18+ min ago   (740+ words) Top-flight hopes are held for a trio of New Zealand-bred representatives who posted stakes victories across the Tasman at the weekend. Shockletz and Satono Glow were successful at Flemington, while Persian Wonder scored at Rosehill to press their claims for…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (829+ words) Illusionist has been a test of patience for owner-trainer Brenna Cook, but her persistence was rewarded when he posted her first training win in the Cup Week Tickets On Sale Now Maiden (2200m) at Riccarton’s synthetic meeting on Thursday. The six-year-old…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (897+ words) Paddy Payne Snr has died. The patriarch of one of Australasian horse racing’s most influential families, Payne’s life with horses was framed by both tragedy and triumph. His triumphs came in many forms from the deeds and the strength of…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (478+ words) Craig Grylls has been rewarded for an outstanding season after winning the Jockey Premiership and being named Jockey of the Year at an award ceremony on Sunday night. Grylls rode 140 winners last season, including 11 black-type victories and two Group One…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (706+ words) Of the 15 nominations for the Gr.1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington, champion trainer Chris Waller has a third. Aeliana, Autumn Boy, Birdman, Buckaroo and Ohope Wins have been entered with barrier draws and race shape to eventually determine if all…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (655+ words) High-profile Cambridge Stud resident Almanzor enjoyed a memorable weekend both on and off the track. The internationally successful sire son of Wootton Bassett was a major player at Ellerslie where his daughters Pounce and Asturia played starring roles on Saturday,…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago   (842+ words) An unbeaten season, six consecutive victories and a string of outstanding performances have seen Well Written (Written Tycoon) crowned New Zealand’s Horse of the Year for 2025–26. The Cambridge mare claimed the sport's highest honour at the New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (907+ words) Superstar mare Well Written (Written Tycoon) was back to the business of winning when she triumphed in the first race of her four-year-old campaign, the Gr.1 Proisir Plate (1400m) at Ellerslie. Regular pilot Matt Cartwright must have been giggling as he…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (629+ words) Matamata trainers Peter and Jessica Brosnan scored the perfect result at Te Aroha on Thursday when they quinellaed the Vet Associates Equine Pakuranga Hunt Open Hurdle (3100m) with Squire and Jake. Squire, who finished runner-up in the race last year behind…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (595+ words) Apprentice jockey Cooper Stumbles will return home to ride at Wingatui on Friday, where family members are hoping they will be cheering home his first winner. The Waikato-based rider, who has 11 raceday rides under his belt, is one race shy…...