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Racing
19 January 2024
“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
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
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
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
Kenny Rae and Krystal Williams will rely on a promising band of youngsters at Riccarton on Saturday.
Racing
18 September 2023
The rise to prominence of Viva Vienna has been of no surprise to Westbury Stud general manager Russell Warwick.
Racing
16 September 2023
Quality three-year-old filly Viva Vienna confirmed she will be a major contender for the Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) in November.
Racing
31 August 2023
Stakes winner Illicit Dreams will kick-off her preparation toward the Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) in November when she heads to Riccarton on Saturday to contest the NZ Cup Meeting Tickets On Sale Now Three-Year-Old (1000m).
Racing
14 August 2023
Kenny Rae had hoped to have multiple representation in Saturday’s three-year-old feature on his home track at Ruakaka but the stable is now down to a sole contender.