New Zealand
After a stunning fresh-up performance at Trentham, Spencer (NZ) (Derryn) has another task on his hands as he carries topweight in his first appearance at Ellerslie on Saturday. The emerging star of last winter, Spencer swept through the grades in a campaign that was headlined by a breakthrough victory in
New Zealand
Britannia Gold (NZ) (Ten Sovereigns) has made a good impression during her fledgling career and with better fortune on her side could have made even more of an impact. Trained by Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall, she has already bagged a brace of wins and with going to suit at
New Zealand
Entain plc, the global sports betting and gaming group, has announced that Dean Shannon, CEO of Entain Australia and New Zealand will be stepping down on 30 June 2025. The Australian and New Zealand businesses are entering a new phase of their development and Mr Shannon has agreed it is
New Zealand
Microshare syndicator The Frac Club hit gold straight away with their promising filly Zormella, and their gold colours are set to appear on the track over winter through two recent purchases. Zormella put the syndicator on the map when she replaced stablemate Dealt With in the inaugural $3.5 million
New Zealand
Promising hurdler Never Look Back (NZ) (Shocking) will encounter a stern test early in his jumping career when he takes on the seasoned campaigners in Saturday’s Manawatu ITM Manawatu Hurdles (2500m) at Trentham. An accomplished flat galloper, Never Look Back looked the consummate professional in his jumping debut at
Australia
Velocious will bid to add Australian black type to her impressive domestic record when she steps out at Eagle Farm on Saturday. The Stephen Marsh-trained daughter of Written Tycoon will run in the Listed U & U Queensland Day Stakes (1200m) with multiple Group One-winning jockey Ethan Brown to don
New Zealand
Winter is often the time for apprentice jockeys to shine, and they will get the full spotlight on Thursday when they compete at New Plymouth’s apprentice only day. The eight-race card will exclusively feature apprentice jockeys, who will travel to Taranaki from all corners of the country to showcase
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North Island jockeys Lynsey Satherley and Kate Hercock gained a fresh perspective on race riding over King’s Birthday weekend, attending a meeting in New Caledonia. Satherley had previously ridden in the French archipelago, but over the past two years, civil unrest and damage to infrastructure has disrupted the regular
New Zealand
Gareth Lahoud commenced the next chapter of his riding career in the best possible fashion at Te Rapa on Saturday, winning aboard Cleat (NZ) (Rios) after eight months on the sidelines. The ex-pat South African started an apprenticeship in New Zealand in 2023 and received good support in the early
New Zealand
The finalists for this year’s Industry Excellence Awards have been found, recognising the future leaders and rising stars of the New Zealand racing industry. In all, 28 finalists have been named across the nine award categories open to anyone under the age of 40, with the winner of each
New Zealand
Northern apprentice jockey Ace Lawson-Carroll is enjoying a breakthrough season, which was further enhanced at Wingatui on Sunday when recording his 100th win in the saddle. The South Auckland-based hoop brought up the milestone aboard the Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson-trained Cool Aza Rene (Cool Aza Beel) in the opening
New Zealand
Japanese apprentice Yuga Okubo received the perfect birthday present at Te Rapa last Saturday when riding his first winner in New Zealand aboard Charmer (NZ) (Charm Spirit). Before arriving on Kiwi soil in early 2024, Okubo had ridden four winners in his homeland and took the opportunity to gain some