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Bumper season for Riccarton trainer
“It’s been my best season money-wise, which is always a positive and shows that racing is heading in the right direction.”
Paul Vettise, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | July 11, 2024
Sincere will contest the Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge Handicap (2200m) at Riccarton on Friday. Photo: Race Images South
Dame County Andrew Carston Sincere Lippy Kozzi Asano

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29 July 2025
McCarthy called in for West Coast’s historic National bid
Mark Oulaghan has called on one of Australia’s leading jumps jockeys to partner West Coast, as the outstanding jumper heads south in pursuit of a historic fourth-consecutive Grand National crown.
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29 July 2025
Parker prevails in competitive Jumps Jockeys’ Premiership
“I wouldn’t have been able to do this without the backing of the owners and trainers, it’s been great."
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29 July 2025
Steve Davis named NZTBA Personality of the Year
“I still enjoy it, that’s the main thing. While I still enjoy it and people want me to sell, I’ll keep doing it."
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Kozzi Korea bound
“I do appreciate the opportunity. I will see how it goes, but I can always come back.”
Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | July 08, 2024
Jockey Kozzi Asano is set to take up a riding contract in South Korea. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North)
Kozzi Asano South Korea Masa Tanaka

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29 July 2025
McCarthy called in for West Coast’s historic National bid
Mark Oulaghan has called on one of Australia’s leading jumps jockeys to partner West Coast, as the outstanding jumper heads south in pursuit of a historic fourth-consecutive Grand National crown.
Racing
29 July 2025
Parker prevails in competitive Jumps Jockeys’ Premiership
“I wouldn’t have been able to do this without the backing of the owners and trainers, it’s been great."
Racing
29 July 2025
Steve Davis named NZTBA Personality of the Year
“I still enjoy it, that’s the main thing. While I still enjoy it and people want me to sell, I’ll keep doing it."
IN Racing
Wellington Guineas locked in for Bedtime Story
“Not only will she benefit from the run, she would have learnt a lot from today as well."
Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | March 06, 2024
Wewillrock (centre) during his exhibition gallop at Otaki on Wednesday alongside Faraglioni (outside) and Sindee. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North)
Wewillrock Gr.2 Life Direct Wellington Guineas Bedtime Story Guy Lowry and Leah Zydenbos Candle Kozzi Asano

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29 July 2025
McCarthy called in for West Coast’s historic National bid
Mark Oulaghan has called on one of Australia’s leading jumps jockeys to partner West Coast, as the outstanding jumper heads south in pursuit of a historic fourth-consecutive Grand National crown.
Racing
29 July 2025
Parker prevails in competitive Jumps Jockeys’ Premiership
“I wouldn’t have been able to do this without the backing of the owners and trainers, it’s been great."
Racing
29 July 2025
Steve Davis named NZTBA Personality of the Year
“I still enjoy it, that’s the main thing. While I still enjoy it and people want me to sell, I’ll keep doing it."
IN Racing
James and Wellwood go one better in Desert Gold
“After having to settle for a couple of close seconds in Group One and Group Three races last week, it’s really nice to get a good win today."
Richard Edmunds, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | January 20, 2024
Sudbina and Kozzi Asano return to scale after winning the Gr.3 New Zealand Bloodstock Desert Gold Stakes (1600m) at Trentham on Saturday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North)
Sudbina Roger James and Robert Wellwood Kozzi Asano Frantic Bloodstock Haunui Farm Fix

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29 July 2025
McCarthy called in for West Coast’s historic National bid
Mark Oulaghan has called on one of Australia’s leading jumps jockeys to partner West Coast, as the outstanding jumper heads south in pursuit of a historic fourth-consecutive Grand National crown.
Racing
29 July 2025
Parker prevails in competitive Jumps Jockeys’ Premiership
“I wouldn’t have been able to do this without the backing of the owners and trainers, it’s been great."
Racing
29 July 2025
Steve Davis named NZTBA Personality of the Year
“I still enjoy it, that’s the main thing. While I still enjoy it and people want me to sell, I’ll keep doing it."
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Sudbina set to chase black-type destiny after Hastings victory
“She’s a half to Fix, so she would be a valuable filly should we get some black-type.”
Jess de Lautour, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | January 06, 2024
Sudbina snatches victory on the line in the CACI Hawke's Bay 3YO (1400m) at Hastings on Saturday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North)
Kingsclere Stables Roger James and Robert Wellwood Kozzi Asano Frantic Bloodstock Haunui Farm Fix Sudbina Gr.3 New Zealand Bloodstock Desert Gold Stakes

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29 July 2025
McCarthy called in for West Coast’s historic National bid
Mark Oulaghan has called on one of Australia’s leading jumps jockeys to partner West Coast, as the outstanding jumper heads south in pursuit of a historic fourth-consecutive Grand National crown.
Racing
29 July 2025
Parker prevails in competitive Jumps Jockeys’ Premiership
“I wouldn’t have been able to do this without the backing of the owners and trainers, it’s been great."
Racing
29 July 2025
Steve Davis named NZTBA Personality of the Year
“I still enjoy it, that’s the main thing. While I still enjoy it and people want me to sell, I’ll keep doing it."
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Key Largo scores maiden win
Ocean Park gelding Key Largo pleased his connections when breaking through for his maiden victory at Tauranga on Wednesday.
LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | October 04, 2023
Key Largo winning at Tauranga on Wednesday. (Kenton Wright - Race Images)
Key Largo Kozzi Asano Michael Moroney and Pam Gerard Ocean Park

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29 July 2025
McCarthy called in for West Coast’s historic National bid
Mark Oulaghan has called on one of Australia’s leading jumps jockeys to partner West Coast, as the outstanding jumper heads south in pursuit of a historic fourth-consecutive Grand National crown.
Racing
29 July 2025
Parker prevails in competitive Jumps Jockeys’ Premiership
“I wouldn’t have been able to do this without the backing of the owners and trainers, it’s been great."
Racing
29 July 2025
Steve Davis named NZTBA Personality of the Year
“I still enjoy it, that’s the main thing. While I still enjoy it and people want me to sell, I’ll keep doing it."
IN Racing
Molly Bloom bursts into Guineas contention
A super-impressive return to racing at Taupo on Friday has thrust Molly Bloom into equal favouritism for the Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m).
Richard Edmunds, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | September 15, 2023
Molly Bloom coasts away from rivals at Taupo on Friday. (Race Images)
molly bloom lance o'sullivan and andrew scott Ace High Kozzi Asano Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas

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McCarthy called in for West Coast’s historic National bid
Mark Oulaghan has called on one of Australia’s leading jumps jockeys to partner West Coast, as the outstanding jumper heads south in pursuit of a historic fourth-consecutive Grand National crown.
Racing
29 July 2025
Parker prevails in competitive Jumps Jockeys’ Premiership
“I wouldn’t have been able to do this without the backing of the owners and trainers, it’s been great."
Racing
29 July 2025
Steve Davis named NZTBA Personality of the Year
“I still enjoy it, that’s the main thing. While I still enjoy it and people want me to sell, I’ll keep doing it."
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Carston continues winning ways on Riccarton synthetic
Riccarton trainer Andrew Carston continued his winning ways on Riccarton’s synthetic track on Thursday when recording a winning treble.
Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | August 24, 2023
Photo: Trish Dunell
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McCarthy called in for West Coast’s historic National bid
Mark Oulaghan has called on one of Australia’s leading jumps jockeys to partner West Coast, as the outstanding jumper heads south in pursuit of a historic fourth-consecutive Grand National crown.
Racing
29 July 2025
Parker prevails in competitive Jumps Jockeys’ Premiership
“I wouldn’t have been able to do this without the backing of the owners and trainers, it’s been great."
Racing
29 July 2025
Steve Davis named NZTBA Personality of the Year
“I still enjoy it, that’s the main thing. While I still enjoy it and people want me to sell, I’ll keep doing it."
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Transferred meeting has Greene playing guessing game
David Greene will be heading into unknown territory with his capable staying mare Finest Wine on Saturday.
Paul Vetisse, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | June 23, 2023
Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)
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McCarthy called in for West Coast’s historic National bid
Mark Oulaghan has called on one of Australia’s leading jumps jockeys to partner West Coast, as the outstanding jumper heads south in pursuit of a historic fourth-consecutive Grand National crown.
Racing
29 July 2025
Parker prevails in competitive Jumps Jockeys’ Premiership
“I wouldn’t have been able to do this without the backing of the owners and trainers, it’s been great."
Racing
29 July 2025
Steve Davis named NZTBA Personality of the Year
“I still enjoy it, that’s the main thing. While I still enjoy it and people want me to sell, I’ll keep doing it."
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Pitmans hold strong hand at home meeting
Local trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman are hoping they can put some breathing room between themselves and Andrew Carston in the race to the South Island Trainers’ Premiership when they head to Riccarton’s synthetic meeting on Thursday.
Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | June 14, 2023
Photo: Trish Dunell
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29 July 2025
McCarthy called in for West Coast’s historic National bid
Mark Oulaghan has called on one of Australia’s leading jumps jockeys to partner West Coast, as the outstanding jumper heads south in pursuit of a historic fourth-consecutive Grand National crown.
Racing
29 July 2025
Parker prevails in competitive Jumps Jockeys’ Premiership
“I wouldn’t have been able to do this without the backing of the owners and trainers, it’s been great."
Racing
29 July 2025
Steve Davis named NZTBA Personality of the Year
“I still enjoy it, that’s the main thing. While I still enjoy it and people want me to sell, I’ll keep doing it."
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