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Racing
23 July 2026
New trainer and new targets for Freddie Time
Freddie Time will have a new trainer next to his name in the racebook this weekend, but Otaki horseman Howie Mathews said nothing has changed.
Racing
07 April 2026
Tyler looking north again after five-win Riverton bag
Fresh from landing a five-win bag at his local meeting on Easter weekend, Riverton trainer Kelvin Tyler is looking north again with Freddie Time set to line up in Saturday’s Listed Hawke’s Bay Cup (2200m) at Ōtaki.
Racing
09 March 2026
Wyndham Cup victory a Sight To See
You could be forgiven for thinking you were watching winter racing at Riverton on Sunday, with horses competing on a Heavy9 surface, but that played right into the hands of local wet track specialist Sight To See in the Wyndham Cup (2000m).
Racing
16 January 2026
Tyler reinforcements arrive in the north
Freddie Time has been Southland trainer Kelvin Tyler’s sole representative in the north over the last couple of months, but the Southland trainer has sent up some reinforcements,
Racing
22 December 2025
Tyler excited about Freddie Time’s prospects
Kelvin Tyler is excited about the future with Freddie Time after he came within a nose of victory in last Saturday’s Gr.3 Manawatu Cup (2300m) at Trentham.
Racing
22 October 2025
Vamos striking perfect conditions in the south
Riverton stayer Vamos will stay close to home over the next couple of weeks as he aims to finish a successful preparation on a winning note.
Racing
19 September 2025
New stable recruit set to shine again
Martell made an instant impact in his first appearance from his new quarters and more of the same is forecast at Gore.
Racing
07 May 2025
Tyler team chasing hometown spoils
“He’s come through his racing really well and hopefully he can hold his form.”
Racing
22 April 2025
Time for Freddie to head to Queensland
“It’s a long way from Riverton to Brisbane, but he’s showed he’s capable of competing, so we’ll give him his chance.”