Jessica Allen

Semper Magico continues purple patch

Posted on October 2, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

A downpour of rain at Hastings on Saturday was welcomed by consistent stayer Semper Magico, who skipped through the heavy conditions to continue his red-hot form. Prepared by Awapuni conditioner Mark Oulaghan, Semper Magico was aiming to add a fourth victory in five starts this season and couldn't have looked more comfortable, travelling third and[...]

Posted on September 13, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Te Akau Racing co-trainer Sam Bergerson is still riding the wave of winning his first Group One race at Hastings on Saturday. However, his focus has swiftly shifted to a busy week of racing ahead. Reflecting on his recent achievement, Bergerson said, “It was pretty surreal. You don't have many days like that, and to[...]

Posted on July 28, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Shaun Phelan is expecting improved showings from his lightweight prospects in the main event on the Te Rapa card on Saturday. The Cambridge trainer holds a decent hand in the Taumarunui RSA Gold Cup (2200m) with Enchanted Elle and Pacheco to go head-to-head and finds it difficult to split the pair. At the other end[...]

Posted on July 24, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Cork continued her love affair with Tauranga on Saturday when extending her unbeaten streak to three on the Bay of Plenty track. The daughter of Complacent finished seventh first-up in the Listed Tauranga Classic (1400m) at Hastings earlier this month and appreciated the drop back to Rating 75 grade this weekend. With the four-kilogram claim[...]

Posted on July 11, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Te Akau Racing are hoping to put the last start disappointment behind them with Millefiori when they head to Ruakaka on Saturday. The Mark Walker-trained four-year-old went into the Listed Tauranga Classic (1400m) in winning form, however, she found the tempo too hot in the transferred Hastings feature, finishing sixth. “She was a touch disappointing[...]

Posted on May 29, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

First season apprentice Jessica Allen showed she will be in hot demand over the winter months as she took out the first two races at Pukekohe on Saturday in contrasting fashion. Allen, who is indentured to trainer Mark Walker at Matamata, made her debut at Te Rapa last month and gained immediate success for her[...]

Semper Magico continues purple patch

Group 1 winner set for Taupo return

Shaun Phelan hoping duo can improve at Te Rapa

Cork continues unbeaten record at Tauranga

Millefiori aiming to bounce back in Winter Championship Final

Promising apprentice claims winning double at Pukekohe

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