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Racing
26 November 2025
Kiwis seeking to recapture Jericho Cup
Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray took out the 2023 edition of the A$304,000 Jericho Cup (4600m) at Warrnambool with Nassak Diamond, and on Sunday they will be seeking to usurp their former stable runner in the marathon feature with Tempest Moon.
Racing
24 October 2025
The return of the Cups King
Cups king Mahrajaan made his first public appearance in more than 12 months when he finished third behind Group One winner Provence in his 1100m heat at the Ellerslie trials on Thursday.
Racing
02 November 2024
Cup dream over for Mahrajaan
“Once we bring him back into work, and subject to vets’ advice, we can work towards having another crack at the Auckland Cup.”
Racing
22 October 2024
Insect bite stalls Kiwi stayer's Melbourne Cup preparation
"We need an improved performance though to justify running in the Cup."
Racing
08 October 2024
Cup hope Mahrajaan in good order for Herbert Power
Proven stayer Mahrajaan remains firmly on target for a crack at the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) despite the weather ruling out an intended lead-up outing.
Racing
04 September 2024
Ruakaka to set Pearl on Group One path
“She came back from a spell in superb condition, she put a lot of weight on and with muscle comes a bit of fat that we’ve had to work off."
Racing
16 August 2024
Cup mission commences for Mahrajaan at Ruakaka
“I expect them both to hit the line strongly, then we’ll look for some further distances.”
Racing
15 August 2024
Century up for Ritchie/Murray partnership
“It was really cool for us to be on course and enjoy that, it was something special."
Racing
23 July 2024
Ritchie upbeat about latest European purchase
“He’s a cracking horse and hopefully he can come back and better what we’ve done with Mahrajaan."