Riccarton

Times Ticking set for Canterbury Gold Cup defence

Posted on April 17, 2024
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Wairarapa gelding Times Ticking has an affinity with the South Island, and he will be looking to extend that record when he heads to Riccarton on Saturday. The eight-year-old son of Tavistock has won three of his seven starts in the south, including the Group 3 Canterbury Gold Cup (2000m), Listed Easter Cup (1600m), Banks[...]

Posted on March 20, 2024
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Ears Back will head to Riccarton on Saturday in search of black-type in the Group 3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders' Stakes (1600m). The five-year-old daughter of Jakkalberry came close when fourth in the Group 3 White Robe Lodge WFA (1600m) at Wingatui last month before she won the Southland Stakes (1400m) at Ascot Park a[...]

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

The two-mile distance is a step into unknown territory for most Group 3 New Zealand Cup (3200m) contenders every year, but Nest Egg's trainer Stephen Marsh has more confidence than most that his runner's stamina will shine through at Riccarton on Saturday. An impressive winner of both of his last two starts, Nest Egg holds[...]

Posted on November 16, 2023
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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 November 15, 2023
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The Riccarton Park crowd is getting all too used to the masterful tactics of Warren Kennedy, and the premiership-leading hoop produced another black-type winning ride in guiding Fashion Shoot to victory in the Group 3 Canterbury Breeders' Stakes (1400m). Kennedy arrived back in Christchurch on Wednesday fresh off a successful first day of the New[...]

Posted on November 15, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Stakes targets could be looming for Dream Of The Moon following her dominant victory at Riccarton on Wednesday. The daughter of All Too Hard settled midfield for jockey Michael McNab before he pulled her wide and into the clear when turning for home where she gobbled up her rivals and dashed away to a comfortable[...]

Posted on November 11, 2023
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A three-time stakes placegetter over the last eight months, Not Guilty took the next step with a brilliant black-type breakthrough in Saturday's Listed Pegasus Stakes (1000m) at Riccarton. The Tony Pike-trained mare had made her stakes debut in the Listed Lightning Handicap (1200m) at Trentham in March, where she ran third and only half a[...]

Posted on November 10, 2023
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Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh is hoping to hit the ground running as New Zealand Cup Week kicks off in Christchurch this weekend. Marsh will saddle a pair of impressive last-start winners in feature races on the opening day of the carnival at Riccarton on Saturday, with Burn To Shine lining up in the Group 1[...]

Posted on October 30, 2023
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Exciting mare It's Business Time extended her winning sequence to five with another star turn in Saturday's Coupland's Bakeries Mile Trial (1400m) at Riccarton. A late developer whose early career was held up by injury, It's Business Time began her rise through the grades with back-to-back wins in February and March to close out her[...]

Posted on October 30, 2023
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Underrated staying mare Eulogy Show has enhanced her prospects of getting a start in the Group 3 New Zealand Cup (3200m) next month with an unflinching effort at Riccarton. The six-year-old mare had finished fourth in the same race twelve months earlier and showed she loves the longer distance events as she sat outside the[...]

Posted on October 27, 2023
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In the lead-up to the Group 3 Coupland's Bakeries Mile (1600m), the mare It's Business Time is creating quite a buzz as the favourite for the Coupland's Bakeries Mile Trial (1400m) at Riccarton this Saturday. Racing under the colours of her breeder Windsor Park Stud, this daughter of Turn Me Loose has certainly left a[...]

Posted on October 26, 2023
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Riccarton trainers Anna Furlong and Shane Kennedy are looking forward to tackling stakes company once more with Second Thought when they head to their home meeting on Saturday. The daughter of Ghibellines has had one prior start at stakes level, running fifth in the Listed Dunedin Gold Cup (2400m) in February, and her handlers are[...]

Posted on October 2, 2023
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The highly anticipated appearance of the dynamic three-year-old Tokyo Tycoon in the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton next month has been ruled out. The challenging conditions at Hastings on Saturday proved insurmountable for the Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson-trained runner, as the $1.40 favorite finished fifth in the Group 2 Hawke's[...]

Posted on October 2, 2023
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In a gritty display of determination, The Buffer showcased his fighting spirit, surging between runners to secure victory in the Coupland's Bakeries Mile Trial (1400m) at Riccarton, New Zealand. This race served as a dress rehearsal for the Group 3 Coupland's Bakeries Mile (1600m), the highlight of the New Zealand Cup Carnival in November. Under[...]

Posted on October 1, 2023
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In a dazzling display of speed and determination, Trobriand, adorned in the iconic tangerine and blue hues of Te Akau Racing, clinched victory in the Guineas Trial (1400m) at Riccarton. Trained by the dynamic duo of Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson, the impressive progeny of Kermadec marked his South Island debut with a win after[...]

Posted on September 17, 2023
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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 16, 2023
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Underrated mare Lady Telena showcased her impressive recent form with a commanding victory at Riccarton this past Saturday. Trainer Kenny Moore, clearly surprised by the ease of her three-length triumph, remarked, “I expected a good run and was hopeful, but I didn't expect her to win like that. She is a good mare with a[...]

Times Ticking set for Canterbury Gold Cup defence

Ears Back heading to Riccarton Group 3 task

Marsh looking to hatch Cup win with Nest Egg

Impendabelle poised to strike in 1000 Guineas

Fashion Shoot a class above in Breeders’ Stakes

Te Akau dreaming big with Dream Of The Moon

Not Guilty claims overdue black-type success

Marsh hoping to Shine in New Zealand 2000 Guineas

It’s Business Time triumphs at Riccarton

Eulogy Show emerges as New Zealand Cup contender

It’s Business Time primed for Coupland’s Bakeries Mile Trial

Second Thought chasing Riccarton Stakes success

Tokyo Tycoon ruled out of spring

The Buffer hands Danika Wilson first win as jockey

Trobriand defies drift at Riccarton in Guineas Trial triumph

Viva Vienna claims Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes

Lady Telena cruises to Riccarton success

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