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Racing
12 July 2026
Allpress makes winning return
It’s been a testing last couple of years for champion jockey Lisa Allpress, who has been sidelined by injuries, but she made a winning return to the saddle on Saturday when partnering the Kevin Myers-trained He’s Lucid to victory at Hawera.
Racing
20 November 2024
Town Cryer continues Group One preparation at Foxton
“I think she ran nearly a second faster than the open handicappers so that was a good gallop, Lisa said she was just cruising at the line."
Racing
26 May 2024
First Gear caps big week for Grays
“He’ll make a lovely three-year-old. He’s on the right track and did that so easily today.”
Racing
25 May 2024
Spencer claims Trentham feature
Fresh off a seven-month spell, promising winter sprinter Spencer produced a stunning performance to claim one of the feature events on the programme at Trentham, the Metro Interiors Autumn Sprint Final (1200m). 
Racing
04 May 2024
Harlech finds winners’ enclosure after long absence
Fan favourite Harlech has finally found his way to the winners’ enclosure following more than three and a half years since his last victory, racing away for a satisfying win in the Avon City Ford Easter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton. 
Racing
04 May 2024
Repeat quinella for Pitman pair in Founders Cup
For the second time in three weekends, Star Ballot has come out on top.
Racing
20 April 2024
Southern raid produces black-type gold for Sassy Merlot
An autumn trip to Canterbury has turned out to be career-defining for Matamata mare Sassy Merlot, who added a valuable black-type win to her record in Saturday’s Listed Daphne Bannan Memorial Great Easter Stakes (1400m) at Riccarton.
Racing
18 April 2024
Auret’s trump card ready to play at Riccarton
“She just loves stable life and the job, she’s been a pleasure to train, that’s for sure.”
Racing
13 March 2024
Rae hoping to continue sparkling form at Ashburton
“All going well through tomorrow, she’ll line up in the NZB Insurance Stakes (Listed, 1600m) at Riccarton on April 13.”