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Racing
20 September 2024
Auckland Thoroughbred Racing boosts stake money
“We’re delighted to further invest in our racing programme with the additional funding for the Sistema Railway, one of the jewels in our racing calendar."
Racing
09 December 2023
Mercurial earns Group One shot
“He was so determined and tough and got the job done really well. He really rose to the challenge."
Racing
24 November 2023
Carters hoping for another Johny Johny special at Pukekohe
It is often a case of catch me if you can with Johny Johny, and trainers Tim and Margaret Carter are hoping their pacemaking sprinter can outrun his rivals again in Saturday’s Gr.3 Haunui Farm Counties Bowl (1100m).
Racing
22 November 2023
Richardson hoping fortune will favour Bonny Lass this summer
The talented sprinting mare is aiming to resolve unfinished business in upcoming Group sprints.
Racing
11 November 2023
Babylon Berlin back bigger and better
Class sprinter Babylon Berlin showed she will be a force in all the major sprints over the summer months.
Racing
31 October 2023
Babylon Berlin on Group One path
Babylon Berlin was the bridesmaid behind Imperatriz and Levante in the feature sprints last season and trainers Ben and Ryan Foote are hoping it is now her time to earn her elite-level crown.
Racing
11 February 2023
Imperatriz the Queen of Te Rapa
In a field that oozed quality from top to bottom with half of the twelve runners boasting wins at Group One level it was flying four-year-old Imperatriz who proved best on the day when she took out the Gr.1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa.
Racing
23 December 2022
Kelso trio on song for Christmas carnival features
An outstanding trial gallop from star sprinter Levante has only served to multiply the butterflies in Matamata trainer Ken Kelso's stomach.
Racing
14 December 2022
Derby winner returns at Te Rapa
Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) winner Asterix returns to the races at Te Rapa on Saturday.