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Tutukaka Derby bound

The Tony Pike-trained two-year-old gelding Tutukaka ticked the first box as he makes a long-range bid for the Group 1 VRC Derby (2500m) with a dominant victory in the Listed Tattersall's Life Member Stakes (1830m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Ridden by Michael Cahill, the half-brother to Melody Belle always looked in control when sitting[...]
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Erin Leighton: born to ride

Erin Leighton is doing what she has always dreamed of – riding on raceday. The New Zealand apprentice entered the racing industry as a fresh-faced 16-year-old in the hopes of becoming a jockey, and while the 28-year-old has been given limited opportunities over the years, she is really starting to kick some goals this season.[...]
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Abel makes winning return

It's a busy life being a working mum, but the long hours paid off for New Zealand jockey Tegan Abel at Pukekohe on Wednesday. The apprentice jockey recently made the decision to return to raceday riding after giving birth to her daughter, Chloe, a couple of years ago, and she was pleased to get back[...]
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Princess sure to be Tauranga hit

Consistent New Zealand mare Pop Star Princess will venture to Tauranga on Saturday to contest the Listed Team Wealleans Tauranga Classic (1400m) as she looks to add further black-type to her record before her likely retirement in spring. The Fred and Lindsay Cornege-trained six-year-old has won nine of her 38 starts, with a further 11[...]
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Jensen racks up first training win

It may have been a wet winters day at Awapuni last Saturday, but that couldn't dampen the spirits of New Zealand horseman David Jensen who experienced his biggest moment in racing when recording his first win as a trainer. The victory came courtesy of NZ$2,500 gavelhouse.com purchase Eagle County, who had been knocking on the[...]
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Season finale for Coventina Bay

The curtain will come down this weekend on what has been a long but fruitful season for Coventina Bay. New Zealand trainer Robbie Patterson has lined her up nine times this season, for three wins, including victories in the Group 3 Cuddle Stakes (1600m) and Group 3 J Swap Sprint (1400m). The daughter of Shamexpress[...]
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Staying platform for Tutukaka

New Zealand trainer Tony Pike is hoping to break maiden ranks with promising stayer Tutukaka and gets a gilt-edged opportunity in Saturday's Listed Tattersall's Life Member Stakes (1830m) at Eagle Farm in Brisbane, Australia. The newly introduced race, which caters for late-season juveniles looking for ground, initially attracted just five nominations, which was later bolstered[...]
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