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Illicit Dreams back on her game for Guineas
“This looks like a really nice race for her on Saturday, as long as the weather doesn’t get too bad.”
Richard Edmunds, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | January 19, 2024
Illicit Dreams will chase a second black-type crown in the Listed Liquorland Gore Guineas (1335m) on Saturday. Photo: Race Images South
Illicit Dreams Ken Rae and Krystal Williams Follow Your Dreams The Buffer Patsys Lass Eamonn Green Listed Liquorland Gore Guineas

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16 December 2025
Unrestrained seeking Ruakaka redemption
Rudy Liefting is dreaming of a Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) tilt with his filly Unrestrained in February, with her performance at Ruakaka on Wednesday dictating whether she continues down that path.
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15 December 2025
Ace High mare on target for lucrative prizes
A fresh approach will be key to She’s A Dealer’s bid for higher honours during her summer preparation.
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15 December 2025
Ka Ying Rising goes back-to-back in HK Sprint
Ka Ying Rising, the world’s best sprinter, stands on the brink of Hong Kong racing immortality after stretching his consecutive winning streak to 16 with an imperious victory in the Gr.1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.
IN Racing
Follow Your Dreams breaks winning drought in Reefton Cup
“Follow Your Dreams was more forward than the other one and it was nice to see him get a win again because he has been out of the winner’s circle for quite a while."
Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | January 09, 2024
Follow Your Dreams (inside) winning the Ken Gray Memorial Reefton Cup (1400m) on Tuesday. Photo: Race Images South
Follow Your Dreams The Buffer Reefton Cup $350k Southern Alps Challenge Berbezier The Roaring Tiger Ken Rae and Krystal Williams Corey Campbell danika wilson

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16 December 2025
Unrestrained seeking Ruakaka redemption
Rudy Liefting is dreaming of a Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) tilt with his filly Unrestrained in February, with her performance at Ruakaka on Wednesday dictating whether she continues down that path.
Racing
15 December 2025
Ace High mare on target for lucrative prizes
A fresh approach will be key to She’s A Dealer’s bid for higher honours during her summer preparation.
Racing
15 December 2025
Ka Ying Rising goes back-to-back in HK Sprint
Ka Ying Rising, the world’s best sprinter, stands on the brink of Hong Kong racing immortality after stretching his consecutive winning streak to 16 with an imperious victory in the Gr.1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.
IN Racing
Rae and Williams team double their chances in Reefton Cup
“I also think being back to 1400m will suit and with the fine weather predicted through until Tuesday he will get a track he prefers."
Kevin Robertson, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | January 07, 2024
Follow Your Dreams with co-trainer Krystal Williams. Photo: Race Images South
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16 December 2025
Unrestrained seeking Ruakaka redemption
Rudy Liefting is dreaming of a Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) tilt with his filly Unrestrained in February, with her performance at Ruakaka on Wednesday dictating whether she continues down that path.
Racing
15 December 2025
Ace High mare on target for lucrative prizes
A fresh approach will be key to She’s A Dealer’s bid for higher honours during her summer preparation.
Racing
15 December 2025
Ka Ying Rising goes back-to-back in HK Sprint
Ka Ying Rising, the world’s best sprinter, stands on the brink of Hong Kong racing immortality after stretching his consecutive winning streak to 16 with an imperious victory in the Gr.1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.
IN Racing
Williams dreaming of southern Guineas following Omoto victory
After a mixed spring preparation, Illicit Dreams announced herself as a key figure in the upcoming southern Guineas series with a dominant Rating 75 victory at Omoto on Wednesday.
Jess de Lautour, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | January 04, 2024
Illicit Dreams winning at Omoto on Wednesday. Photo: Race Images South
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16 December 2025
Unrestrained seeking Ruakaka redemption
Rudy Liefting is dreaming of a Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) tilt with his filly Unrestrained in February, with her performance at Ruakaka on Wednesday dictating whether she continues down that path.
Racing
15 December 2025
Ace High mare on target for lucrative prizes
A fresh approach will be key to She’s A Dealer’s bid for higher honours during her summer preparation.
Racing
15 December 2025
Ka Ying Rising goes back-to-back in HK Sprint
Ka Ying Rising, the world’s best sprinter, stands on the brink of Hong Kong racing immortality after stretching his consecutive winning streak to 16 with an imperious victory in the Gr.1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.
IN Racing
Rae/Williams mainstays poised for summer Cups run
Age has certainly not wearied Ken Rae and Krystal Williams’ senior gallopers The Buffer and Zelenski, and the consistent pair pose a key threat in the Kurow Cup West Coast Steeplechaser (1400m) on Saturday.
Jess de Lautour, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | December 28, 2023
Zelenski will contest the Kurow Cup West Coast Steeplechaser (1400m) on Saturday. Photo: Race Images South
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16 December 2025
Unrestrained seeking Ruakaka redemption
Rudy Liefting is dreaming of a Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) tilt with his filly Unrestrained in February, with her performance at Ruakaka on Wednesday dictating whether she continues down that path.
Racing
15 December 2025
Ace High mare on target for lucrative prizes
A fresh approach will be key to She’s A Dealer’s bid for higher honours during her summer preparation.
Racing
15 December 2025
Ka Ying Rising goes back-to-back in HK Sprint
Ka Ying Rising, the world’s best sprinter, stands on the brink of Hong Kong racing immortality after stretching his consecutive winning streak to 16 with an imperious victory in the Gr.1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.
IN Racing
Illicit Dreams looking to get Guineas prep back on track
Trainers Ken Rae and Krystal Williams are hoping Illicit Dreams can get her Gr.1 Barneswood Farm NZ 1000 Guineas (1600m) preparation back on track at Ashburton on Sunday in the Juice Signs (1400m).
Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | November 02, 2023
Illicit Dreams will contest the Juice Signs (1400m) at Ashburton on Sunday.
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16 December 2025
Unrestrained seeking Ruakaka redemption
Rudy Liefting is dreaming of a Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) tilt with his filly Unrestrained in February, with her performance at Ruakaka on Wednesday dictating whether she continues down that path.
Racing
15 December 2025
Ace High mare on target for lucrative prizes
A fresh approach will be key to She’s A Dealer’s bid for higher honours during her summer preparation.
Racing
15 December 2025
Ka Ying Rising goes back-to-back in HK Sprint
Ka Ying Rising, the world’s best sprinter, stands on the brink of Hong Kong racing immortality after stretching his consecutive winning streak to 16 with an imperious victory in the Gr.1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.
IN Racing
Southern rivalry heating up
Another chapter in the rivalry between top fillies Illicit Dreams and Viva Vienna will be written on Saturday when the pair meet at Ashburton.
Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | October 11, 2023
Photo: Race Images South
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16 December 2025
Unrestrained seeking Ruakaka redemption
Rudy Liefting is dreaming of a Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) tilt with his filly Unrestrained in February, with her performance at Ruakaka on Wednesday dictating whether she continues down that path.
Racing
15 December 2025
Ace High mare on target for lucrative prizes
A fresh approach will be key to She’s A Dealer’s bid for higher honours during her summer preparation.
Racing
15 December 2025
Ka Ying Rising goes back-to-back in HK Sprint
Ka Ying Rising, the world’s best sprinter, stands on the brink of Hong Kong racing immortality after stretching his consecutive winning streak to 16 with an imperious victory in the Gr.1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.
IN Racing
Wilson ecstatic after first win
Danika Wilson was the latest apprentice to add a first race-day victory in Canterbury with The Buffer.
Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | October 03, 2023
Danika Wilson pictured with employer Kenny Rae. (RIS)
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16 December 2025
Unrestrained seeking Ruakaka redemption
Rudy Liefting is dreaming of a Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) tilt with his filly Unrestrained in February, with her performance at Ruakaka on Wednesday dictating whether she continues down that path.
Racing
15 December 2025
Ace High mare on target for lucrative prizes
A fresh approach will be key to She’s A Dealer’s bid for higher honours during her summer preparation.
Racing
15 December 2025
Ka Ying Rising goes back-to-back in HK Sprint
Ka Ying Rising, the world’s best sprinter, stands on the brink of Hong Kong racing immortality after stretching his consecutive winning streak to 16 with an imperious victory in the Gr.1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.
IN Racing
The Buffer provides apprentice with first raceday victory
Rugged galloper The Buffer provided Danika Wilson with her first race-day victory in the saddle on Saturday.
Kevin Robertson, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | October 01, 2023
Danika Wilson after scoring her first career win aboard The Buffer. (Race Images South)
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16 December 2025
Unrestrained seeking Ruakaka redemption
Rudy Liefting is dreaming of a Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) tilt with his filly Unrestrained in February, with her performance at Ruakaka on Wednesday dictating whether she continues down that path.
Racing
15 December 2025
Ace High mare on target for lucrative prizes
A fresh approach will be key to She’s A Dealer’s bid for higher honours during her summer preparation.
Racing
15 December 2025
Ka Ying Rising goes back-to-back in HK Sprint
Ka Ying Rising, the world’s best sprinter, stands on the brink of Hong Kong racing immortality after stretching his consecutive winning streak to 16 with an imperious victory in the Gr.1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.
IN Racing
Viva Vienna too strong in Riccarton feature
Quality three-year-old filly Viva Vienna confirmed she will be a major contender for the Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) in November.
Kevin Robertson, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | September 16, 2023
Viva Vienna (left) claims the Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m). (Race Images South)
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16 December 2025
Unrestrained seeking Ruakaka redemption
Rudy Liefting is dreaming of a Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) tilt with his filly Unrestrained in February, with her performance at Ruakaka on Wednesday dictating whether she continues down that path.
Racing
15 December 2025
Ace High mare on target for lucrative prizes
A fresh approach will be key to She’s A Dealer’s bid for higher honours during her summer preparation.
Racing
15 December 2025
Ka Ying Rising goes back-to-back in HK Sprint
Ka Ying Rising, the world’s best sprinter, stands on the brink of Hong Kong racing immortality after stretching his consecutive winning streak to 16 with an imperious victory in the Gr.1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.
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