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La Crique lands last-gasp triumph
“But I’m rapt to win on her and just rapt to ride her. I’m looking forward to the rest of her preparation.”
Richard Edmunds, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | November 23, 2024
La Crique winning the Gr.2 Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1400m) at Pukekohe on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)
La Crique Michael McNab Dunstan Feeds Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes Simon and Katrina Alexander Gr.1 TAB Classic John and Jan Cassin

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16 July 2025
Gordon hoping for another tried horse Ace
“We’re obviously learning about him, he’s been very good and is probably not the soundest horse, so we’ll be careful with him.” 
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16 July 2025
Kiwi Breeders to be Honoured at National Awards
The New Zealand thoroughbred breeding community will come together on Saturday July 26 to celebrate another year of excellence at the Property Brokers National Breeding Awards at the Sir Don Rowlands Centre in Cambridge.
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16 July 2025
Mathews out to break season duck
"We would like to change that and if it could happen tomorrow that would be nice."
IN Racing
Desert Lightning triumphs in take two of TAB Classic
"It’s pretty windy today and I was out in front all by myself, and he did start to lug the last little bit. But every time he felt the presence of a horse coming, he lifted again. He’s a very good horse.”
Richard Edmunds, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | December 09, 2023
Desert Lightning with Vinne Colgan after winning the Gr.1 TAB Classic (1600m).
Desert Lightning Gr.1 TAB Classic Trentham Peter and Dawn Williams Faraglioni Malt Time Aegon shuka Little Avondale Barneswood Farm

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16 July 2025
Gordon hoping for another tried horse Ace
“We’re obviously learning about him, he’s been very good and is probably not the soundest horse, so we’ll be careful with him.” 
Racing
16 July 2025
Kiwi Breeders to be Honoured at National Awards
The New Zealand thoroughbred breeding community will come together on Saturday July 26 to celebrate another year of excellence at the Property Brokers National Breeding Awards at the Sir Don Rowlands Centre in Cambridge.
Racing
16 July 2025
Mathews out to break season duck
"We would like to change that and if it could happen tomorrow that would be nice."
IN Racing
Habana gives Noble another shot at Trentham feature
Lance Noble is sending just one horse down to Wellington this weekend, hoping his rising star Habana can deal to some unfinished business in the race now known as the Gr. 1 TAB Classic (1600m) at Trentham.
Richard Edmunds, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | December 08, 2023
Habana (Trish Dunell)
Habana Lance Noble Zoustar Gr.1 TAB Classic Viadana Warren Kennedy

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16 July 2025
Gordon hoping for another tried horse Ace
“We’re obviously learning about him, he’s been very good and is probably not the soundest horse, so we’ll be careful with him.” 
Racing
16 July 2025
Kiwi Breeders to be Honoured at National Awards
The New Zealand thoroughbred breeding community will come together on Saturday July 26 to celebrate another year of excellence at the Property Brokers National Breeding Awards at the Sir Don Rowlands Centre in Cambridge.
Racing
16 July 2025
Mathews out to break season duck
"We would like to change that and if it could happen tomorrow that would be nice."
IN Racing
Williams aiming for third Group One strike at Trentham
Peter and Dawn Williams have fond memories in past editions of the Gr.1 Captain Cook Stakes (1600m), and the Byerley Park trainers are hoping another crown lies ahead with Desert Lightning on Saturday.
Jess de Lautour, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | December 08, 2023
Desert Lightning. (Trish Dunell)
Desert Lightning Vinnie Colgan Peter and Dawn Williams Gr.1 TAB Classic

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16 July 2025
Gordon hoping for another tried horse Ace
“We’re obviously learning about him, he’s been very good and is probably not the soundest horse, so we’ll be careful with him.” 
Racing
16 July 2025
Kiwi Breeders to be Honoured at National Awards
The New Zealand thoroughbred breeding community will come together on Saturday July 26 to celebrate another year of excellence at the Property Brokers National Breeding Awards at the Sir Don Rowlands Centre in Cambridge.
Racing
16 July 2025
Mathews out to break season duck
"We would like to change that and if it could happen tomorrow that would be nice."
IN Racing
Trentham time for talented northern mare
Malt Time has gone close this preparation to major success and she will head south later this week in a bid to tick that box.
Paul Vettise, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | December 04, 2023
Malt Time. (Trish Dunell)
Malt Time Shaun and Emma Clotworthy Nearco Stud Three Ninety Per Incanto Gr.1 TAB Classic Gr.2 Westbury Classic Adelaide

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16 July 2025
Gordon hoping for another tried horse Ace
“We’re obviously learning about him, he’s been very good and is probably not the soundest horse, so we’ll be careful with him.” 
Racing
16 July 2025
Kiwi Breeders to be Honoured at National Awards
The New Zealand thoroughbred breeding community will come together on Saturday July 26 to celebrate another year of excellence at the Property Brokers National Breeding Awards at the Sir Don Rowlands Centre in Cambridge.
Racing
16 July 2025
Mathews out to break season duck
"We would like to change that and if it could happen tomorrow that would be nice."
IN Racing
Shaw eyeing elite-level targets with Faraglioni
Josh Shaw tasted Group glory with Hinepara last year and he has got a craving for more.
Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | November 27, 2023
Faraglioni. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North)
Faraglioni Hinepara Josh Shaw Gr.1 TAB Classic Gr.2 Auckland Breeders’ Stakes Levin US Navy Flag Campionessa

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16 July 2025
Gordon hoping for another tried horse Ace
“We’re obviously learning about him, he’s been very good and is probably not the soundest horse, so we’ll be careful with him.” 
Racing
16 July 2025
Kiwi Breeders to be Honoured at National Awards
The New Zealand thoroughbred breeding community will come together on Saturday July 26 to celebrate another year of excellence at the Property Brokers National Breeding Awards at the Sir Don Rowlands Centre in Cambridge.
Racing
16 July 2025
Mathews out to break season duck
"We would like to change that and if it could happen tomorrow that would be nice."
IN Racing
Town Cryer ready for Pukekohe Proclamation
Last-start Group Three victor Town Cryer will seek further stakes success in next Saturday's Listed Fulton Family Stakes (1500m) at Pukekohe.
Kevin Robertson, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | November 05, 2023
Town Cryer. Photo: Peter Rubery, Race Images Palmerston North
Town Cryer Tavistock Roydon Bergerson Volksraad Gr.1 TAB Classic Prowess Johnathan Parkes Listed Fulton Family Stakes

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16 July 2025
Gordon hoping for another tried horse Ace
“We’re obviously learning about him, he’s been very good and is probably not the soundest horse, so we’ll be careful with him.” 
Racing
16 July 2025
Kiwi Breeders to be Honoured at National Awards
The New Zealand thoroughbred breeding community will come together on Saturday July 26 to celebrate another year of excellence at the Property Brokers National Breeding Awards at the Sir Don Rowlands Centre in Cambridge.
Racing
16 July 2025
Mathews out to break season duck
"We would like to change that and if it could happen tomorrow that would be nice."
IN Racing
Rotorua marks Riodini’s homecoming
Million-dollar earner Riodini will make his first New Zealand appearance in almost four years when he lines up in the Gr.3 Sweynesse Stakes (1215m) at Rotorua on Sunday.
Richard Edmunds, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | October 13, 2023
Photo: Trish Dunell
Riodini Nigel Tiley Gr.3 Sweynesse Stakes Gr.1 TAB Classic

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16 July 2025
Gordon hoping for another tried horse Ace
“We’re obviously learning about him, he’s been very good and is probably not the soundest horse, so we’ll be careful with him.” 
Racing
16 July 2025
Kiwi Breeders to be Honoured at National Awards
The New Zealand thoroughbred breeding community will come together on Saturday July 26 to celebrate another year of excellence at the Property Brokers National Breeding Awards at the Sir Don Rowlands Centre in Cambridge.
Racing
16 July 2025
Mathews out to break season duck
"We would like to change that and if it could happen tomorrow that would be nice."
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