Racing 09 November 2025 Game performance by Thebudgiesmugla “Full credit to the horse, he was able to ping off the mark and then sustain a long gallop.” Racing 28 June 2025 Billy Boy becomes a man in Wellington Hurdle “Jo (Rathbone) has done a super job with him as she has never rushed him and he gives you his all as you just saw." Racing 26 June 2025 Big boy ready to throw weight around again “He was never super-fast, but he could stay and just needed to strengthen. He’s a big, long-legged horse.” Racing 10 June 2025 Rathbone’s remarkable ride in jumps racing “I really enjoyed it, so I decided to give up university and ride jumpers instead.” Racing 07 June 2025 Poignant win for Billy Boy in Manawatu Hurdles “His owner passed away last Sunday. I’m gutted he couldn’t be here today to watch his horse, but I’m thinking of him.” Racing 01 May 2025 Stablemates finding the winning groove with Rathbone “The wet track didn’t worry him at all, he’s gone on all surfaces and gone well.” Racing 29 April 2025 Wanganui galloper out to shed bridesmaid tag “He’s quite a relaxed horse, he always gave me the impression that he’d go over a trip and he’s been doing a bit of jumping as well, which he’s enjoyed.” Racing 02 December 2024 Kiwi-bred stayer conquers Jericho Cup “You don’t get too many races in Australia where it means so much to the people of Australia." Racing 24 September 2024 Split too strong in Road To The Jericho “Even today after the two miles, he’s pulled up really well.”
