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Racing
05 July 2026
Budgies on full display in Caloundra Cup romp
“He’s a ripper and I’m just glad to be a part of it."
Racing
02 July 2026
Rathbone scores Trentham jumps double
Wanganui trainer Jo Rathbone had a successful day at the office at Trentham on Thursday when scoring a winning double, including taking out the Trentham Supporters Group Wellington Hurdles (3200m) with exciting jumper Billy Boy.
Racing
25 June 2026
Former Hong Kong galloper to make jumping debut
Globetrotting gelding Affordable will add another string to his bow at Trentham on Saturday when he makes his jumping debut in the Stephanie Murray Mortgages Maiden Hurdles (2500m).
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.”