Great Northern Steeplechase

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The Cossack primed for Te Rapa feature

In the world of New Zealand horse racing, Hastings trainer Paul Nelson has a decorated career, but one prestigious trophy has remained elusive on his mantlepiece – the Great Northern Steeplechase. Nelson, who joined forces with long-time stable member Corrina McDougal in 2019, has already achieved significant success, including a Jumps Trainer's Premiership for the[...]
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Thornton on a Derby mission

After experiencing the highest of highs and deepest of lows at Ellerslie over the years, on Saturday Trudy Thornton will be on a mission to claim one of racing's biggest prizes at the country's premier track. The 58-year-old, who began her career as an amateur jumps jockey in 1982, is set to ride Arjay's Flight[...]
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Australian campaign for Justacanta

Group Three performer Justacanta has joined Patrick Payne's Plumpton barn ahead of a Melbourne spring preparation. Formerly trained in New Zealand by Shaun and Emma Clotworthy, the decision was made over the COVID-19 enforced lockdown to send the eight-year-old across the Tasman. “He is just looking for some opportunities. He has got up a bit[...]
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Shamal ready for National challenge

With names like Jumbo, Riccarton's steeplechase fences are renowned for their size but Hunterville trainer Ken Duncan said the biggest obstacle facing Shamal in Saturday's Racecourse Hotel Grand National Steeplechase (5600m) doesn't need to be jumped. Duncan is referring to last Saturday's 16-length Koral Steeplechase (4250m) winner Tallyho Twinkletoe, the Kevin Myers-trained 11-year-old unbeaten in[...]
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Back-to-back premierships for Fannin

Shaun Fannin reckons there's no buzz for a rider that's quite like winning a major steeplechase. The New Zealand jockey did plenty of winning in the past 12 months, with his 16 victories securing his second consecutive jumps jockeys premiership. A second premiership seemed like a longshot when he fell from Laekeeper in the Hawke's[...]
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