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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
13 November 2025
Tajana primed to take on the boys at Riccarton
Shaune Ritchie hopes his decision to bypass the fillies’ feature at Riccarton with Tajana will pay off on Saturday when she takes on the boys in the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m).
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
21 July 2025
Tuxedo to target early Group One features
One of this season’s leading three-year-olds will be restricted to shorter trips in the new term in his transition to the weight-for-age ranks.
Racing
15 May 2025
Ritchie pair on different paths in Doomben feature
“They’ve done really well.”
Racing
14 April 2025
Queensland calling Nereus after Cup performance
“His mark area is a mile and a quarter to a mile and a half, so I think if we stick in those distance ranges, then he’s going to do well.”
Racing
15 January 2025
Ritchie after another Cup with Nereus
“He’s got a great record with Trentham, it’s the track he’s performed up to his best at. I’m really looking forward to the race on Saturday.”
Racing
23 November 2024
Drama aplenty in Counties Cup
“Going down the back I thought we would be right in it and he was good and tough up the straight."
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.”