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Racing
24 May 2024
Jockey dilemma for English Gambler
The Manawatu ITM Awapuni Hurdle (3000m) has not been a kind race to quality hurdler English Gambler, and the week leading into his third shot at the $60,000 feature at Woodville this Sunday has caused more headaches for his trainer Lauren Brennan.
Racing
05 May 2024
High-rolling hurdler back to his best at Te Rapa
"I was surprised how far they let me get in front when I looked back at the winning post, but he’s a machine of a horse."
Racing
27 August 2023
Brennan contemplating Great Northern gamble
Cambridge trainer Lauren Brennan is contemplating a tilt at next month’s Peter Kelly – Bayleys Great Northern Hurdle (4200m) with English Gambler following his win at Te Rapa on Saturday.
Racing
05 June 2023
Gamble pays off with Cambridge hurdler
Cambridge trainer Lauren Brennan didn’t know what to expect from her promising hurdler English Gambler at Hastings on Monday, but she needn’t have worried.
Racing
27 May 2023
Suliman proves too tough in Awapuni Hurdle
In a thrilling finish to the Manawatu ITM Awapuni Hurdle (2800m) rugged winter performer Suliman used his pace on the flat to out-finish a game Berry The Cash to snatch major honours.
Racing
18 April 2023
Exciting hurdler English Gambler set to resume
Cambridge trainer Lauren Brennan is in the awkward position of wanting good tracks for her leading jumper and wet tracks for her flat horses.
Racing
19 June 2022
Phelan brings up career milestone at Te Rapa
A winning treble at Te Rapa brought up a special milestone for leading jumps jockey Shaun Phelan
Racing
18 June 2022
The Doctor delivers in Waikato Hurdle
A patient ride by Shaun Phelan paved the way for promising hurdler Dr Hank to deliver in the Waikato Hurdle.
Racing
21 May 2022
Star hurdler on top in Trentham feature
Quality hurdler Aigne gave his rivals weight and a beating as he proved too tough in the closing stages of the Manawatu ITM Awapuni Hurdles.