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. Racing 21 March 2024 Firm deck to confirm in-form stayer’s Cup bid “We won’t be asking him to run in a lead-up race and he’ll go straight into the Sydney Cup.” Racing 09 March 2024 Mahrajaan completes rare Cup double "He’s the best two-mile stayer in the country by a mile. He’ll just stay all day." Racing 07 March 2024 Strong tempo ideal for Cup hope Mahrajaan A genuinely run Gr.2 Auckland Cup (3200m) will bring out the best in proven stayer Mahrajaan on Saturday when he bids to add to his silverware.
