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Racing
17 July 2026
Spencer seeking fairytale result in Opunake Cup
Group Three winner Spencer was runner-up in the Listed Opunake Cup (1400m) two years ago when ridden by Lisa Allpress, and he will reunite with the returning jockey in this year’s edition where the pair will aim to go one better on Saturday.
Racing
13 March 2026
Giacomo goes back-to-back in South Waikato Cup
Giacomo proved he is still up to the task when defending his crown in the Holster Engineering Lally & Symes South Waikato Cup (2000m) at Matamata on Wednesday.
Racing
19 November 2025
Stable change for Spencer ahead of summer campaign
Group Three winner Spencer will have a new trainer next to his name in the racebook when he heads to Wanganui on Saturday to contest the Manawatu ITM 1340.
Racing
10 November 2025
Wolfgang on song for New Zealand Cup
“He is going to cart a bit of weight, which is to be expected, but we are very happy with the way he is going into the race.” 
Racing
27 October 2025
Wolfgang on target with Plan B
It may not be the Cup target they were aiming for, but Wolfgang put himself firmly into Gr.3 Martin Collins New Zealand Cup (3200m) calculations following his victory in the SkyCity Hamilton Waikato Cup Prelude (2400m) at Te Rapa on Monday.
Racing
06 October 2025
Melbourne Cup tilt over for Wolfgang
“I thought his second run over there was good and he was coming on well, but he just didn’t put in at all on Saturday."
Racing
29 September 2025
D-Day for Mister Wolfgang
“There are still a couple of races after that to find out if we can get into the Melbourne Cup, and if not, there is some good money on offer over there.” 
Racing
09 September 2025
Wolfgang heads to Melbourne
Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) hopeful Wolfgang will fly to Melbourne on Wednesday to commence his path towards the A$10 million feature.
Racing
28 August 2025
McKays dreaming of Melbourne Cup with Wolfgang
Peter and Shaun McKay are dreaming of a Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) tilt with their quality stayer Wolfgang, and he will start his journey towards the iconic feature at Wanganui on Saturday.