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Racing
21 August 2026
Home advantage for First Five in season opener
On-course trainer David Greene’s optimism has grown as the week has progressed, with Te Rapa’s track improving into the Soft range ahead of Saturday’s Waikato Stud Foxbridge Plate meeting.
Racing
02 August 2026
Greene on weather watch for Foxbridge
“He’s dynamite at 1400, that’s the one we want to win this spring.” 
Racing
05 June 2026
Free Bird set to take flight at Ellerslie
Well-related mare Free Bird will be tested over a middle distance for the first time at Ellerslie on Saturday, with her performance dictating her future plans.
Racing
08 February 2026
First Five slots another Group One
Te Rapa trainer David Greene is riding the crest of a wave after he doubled his Group One tally when First Five took out the BCD Group Sprint (1400m) at his home track on Saturday.
Racing
06 February 2026
Greene hoping to capture home riches
Local trainer David Greene can’t wait to head to Te Rapa on Saturday where he will be chasing $1.125 million in prizemoney with a trio of runners.
Racing
03 January 2026
First Five kicks major goal in Trentham feature
Te Rapa visitor First Five delivered on his enormous potential when he gave trainer David Greene his first Group One success when taking out the Gr.1 TAB Telegraph (1200m) at Trentham.
Racing
18 December 2025
Telegraph locked in for First Five
The Gr.1 TAB Telegraph (1200m) at Trentham in a fortnight has been locked in for First Five.
Racing
13 December 2025
First Five storms to home track victory
Underrated sprinter First Five produced a barnstorming finish to capture his first stakes victory when he took out the Gr.3 J Swap Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa.
Racing
07 November 2025
Greene excited for emerging stable star’s return
A relentlessly wet spring has provided a frustrating start to the season for David Greene, but things might be turning the corner as he prepares to unleash his emerging star First Five in Saturday’s Listed Legacy Lodge Sprint (1200m) at Pukekohe.