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Racing
10 October 2025
Poverty Bay Cup caps triumphant comeback for Pacheco
Cambridge trainer Shaun Phelan took special satisfaction from an all-the-way win by Pacheco in the $60,000 Poverty Bay Turf Club Cup (2600m) at Taupo on Friday.
Racing
17 September 2025
Rising jumping star primed for another prestige test
“I’ve got a lot of respect for the other horses, but from a rider’s point of view I wouldn’t want to be on anything else.” 
Racing
25 July 2024
Phelan’s team hitting the mark
“She has done plenty of jumping though and will end up like her brother soon.”
Racing
08 July 2024
Promising hurdler hits the ground running in Australia
“Aaron Kuru talked me into sending him to Symon Wilde, so it’s great that he got to ride him and that it’s all paid off."
Racing
06 July 2024
Pacheco maintains unbeaten hurdle record
“It was nice to see him do that as he is a strong horse and can run a bit freely, so it was good to see him on the rail and switching off."
Racing
05 July 2024
Phelan to feature prominently at Te Rapa and Hastings
Shaun Phelan is set to be represented by leading contenders at both New Zealand race meetings on Saturday, despite the likely scratching of his six-race winner Enchanted Elle.
Racing
22 May 2024
Wet track will suit youngster’s stakes bid
“We’ll have a throw at the stumps at the 1600m, it’s not going to be easy and probably be the survival of the toughest and the fittest.
Racing
28 July 2023
Phelan’s staying duo in good heart for Cup
Shaun Phelan is expecting improved showings from his lightweight prospects in the main event on the Te Rapa card on Saturday.
Racing
12 July 2023
Ruakaka agreeing with Phelan’s travelling party
Shaun Phelan is hoping an extended stay at Ruakaka will be further rewarded at Saturday’s Whangarei meeting where he has a number of strong contenders.