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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."
Racing
02 July 2024
Cup dream alive with marathon man Mahrajaan
“That’s probably good for the race as it gives Australian and New Zealand horses eligibility into it so he would be unlucky not to get a run.”
Racing
11 April 2024
Mahrajaan vying for Cups hat-trick
He’s captured two of New Zealand’s biggest staying scalps and now Cambridge gelding Mahrajaan has crossed the Tasman to try and assert his dominance in Australia.