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21 April 2026
Lawson-Carroll to ride Bona Sforza in Australasian Oaks
Ace Lawson-Carroll’s dream comeback is continuing, with the South Auckland apprentice jockey set to cross the Tasman to ride Bona Sforza in the A$1 million Gr.1 Australasian Oaks (2000m) at Morphettville on Saturday.
Racing
12 April 2026
Australia beckoning Bona Sforza
A trip across the Tasman is on the cards for Central Districts filly Bona Sforza following her win in the Listed NZB Insurance Stakes (1600m) at Riccarton on Saturday.
Racing
12 April 2026
Lawson-Carroll makes fairytale return
Ace Lawson-Carroll couldn’t have scripted a better return to the saddle at Riccarton on Saturday.
Racing
01 October 2025
Apprentices recognised at local awards
New Zealand’s apprentice jockey ranks went from strength-to-strength last term, and the standout performers were recently recognised at the Northern, Central Districts and South Island Apprentice Awards.
Racing
17 March 2025
Classy display by You Say D’Orsay
“It was a game effort with plenty of weight on board, I thought it was a good, strong win.”
Racing
22 December 2024
Powerful Pericles back on top
“He’s a big, raw, type of horse, has taken a lot time, but winning again will help get his confidence back.”
Racing
27 September 2024
Group One Time for Lawson-Carroll at Hastings
“This is Ace’s first Group One ride so he’s pretty excited, and a bit nervous too, but he doesn’t let things get to him too much."
Racing
21 September 2024
Shamus springs major upset in Ellerslie feature
“We thought we would kick off here and I actually would have been thrilled if he had only weighed in, but there you go.”
Racing
13 July 2024
Malt Time maintains perfect Ruakaka record
The class of Group One performer Malt Time shone through again at Ruakaka on Saturday, recovering from a sluggish start to score a runaway win in the ITM/Gib Sprinters’ Winter Championship Final (1400m).