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Lupo Solitario aims for Karaka Million

Trainer Danica Guy has her sights set on Ellerslie in January with the promising three-year-old Lupo Solitario. His previously unbeaten streak was halted at Te Rapa last Saturday when he finished as the runner-up behind Crocetti in the Group 2 James And Annie Sarten Memorial (1400m). Guy, although content with the performance, expressed frustration about[...]
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Crocetti sends Group 1 statement

Saturday's Group 2 James and Annie Sarten Memorial (1400m) at Te Rapa was an eagerly anticipated clash between a number of up-and-coming talents, but it turned into a tour de force by New Zealand's most exciting three-year-old. Crocetti extended his unblemished record to five out of five with another dominant display, leading every step of[...]
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The Cossack primed for Te Rapa feature

In the world of New Zealand horse racing, Hastings trainer Paul Nelson has a decorated career, but one prestigious trophy has remained elusive on his mantlepiece – the Great Northern Steeplechase. Nelson, who joined forces with long-time stable member Corrina McDougal in 2019, has already achieved significant success, including a Jumps Trainer's Premiership for the[...]
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Dragon Leap primed for Foxbridge task

Lance O'Sullivan and Andrew Scott are hoping an improved track and an impressive first-up victory will see their classy galloper Dragon Leap add the Group 2 Foxbridge Plate (1200m) at Te Rapa. The O'Sullivan/Scott partnership have made a scorching start to the new season, recording four wins from just six race-day starts and their talented[...]
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