Smart 3YO set to shine again before time out

A successful first campaign will draw to a close on Thursday for future Group One hope Up The Anti when the promising three-year-old is stepped up in grade on his home track at Otaki.

Strong stakes representation for Kingsclere

Kingsclere Stables will have a slew of stakes representatives this week, with the first set to step out at Otaki on Thursday.

O’Reilly mare an inspired piece of business

Modest purchase Bella Carolina has proved herself to be an exceptional investment for Mapperley Stud principal Simms Davison.

Love is all around in Wanganui

It’s nearing that time where the movie Love Actually finds its way onto television screens around the world, but it’s a mare by the same name that is getting Thomas Russell and his partner Pip D’Arcy-Brain excited this festive season.

Lightning Jack to kick-off northern campaign

Southern raider Lightning Jack is set to kick-off his northern campaign when he heads to Otaki on Thursday to contest the Vale Bav (Mick) Preston (1200m).

Undefeated KM favourite Velocious a star turn for stud

Precocious two-year-old Velocious is proving a gem of a filly on two fronts for Inglewood Stud.

Talented mare prevails in opening Stella Artois qualifier

Frank Ritchie had anything but a relaxed watch as Gwen’s Daughter descended down the Pukekohe straight on Saturday, but he was delighted when she prevailed in the Stella Artois Championship Qualifier (1500m).

Shaw eyeing elite-level targets with Faraglioni

Josh Shaw tasted Group glory with Hinepara last year and he has got a craving for more.

Wallen on song for Te Aroha

Shane Crawford has shown plenty of patience with promising four-year-old Wallen, and that approach seems to be paying off, with the son of Tarzino having placed in his first three starts.

Stud hoping for more joy with speedy Savaglee

Promising colt Savaglee wasn’t purchased with New Zealand’s richest two-year-old event in mind, but it’s emerged as a serious target.