Thoroughbreds are high-performance athletes that require the highest level of care, and we are fortunate to have exceptional race-day veterinarians throughout the country on call every time a horse steps out on track.
Few trainers would attempt to claim three victories in seven days over New Zealand Cup Week, let alone be successful, but John Wheeler isn’t like every other trainer.
It was a day to remember at Riccarton Park for apprentice jockey Denby-Rose Tait, the 23-year-old scoring her first career win followed by a race-day double at Wednesday’s all-weather meeting.
