NZ Racing Desk

Total 58 Posts

Hectic schedule pays off for Grylls in NZ jockeys’ title

Newly crowned champion Kiwi jockey Craig Grylls takes an uncomplicated approach to his riding and that will again carry over to the new season.

Walker, Bergerson continue Te Akau influence in NZ trainers’ title

Te Akau Racing has continued their dominant run, securing their 12th New Zealand trainers’ premiership this season with a tally of 131 wins, 27 clear of nearest rival Stephen Marsh.

NZ jockey comeback picks up pace with barrier trial rides

Former champion New Zealand jockey and apprentice Matt Cameron has taken another significant step toward his return to race riding.

Centaine success for super sire Per Incanto

New Zealand Hall of Fame stallion Savabeel’s nine-year hold on the Centaine Award has been broken by the pride of the Wairarapa, Per Incanto.

No spring for stallion prospect Savaglee

Stallion prospect Savaglee is likely to be a notable absentee from all of New Zealand's spring feature races.

Time's right for trainer Kneebone

Tauranga’s race meeting in New Zealand on July 6 marked the beginning of an exciting new venture for Nick Kneebone.

Willydoit might not stay, says DNA

Scientific tests have revealed surprising results on the distance aptitude of this season’s star New Zealand staying three-year-old Willydoit.
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