Wanganui

Bellatrix Star claims juvenile contest at Wanganui

Posted on September 4, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Te Akau Racing showcased another promising juvenile at Wanganui, New Zealand, as Star Witness filly Bellatrix Star triumphed in the season's first two-year-old race. Trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson introduced her at trials earlier this month, where she hinted at her potential by winning her heat over 650m at Te Rapa on August 1.[...]

Posted on September 4, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Tavi's Court, the beloved winter sprinter, rekindled his winning form with a spirited performance, securing his first victory in almost a year at Wanganui, New Zealand on Saturday. This resilient eight-year-old had been showing signs of a resurgence with consistently improved performances in his recent races. He found the perfect race to compete against his[...]

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

Trainer Chrissy Bambry experienced a whirlwind of emotions within half an hour on Saturday. Her talented three-year-old filly, Chantilly Lace, showcased her mettle by securing consecutive stakes victories in the Listed Wanganui Guineas (1200m). In an earlier race, Bambry's Flower Of Wanaka, also under her tutelage, had an unfortunate run when held up for a[...]

Posted on September 1, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Take The Crown has done everything asked of him by trainer Shaun Phelan ahead of his debut at Wanganui on Saturday in the opening juvenile contest of the season. The youngster has won both of his lead-up trials and the booking of rider Lisa Allpress is another major plus. “I looked at last year's result[...]

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

Taranaki galloper Justaskme continued his purple patch of form at Wanganui on Saturday when taking out the Listed AGC Training Stakes (1600m). The seven-year-old gelding was installed a $1.90 favourite for the mile feature following his last start victory in the Listed Rangitikei Cup (1550m) last month, and he duly delivered for punters. Under a[...]

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

It was a popular win at Wanganui on Saturday when Chantilly Lace demolished her rivals in the Listed Castletown Stakes (1200m). The daughter of U S Navy Flag headed into the race in great form, having placed in the Listed Auckland Futurity Stakes (1400m) at her previous outing, and trainer Chrissy Bambry was confident of[...]

Posted on May 31, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Allan Sharrock has a pair of trump cards to play in the main events on the card at Wanganui on Saturday. The New Plymouth trainer will chase a notable black-type double with rising young star Carbonados in the Listed Castletown Stakes (1200m) and his flagship winter performer Justaskme in the Listed AGC Training Stakes (1600m).[...]

Posted on May 30, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Alby MacGregor's southern forays with Times Ticking have enabled the Central Districts horseman to mix business with pleasure to grand effect. The Tauherenikau-based trainer and part-owner has found Riccarton a happy hunting ground with his multiple stakes winner and at the same time he has enjoyed quality family time. “I've got my son Dean down[...]

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

Progressive three-year-old Urenui is proving a marquee player for New Plymouth trainer Debbie Harris. The son of Derryn has fashioned the tidy record of three wins from his seven appearances with his most recent success a dominant performance to score over 1600m on his home track on Saturday. Harris branched out on her own three[...]

Posted on November 26, 2022
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Progressive staying mare La Flora Belle set the scene for further success over the summer months with a determined effort to take out the Wanganui Cup (2040m) on Saturday. The Mark Walker-trained five-year-old had picked up her first career victory back in February and added a second before being set aside for a decent winter[...]

Posted on September 6, 2022
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Trainer Fraser Auret has had a big opinion of promising three-year-old Sheez Dominant since she first entered his Marton stable and the daughter of Vanbrugh went a long way to living up to his expectations when she broke her maiden status with a stunning victory in the Listed HS Dyke Wanganui Guineas (1340m) on Saturday.[...]

Posted on September 2, 2022
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Secret Amour has fashioned a tidy record with five wins from limited opportunities and trainer Robbie Patterson is on a mission to guide the black-type placegetter to major stakes success this preparation. The six-year-old daughter of Niagara will kick off her spring campaign at Wanganui on Saturday, and following a recent trial victory, her New[...]

Posted on September 1, 2022
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Cambridge three-year-old Mr Mojo Risin' has performed well enough at home and in recent trial outings to warrant a first-up crack at black-type company on Saturday, according to trainer Andrew Forsman. The son of Deep Field will debut in the Listed HS Dyke Wanganui Guineas (1340m) for Forsman, who will also be represented by Wessex[...]

Bellatrix Star claims juvenile contest at Wanganui

Tavi’s Court breaks winless drought

Chantilly Lace wins Listed Wanganui Guineas

Phelan looking to strike in opening juvenile contest

Justaskme claims Listed success at Wanganui

Chantilly Lace claims Castletown Stakes

Sharrock holds strong hand in Wanganui features

MacGregor family horse on a winning roll

Smart 3YO leading the way for Harris

Promising stayer the Belle of the Ball at Wanganui

Sheez Dominant breaks maiden in Wanganui Guineas

Secret Amour to resume at Wanganui

Mr Mojo Risin’ to debut in Listed company

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