John Phillips

Midnight Runner primed for season finale

Posted on October 18, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Midnight Runner, the seasoned nine-year-old galloper, is gearing up for what could be the final chapter of his racing career as he heads to Wingatui on Thursday. With four placings in his last five starts, trainer John Phillips hopes to see Midnight Runner secure a victory in this upcoming race. However, the biggest challenge for[...]

Posted on January 25, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

A move to a quieter environment has done the world of good for Tiger Fire, who is emerging as one of the most exciting stayers in the South Island this summer. Since his move to the stable of Winton trainer John Phillips, Tiger Fire has won four of his eight starts, including his last three[...]

Posted on July 8, 2021
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Midnight Runner is on trial for next month's Group 3 Winning Edge Presentations Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton but ironically a win at Ashburton on Thursday could rule him out of contention. The six-year-old Jimmy Choux gelding goes into Thursday's Winter Cup Trial (1400m) at Ashburton as a form runner, having only gone down by[...]

Posted on February 7, 2021
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

A joint venture between owner-breeder John Phillips and Riccarton trainer Danny Crozier produced a dream result in Saturday's Listed Nellies Restaurant and Bar Dunedin Gold Cup (2400m). Defying odds of , nine-year-old mare Madam De Soir out-finished her opposition in the Wingatui staying feature and secured a valuable first black-type victory. Throughout most of her[...]

Midnight Runner primed for season finale

Tiger Fire thriving on the quiet life

Winter Cup puzzle for Midnight Runner

Collaboration pays off with Cup upset

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