News

Racing
10 December 2023
Peter Didham’s impressive form this season continued at Trentham on Saturday, with eye-catching pair Fashion Icon and Manifique staking their claim for black-type opportunities this summer.
Racing
20 November 2023
There will be a changing of the guard at Wellfield Lodge, with the Palmerston North thoroughbred nursery being offered to the market for the first time in two decades.
Racing
26 February 2023
Manawatu horsewoman Tineke Balcombe came up smiling on her first raceday experience at Matamata on Saturday when Colorado Star won the Listed Matamata Veterinary Services Kaimai Stakes (2000m).
Racing
25 February 2023
Another daring ride by Jonathan Riddell provided the impetus for rejuvenated galloper Colorado Star to claim his second consecutive stakes victory when he cruised home to win the Listed Matamata Veterinary Services Kaimai Stakes (2000m) on Saturday.
Racing
04 February 2023
A cagey ride by Ryan Elliot and a never-say-die attitude from his mount Colorado Star saw the pair upset the applecart at odds of $32 as they combined for victory in the Gr.3 Denis Wheeler Earthmoving Taranaki Cup (1800m) at New Plymouth.
Racing
23 April 2022
Carolina Reaper claimed her biggest career victory when she took out the Gr.3 Manco Easter Handicap at Pukekohe on Saturday.
Racing
09 April 2022
Peter Didham’s stable was in imperious form at Wanganui on Thursday.
Racing
29 January 2022
Stephen Marsh registered a notable milestone when he saddled the quinella in the Gr.3 NZCIS Wellington Cup with Lincoln King and Starrybeel.