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Racing
25 March 2026
Ronaldo on target for Group One goal
Trainer Robbie Patterson is confident unbeaten colt Ronaldo will make his presence felt in the Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Trentham on Saturday irrespective of track conditions, with rain forecast later in the week.
Racing
11 February 2026
Ultimate Habit flying ahead of Oaks
Three-year-old filly Ultimate Habit took an important step toward her tilt at the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Ellerslie on Saturday week with a strong trial win at Te Aroha on Wednesday.
Racing
31 January 2026
Patterson goes back-to-back in Lowland
Racing
27 January 2026
Weight and pedigree queries no bar to Wellington Cup success
Robbie Patterson isn’t letting weight and pedigree queries dent his confidence with One Bold Cat ahead of Saturday’s Gr. 3 NZCIS Wellington Cup (3200m).
Racing
30 October 2025
Dream comes true for Crofskeys
“It is a bit unbelievable that we are there, but she is good enough to be there."
Racing
28 September 2025
Freebelle fires first-up at Waverley
“I’ll be patient with her and hopefully she’ll go to another level.”
Racing
17 July 2025
Quality and quantity for Patterson in local feature
“She loves her home track, and she always seems to be a reasonable chance in this state.”  
Racing
04 July 2025
Beau the belle of Patterson’s Otaki contenders
“Especially at the weights, it’ll take a pretty good horse to beat him on Saturday.”
Racing
28 June 2025
Sinbin back on top at favourite venue
“She is quite a nervous type but enjoys Trentham although she doesn’t have to have a bottomless track to perform on."