Riccarton

Viva Vienna claims Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes

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 16, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

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[...]

Posted on September 14, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Te Akau Racing is set to continue its successful southern spring campaign at Riccarton this Saturday, featuring several top contenders. Trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson will have Viva Vienna and Rhetorical in the Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m). In their recent outing at Christchurch, Viva Vienna finished first, while Rhetorical claimed third in a[...]

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 August 30, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Riccarton trainer Lance Robinson is upbeat about his stable's chances at their two local meetings this week. He will take a team of three to Riccarton's Synthetic meeting on Thursday, which will be spearheaded by last start winner Boot It Scooter. “He is going really well. We can't fault his work,” Robinson said. “He has[...]

Posted on August 14, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Wanganui hurdler Lord Spencer was rewarded for his consistency at Riccarton on Saturday when breaking through for his maiden hurdle victory. The son of Zed had placed in his four previous hurdle outings, including at Riccarton a week prior, and trainer JJ Rayner was delighted to see him score at the final day of the[...]

Posted on August 12, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Prince Alby improved from a game effort in last weekend's Group 3 Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton to charge home out wide and win the major flat event at the venue on Saturday. Prepared at Riverton by Kelvin Tyler, the progressive five-year-old looked a forlorn hope approaching the 600m when back near last as pacemakers[...]

Posted on August 12, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Awapuni trainer Mark Oulaghan provided the highlight of the final day of the Riccarton Grand National meeting as he produced a winning double in the feature jumps events with stablemates West Coast and Berry The Cash. Rugged stayer West Coast was shooting for back-to-back titles in the Racecourse Hotel Motor Lodge 148th Grand National Steeplechase[...]

Posted on August 10, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Trainer Steven Woodsford may not have got the result he wanted with Louie Louie in the Group 3 Winter Cup (1600m) last weekend, but he is hoping for a consolation prize when he returns to Riccarton with the gelding on Saturday. The eight-year-old finished 15th in the 18-horse Cup field but will get his chance[...]

Posted on August 8, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Local trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman made a pleasing start to the Grand National Festival of Racing on Saturday with Makabar winning. The son of Swiss Ace was given a beautiful run by in-form southern hoop Tina Comignaghi, trailing in behind King Cougar and was too strong in the straight, winning by a long neck[...]

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

Awapuni visitor Belardo Boy claimed the first stakes race of the new season when he came with a determined late run to capture the Group 3 Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton. The Lisa Latta-trained five-year-old had been blocked for a run when finishing seventh in the Listed Opunake Cup (1400m) at his last start, but[...]

Posted on August 4, 2023
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It will take a modern weight-carrying record for Justaskme to win Saturday's Group 3 126th Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton but trainer Allan Sharrock reckons he can. You have to go back nearly 50 years to find the last winner of the Winter Cup to carry more than 60kg: Chifnal Chief, who carried 62.5kg to[...]

Posted on July 26, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Hopes of successfully executing a long-term southern plan with talented mare Sanibel received a timely boost in her final lead-up appearance. Saturday week's Group 3 Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton was identified as a major goal some months ago by trainer Shane Brown for the daughter of Shamexpress, who delivered a pleasant surprise last time[...]

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

Promising staying prospect Arctic Glow showed she is a mare with a big future ahead of her when she took out the first event on the card at Riccarton on Saturday. The Terry Kennedy-trained galloper was having just her fourth race day start and her first in Rating 75 company but took the rise in[...]

Posted on June 23, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Five races, five favourites – that's the scenario for Riccarton trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman ahead of their hometrack meeting on Saturday. Now the task is finding five winners. “Hopefully the bookmakers are good judges,” Michael Pitman said. “With a few racing on Saturday, it really depends on how they handle the track as to[...]

Posted on May 31, 2023
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Sassy Chouxs is ready to serve up a tasty morsel of what's to come at Riccarton on Friday, according to North Canterbury trainer Karen Parsons. Parsons and her training partner and husband John will produce the Jimmy Choux filly at the all-weather track meeting. “She's working really well though she is dropping back in distance[...]

Posted on May 7, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

The father and daughter training partnership of Kelvin and Aimee Tyler were to the fore at Riccarton on Saturday when they produced class performer Lightning Jack to win the Listed Great Easter Stakes (1400m). The consistent six-year-old son of Per Incanto had been hinting his next win wasn't far away and he chose the perfect[...]

Viva Vienna claims Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes

Lady Telena cruises to Riccarton success

Viva Vienna the one to beat in Canterbury Belle Stakes

Te Akau signal South Island spring intent

Robinson hoping to strike on home track

Lord Spencer brings up overdue maiden win

Prince Alby returns in style

West Coast defends Grand National Steeplechase title

Louie Louie looking to bounce back at Riccarton

Locals enjoy successful start to home carnival

Belardo Boy claims Group 3 Winter Cup

Justaskme chasing Winter Cup history

Sanibel primed for Group 3 Winter Cup

Arctic Glow impresses at Riccarton

Pitman’s expected to strike at hometrack meeting

Sassy Chouxs set to dish up another win

Team Tyler make lightning strike at Riccarton

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