearly the one to beat in the Qipco 2000 Guineas – but for those who are feeling a little more adventurous Dubawi Legend should give them a run for their money.
  • Sat, Apr 30, 2022
    Epatante aiming to end fine campaign in style
    Nicky Henderson reports Epatante in “fantastic form” ahead of her bid for a seventh Grade One victory in the Coolmore Kew Gardens Irish EBF Mares Champion Hurdle at Punchestown on Saturday.
  • Fri, Apr 29, 2022
    Bank on Yibir for Newmarket glory
    Yibir can get a big weekend for Charlie Appleby and Godolphin up and running when he goes in the Betfair Exchange Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket on Friday.
  • Thu, Apr 28, 2022
    Symphony to hit winning note
    Symphony Perfect has been bought to concert pitch by Richard Hannon and can land the best race of the day in the UK on Thursday, the Listed IRE-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Chelmer Fillies’ Stakes.


2022 May
  • Thu, May 19, 2022
    Kiwis on the board at Sunshine Coast
    New Zealand raiders recouped plenty of travelling costs at the Sunshine Coast meeting on the polytrack on Wednesday, with trainers Robbie Patterson and Kelvin Tyler both sending out winners.
  • Thu, May 19, 2022
    Promising fillies looking for repeat result
    Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh is hoping Laneway Flirting and Windspeed can replicate their last start result when they line-up in the Champion Freight 3YO (1100m) at Te Rapa on Saturday.
  • Thu, May 19, 2022
    Thornton’s Australian venture opens at Flemington
    The next stage of Craig Thornton’s international racing career will open in earnest at Flemington on Saturday when the experienced New Zealand horseman saddles his first Australian runner.
  • Wed, May 18, 2022
    English Gambler jumping into winter
    To say that English Gambler has been a challenge for Cambridge trainer Lauren Brennan – and his riders – would be a massive understatement.
  • Wed, May 18, 2022
    Laxon memorial on Thursday
    Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame trainer Laurie Laxon on Thursday.
  • Tue, May 17, 2022
    Exciting times for The Bold One
    Grangewilliam Stud stallion The Bold One has been enjoying a purple patch of form with his progeny and his fee has been adjusted accordingly for this coming breeding season.
  • Tue, May 17, 2022
    Moroney enjoying home visit
    Multiple Australian Group One winner Tofane is expected to fetch big money when she goes up for auction in Australia next week, but her trainer Mike Moroney says owners should remember there is also a solid market for racemares with New Zealand form only.
  • Mon, May 16, 2022
    Cameron provides class reminder with stakes double at Rotorua
    Talented jockey Matt Cameron is looking forward to a week-long Fiji freshen up after providing the racing community with a reminder of his riding prowess at Rotorua on Saturday where he took out both feature races with copybook performances.
  • Mon, May 16, 2022
    Kuru kicking goals in Australia
    Expat New Zealand jumps jockey Aaron Kuru is starting to hit his straps in Australia, and he is loving every moment of it.
  • Mon, May 16, 2022
    NZ Briefs for 16th MAy 2022
    Busuttin and Young on weather watch; Dunstan to support Injured Jockeys' Fund; Sharrock stayers have bright future
  • Mon, May 16, 2022
    Pinarello still in Queensland Derby mix
    Talented three-year-old Pinarello remains on target for the Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) despite missing his final lead-up outing at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
  • Mon, May 16, 2022
    Top ten for Te Akau Racing
    Te Akau Racing trainers Mark Walker and Donna Logan enjoyed a remarkable 24-hour stretch over the weekend that produced a combined ten winners for their Matamata and Singapore-based operations.
  • Sun, May 15, 2022
    Dark Destroyer game in Rough Habit
    Kiwi raider Dark Destroyer has been building towards a Queensland breakthrough and at the third run of his Australian campaign, the Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott-trained son of Proisir prevailed in the Gr.3 Rough Habit Plate (2143m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
  • Sun, May 15, 2022
    Flash Feeling flashes home at Flemington
    The John Sadler-trained Flash Feeling came with a well-timed run to close over the top of his rivals when successful in the Mahogany Challenge Series Heat 2 (1700m).
  • Sun, May 15, 2022
    Milestone for McNab at Rotorua
    National jockeys’ premiership leader Michael McNab brought up a significant career milestone at Rotorua on Saturday when he brought up his 100th win for the season aboard the Mark Walker-trained Synchronize.
  • Sun, May 15, 2022
    Tarzino’s Jungle Magnate lands South Australian Derby
    It is a case of mission accomplished for the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained Jungle Magnate, with the smart three-year-old stayer scoring a strong win in Saturday’s Gr.1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville.
  • Fri, May 13, 2022
    Stevens realises life-long dream
    When Belardo three-year-old Senor Uno scored a comfortable victory when breaking maiden ranks over a mile at Matamata on Friday, it marked the first training success for affable horseman Mason Stevens.
  • Fri, May 13, 2022
    Trans-Tasman weekend for Tylers
    Aimee Tyler has been enjoying her time holding the fort at home while her father and training partner Kelvin Tyler has been campaigning a team in Queensland.
  • Fri, May 13, 2022
    Tuahine impresses on return
    New Zealand bred gallopers were to the fore at Pakenham on Thursday night, headed by Tuahine who produced a dazzling display to score over 1200m in her Australian debut.
  • Thu, May 12, 2022
    NZ briefs for 12th May 2022
    Cambridge Stud Gavelhouse Plus Sale Live; Brownes secure first metropolitan win; Butter Chicken resumes at Flemington
  • Thu, May 12, 2022
    Venue change a positive for classy Kiwi mare
    The decision by Racing Queensland to transfer Saturday’s Doomben 10,000 meeting to Eagle Farm is viewed as a positive by Matamata trainer Mark Walker who will saddle leading contender Entriviere in the weight-for-age 1200m feature.
  • Wed, May 11, 2022
    Group One performer new to Mapperley Stud
    Mapperley Stud is excited to announce they have secured the high-class racehorse Armory who will commence stallion duties at their Matamata property in 2022.
  • Wed, May 11, 2022
    Pagan after Melbourne Cup ticket
    Denis Pagan is after further Flemington feature spoils when he lines-up Turn It Up Tommy in the Listed Andrew Ramsden (2800m) on Saturday.
  • Wed, May 11, 2022
    Trainer happy with stakes-bound mare
    Carl Henderson believes he has found an ideal race at Arawa Park on Saturday for his talented mare Jodelin Gal to open her five-year-old season, which will be all about adding to her future value.
  • Tue, May 10, 2022
    Family members set to do Sharrock proud
    Well-performed relatives Sinarahma and Our Hail Mary have been fine servants of Allan Sharrock’s operation and will chase further staying honours at both North Island venues on Saturday.
  • Tue, May 10, 2022
    Ghibellines heads White Robe roster
    Brian and Lorraine Anderton’s White Robe Lodge will again present a strong roster of four stallions featuring the proven trio of Ghibellines, Raise The Flag and Gallant Guru, while the impeccably credentialed Ancient Spirit will cover his second book of mares.
  • Tue, May 10, 2022
    Stradbroke in the offing for Gospodin
    A tilt at the Gr.1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) is a possibility for Tauranga sprinter Gospodin after a highly encouraging Australian debut at Gosford last Saturday.
  • Mon, May 09, 2022
    Chowdhoory records first stakes win
    Apprentice jockey Kavish Chowdhoory is still on a high after recording his first stakes win aboard Live Drama in the Listed Daphne Bannan Memorial Great Easter Stakes (1400m) at Riccarton on Saturday.
  • Mon, May 09, 2022
    Marsh doubles up at Te Rapa
    A winning double plus four minor placings left Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh well pleased with his day’s work at Te Rapa on Saturday.
  • Mon, May 09, 2022
    Plainer sailing for stakes contender
    Promising mare No Time To Jazz will front up on Saturday for the second black type challenge of her brief career and will be much better prepared this time around.
  • Sat, May 07, 2022
    Lord Cosmos takes home Te Rapa feature
    Promising two-year-old Lord Cosmos went one better than last week when he produced a powerful home straight surge to capture the Listed Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre 2YO Stakes (1200m) at Te Rapa.
  • Sat, May 07, 2022
    No drama for Latta filly in Riccarton feature
    Awapuni visitor Diss Is Dramatic showed all her fighting qualities when she downed a handy line-up of two-year-olds in Saturday’s Listed Berkley Stud Champagne Stakes (1200m) at Riccarton.
  • Sat, May 07, 2022
    Robinson provides quinella in Riccarton feature
    Local trainer Lance Robinson admitted he wasn’t quite sure where to look halfway down the straight in Saturday’s Listed Daphne Bannan Memorial Great Easter Stakes (1400m) at Riccarton.
  • Sat, May 07, 2022
    Stardome too strong in Gold Coast Cup
    Barely 10 minutes after winning the Listed Berkley Stud Champagne Stakes (1200m) at Riccarton with Diss Is Dramatic, prominent Kiwi syndicators Go Racing landed another feature win on the other side of the Tasman with Stardome in the XXXX Gold Coast Cup (2400m).
  • Fri, May 06, 2022
    Business as usual for Forsman
    Andrew Forsman will be represented by his first runners in his own right on Saturday following a long and successful training partnership with Murray Baker.
  • Fri, May 06, 2022
    Germanicus set to bounce back at Te Rapa
    Multiple stakes winner Germanicus is in the right condition to turn his fortunes around with a return to top form at Te Rapa on Saturday in what may be his final appearance of the season.
  • Fri, May 06, 2022
    Gosford test for Gospodin
    Jim Pender is on a fact-finding mission as he prepares to saddle his first Australian runner in more than a decade.
  • Fri, May 06, 2022
    Weight a query for Carpo Del Empero
    Fresh off celebrating the success of their former stable runner Heberite’s success in the Grand Annual Steeplechase (5500m) on Thursday, Wingatui trainers Brian and Shane Anderton have turned their attention to Riccarton’s Saturday meeting.
  • Thu, May 05, 2022
    Barrier setback for Latta’s Champagne pair
    Lisa Latta once operated a Riccarton stable but that hasn't stopped the Palmerston North trainer from getting visitor’s draws with her promising two-year-olds Diss Is Dramatic and Cheveux.
  • Thu, May 05, 2022
    Distance test for Ayrton
    New Zealand-bred gelding Ayrton will have his second taste of the Queensland winter carnival when he contests the Gr.2 Hollindale Stakes (1800m) at the Gold Coast on Saturday.
  • Thu, May 05, 2022
    Fee Rise for Exciting Tarzino
    Tarzino’s emergence as a serious source of quality staying performers has earned the Westbury Stud resident a service fee increase for the 2022 season.
  • Thu, May 05, 2022
    Heberite scores Grand Annual victory
    Heberite continued the New Zealand-bred dominance of the Grand Annual Steeplechase (5500m) at Warrnambool with his all the way victory in the jumping feature on Thursday.
  • Thu, May 05, 2022
    Increased fee for Ocean Emperor
    Multiple Group Two winner Ocean Emperor will once again stand at Gary and Jenny Hennessy’s Weowna Park this coming breeding season for a fee of $10,000+GST, an increase of $3,000 from last season’s fee.
  • Thu, May 05, 2022
    Talented Tevere back on favourite footing
    Te Rapa has proved to be the happiest of hunting grounds for Tevere and a return to the Waikato course on Saturday may again bring out the best in the gifted mare.
  • Wed, May 04, 2022
    First wins for Ruakaka pair
    Wednesday’s Ruakaka meeting will live long in the memory of local trainer Darren Smith and jockey Kelsey Hannan, with the pair picking up their respective first wins courtesy of Tazimoto in the Lion Red Punters Challenge (1200m).
  • Wed, May 04, 2022
    Furlong excited for historic polytrack meeting
    Christchurch trainer Anna Furlong is a strong advocate of the Riccarton all-weather track and she'd love nothing more than to snare a winner on opening day on Thursday.
  • Wed, May 04, 2022
    Hollindale test for Coventina Bay
    Coventina Bay has proven herself against the best in New Zealand and on Saturday she will get her chance to test herself against some of Australia’s finest horseflesh in the Gr.2 Hollindale Stakes (1800m) at the Gold Coast.
  • Wed, May 04, 2022
    Robinson duo target Riccarton feature
    Weather may determine which of Lance Robinson’s two leading sprinters have the best chance of taking Saturday’s Listed Daphne Bannon Memorial Great Easter Stakes (1400m) at Riccarton.
  • Tue, May 03, 2022