Katrina Alexander

Australian campaign for Farrenc

Posted on May 25, 2022
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Improving New Zealand filly Farrenc will try her luck across the Tasman from the Lindsay Park stable for a short campaign. Trainers Simon and Katrina Alexander decided the trip to join the team of Ben and JD Hayes in Victoria was the best idea for the three-year-old filly after she won nicely in a 1400m[...]

Posted on March 4, 2022
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Katrina and Simon Alexander are experiencing the ride of a lifetime with their star filly La Crique and they are hoping that golden run continues at Ellerslie on Saturday. The daughter of Vadamos heads into the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) as a favourite with bookmakers after a string of successes. La Crique[...]

Posted on March 2, 2022
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Vinnie Colgan will be taking an easier day of riding than normal at Ellerslie this Saturday to ensure he’s at his best for the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) on Saturday. Colgan is the most successful rider in New Zealand Derby history, having won the race six times, and he has a fantastic[...]

Posted on February 23, 2022
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

The irony has not been lost on the connections of La Crique with her imminent reunion with jockey Vinnie Colgan. The veteran hoop rode the Vadamos filly in three of her first four starts but he was replaced by Craig Grylls after he was suspended from riding. Grylls has enjoyed a fruitful association with the[...]

Posted on February 20, 2022
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

If there were any doubts about exciting three-year-old filly La Crique’s claims as a contender for top honours in next month’s Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m), they were well and truly quelled as she decimated her rivals when winning the Group 2 AJC Avondale Guineas (2100m) at Ellerslie on Saturday. The Simon and[...]

Posted on February 6, 2022
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Impressive New Zealand three-year-old filly La Crique has had her immediate future confirmed as she gets set to tackle the boys at Ellerslie in both the Group 2 AJC Avondale Guineas (2100m) followed by the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m). Trainers Simon and Katrina Alexander met with owners John and Jan Cassin during[...]

Posted on January 31, 2022
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Talented filly La Crique lapped up the roomy surrounds at Trentham on Saturday as she spaced her rivals for a brilliant win in the Group 3 New Zealand Bloodstock Desert Gold Stakes (1600m). Backed in to a warm favourite, the daughter of Rich Hill Stud stallion Vadamos travelled sweetly throughout as she stalked the pacemakers[...]

Posted on January 28, 2022
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Gifted filly La Crique will be the mistress of her own destiny and her performance at Trentham on Saturday will determine her major three-year-old target. She will bid to add to her tidy record in the Group 3 New Zealand Bloodstock Desert Gold Stakes (1600m) while talented stablemate Te Toki will be back on track[...]

Posted on January 22, 2022
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Katrina and Simon Alexander will be on a scouting mission at Trentham on Saturday with progressive stayer Stopalltheclocks, while stablemate Te Toki’s immediate future will also be locked in after he steps out at Ellerslie. The Matamata trainers have sent Stopalltheclocks south for the Clubs NZ Summer Cup (2400m) with a view to a possible[...]

Posted on January 11, 2022
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

La Crique has looked like a speed machine for most of her career but trainers Katrina and Simon Alexander think she could stay an Oaks trip. The Vadamos filly won for the third time on Sunday, fighting back after being headed to beat Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) winner The Perfect Pink over[...]

Posted on December 18, 2021
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Exciting three-year-old Te Toki will be sporting a new look when he resumes on Saturday at Te Rapa where he will attempt to maintain his unbeaten record for a changed ownership group. The son of Tarzino was an effortless debut winner at Taupo in September and was given a break after he beat older Rating[...]

Posted on November 16, 2021
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

A bold front running effort that saw her dominate her rivals in the closing stages of a three-year-old 1400m event at Tauranga on Saturday has set promising filly La Crique on a path that will hopefully culminate in a tilt the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) next March. The daughter of Vadamos had punished[...]

Posted on September 17, 2021
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

The opening day of the Hawke’s Bay spring carnival has special meaning for Matamata couple Simon and Katrina Alexander, and even more so for the 2021 renewal. Tarzino Stakes day traditionally doubles as Daffodil Day in a fund-raising event for the Cancer Society, which for the Alexanders includes sponsoring a race in memory of their[...]

Posted on September 9, 2021
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Promising three-year-old Te Toki made an emphatic start to his career when successful at Taupo on Wednesday in the Ribchester @ Haunui Farm 1300m. The much-hyped son of Tarzino had impressed in all three of his trials over the past 10 months and duly backed it up on raceday when winning by more than six[...]

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

Punters won’t be letting the Simon and Katrina Alexander-trained filly Musigny Lass get under their guards on Saturday when the filly contests the Listed Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre 2YO Stakes (1100m) at Te Rapa on New Zealand’s North island. The lightly-framed daughter of Iffraaj was sent out a prospect when upsetting the applecart at Te[...]

Posted on November 12, 2020
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Comeback trainer Katrina Alexander is hoping to cap a fairytale return to racing when saddling Tinker Mcphee, the $3.10 favourite, in Saturday’s Group 1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton. The Matamata horsewoman reapplied for her trainer’s licence last season in partnership with husband Simon to fulfil the request made by her[...]

Posted on October 20, 2020
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Just days after winning his first Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) with a mare who came to Australia after starting her career in New Zealand, Chris Waller has been confirmed as the soon-to-be trainer of another classy Kiwi female. Leading Group 1 Barneswood Farm 48th New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) prospect Tinker Mcphee will remain[...]

Australian campaign for Farrenc

La Crique on song for New Zealand Derby

Leading chance for Derby King

Colgan to reunite with Derby Favourite

La Crique stamps Derby credentials with Avondale Guineas victory

La Crique confirmed on New Zealand Derby path

La Crique brilliant in Desert Gold Stakes

Trentham trip to decide filly’s end goal

Saturday to influence stablemates’ futures

New Zealand Oaks aspirations for La Crique

Undefeated Te Toki running for new ownership team

Promising filly on Derby path

Alexanders with two strong prospects on special Hastings raceday

Tarzino 3YO makes perfect start

Repeat dose sought for Musigny Lass at Te Rapa

Alexander hoping for Guineas fairytale

Guineas favourite to join Waller

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