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17 October 2026
Asturia puts her name into contention for Riccarton fillies feature
Te Akau looks to have another strong hand in the upcoming Gr.1 features for the 3YOs at Riccarton next month with Asturia laying down a challenge to all Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) candidates.
Racing
03 October 2026
Astoria Brooke claims first stakes success at Matamata
Progressive mare Astoria Brooke claimed her first victory at black-type level when she burst through the middle of a crowded pack with 100m to run to score in the Listed Fairview Matamata Kaimai Stakes (1600m) at Matamata.
Racing
18 February 2026
McNab keen to resume raceday competition
After having to endure another stint on the sideline in his roller-coaster career, dual premiership-winning jockey Michael McNab is looking forward to his raceday return at Ellerslie this weekend.
Racing
10 September 2025
Major spring blow for champion rider
An untimely injury has ruled champion jockey Michael McNab out for the bulk of spring racing.
Racing
30 November 2024
Meaningful Star takes Ellerslie feature
Former Irish and Hong Kong galloper Meaningful Star picked up his second win from just three New Zealand starts when he came from near last to down a small but quality line-up in the Gr.3 Bayleys Great Northern Challenge Stakes (1600m) at Ellerslie.
Racing
28 November 2024
Karaka Millions goal for green colt
“When they were pushing me to ride him, I had two phone calls and three people talked to me about him."
Racing
14 November 2024
Acquarello executes stakes plan to perfection
“She’s a beautiful type of mare and she’s only going to get better, it’s exciting to have one like her.”
Racing
12 November 2024
Celestial Wonder impresses at Te Aroha
“It was a positive ride by Michael, he cuddled her up on the pace and she won with a lot of authority."
Racing
24 July 2024
Foxbridge in future for Casino Princess
“It was the only race we could put her in really, we want to go to the Foxbridge Plate which is also at 1200."