Cashla Bay raring to go for Riccarton
April 9, 2026
Local trainer Terri Rae will have strong representation at Riccarton on Saturday, and she is hoping to reward her clients with a couple of winners’ cheques.The Oaks Stud filly Cashla Bay scored a deserved victory over 1400m when fresh-up at the Christchurch track last mont...
Blind Raise announced himself as a black-type horse in waiting with a dominant winning debut at Sandown Lakeside on Easter Monday, prompting trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young to plot a path towards the $175,000 Listed Anzac Day Stakes (1400m).The Ace High&n...
Navy Ensign looking to go back to back
April 2, 2026
Navy Ensign delivered on his promise when winning his maiden over a mile at Pukekohe last month, and he will attempt to double his tally when he heads to Ellerslie on Saturday to tackle the MyRacehorse 1600.The U S Navy Flag gelding carries the silks of part-owner David Arch...
Lady Iris on target for Breeders' Stakes
March 30, 2026
Genuine filly Lady Iris will bid to crown a rewarding preparation with an overdue stakes success.The Stephen Marsh-trained three-year-old is at the tail-end of her preparation and will head toward her final outing of the season in winning form.The daughter of U S Navy Flag a...
Guineas ideal fit for improving Flashback
March 19, 2026
Emerging three-year-old Flashback has progressed well during his fledgling career and higher honours beckon the son of Darci Brahma at Trentham on Saturday.Trainer Stephen Marsh believes the Gr.2 Taylor Property Plus Wellington Guineas (1600m) sets up as an ideal opportunity...
Group One winner Savaglee retired
March 2, 2026
Group One winner Savaglee has been retired from racing and a new home is being sought for the four-year-old entire as he transitions to a career at stud.Bred by Waikato Stud, Savaglee is by their Champion Stallion Savabeel and out of Glee, a full-sister to Group Three perfor...
Ritchie Seeking Fourth NZ Oaks crown
February 20, 2026
The Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) may have a new home, but Cambridge horseman Shaune Ritchie is hoping his strong record in the race continues as he seeks his fourth title in the race on Saturday.To be run at Ellerslie for the first time this weekend...
Navy Ensign seeking breakthrough win
February 10, 2026
Promising three-year-old Navy Ensign will be seeking to break through for an elusive maiden victory when he heads to Te Aroha on Wednesday to contest the Taylor Perry Insurance NZB Mega Maiden (1150m).The son of U S Navy Flag (pictured) was initially purchased as a pinhook p...
Tajana in prime order for Oaks lead-up
February 5, 2026
Tajana is coming toward the sharp end of her season and co-trainer Shaune Ritchie is well-qualified to rate her chances of ending it on a high.The top-rated filly will attempt to add further winning momentum to her Classic campaign when she steps out in Saturday’s Gr.2 Dav...
Pukekohe detour pays off for Tajana
January 19, 2026
Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray elected to take a detour to Pukekohe on Sunday with their Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) bound filly Tajana, and it looks to have paid off.The Oaks Stud-bred and raced filly also accepted for the Gr.3 NZB Desert Gold Sta...
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