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Racing
25 September 2024
Gifted Snazzytavi out to boost Livamol prospects
“She’s improved a lot and is definitely looking a lot better, she’s an absolute darling to do most things with.”
Racing
25 August 2024
Mali Ston turns heads with Foxbridge run
“His sectionals were the best of the race, so he’s in the right space.”
Racing
24 August 2024
Bonny Lass makes brilliant return in Foxbridge
Previously a stakes winner at the ages of two, three, four and five, Bonny Lass kicked off her six-year-old season on a perfect note when she defeated a star-studded field in Saturday’s Gr.2 Waikato Stud Foxbridge Plate (1200m) at Te Rapa. 
Racing
10 February 2024
Deserved Group One breakthrough for Bonny Lass
One of the unluckiest horses in the top echelon of New Zealand racing in recent times, Bonny Lass turned things around with a supreme front-running performance in Saturday’s Gr.1 BCD Group Sprint (1200m) at Te Rapa.
Racing
30 December 2023
Richardson looking for Railway hat-trick
Matamata mentor Graham Richardson will attempt to win one of his favourite races for the third time on Monday when he and training partner Rogan Norvall line-up Bonny Lass in the Gr.1 Sistema Railway (1200m) at Pukekohe.
Racing
23 August 2023
Bonny Taupo trial from top sprinting mare
The competitive nature of Bonny Lass was showcased at Taupo where the gifted short course performer was a runaway trial winner on Wednesday.
Racing
09 June 2023
Better going advantages Paisley Park
An opportunity to race on a better surface has convinced Matamata trainers Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall to head north on a rare excursion to Ruakaka this weekend.
Racing
26 March 2023
Richardson runner ready for Group One assault
Graham Richardson believes the step up to 1400m for Saturday’s Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) is the key for two-year-old To Catch A Thief finding his way to the top of the podium in his short juvenile career.
Racing
21 February 2023
Richardson has eye on Sires’ Produce with To Catch A Thief
Matamata trainer Graham Richardson has an eye on New Zealand’s longest juvenile Group One race as he prepares To Catch A Thief to resume racing at his home track this weekend.