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Racing
23 September 2025
Pitman Cup Week hopefuls head to Timaru
"He is nominated for the New Zealand Cup, but whether he gets to that race or the Metropolitan (Listed, 2600m), we will just see how he goes in his next two to three starts.” 
Racing
03 May 2025
Cream rises to the top on synthetic track
“He did it easily all the way around. As soon as I pulled him out, he pinned his ears back and it was game on."
Racing
05 May 2024
Zoulander heads Pitman winning quartet at Riccarton
“He’s like your best friend, he’d give you the shirt off his back and he tries all the time."
Racing
04 May 2024
Repeat quinella for Pitman pair in Founders Cup
For the second time in three weekends, Star Ballot has come out on top.
Racing
03 May 2024
Stable favourite could be NZ Cup bound
Riccarton trainer Michael Pitman has a soft spot for five-win gelding Star Ballot and believes he is capable of contesting the Gr.3 New Zealand Cup (3200m) on his home track in November.
Racing
22 April 2024
Lucrative weekend for Westbury’s Swiss Ace
“Domain Ace is still very raw and it was only his second start and first one right-handed, so he’s got plenty going for him."
Racing
21 April 2024
Allpress delivers another milestone moment for Pitman
“We’re really good friends and it’s good for her to reach 100 winners for us."
Racing
12 November 2022
Lucky charm works some magic for Pitman team
After an unlucky first two days of Christchurch Cup and Show Week, local trainer Michael Pitman decided a wardrobe change was in order.