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11 December 2025
Blue Sky At Night seeking to defend Waikato Cup crown
Summer has arrived, and Shelley Hale is hoping so too will Blue Sky At Night’s form, as she gets set to defend her crown in Saturday’s Gr.3 SkyCity Hamilton Waikato Cup (2400m) at Te Rapa.
Racing
30 September 2025
Matamata Cup first-up for Blue Sky At Night
“She had a great season last year, so it is good to have her back and ready to go again."
Racing
24 February 2025
Century of wins in the saddle for Mitchell
“She is a very special mare to me, she gives me a lot of confidence and has taught me how to ride these staying races."
Racing
22 February 2025
Upset Cup double for Blue Sky At Night
Blue Sky At Night has defied double-digit odds to win both of New Zealand’s biggest 2400m handicaps this season, adding Saturday’s Gr.3 Eagle Technology Avondale Cup at Ellerslie to her victory in the Gr.3 Waikato Cup in December.
Racing
17 December 2024
Blue Sky At Night continues family legacy
“Shelley (Hale, trainer) said last year that she thought she was up to black-type over a staying trip, and she has been dead right."
Racing
14 December 2024
Blue Sky dreams come true at Te Rapa
"It’s a great thrill when you come to a race like this on your home track and just lovely."
Racing
10 July 2024
Hale seeking to plunder northern winter spoils
“I think she is going well enough at the moment to look at something like the Counties Cup (Gr.3, 2100m) and see how we go from there.”
Racing
19 May 2024
Blue Sky At Night goes back-to-back
“Tayla showed some great initiative and gave her a fantastic ride, and the horse did the job well down the straight. She’s a very good, genuine mare.”
Racing
07 May 2024
Denby Road on the comeback trail
Last season’s Gr.3 Cambridge Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) winner Denby Road has returned to work with an eye towards the spring.