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Racing
28 December 2024
Ears Back defies draw for Timaru Cup triumph
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
Beau Brummell heads Kennedy treble at Timaru
“We think, as he continues to strengthen, that he’ll continue to improve as a four and five-year-old.”
Racing
13 February 2024
Ears Back preparing for further stakes targets
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
Eptimum returns from long lay-off
“He’s a lovely old horse and a pleasure to have in the stable.”
Racing
03 January 2024
Daring ride reaps rewards in Greymouth Cup
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
Tearaway leader steals the show at Ascot Park
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
Notabadpony living up to his name
Former northern galloper Notabadpony is well and truly living up to his name according to trainer John Blackadder.
Racing
13 January 2022
From dream to reality for Blackadder
It’s been a whirlwind last couple of months for John Blackadder.