Hawera

Hi Yo Sass Bomb impresses upon return

Posted on October 10, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

New Plymouth trainer Kim Reid is filled with satisfaction after Hi Yo Sass Bomb's impressive victory at Hawera on Saturday. Reid had contemplated nominating the mare for more ambitious races this spring but was swayed by external opinions. Her decision to trust in the mare's abilities paid off as Hi Yo Sass Bomb stormed to[...]

Posted on October 8, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

In a surprising turn of events at the Group 3 Taranaki Breeder's Stakes (1400m), Town Cryer managed to stave off the late charge of multiple Group One winner Prowess, claiming victory. Trainer Royden Bergerson, however, had a hunch that his six-year-old daughter of Tavistock might have a chance, especially when he learned that the track[...]

Posted on September 5, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Danish jockey Lucas Olsen, who embarked on a working holiday in New Zealand, achieved an unexpected triumph at Hawera on Sunday when he secured his first victory down under. Riding in just his second race in New Zealand, Olsen partnered with Sailor Jack, a horse trained by Shaun Fannin, and they clinched a commanding 6.25-length[...]

Posted on September 4, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Despite a last-minute jockey change, Country Bumpkin delivered a strong performance at Hawera, New Zealand on Sunday. Originally, Jack Power was slated to ride the 10-year-old, but due to a fall in the previous race, Portia Matthews stepped in as his replacement. Matthews approached the race confidently, guiding the son of St Reims to the[...]

Posted on September 1, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Take The Crown has done everything asked of him by trainer Shaun Phelan ahead of his debut at Wanganui on Saturday in the opening juvenile contest of the season. The youngster has won both of his lead-up trials and the booking of rider Lisa Allpress is another major plus. “I looked at last year's result[...]

Posted on August 30, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Itza Charmdeel will bid to complete a hat-trick of wins and a brace at stakes level when he returns to the Central Districts on Saturday. The Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained three-year-old has made an impressive start to his career and looks a top chance to add to his record when he tackles the Listed[...]

Posted on October 8, 2022
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Progressive mare Darci La Bella added a valuable black-type victory to an already outstanding race record when she strode clear to win the Group 3 Grangewilliam Stud Taranaki Breeders' Stakes (1400m) at Hawera. The winner of eight of her 14 starts before contesting Saturday's Group Three feature, the daughter of Darci Brahma went into the[...]

Posted on August 8, 2022
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Promising three-year-old Accidental Tourist may have set himself up for a shot at the Listed Wanganui Guineas (1340m) next month after he broke his maiden status in fine fashion at Hawera on Sunday. The Mark Walker-trained son of Westbury Stud stallion Telperion had finished third at his only two-year-old start back in November last year[...]

Hi Yo Sass Bomb impresses upon return

Town Cryer causes Group 3 boilover

Olsen rides first New Zealand winner

Country Bumpkin bounces back to winning ways

Phelan looking to strike in opening juvenile contest

Itza Charmdeel primed for Wanganui Guineas

Darci La Bella wins Group 3 at Hawera

Accidental Tourist a chance to line up in Wanganui Guineas

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