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2022 August
  • Wed, Aug 17, 2022
    Alpinista has never really got the credit she deserves for her Group One winning spree, but than can all change with victory in the Darley Yorkshire Oaks at York.
  • Wed, Aug 17, 2022
    Connections of both Native Trail and Mishriff know the size of the task in trying to lower the colours of Baaeed in the Juddmonte International – but both have reasons to be optimistic when it comes to a fascinating renewal of the York showpiece.
  • Tue, Aug 16, 2022
    Spectator capacity at Cheltenham will be capped at 68,500 people per day for the four days of the 2023 Festival in a move to enhance the experience of racegoers attending, the Jockey Club has announced.
  • Mon, Aug 15, 2022
    George Boughey will be looking to enhance the fine record of British handlers in the Prix Guillaume d’Ornano when his Missed The Cut lines up in the Deauville Group Two on Monday.
  • Mon, Aug 15, 2022
    Marshman is set for a quick reappearance in the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack Stakes at York following his impressive win at Thirsk on Friday night, with an ambitious plan being hatched to make the talented youngster champion two-year-old.
  • Mon, Aug 15, 2022
    Luke Morris is full of praise for Alpinista ahead of her run in the Darley Yorkshire Oaks on Thursday – and thinks it is the perfect place for the five-year-old to complete her Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe preparation.
  • Sun, Aug 14, 2022
    Connor Beasley landed his third victory in the £100,000 William Hill Great St Wilfrid Handicap at Ripon as he partnered Intrinsic Bond for his old family friend Tracy Waggott.
  • Sun, Aug 14, 2022
    Raise You bounced back from a luckless run last time out to come home a cosy winner in the Comer Group International Irish St Leger Trial Stakes at the Curragh.
  • Sat, Aug 13, 2022
    Adaay In Asia can thrive in West Yorkshire when Harry Dunlop’s filly goes in search of a four-timer in Pontefract’s EBF Stallions Highfield Farm Flying Fillies’ Stakes.
  • Sat, Aug 13, 2022
    Having chased the tail of the brilliant Baaeed on a few occasions this season, Chindit bids to get back on the winning trail in the BetVictor Hungerford Stakes at Newbury on Saturday.
  • Sat, Aug 13, 2022
    Rhys Clutterbuck enjoyed a fine day in the saddle when he guided Ed de Giles’ Alpine Stroll to victory in the feature Weatherbys Bloodstock Pro Colwick Cup Handicap at Nottingham on Friday.
  • Sat, Aug 13, 2022
    Cuban Mistress earned herself a deserved return to the winner’s enclosure with a front-running victory in the BetVictor St Hugh’s Stakes at Newbury.
  • Sat, Aug 13, 2022
    Ismail Mohammed is eyeing an immediate step up in class for Never Just A Dream and targeting a crack at the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack Stakes at York following the colt’s taking victory in a Wolverhampton novice event on Monday.
  • Sat, Aug 13, 2022
    Winners priced 125-1 are rare, yet Oj Lifestyle might be a bit better than the bare form of Newbury’s seven-furlong Make Your Best Bet at BetVictor EBF Maiden suggests, according to winning jockey Tom Queally.
  • Fri, Aug 12, 2022
    Three supplemented runners have ensured a competitive field for Sunday’s G1 Grosser Preis von Berlin (2400m) at Hoppegarten. The field of eight who will assemble in front of the stands to gallop about a full circuit of this right-hand track with its long demanding straight are equally divided between three and four-year-olds and represent some top European form.
  • Fri, Aug 12, 2022
    Chris Wall’s decision to head to Newbury with Double Or Bubble can pay Group Two dividends in the BetVictor Hungerford Stakes.
  • Fri, Aug 12, 2022
    The Platinum Queen appears to remain on course for the Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes at York, with connections “mad keen” to supplement the talented two-year-old for the Group One sprint.
  • Thu, Aug 11, 2022
    Maylandsea can regain the winning thread dropped in both distance and class for the BetVictor St Hugh’s Stakes at Newbury.
  • Thu, Aug 11, 2022
    Johnny Murtagh has suggested a step up to seven furlongs is on the cards for Shartash following his staying-on third behind Little Big Bear in the Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh.
  • Wed, Aug 10, 2022
    Maylandsea can regain the winning thread dropped in both distance and class for the BetVictor St Hugh’s Stakes at Newbury.
  • Tue, Aug 09, 2022
    Frankie Dettori will make his first appearance at this year’s Racing League with three booked rides for Wales and The West on night two of the competition at Lingfield on Thursday.
  • Mon, Aug 08, 2022
    If Korker can master his stalls issues, he will take some catching in the It Pays To Buy Irish EBF Conditions Stakes at Nottingham.
  • Mon, Aug 08, 2022
    Climate can make a winning debut for John and Thady Gosden in the British Stallion Studs EBF Upavon Fillies’ Stakes at Salisbury.
  • Mon, Aug 08, 2022
    Ground conditions at Leopardstown will be a key factor in deciding whether Irish 1,000 Guineas heroine Homeless Songs will return to action in the Coolmore America “Justify” Matron Stakes next month.
  • Sun, Aug 07, 2022
    If Korker can master his stalls issues, he will take some catching in the It Pays To Buy Irish EBF Conditions Stakes at Nottingham.
  • Sun, Aug 07, 2022
    Neil Callan was a happy man in not only being part of the winning Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup team – but also landing the Alistair Haggis Silver Saddle for accumulating the most points on another thrilling renewal of the international team event at Ascot
  • Sun, Aug 07, 2022
    Keep Bidding looks to have been found a great opportunity to get off the mark in the Unibet Horserace Betting Operator Of The Year/EBF Restricted Novice Stakes at Kempton on Monday.
  • Sun, Aug 07, 2022
    Aidan O’Brien’s leading three-year-old colt Luxembourg is set to return to action in the Fitzdares Royal Whip Stakes at the Curragh on Saturday.
  • Sat, Aug 06, 2022
    Karl Burke’s Bright Diamond definitely shone on debut when taking the opening British Stallion Studs EBF “Newcomers” Maiden Fillies’ Stakes in impressive style at Newmarket on Saturday.
  • Sat, Aug 06, 2022
    Joanna Mason got the Ladies team off to the perfect start in the Shergar Cup when steering William Haggas’ Amanzoe to victory in the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Curtain Raiser Classified Stakes.
  • Sat, Aug 06, 2022
    Tarrabb can make a successful step up to a mile in the Sky Bet Sunday Series Fillies’ Handicap at Haydock.
  • Fri, Aug 05, 2022
    Grocer Jack is finally starting to live up to his chunky price tag and he can secure a Group Three triumph in the Betfred Rose of Lancaster Stakes at Haydock.
  • Fri, Aug 05, 2022
    Pertemps has extended its sponsorship of the Final which bears its name at the Cheltenham Festival by an extra three years, with a slight change to the conditions for 2023.
  • Thu, Aug 04, 2022
    Grocer Jack is finally starting to live up to his chunky price tag and he can secure a Group Three triumph in the Betfred Rose of Lancaster Stakes at Haydock.
  • Thu, Aug 04, 2022
    David Loughnane has revealed the Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes at York is “certainly on the agenda” for Walbank after the speedy son of Kodiac placed at Group level for the second time in the Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood.
  • Thu, Aug 04, 2022
    New Definition fell short in Listed company last month but can make the most of a drop in grade for the British Stallion Studs EBF Conditions Stakes at Musselburgh.
  • Thu, Aug 04, 2022
    New Definition fell short in Listed company last month but can make the most of a drop in grade for the British Stallion Studs EBF Conditions Stakes at Musselburgh.
  • Tue, Aug 02, 2022
    The Covex Kid is enjoying a fantastic debut season for Amy Murphy and can add to his tally in the Carlsberg Danish Pilsner Brighton Mile.
  • Tue, Aug 02, 2022
    Ed Bethell could be looking forward to a winter in Dubai with Regional, following the bargain-buy’s fast-finishing third in the Stewards’ Cup on Saturday.
  • Tue, Aug 02, 2022
    Copper And Five can get the Yorkshire team off to a flying start on home turf with victory in the opening race of the 2022 William Hill Racing League at Doncaster.
  • Tue, Aug 02, 2022
    Jamie Osborne is looking to make the most of a motivated Frankie Dettori, while also attempting to not lose too many friends in his role as the West and Wales team manager when the Racing League returns at Doncaster on Thursday night.
  • Mon, Aug 01, 2022
    The Covex Kid is enjoying a fantastic debut season for Amy Murphy and can add to his tally in the Carlsberg Danish Pilsner Brighton Mile.
  • Mon, Aug 01, 2022
    John Quinn thinks a step up in trip could bring about further improvement from his talented filly Breege following her third in the Princess Margaret Keeneland Stakes at Ascot.
  • Mon, Aug 01, 2022
    Connections of Ajero will shelve any thoughts of heading to the Sky Bet Ebor as trainer Kim Bailey plots a path to the Cambridgeshire Handicap at Newmarket instead.
  • Mon, Aug 01, 2022
    John ‘Shark’ Hanlon is eyeing the Guinness Kerry National on September 21 during Listowel’s Harvest Festival as the next port of call for his Galway Plate hero Hewick.
2022 July
  • Sun, Jul 31, 2022
    Emotion had her supporters smiling as she led home a Qatar Racing one-two in the British Stallion Studs EBF Chalice Stakes at Newmarket.
  • Sun, Jul 31, 2022
    Mark and Charlie Johnston’s Ferrari Queen is backed to hit top gear in the Unibet/British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Novice Stakes at Kempton.
  • Sun, Jul 31, 2022
    John and Thady Gosden’s Trawlerman avoided the traffic problems in behind to land the Coral Summer Handicap at Goodwood on Saturday.
  • Sat, Jul 30, 2022
    Commissioning was introduced into next year’s 1000 Guineas betting at 20-1 following a taking debut success in the Turners British EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes at Newmarket.
  • Sat, Jul 30, 2022
    William Haggas steps Sea La Rosa up in trip for Saturday’s Group Two Qatar Lillie Langtry Stakes at Goodwood insisting she will take to the distance without any problem.
  • Sat, Jul 30, 2022
    Andrew Balding landed the British European Breeders Fund EBF Maiden Stakes at Goodwood for the second year running as The Foxes hunted down Richard Hannon’s Classic to open his account at the third attempt.
  • Fri, Jul 29, 2022
    Emma Lavelle saddled a rare Flat runner at Glorious Goodwood and came away victorious as Master Milliner held off his pursuers in the Coral Goodwood Handicap over the marathon trip of an extended two and a half miles.
  • Fri, Jul 29, 2022
    Melbourne Cup winner Verry Elleegant will miss her intended engagement in the Prix Rothschild at Deauville on Tuesday with new trainer Francis-Henri Graffard deciding to give her more time to acclimatise.
  • Fri, Jul 29, 2022
    Clive Cox appears to have found Wings Of War a good opportunity to open his account for the season in the Freddie Wilson Queensferry Stakes at Chester.
  • Fri, Jul 29, 2022
    Charity-race rider Ashleigh Wicheard took the knee in the Goodwood paddock on Thursday in a bid to promote diversity and help black women within the sport, before charging to victory in the Markel Magnolia Cup.
  • Thu, Jul 28, 2022
    Acklam Express can snap his near two-year barren streak with victory in the King George Qatar Stakes, the feature event on the penultimate day of the Goodwood Festival.
  • Thu, Jul 28, 2022
    Nashwa is a warm favourite to take a second Group One contest in the Qatar Nassau Stakes at Goodwood on Thursday, with co-trainer Thady Gosden confident she will be effective on the South Downs track.
  • Thu, Jul 28, 2022
    John ‘Shark’ Hanlon was celebrating at Galway on Wednesday evening when Hewick survived dramatic late interference from a loose horse to hold on and land the feature Tote Galway Plate.
  • Thu, Jul 28, 2022
    It looks a thankless task for those trying to take on Nashwa in the Qatar Nassau Stakes at Goodwood.
  • Thu, Jul 28, 2022
    The Platinum Queen could be set to clash with her elders after breaking the five-furlong track record with an astonishing performance in the British EBF Alice Keppel Fillies’ Conditions Stakes at Goodwood.
  • Wed, Jul 27, 2022
    Unbeaten Superlative Stakes winner Isaac Shelby will tread a path towards the 2000 Guineas, with Doncaster his next stop, according to trainer Brian Meehan.
  • Wed, Jul 27, 2022
    Mark and Charlie Johnston saw their Qatar Goodwood Festival get off to the best possible start as Forest Falcon landed the opening Coral Chesterfield Cup Handicap.
  • Wed, Jul 27, 2022
    Nashwa's gripping victory in the G1 Prix de Diane (2100m) at Chantilly last month made headlines beyond the confines of the racing world and this three-year-old daughter of Frankel is widely expected to wow the Glorious Goodwood crowds in the G1 Nassau Stakes (1984m) – for Fillies & Mares – on Thursday (28 July).
  • Wed, Jul 27, 2022
    It could be a big afternoon for David Loughnane and Amo Racing at Goodwood on Wednesday as their high-class two-year-old Walbank looks to enhance his lofty reputation in the Markel Molecomb Stakes.
  • Wed, Jul 27, 2022
    Andrew Balding is enjoying a good spell and likeable filly Sandrine continued the stable’s rich vein of form taking the Group Two World Pool Lennox Stakes at Goodwood.
  • Tue, Jul 26, 2022
    Dragon Symbol is likely to miss the King George Qatar Stakes at Goodwood on Friday as Roger Varian seeks a confidence-boosting victory for the four-year-old in a conditions contest at Hamilton on Saturday.
  • Tue, Jul 26, 2022
    It looks a thankless task for those trying to take on Nashwa in the Qatar Nassau Stakes at Goodwood.
  • Sun, Jul 24, 2022
    Noble Anthem can make it back-to-back course victories in the Ayrshire Cancer Support Handicap at Ayr.
  • Sun, Jul 24, 2022
    Charlie Appleby is looking forward to seeing Naval Power test his powers at Group One level before the season is out after maintaining his unbeaten record with a dominant display at Ascot.
  • Sat, Jul 23, 2022
    Clochette will be given the chance to step up in class after the John Guest Racing British EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes was landed a little more cosily than the neck winning margin would suggest at Ascot.
  • Sat, Jul 23, 2022
    Gemma Tutty had an Ascot day to remember, taking the John Guest Racing Brown Jack Handicap Stakes with Mostly Cloudy. It was not only the trainer’s first runner at the Berkshire course, but her first visit.
  • Sat, Jul 23, 2022
    When a horse develops a liking for a particular track, Ascot is never a bad option and that is certainly the case with Dark Shift, who is looking for a fifth course win in the Moet & Chandon International Stakes.
  • Sat, Jul 23, 2022
    Juddmonte’s green, white and pink silks are among the most recognisable in racing and the Ralph Beckett-trained Westover will aim to provide them with a fourth success in just six years in the prestigious King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes at Ascot.


2022 August
  • Wed, Aug 17, 2022
    Wednesday sees the start of this top August attraction with the G1 Juddmonte International the feature.
  • Wed, Aug 17, 2022
    Wednesday sees the start of this top August attraction with the G1 Juddmonte International the feature.
  • Tue, Aug 02, 2022
    There was interesting racing both at Del Mar and the Spa over the weekend.
2022 July
  • Sat, Jul 30, 2022
    As usual this is split between the two big festivals – Saratoga on the East Coast and Del Mar on the West Coast.
  • Fri, Jul 29, 2022
    A treble of Group races to keep us on our toes.
  • Fri, Jul 29, 2022
    Hollie Doyle and Nashwa made history in France earlier this year winning the Prix Diane.
  • Thu, Jul 28, 2022
    As a commentator said "he's got a gear that other horses don't have".
  • Thu, Jul 28, 2022
    The Galway Plate on Wednesday was won by a bargain sale horse who has now repaid his connections hugely.
  • Mon, Jul 25, 2022
    In the first of Monmouth's two Gr 1 races favourite Adhamo gave Chad Brown another turf winner, defeating Epic Bromance 73/1 and Temple the third home ahead of Tribhuvan who was out of luck this year and Gufo fifth,


2022 August
  • Wed, Aug 17, 2022
    A changing of the guard in Singapore for Te Akau has proved to be a seamless transition with the trainers’ premiership again having a familiar look about it.
  • Mon, Aug 15, 2022
    Evergreen galloper Helena Baby made it a one-act affair when winning the open handicap at Tauranga on Saturday, with the John Bell-trained eight-year-old leading his rivals a merry dance in the iLine Waikato 1600.
  • Mon, Aug 15, 2022
    Talented sprinter Lim’s Kosciuszko scored back-to-back stakes wins when landing the S$300,000 Lion City Cup (1200m) at Kranji on Sunday after a thrilling win in the Singapore Derby (1800m) last month.
  • Mon, Aug 15, 2022
    After a longer than expected break following a race fall, jockey Sarah O’Malley (nee Macnab) made a low-key return to raceday riding at Woodville on Friday.
  • Mon, Aug 15, 2022
    Apprentice jockey Lily Sutherland and Wanganui trainer Kevin Myers are starting to build a formidable partnership.
  • Sun, Aug 14, 2022
    Good-looking Almanzor colt Manzoice dug into his stamina reserves when railing through to land the Dooleys Handicap (1300m) at Rosehill on Saturday for trainer Chris Waller under rider Kathy O’Hara.
  • Sun, Aug 14, 2022
    New Zealand-bred galloper Mr Brightside has started his new campaign in winning style, with the five-year-old gelding pulling out too many stops to land the Gr.2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday.
  • Sun, Aug 14, 2022
    Wanganui trainer Kevin Myers continued to make the Riccarton Grand National Carnival his own as he produced a winning treble on the final day of the three-day meeting.
  • Sun, Aug 14, 2022
    Promising winter galloper Ridgeview Chief shrugged off a disappointing last start performance at Ruakaka to reward his supporters with a five and a half-length victory at Tauranga on Saturday.
  • Sun, Aug 14, 2022
    Classy jumper West Coast looked like he was out for a Sunday stroll in the park as he ambled his way to victory in Saturday’s Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge 147th Grand National Steeplechase (5600m) at Riccarton.
  • Fri, Aug 12, 2022
    Peter and Shaun McKay have combined their Group One-winning talents in a new training partnership and have targeted the Hawke’s Bay spring carnival to saddle their first runners.
  • Thu, Aug 11, 2022
    Wet track specialist Shoshone will attempt to get her winter campaign back on track at Tauranga on Saturday following a below-par performance at her most recent appearance.
  • Thu, Aug 11, 2022
    Athleticism may be West Coast's edge heading into Saturday's Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge Grand National Steeplechase (5600m) at Riccarton, according to his Awapuni trainer Mark Oulaghan.
  • Wed, Aug 10, 2022
    New Zealand-bred gelding Grand Impact has gone for a quick freshen-up in preparation for some big targets later this spring after his strong win at Sandown on Sunday.
  • Wed, Aug 10, 2022
    Happy Star cemented Kevin Myers at the top of the Grand National Hurdles (4200m) ladder when winning the Wanganui trainer’s fifth title in the race at Riccarton on Wednesday.
  • Wed, Aug 10, 2022
    Elephant will be out to replicate his deeds from last year’s Melbourne Spring Carnival when he kicks off his campaign in the Gr.2 PB Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday.
  • Wed, Aug 10, 2022
    The racing industry is in mourning following the death of popular jockey Taiki Yanagida, who passed away in Waikato Hospital on Tuesday evening surrounded by friends and family.
  • Wed, Aug 10, 2022
    Life as a jockey may not have been the career choice Kayano Yanagida saw for her son Taiki, but she has taken comfort from the fact the 28-year-old never doubted his path.
  • Tue, Aug 09, 2022
    After a long time between victories, four in quick succession have helped improve things for Matamata trainer Mark Brosnan, but the horse he’s most excited about is still a maiden.
  • Tue, Aug 09, 2022
    I’m Thunderstruck is gearing up for a busy spring, with trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr setting their sights on plenty of feature spoils with the Group One winner.
  • Tue, Aug 09, 2022
    The Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings next month is the likely starting point for Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) runner-up La Crique’s spring preparation after she pleased with her 950m trial win at Cambridge on Tuesday.
  • Tue, Aug 09, 2022
    Turakina trainer Kevin Myers has received only positive news from Christchurch as he pushes for a fifth win in Wednesday's Hospitality NZ Canterbury Grand National Hurdle (4200m) at Riccarton.
  • Mon, Aug 08, 2022
    Cheers Brothers added himself to New Zealand Bloodstock’s growing honour role of Derby winners when taking out the M$2.3m Macau Derby (1800m) on Sunday.
  • Mon, Aug 08, 2022
    Quality galloper Dragon Leap showed he was right on track for his upcoming spring stakes assignments with a slashing run for second at Ruakaka on Saturday.
  • Mon, Aug 08, 2022
    Local trainer Ken Rae and his daughter Krystal Williams-Tuhoro enjoyed another outstanding day on their local Ruakaka track on Saturday where they bagged a winning treble.
  • Mon, Aug 08, 2022
    Sunday’s Grand National Hurdle (4200m) at Sandown was billed as a match race between topweights Saunter Boy and Kiwi raider The Cossack, but the race proved to be anything but.
  • Mon, Aug 08, 2022
    Smart three-year-old Grand Impact kept his perfect record intact when he delivered a commanding front-running performance on the Lakeside track at Sandown on Sunday to win the Ladbrokes Live Betting Handicap (1200m).
  • Mon, Aug 08, 2022
    Texas didn’t disgrace himself in strong company as a two-year-old and will be given early black-type opportunities this season to fully realise his stakes potential.
  • Sun, Aug 07, 2022
    Horrifying’s golden run of form continued at Flemington on Saturday where he produced another determined performance to narrowly get the better of fellow New Zealand-bred Through Irish Eyes in the Rose Room (2530m).
  • Sun, Aug 07, 2022
    The cream rose to the top in the feature event at Ruakaka on Saturday where the Mark Walker-trained Imperatriz justified good support to take out the Alibaba’s Flying Carpets Kerikeri Cup (1100m).
  • Sun, Aug 07, 2022
    Promising three-year-old Accidental Tourist may have set himself up for a shot at the Listed Wanganui Guineas (1340m) next month after he broke his maiden status in fine fashion at Hawera on Sunday.
  • Sun, Aug 07, 2022
    A rails-hugging ride by Terry Moseley paved the way for local runner Lord Darci to break a 22-year hoodoo for local Canterbury stables when he took out the Gr.3 Winning Edge Presentations 125th Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton on Saturday.
  • Sun, Aug 07, 2022
    Five-year-old gelding Lord Ardmore continued his strong winter form, making it back-to-back victories when a hard-fought winner of the Premier's Cup Prelude (1800m) at Randwick
  • Sun, Aug 07, 2022
    Promising steeplechaser West Coast looks to have attained the favourite’s tag for next Saturday’s Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge 147th Grand National Steeplechase (5600m) with a dashing display to take out the traditional lead-up event at Riccarton on Saturday.
  • Fri, Aug 05, 2022
    The annual Waikato stallion tour, organised by the Waikato branch of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association and sponsored by gavelhouse.com, will take place on Saturday August 20 and Sunday August 21, with all welcome.
  • Fri, Aug 05, 2022
    Michael House’s decision to add a thoroughbred arm to his training operation has reaped rich rewards, earning the gavelhouse.com Newcomer to Training Award for the 2021-22 New Zealand racing season.
  • Fri, Aug 05, 2022
    Trainers Guy Lowry and Grant Cullen have decided to go their separate ways after a successful 13-year partnership that yielded 235 wins, including three Group One victories.
  • Fri, Aug 05, 2022
    The cancellation of meetings in the Central Districts of late has hampered the preparations of Mark Oulaghan’s jumpers, but he is still hopeful of bold showings from his trio of southern raiders this weekend.
  • Thu, Aug 04, 2022
    Success in Saturday's Gr.3 Winning Edge Presentations 125th Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton could set the ball rolling for a start in the Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) for the Kevin Myers-trained Kick On.
  • Thu, Aug 04, 2022
    Group One winner Catalyst made a pleasing start to his spring campaign with a solid hit-out in his 900m trial at Te Rapa on Thursday, finishing fifth while powering through the line under a hold.
  • Wed, Aug 03, 2022
    Southland trainer Leda Beck has opted to look on the bright side when it comes to Firoden's wide barrier draw for Saturday's Gr.3 Winning Edge Presentations 125th Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton.
  • Wed, Aug 03, 2022
    The former Maher and Eustace trained Tavistock gelding Playoffs scored a dominant win in the A$200,000 Darwin Cup (2000m) on Monday beating Savabeel eight-year-old Kaonic.
  • Wed, Aug 03, 2022
    Briar Weatherley entered a training partnership with her father Darryn on Monday and just two days later she celebrated her first win.
  • Tue, Aug 02, 2022
    Mark Chitty credits his parents and his biggest veterinarian mentor as key figures in his efforts to improve the lot of New Zealand racing through voluntary work.
  • Mon, Aug 01, 2022
    It’s been a bittersweet start to the season for Darryn Weatherley – while he is excited to welcome his daughter Briar into a training partnership, he will be without the services of his star galloper Mali Ston.
  • Mon, Aug 01, 2022
    Almanzor had New Zealand first season sire honours in safe keeping some months ago before he was officially bestowed the prestigious title at the season’s close.
2022 July
  • Sun, Jul 31, 2022
    A seven-day delay to the Listed ATC Foundation Winter Challenge (1500m) paved the way for talented New Zealand-bred Cross Talk to make a highly impressive black-type debut at Rosehill on Saturday.
  • Sun, Jul 31, 2022
    Promising jumper Kajino impressed plenty of good judges when he produced an impeccable display to post his second win over fences when he took out the opening event at Te Rapa on Saturday.
  • Sun, Jul 31, 2022
    Smart filly Pacific Dragon rounded out a succesful juvenile season with another game performance to take out the final black-type event of the 2021-22 racing season, the Listed Courtesy Ford Ryder Stakes (12000m) at Te Rapa.
  • Sun, Jul 31, 2022
    If there was a prize for the biggest smile at Te Rapa on Saturday, then fledgling jumps jockey Portia Matthews would be a leading contender to take out the contest after posting her first win in the saddle aboard Keyboard Warrior in the Waikato Busy Bees Steeplechase (3900m).
  • Sun, Jul 31, 2022
    If he was tuned in from his American holiday base on Saturday morning, trainer Stephen Marsh would have been delighted with the result of the third race from Te Rapa.
  • Sun, Jul 31, 2022
    Little Avondale Stud stallion Time Test enjoyed another good result in the northern hemisphere as German Guineas runner-up Rocchigiani showed his class to land the Gr.3 Bonhams Thoroughbred Stakes (1600m) at Goodwood.
  • Sun, Jul 31, 2022
    If they were giving out awards for toughness then trainer Ray Gavin believes his talented winter galloper Bullybrook would be at the head of the queue.
  • Sun, Jul 31, 2022
    New Zealand-bred three-year-old Shock ‘Em Ova extended his unbeaten record to two out of two with a powerful come-from-behind performance in Saturday’s A$130,000 Dominant Plant Powered Cleaning Handicap (2040m) at Moonee Valley.
  • Fri, Jul 29, 2022
    Despite missing the final four months of the season, Jamie Richards will again be crowned New Zealand’s Champion Trainer when the curtain comes down on the season following Saturday’s Te Rapa meeting.
  • Fri, Jul 29, 2022
    A trio of former Kiwi runners pleased trainer Michael Moroney with their jumpouts at Flemington on Friday ahead of their spring campaigns.
  • Fri, Jul 29, 2022
    If Michael McNab can guide Pacific Dragon to victory in Saturday's Listed Courtesy Ford Ryder Stakes (1200m) at Te Rapa it will be the icing on the cake of what has been an outstanding season for the Cambridge jockey.
  • Fri, Jul 29, 2022
    Tony Pike’s high-performance stable has three further chances on Saturday to cap off another successful season for the Cambridge horseman.
  • Thu, Jul 28, 2022
    New Zealand Bloodstock has confirmed its continued support of fillies racing in New Zealand, agreeing to enhance the NZB Insurance Pearl Series bonus structure, which it has sponsored for 10 consecutive years.
  • Thu, Jul 28, 2022
    Joe Kamaruddin thought he made a grave mistake when he moved to New Zealand several years ago, but the Malaysian native is thankful he stuck to his guns and is now bearing the fruits of his labour, soon to be crowned Champion Apprentice Jockey for the 2021/22 season.
  • Thu, Jul 28, 2022
    New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock will have a two-pronged attack on Saturday’s Listed Courtesy Ford Ryder Stakes (1200m) headed by last-start stakes winner Sophmaze and impressive debut winner Librarsi.
  • Wed, Jul 27, 2022
    Mental health has become a growing concern in New Zealand and the New Zealand breeding industry is doing their bit to try and address the issue.
  • Wed, Jul 27, 2022
    Mother Nature works to its own timeframe and Haunui Farm was swiftly in sync to welcome an unexpected arrival this week and lavish the early comer with special treatment.
  • Wed, Jul 27, 2022
    Wingatui has been a great source of quality jumpers to Australian trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace over the years, and they are quickly becoming fans of the local horsemanship as well.
  • Tue, Jul 26, 2022
    The new owners of Pensardo will recoup their purchase price in double quick time if the filly can continue her winning form on the synthetic course at Cambridge on Wednesday.
  • Mon, Jul 25, 2022
    South Island breeders will welcome the addition of Echoes Of Heaven to their stallion ranks this coming breeding season.
  • Mon, Jul 25, 2022
    Cambridge trainer Graham Thomas admits he’s slowed down a bit since hitting “retirement” age, but he’s still going strong training horses for, among others, owner-breeder John Wood.
  • Sun, Jul 24, 2022
    Kiwi mare Passione recorded an impressive victory over 1400m at Caulfield on Saturday for new trainer Nigel Blackiston.
  • Sun, Jul 24, 2022
    Handy winter stayer Establishment has provided his syndicate of owners with plenty of excitement in recent months and did so again on Saturday when he produced another tough effort to take out his third career victory when successful over 2000m at New Plymouth
  • Sun, Jul 24, 2022
    Imposing grey galloper Helena Baby returned to his best form when he produced a gritty front-running effort to take out the Listed Powerworx Opunake Cup (1400m) at New Plymouth.
  • Sun, Jul 24, 2022
    Trainer Stephen Marsh had three major goals for the 2021/22 racing season and he claimed the third of them at Oamaru when the well-travelled Summer Festival took out Sunday’s Crombie And Price Ltd Oamaru Cup (1600m).
  • Sun, Jul 24, 2022
    When promising galloper Puntura was heading towards victory at Doomben on Saturday the loudest noise he probably had ringing in his ears were the cheers from his proud owners and breeders John and Carole Lynskey.
  • Sun, Jul 24, 2022
    Punters could be forbidden for tearing up their tickets on promising three-year-old stayer Sing For Peace during the running of the MRC Chairman’s Club Handicap (2400m) at Caulfield on Saturday.
  • Sun, Jul 24, 2022
    New Plymouth trainer John Wheeler was light on numbers with just three runners for his home meeting on Saturday but still managed to saddle up a quinella in the third race of the day.


2022 August
2022 July


2022 August
  • Mon, Aug 15, 2022
    Senor Don held off favourite Spirit Of Big Bang under a smart frontrunning ride from apprentice jockey Yusoff Fadzli to score in the $100,000 Rocket Man 2009-2012 Stakes on Sunday.
  • Mon, Aug 15, 2022
    Talented sprinter Lim’s Kosciuszko scored back-to-back Group 1 wins in the $300,000 Group 1 Lion City Cup (1200m) on Sunday after a thrilling win in the Group 1 Singapore Derby (1800m) last month.
  • Sun, Aug 14, 2022
    US-bred sprinter Fame Star had been handed the dreaded outside gate in the $300,000 Group 1 Lion City Cup (1200m) this Sunday, and trainer Stephen Crutchley hopes for him to be quick out of the gates to beat the draw.
  • Fri, Aug 05, 2022
    Although Renzo won as a two-year-old at only his second career start, it still took trainer Ricardo Le Grange more than a few months to figure out the early enigma that he was.
  • Wed, Aug 03, 2022
    The Singapore Turf Club has granted a short-term visiting jockey’s licence to Brazilian-born jockey Silvestre de Sousa from 10 to 14 August 2022, and a one-day visiting jockey’s licence to returning Australian jockey Daniel Moor for the Group 1 Lion City Cup meeting on 14 August 2022.
  • Mon, Aug 01, 2022
    If there was a knock on So Hi Class heading into Sunday’s $100,000 Kranji Stakes A race over 1400m, it was the fact that he had not won over the trip before.
2022 July
  • Thu, Jul 28, 2022
    Montana Flash has yet to open his account in Singapore, but trainer Donna Logan reckons he could get on the scoresheet in the $20,000 Open Maiden race over 1400m on Sunday.
  • Wed, Jul 27, 2022
    The Singapore Turf Club has granted a one-day visiting jockey’s licence to Australian jockey Mark Zahra to ride at the Lion City Cup meeting on Sunday, 14 August.
  • Mon, Jul 25, 2022
    Super Posh gave Jamil Sarwi his first winner at Kranji on Sunday, but the newly-licensed apprentice jockey was not aware of the feat until he had pulled up after the winning post.
  • Mon, Jul 25, 2022
    Senor Don arrived in Singapore from Argentina with a reputation that he would be a serious player in Group races over a mile or further, but he has now added a 1200m win to his resume on Sunday.


2022 August
2022 July
  • Mon, Jul 25, 2022
    Raon The Fighter roared back into the winner’s circle at Busan Racecourse on Sunday afternoon, running his rivals off their feet for a statement victory in the Owners’ Cup (1600M KOR-G3).


2022 July
  • Thu, Jul 28, 2022
    There was consternation in the camp when S’manga Khumalo elected to give up the ride on Jet Dark for the G1 Durban July (2200m) in favour of the filly Sparkling Water.