New Zealand 1000 Guineas

Impendabelle poised to strike in 1000 Guineas

Posted on November 16, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Tony Pike doesn't have any concerns about Impendabelle's ability to cope with a step up in trip in Saturday's Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton. The Cambridge trainer is confident his in-form charge will produce another strong performance against the best of her sex in the Barneswood Farm-sponsored Classic. Impendabelle headed south[...]

Posted on October 27, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Exciting filly Molly Bloom is set to continue her journey toward New Zealand Cup week as she enters the highly competitive Group 2 Soliloquy Stakes (1400m) at Pukekohe this Saturday. This talented daughter of Ace High made a significant mark on the racing scene with her stylish maiden victory at Taupo in September, setting her[...]

Posted on October 17, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Daren Danis made a daring move when he headed to the postponed Ashburton meeting on Monday, and it turned out to be a big win. He rode Star Of Justice to victory in the Group 3 Barneswood Farm Stakes, marking his 100th career riding win and his first at the Group level. Danis faced a[...]

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

Renowned Matamata trainer Stephen Autridge has adopted a “quality over quantity” approach in his stable in recent years, and it's proving successful. Despite having just 15 horses in his stable, one-third of them are three-year-old fillies with their sights set on the Group 1 NZ 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton next month. One of these[...]

Posted on October 3, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Te Akau Racing is sending out two promising fillies to maintain their Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) aspirations at Tauranga, New Zealand. She Turns Heads, who was a runner-up in her last start, will be looking to go one better at Tauranga this week. The daughter of Headwater showed immense promise as a[...]

Posted on September 26, 2023
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Riverton trainer Kelvin Tyler revealed another potential hope for the Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Gore on Sunday with Radiant Reach a class above her rivals. The Vadamos three-year-old showed ability in her two starts as a juvenile in autumn and started a red-hot favourite for the race held on the first[...]

Posted on September 21, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

One-time Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) favourite Orchestral has been ruled out of the southern Classic. The Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained filly had two starts as a juvenile, for a win and placing, and was second favourite when resuming in the Group 3 Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) at Hastings earlier this month.[...]

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

Luberon, a stakes performer, secured her spot for the upcoming Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas with a commanding victory at Te Rapa on Sunday. Prepared for her first seasonal task with an 850m trial at Te Awamutu a month ago, where she finished second behind Group Three winner Devastate, Luberon's trainer Lance Noble was[...]

Posted on September 17, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

In a thrilling performance at Riccarton on Saturday, three-year-old filly Viva Vienna once again showcased her potential as a strong contender for the prestigious Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) in November. The Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m) was the stage for her latest victory, solidifying her reputation as a top-class runner. Facing off[...]

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

Lance O'Sullivan and Andrew Scott are set to unleash two promising colts, Monday Melody and Geriatrix, at Avondale, New Zealand on Wednesday. Both youngsters have shown their mettle by winning lead-up trials, and pre-race indicators suggest they are ready for strong performances. However, their talented stablemate Molly Bloom, who is currently the joint second favorite[...]

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

Karaka horseman Lance Noble is setting his sights on Group One targets for three of his stable members, while another will be aimed at a newly created $1 million summer event. Aquacade, Habana, and Luberon are the top contenders for top-flight events this season, with Polygon having the four-year-old event on the Karaka Million program[...]

Posted on September 3, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Te Akau Racing once again showcased their dominance in South Island racing, with their distinctive tangerine and blue colors setting the stage for a day of promising performances at Riccarton. The spotlight was firmly on Viva Vienna, a three-year-old filly with aspirations for the Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m). She kicked off her[...]

Posted on November 14, 2022
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There was drama aplenty around Legarto's triumph in Monday's Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton on Monday – all of it before the field jumped. A hot $1.35 favourite for the three-year-old fillies' Classic at Riccarton, Legarto proved difficult to load into the starting gates, and she gave her connections and backers an almighty[...]

Posted on November 12, 2022
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

One of the biggest days on the New Zealand domestic racing calendar, New Zealand Cup Day at Riccarton, was abandoned after race three on Saturday due to safety concerns following a horse slipping whilst free of interference rounding the home turn. Harmonious, ridden by Lily Sutherland, clearly slipped on a lush patch of turf as[...]

Posted on November 11, 2022
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Exhilarating but terrifying, that's how Riccarton trainer Anna Furlong describes the build-up to Saturday's Group 1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m), where she and training partner Shane Kennedy will produce the trio of Blue Solitaire, Perfectly Suited and Kikimora. Furlong concedes she may never again get the opportunity to saddle three runners in[...]

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

A small field will work in favour of hot-pot Legarto's bid to extend her winning sequence to four when she steps out in the Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton on Saturday. The undefeated daughter of Proisir has a stranglehold on the market for the Barneswood Farm-sponsored Classic at a current quote[...]

Posted on October 27, 2022
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Well-performed mare Charms Star is ready to shine again in her quest to add to her black-type resume for trainer Lisa Latta. The five-year-old will have the benefit of two runs under her belt and a home track advantage when she takes aim at the Listed Mode Technology Feilding Gold Cup (2100m) at Awapuni on[...]

Impendabelle poised to strike in 1000 Guineas

Molly Bloom primed for 1000 Guineas audition

Daren Danis looking to keep ride aboard Star Of Justice

Stephen Autridge choosing quality over quantity

Te Akau fillies await Group 1 audition at Tauranga

Guineas hopeful Radiant Reach signals intent at Gore

Orchestral to miss 1000 Guineas

Luberon set for Group 1 assignment

Viva Vienna claims Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes

Trial stars set to make impact at Avondale

Aquacade geared towards Zabeel Classic

Te Akau signal South Island spring intent

Pre-race drama no barrier for Legarto in 1000 Guineas

New Zealand Cup Day postponed at Riccarton

Three to get ready for Kennedy-Furlong stable

All systems go for unbeaten favourite

Timing right for Latta’s lucky charm

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