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Racing
15 April 2024
Orchestral heads to paddock after top campaign
“She’s off to the paddock now, we haven’t made any firm plans for the spring but we’re very excited for her next season.”
Racing
03 April 2023
Pukekohe feature a possibility for Desert Lightning
Quality three-year-old Desert Lightning may be given another chance to add to his three-year-old record after finishing runner-up in the Gr.3 Manawatu Classic (2000m) at Awapuni on Saturday.
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.
Racing
18 February 2023
Lightning strikes in Avondale Guineas
Classy three-year-old Desert Lightning thrust himself to the forefront of discussions surrounding the Gr.1 Auckland Thoroughbred Racing New Zealand Derby when he narrowly defeated Waitak to claim victory in the Gr.2 AJC Avondale Guineas at Pukekohe.
Racing
17 February 2023
Bitcoin chasing successful NZ finale
Major domestic opportunities await the progressive three-year-old Bitcoin before he continues his career offshore.
Racing
16 February 2023
Marsh pondering Group One target for mare
Stephen Marsh will work through his future options with the in-form Zee Falls after she runs at Pukekohe on Saturday with handicap and weight-for-age avenues to consider.
Racing
15 February 2023
Derby hope confirmed Pukekohe runner
Group One performer Desert Lightning is unlikely to get his preferred footing in Saturday’s Gr.2 AJC Avondale Guineas but will start regardless.
Racing
15 February 2023
Pike duo on song for Wairoa Cup
The decision has been made to abandon Wairoa’s meeting at Hastings on Sunday with the AFFCO NZ LTD Wairoa Cup transferred to New Plymouth.
Racing
19 February 2022
La Crique stamps Derby credentials with Guineas victory
If there were any doubts about La Crique’s claims as a contender for the Gr.1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby, they were well and truly quelled.