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Racing
17 August 2024
Southern stakes targets for Illicit Dreams
“She loves this track, she can gallop, and she got the job done."
Racing
01 August 2024
Rae looking for strong start at Ruakaka
“She’s decided she wants to have a go on her own, she’s been good in partnership but it’s her idea and I support that."
Racing
06 June 2024
Sharp local set to resume at Ruakaka
“She’s 100 percent on track for Saturday, and I expect her to go very well. She’s got a good fresh-up record and track record."
Racing
19 January 2024
Illicit Dreams back on her game for Guineas
“This looks like a really nice race for her on Saturday, as long as the weather doesn’t get too bad.”
Racing
04 January 2024
Williams dreaming of southern Guineas following Omoto victory
After a mixed spring preparation, Illicit Dreams announced herself as a key figure in the upcoming southern Guineas series with a dominant Rating 75 victory at Omoto on Wednesday.
Racing
02 November 2023
Illicit Dreams looking to get Guineas prep back on track
Trainers Ken Rae and Krystal Williams are hoping Illicit Dreams can get her Gr.1 Barneswood Farm NZ 1000 Guineas (1600m) preparation back on track at Ashburton on Sunday in the Juice Signs (1400m).
Racing
11 October 2023
Southern rivalry heating up
Another chapter in the rivalry between top fillies Illicit Dreams and Viva Vienna will be written on Saturday when the pair meet at Ashburton.
Racing
28 September 2023
Youth to the fore for Rae-Williams stable at Riccarton
Kenny Rae and Krystal Williams will rely on a promising band of youngsters at Riccarton on Saturday.
Racing
18 September 2023
Stand-out youngster Viva Vienna realising potential
The rise to prominence of Viva Vienna has been of no surprise to Westbury Stud general manager Russell Warwick.