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Racing
07 August 2025
“At the moment, she’ll start, and I think she’ll give a very good account of herself."
Racing
31 May 2025
"She’s done a very good job this season and is heading out on a high.”
Racing
28 December 2024
Neither a wide draw nor a talented field of rivals at Phar Lap Raceway on Saturday could stand in the way of Ears Back, who took her career earnings past $200,000 with a tenacious performance in the Craigmore Sustainable Holdings Timaru Cup (1600m).
Racing
24 April 2024
“We think, as he continues to strengthen, that he’ll continue to improve as a four and five-year-old.”
Racing
13 February 2024
John Blackadder is intent on gaining some black-type for his mare Ears Back and will trek down to Ascot Park this weekend to ready her for her next stakes assignment.
Racing
09 February 2024
“He’s a lovely old horse and a pleasure to have in the stable.”
Racing
03 January 2024
A daring ride by Lee Callaway on Kahma Suitsya in the Recreation Hotel Greymouth Cup (2000m) well and truly paid off on Wednesday, with the mare scoring a comfortable victory in the Omoto feature.
Racing
17 December 2023
Former northerner Diamond Girl announced her arrival on the South Island scene with a remarkable front-running performance in Saturday’s $50,000 Shoe Clinic Handicap (1400m) at Ascot Park.
Racing
16 August 2023
Former northern galloper Notabadpony is well and truly living up to his name according to trainer John Blackadder.