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Racing
01 January 2026
KM beckons Kinnaird following Eclipse triumph
Te Akau Racing have made the TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) their own in the last few years, and they look to have another strong contender for this year's edition.
Racing
07 November 2025
Bosson ruled out of New Zealand Cup Carnival
Champion jockey Opie Bosson will miss all three days of the New Zealand Cup Carnival in Christchurch after a fall at Avondale on Thursday.
Racing
22 October 2025
Full-circle moment for Te Akau
“I think it was a sharp enough field, so hopefully she can go on with it. I am excited to see what is next.” 
Racing
14 September 2025
Matamata imports shine at Riccarton
Saturday’s two $50,000 open handicaps at Riccarton were won by a pair of former Matamata horses who seem to be loving their new lives in the South Island.
Racing
03 July 2025
Opie Bosson to make raceday return
"I have got the hunger back that I lost and I’ll start riding at the start of the new season.” 
Racing
07 December 2024
Bosson masterclass lands second Group One for Ladies Man
“That’s 99 Group One wins now, and I probably should be up around 110 by now if I kept my life on track."
Racing
02 October 2024
To Catch A Thief finally on the board
Group One performer To Catch A Thief is a maiden no longer after taking out the Betta Inspect It Premier (1300m) at Matamata on Wednesday. 
Racing
05 June 2024
Bosson guides Te Akau treble at Matamata
“She will be better ridden in behind them but was too good for them ridden that way today.”
Racing
02 June 2024
Three out of three for Pokuru Gold
“He’s quite unassuming, very laid-back and only does what he has to, but he can definitely gallop.”