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Sophmaze ready for stakes challenge after Trentham victory
Promising two-year-old Sophmaze could tackle the Listed John Turkington Forestry Ltd Castletown Stakes at Wanganui next month.
NZ Racing Desk | May 22, 2022
Photo: Grant Matthew - Race Images
Sophmaze John Turkington Forestry Ltd Castletown Stakes Allan Sharrock Grangewilliam Stud Derryn Lisa Allpress Miss Nico Belle Canufeelit Bachelor Duke Miss Isle Levante Doyenne Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes Maven Belle Jason Bull Mark Corcoran Arrowfield Stakes Hinchinbrook Ladies Man Zed Auckland Cup Ladies First Wellington Cup Winter Cup

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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
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IN Racing
Moroney mare shows Verve in Chairman’s victory
The Michael Moroney-trained mare Nerve Not Verve scored her biggest success to date when landing the Gr.2 Chairman’s Quality.
NZ Racing Desk | April 02, 2022
Photo: Bradleyphotos.com
Michael Moroney Nerve Not Verve Chairman’s Quality Regan Bayliss Shocking Knights Order Luncies Moonee Valley Epona Stakes Sydney Cup Glory Days Auckland Cup Rich Hill Stud Montjeu Bilancia Curraghmore Bruce Perry New Zealand Bloodstock Pam Gerard Lib Petagna Richard Pegum

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Bright future tipped for well-bred three-year-old
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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
Genuine Vernanme deserves winning trick
Vernanme has gone close to a Group One prize on multiple occasions this preparation and will chase a degree of compensation this weekend.
NZ Racing Desk | March 28, 2022
Photo: Grant Matthews (Race Images)
Vernanme Masetto City of Palmerston North Gold Cup Stephen Marsh Andalus Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes Miss Cartier Bramco Granite & Marble Flying Stakes Gr.1 Zabeel Classic Zabeel Classic New Zealand Derby Shamrocker Rock Diva Auckland Cup Michael McNab Tarzino Trophy Japan Trophy Wakefield Challenge Stakes Matamata Slipper Craig Grylls Railway Stakes Volpe Veloce Raposa Rapida Legacy Lodge Sprint Hoard The Bourbon Queensland Guineas Iffraaj Hawke’s Bay Guineas

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12 December 2025
Bright future tipped for well-bred three-year-old
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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
Swords Drawn on target for Auckland Cup bid
Trainer Shaune Ritchie convinced he has enigmatic stayer Swords Drawn near his peak for the two-mile challenge.
NZ Racing Desk | March 06, 2022
Swords Drawn gets in the deciding stride at Ellerslie
Auckland Cup Shaune Ritchie Swords Drawn Colm Murray Taiki Yanagida Mike Moroney and Pam Gerard

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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.
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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
Spirit Of Baz rekindles fond memories at Ellerslie
The win of progressive stayer Spirit Of Baz at Ellerslie on Sunday brought back some fond memories for those associated with the four-year-old mare.
NZ Racing Desk | January 31, 2022
Photo: Trish Dunell
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12 December 2025
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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.
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Cup targets on Hinepara’s program
Hinepara’s immediate future lies close to home before Levin trainer Josh Shaw hits the road in search of higher honours for his in-form mare.
NZ Racing Desk | January 17, 2022
Photo: Race Images
Hinepara Josh Shaw Avondale Cup Auckland Cup Gr.3 NZ Campus Of Innovation & Sport Wellington Cup Waisake Ashvin Mudhoo Dunedin Gold Cup Darci Brahma Chris Wood Paul Shailer Dave Monnery Rayas Wellington Stakes Christian Cullen

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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.
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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
Trentham triple threat for Didham
Awapuni trainer Peter Didham could line-up three stakes contenders at Trentham on Saturday, the first day of the Wellington Cup Carnival.
NZ Racing Desk | January 11, 2022
Photo: Race Images
Peter Didham Wellingto Cup Carnival Kana Doubletree By Hilton Karaka Million 2YO Tivaci IRT Wellesley Stakes Exempt Bloodstock Landsdowne Park New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale House Of Cartier Mode Technology Trentham Stakes Marton Cup Cambridge Stud Zabeel Classic Auckland Cup Cavani Bill Gleeson Fusion Electrical Premier

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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.
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