A spectacular lead-up performance at Ruakaka has given Shaun and Emma Clotworthy confidence that their stable star Malt Time is primed for a bold showing in Saturday’s Listed Team Wealleans Tauranga Classic (1400m). The daughter of Adelaide went into this month’s Bream Bay Sprint (1400m) on a winless streak that dated back to the Listed Legacy Lodge Sprint (1200m) at Te Rapa in November of 2022. But she had proven herself against the very best during that time, placing in this season’s Gr.1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m) and Gr.1 TAB…
Month: June 2024
Talented filly resumes at Tauranga
Cornelia made a bright start to her career with a pair of impressive performances during the summer, and the talented filly will add interest to the early part of Saturday’s Tauranga meeting when she resumes in the Gartshore Construction 3YO (1300m). Trained by Simon and Katrina Alexander at Te Awamutu, Cornelia scored a three-length trial win on her home track before heading to Taupo for her raceday debut on December 30. She produced more of the same over 1100m that day, kicking clear for a commanding victory by two and…
De Lautour runners primed for Te Aroha
The 2023-24 season has produced a long line of placings for Waipukurau owner-trainer Lucy de Lautour, who is set to make her presence felt again with two well-credentialled runners at Te Aroha on Sunday. From 14 starters this season, de Lautour has collected four second placings and a third. That sequence began in the late winter and early spring when Donardo was runner-up behind The Cossack in the Pakuranga Hunt Cup (4800m) at Te Rapa and Ian’s Legacy placed in a maiden steeplechase at Rotorua. Metallo has recently picked up…
Loftys Gift ready for Riccarton test
Southland trainer Robert Dennis is making the long trek north to Riccarton with two contenders for their Saturday meeting, including Lofty’s Gift who is shooting for her fifth straight win in the Taggart Earthmoving Rating 75 (2000m). Lofty’s Gift transferred to Dennis’ Ascot Park barn earlier this year from Cambridge trainers Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray, running fourth in her Southland debut before putting together a picket fence form line. “It is pretty exciting to have a horse going for five wins in a row,” Dennis said. “In a way…
Lofty’s Gift looking to extend picket fence at Riccarton
Lofty’s Gift (outside) will be vying for her fifth straight win at Riccarton on Saturday. Photo: Monica Toretto Southland trainer Robert Dennis is making the long trek north to Riccarton with two contenders for their Saturday meeting, including Lofty’s Gift who is shooting for her fifth straight win. Lofty’s Gift transferred to Dennis’ Ascot Park barn earlier this year from Cambridge trainers Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray, running fourth in her Southland debut before putting together a picket fence form line. “It is pretty exciting to have a horse going…
De Lautour pair primed for Te Aroha
Waipukurau trainer Lucy de Lautour. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) The 2023-24 season has produced a long line of placings for Waipukurau owner-trainer Lucy de Lautour, who is set to make her presence felt again with two well-credentialed runners at Te Aroha on Sunday. From 14 starters this season, de Lautour has collected four second placings and a third. That sequence began in the late winter and early spring when Donardo was runner-up behind The Cossack in the Pakuranga Hunt Cup (4800m) at Te Rapa and Ian’s Legacy…
Cornelia set for racing return at Tauranga
Cornelia will contest the Gartshore Construction 3YO (1300m) at Tauranga on Saturday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Cornelia made a bright start to her career with a pair of impressive performances during the summer, and the talented filly will add interest to the early part of Saturday’s Tauranga meeting. Trained by Simon and Katrina Alexander at Te Awamutu, Cornelia scored a three-length trial win on her home track before heading to Taupo for her raceday debut on December 30. She produced more of the same over 1100m that…
Halter, Gardner and Clarke to debut sprinters in Darwin
Darwin trainer Tayarn Halter (left), who has two runners in the feature race for the sprinters at Fannie Bay on Saturday, with Top End jockey Paul Shiers and trainer Chloe Baxter. Picture: Caroline Camilleri (FotoFinish Racepix) There’s five starters in the feature sprint event at Darwin on Saturday, with three making their first Fannie Bay appearance. Tayarn Halter’s Schiller Bay raced in NSW and Queensland, Paul Gardner’s Red Wraith is up from Alice Springs, and Gary Clarke’s Flying Annie arrived via NSW, Victoria, Queensland and Alice Springs. Clarke’s Doc O’Connor…
Interpretation to begin path to third Melbourne Cup start
Interpretation ridden by Teo Nugent on the way to the barriers prior to the running of the 2023 Melbourne Cup. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Interpretation will begin his preparation for a third Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) start with a fresh run in a 1620-metre event at Flemington on Saturday. Unlike his 2022 Melbourne Cup effort where he failed to finish, Interpretation delivered an impressive sixth-place finish in last year’s Melbourne Cup, making a strong move from near last on the home turn. Hopes are high that he can…
Heavy track ideal for Burnvue in Amberley Cup
Lance Robinson has a feature close to home in mind for Burnvue and Archerfield, and both horses will make their first bid towards a Gr.3 Winter Cup (1600m) on Saturday at Riccarton Park. A rising nine-year-old, Burnvue has been a consistent campaigner for the stable with five wins to his credit, each coming on the rain-affected footing that he faces in the Greenwood Amberley Cup (1600m) this weekend. “We’re expecting him to run really well, he gets his heavy track on Saturday which he’ll really appreciate,” Robinson said. “He’s a…