Irish import Bright Stripes makes his mark with win on New Zealand debut at Te Rapa
“It was really good to get that win first-up in New Zealand, and [he was] well ridden by…
Promising colt Excite lands betting plunge in Te Rapa juvenile feature
“I think he [Excite] is a pretty fair horse in the making as we rode him a little…
Drop Of God’s Te Rapa win highlight of huge black-type day for Te Akau
“She has been flying in her work and Sam said to me to be positive with intent from…
Trainer Andrew Scott’s winning treble trumped by scholarship win for daughter Maria
“With children it’s great to see them coming through and taking the next stage in life. Hopefully she…
First Five too fast for Aussies in BCD Sprint at Te Rapa home track
“I was shocked to see the TAB had opened him up at $13,” Pinn said. “He is just…
Ohope Wins shows X-factor in Ellis Classic as NZ Oaks looms
Just as the leading pair looked to have the finish to themselves, Ohope Wins hit overdrive and swept…
Opie Bosson back to being punter’s favourite on Te Rapa mega day
Bosson is still doing a lot of riding for Te Akau, with whom he was formerly on a…
Ohope can win but competition steps up a level in Ellis Classic
“She is handling it all well and we think she is a pretty good filly,” says O’Sullivan. “She…
Hamilton crash: Two people die after two vehicles collide on Te Rapa Rd
A neighbour over the road, who did not want to be named, said he heard a loud bang…
Wiremu Pinn gets tactics spot on to help David Greene to first Group 1 success
“But this is a huge thrill. To finally get a Group 1 for these owners who have been…
Derby winner Sharp ‘N’ Smart back in winner’s circle after 32-month drought
Just as it looked to be a two-horse fight, race favourite Gigi joined in at the 150m and…
Hinekaha takes near step with impressive all-the-way victory at Te Rapa
Grylls followed those instructions to the letter, as he had Hinekaha trucking along nicely in front under her…