Riverton

Lochnaberry poised for Riverton Cup tilt

Posted on March 27, 2024
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Ascot Park trainer Lisa Vaughan will head to Riverton on Saturday where she hopes to make it back-to-back wins in the Riverton Cup (2147m). Former stable runner Asathought, a half-sister to multiple Group One winner Avantage, won last year's edition of the race when it held Listed status, and while it has lost its stakes[...]

Posted on March 27, 2024
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Sea Shepherd was in unchartered waters at the start of the season, having a spate of subpar unplaced runs, and trainer Sabin Kirkland is hoping to get his gelding back on course this weekend. The Southland gelding strung together three wins last year before Kirkland went on a European trip and transferred Sea Shepherd to[...]

Posted on December 29, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

The race has begun to qualify for the $200,000 Southern Mile Final (1600m) at Wingatui in March, and local trainers Brian and Shane Anderton are keen to once again be in the mix. The father-and-son duo took out this year's edition of the race with their stakes winner Burgie and they are keen to chase[...]

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

In-form jockey Kylie Williams believes a pair of last-start winners represents her best chances of success at the Riverton fixture on Wednesday. The popular Christchurch-based horsewoman will be looking to Zambezi Zipper and Rosy Clark for repeat performances. Trained by Kelvin and Aimee Tyler, Zambezi Zipper produced a solid staying effort over 2200m at Wingatui[...]

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

Trainer Paul Harris is well represented across both days of the traditional Riverton Easter race meeting this weekend but the weather will have a huge bearing on how many of his team back-up for the Monday edition of the Carnival. Harris will produce seven runners on Saturday from his Rangiora-based stable, with five of these[...]

Lochnaberry poised for Riverton Cup tilt

Sea Shepherd set for Riverton return

Anderton’s begin trek to Southern Mile Final defence

Williams hoping winning roll continues at Riverton

Weather the key to Harris runners at Riverton

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