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Wheeler pulls off rare Cup Week hat-trick with Lord Donovan
Few trainers would attempt to claim three victories in seven days over New Zealand Cup Week, let alone be successful, but John Wheeler isn’t like every other trainer.
Jess de Lautour, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | November 19, 2023
John Wheeler with Lord Donovan. (RIS)
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12 December 2025
Bright future tipped for well-bred three-year-old
A bright future is being tipped for well-bred three-year-old Day One following his maiden victory in the Barfoot & Thompson 1600 at Ellerslie on Thursday.
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12 December 2025
Cantabrian chasing back-to-back Southland Crystals
Stakes performer Smooth Operator hasn’t had the best of luck over the last month, but trainer Stephanie Faulkner believes he is back on track to defend his title in Saturday’s Howley Joinery Southland Crystals (2200m) at Ascot Park.
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12 December 2025
Hollinshead chasing family Cup double
Darrell Hollinshead’s bid for a second success in Saturday’s Gr.3 Waikato Cup (2400m) has been dealt a blow, but he remains in the hunt to turn back the clock.
IN Racing
Derby on the cards for Wairarapa Cup winner
Foxton horsewoman Chrissy Bambry doesn’t plan to die wondering this season with her exciting three-year-old Opawa Jack.
NZ Racing Desk | February 07, 2023
Opawa Jack winning the Wairarapa Cup. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images)
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12 December 2025
Bright future tipped for well-bred three-year-old
A bright future is being tipped for well-bred three-year-old Day One following his maiden victory in the Barfoot & Thompson 1600 at Ellerslie on Thursday.
Racing
12 December 2025
Cantabrian chasing back-to-back Southland Crystals
Stakes performer Smooth Operator hasn’t had the best of luck over the last month, but trainer Stephanie Faulkner believes he is back on track to defend his title in Saturday’s Howley Joinery Southland Crystals (2200m) at Ascot Park.
Racing
12 December 2025
Hollinshead chasing family Cup double
Darrell Hollinshead’s bid for a second success in Saturday’s Gr.3 Waikato Cup (2400m) has been dealt a blow, but he remains in the hunt to turn back the clock.
IN Racing
Soldier Boy justifies Cup confidence
Gavin Sharrock was confident of a winning run from Soldier Boy at Trentham and his judgment proved on the money with the four-year-old producing a strong staying performance to claim Saturday’s Listed Marton Cup (2200m).
NZ Racing Desk | January 07, 2023
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12 December 2025
Bright future tipped for well-bred three-year-old
A bright future is being tipped for well-bred three-year-old Day One following his maiden victory in the Barfoot & Thompson 1600 at Ellerslie on Thursday.
Racing
12 December 2025
Cantabrian chasing back-to-back Southland Crystals
Stakes performer Smooth Operator hasn’t had the best of luck over the last month, but trainer Stephanie Faulkner believes he is back on track to defend his title in Saturday’s Howley Joinery Southland Crystals (2200m) at Ascot Park.
Racing
12 December 2025
Hollinshead chasing family Cup double
Darrell Hollinshead’s bid for a second success in Saturday’s Gr.3 Waikato Cup (2400m) has been dealt a blow, but he remains in the hunt to turn back the clock.
IN Racing
Veteran galloper does all the talking at Awapuni
Hardy nine-year-old Pep Torque finally got the big win he deserved.
NZ Racing Desk | October 29, 2022
Kirsty Lawrence with Pep Torque. Photo: Race Images – Peter Rubery
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12 December 2025
Bright future tipped for well-bred three-year-old
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Racing
12 December 2025
Cantabrian chasing back-to-back Southland Crystals
Stakes performer Smooth Operator hasn’t had the best of luck over the last month, but trainer Stephanie Faulkner believes he is back on track to defend his title in Saturday’s Howley Joinery Southland Crystals (2200m) at Ascot Park.
Racing
12 December 2025
Hollinshead chasing family Cup double
Darrell Hollinshead’s bid for a second success in Saturday’s Gr.3 Waikato Cup (2400m) has been dealt a blow, but he remains in the hunt to turn back the clock.
IN Racing
Hastings double for Hercock
Comeback jockey Kate Hercock says she’s found the secret to success in the saddle for her: don’t think about it too much.
NZ Racing Desk | July 11, 2022
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12 December 2025
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Racing
12 December 2025
Cantabrian chasing back-to-back Southland Crystals
Stakes performer Smooth Operator hasn’t had the best of luck over the last month, but trainer Stephanie Faulkner believes he is back on track to defend his title in Saturday’s Howley Joinery Southland Crystals (2200m) at Ascot Park.
Racing
12 December 2025
Hollinshead chasing family Cup double
Darrell Hollinshead’s bid for a second success in Saturday’s Gr.3 Waikato Cup (2400m) has been dealt a blow, but he remains in the hunt to turn back the clock.
IN Racing
Chase displays his love for Trentham with emphatic victory
A love affair with the Trentham track continued for consistent galloper Chase.
NZ Racing Desk | June 17, 2022
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12 December 2025
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Racing
12 December 2025
Cantabrian chasing back-to-back Southland Crystals
Stakes performer Smooth Operator hasn’t had the best of luck over the last month, but trainer Stephanie Faulkner believes he is back on track to defend his title in Saturday’s Howley Joinery Southland Crystals (2200m) at Ascot Park.
Racing
12 December 2025
Hollinshead chasing family Cup double
Darrell Hollinshead’s bid for a second success in Saturday’s Gr.3 Waikato Cup (2400m) has been dealt a blow, but he remains in the hunt to turn back the clock.
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Injured Macnab upbeat with big day looming
Multiple Group winning jockey Sarah Macnab is counting herself fortunate, despite suffering serious injuries in a race fall at Trentham.
NZ Racing Desk | March 22, 2022
Injured jockey Sarah Macnab is looking forward to her upcoming wedding.
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12 December 2025
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Racing
12 December 2025
Cantabrian chasing back-to-back Southland Crystals
Stakes performer Smooth Operator hasn’t had the best of luck over the last month, but trainer Stephanie Faulkner believes he is back on track to defend his title in Saturday’s Howley Joinery Southland Crystals (2200m) at Ascot Park.
Racing
12 December 2025
Hollinshead chasing family Cup double
Darrell Hollinshead’s bid for a second success in Saturday’s Gr.3 Waikato Cup (2400m) has been dealt a blow, but he remains in the hunt to turn back the clock.
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Lowry and Cullen mare answers punters prayers at Trentham
Can I Get An Amen justified some inspired support at Trentham on Saturday when she captured the Listed Lightning Handicap.
NZ Racing Desk | March 19, 2022
Photo: Race Images - Peter Rubery
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Racing
12 December 2025
Cantabrian chasing back-to-back Southland Crystals
Stakes performer Smooth Operator hasn’t had the best of luck over the last month, but trainer Stephanie Faulkner believes he is back on track to defend his title in Saturday’s Howley Joinery Southland Crystals (2200m) at Ascot Park.
Racing
12 December 2025
Hollinshead chasing family Cup double
Darrell Hollinshead’s bid for a second success in Saturday’s Gr.3 Waikato Cup (2400m) has been dealt a blow, but he remains in the hunt to turn back the clock.
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