Samantha Finnegan

IN Racing

Childhood dream turns into reality for Hawkins

“Now I have had my first ever stakes winner in my colours over there as well, so maybe I need to keep to New Zealand.”

Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | April 14, 2025

Bona Sforza winning the Listed Welcome Stakes (1000m) at Riccarton Park on Saturday. Photo: Race Images South

Bona Sforza Andrew Hawkins Samantha Finnegan

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Finnegan flyer is first-up winner

“It’s hard to win any race on debut let alone a stakes race."

Kevin Robertson, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | April 12, 2025

Bona Sforza winning the Listed Riccarton Park Function Centre Welcome Stakes (1000m) on Saturday. Photo: Ajay Berry (Race Images South)

Bona Sforza Samantha Finnegan Listed Welcome Stakes

IN Racing

Dream winning double for Doyle

Joe Doyle has wasted no time in showcasing his riding talent with a dream introduction to New Zealand racing.

NZ Racing Desk | November 16, 2022

Photo: Race Images

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