Alottago ready to go in feature
Riccarton Park trainer Lance Robinson is trekking south to Gore with just the one run runner for the meeting tomorrow, but he is hopeful that will be enough to bring home a winner’s cheque.
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Anderton hoping for some late presents
Anderton hoping for some late presents
Brian Anderton, a doyen of South Island racing, celebrated his 89th birthday on Thursday and the Wingatui horseman is hoping he can collect some late birthday presents this weekend.
Cartwright, Maher reuniting
Cartwright, Maher reuniting
Expat Australian hoop Matt Cartwright is looking forward to teaming up with his old boss at Trentham today when he rides Interpretation in the group 3 Wellington Cup (3200m).
Cole’s plan taking shape
Cole’s plan taking shape
A long-range plan for Crimson Sky is gaining momentum and if she goes well again at Trentham today it will confirm a crack at the end goal of the group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m).
Variety in Ferguson’s treble
Variety in Ferguson’s treble
Craig Ferguson did it every which way in his winning treble at Ascot Park yesterday.
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Skinny Dipping exhibits plenty of promise for return
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Skinny Dipping exhibits plenty of promise for return
Kirstin Green hopes today’s meeting at Ascot Park will be a stepping stone to better things for her smart filly Skinny Dipping.
Progeny of Cambridge Stud sires in demand
Progeny of Cambridge Stud sires in demand
Cambridge Stud enjoyed another strong day of selling at the Book 2 session of the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sales at Karaka.
Kyle wins with favourite Dame West in just fourth race drive
Kyle wins with favourite Dame West in just fourth race drive
Taking her opportunities led to Madison Kyle notching her first win in the sulky with Dame West in just her fourth race drive.
$850,000 for Snitzel colt
$850,000 for Snitzel colt
A colt by Snitzel offered by Cambridge Stud topped the opening day of the national thoroughbred yearling sales at Karaka yesterday, selling for $850,000.
Well Written leaves rivals gasping in Ellerslie feature
Well Written leaves rivals gasping in Ellerslie feature
For those looking for a succinct summary of the result in the $1.5 million TAB Karaka Millions 3YO at Ellerslie, the answer was very simple — Well Written first, daylight second.
In-form Gray trainer to follow
In-form Gray trainer to follow
It would be a tall order to ask Brett Gray to repeat his recent success at Riverton tomorrow.
Tetrick notches win for Trackside presenter
Tetrick notches win for Trackside presenter
Tetrick was like his namesake when notching his first win in New Zealand at Oamaru on Wednesday.
Bit extra no issue for Master Marko
Bit extra no issue for Master Marko
Riverton trainer Kelvin Tyler is wary of carrying the top weight but is confident Master Marko will be back to his best tomorrow.
Tomlinson makes most of her chance
Tomlinson makes most of her chance
Kerryn Tomlinson seized her opportunity to produce winning results with Empire City in the group 3 Southern Lights Trot.
Brave Spirit exciting prospect
Brave Spirit exciting prospect
Stakes targets are in the offing for in-form gelding Brave Spirit if he continues his purple patch of form in the Hope & Sons/Adam’s Plumbing open 1400m race at Wingatui tomorrow.
Reid expecting big run from mare
Reid expecting big run from mare
A nail may have scuppered her early summer targets, but Taranaki mare Hi Yo Sass Bomb is back and thriving for her run in the group 2 Thorndon Mile (1600m) at Trentham tomorrow.
Princess Sadie one to beat from handicaps
Princess Sadie one to beat from handicaps
The group 3 Pryde’s Easifeed Southern Lights Trot is coming along at the perfect time for Princess Sadie.
Winning greyhound tests positive for meth
Greyhound tests positive for meth, the source is a mystery
A greyhound that tested positive for meth after winning its race has its owner and racing investigators scratching their heads about how the dog was contaminated.
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Trotter Domination’s Call the ‘gift that keeps on giving’ for couple
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Trotter Domination’s Call the ‘gift that keeps on giving’ for couple
Most horses love grass, but Domination’s Call takes it to new levels.
Varied lead-up options for Herbie Dyke contenders
Varied lead-up options for Herbie Dyke contenders
With a six-week gap between two of summer’s major weight-for-age middle-distance features, trainers of leading candidates have taken a variety of approaches to their preparations.