Mick on Monday: Derby favourite's tag set to be shortlived
'We firmly believe he will be a high-class 1600-metre horse this summer.'
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Toretto seals his place in the 2025 Karaka Millions 2YO
A strong run late carried consistent juvenile Toretto to his maiden victory.
Right time of year for Meaningful Star to shine
Meaningful Star picked up his second win from just three New Zealand starts
Savaglee set to win 2000 Guineas at Riccarton
'The good colts can bounce out of hard races or the travel and he has done that.'
Road to Riccarton a frustrating path for Gerard
Savaglee's path to his spring grand final will take another detour this week.
Plans for 'world-class' Hastings racecourse
OPINION: Modern facilities will secure the club's future for years to come – John Jenkins.
Mick on Monday: Bellatrix Star shines as Kiwi fillies target Coolmore and Empire Rose
Bellatrix Star shines at Caulfield, now aiming for the Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington.
Bellatrix Star shines in Schillaci Stakes, eyes Coolmore next
The 3-year-old will race in Group 1 Coolmore after winning at Caulfield by half a length.
Mustang Valley saved for heavy track as dominoes fall in Hawke's Bay
Sometimes the dominoes just don’t fall your way.
Racing: Savaglee takes out drama-filled Hawke’s Bay Guineas
Spratt rides hard to win by a tiny margin.
Full Force hoping to make next step
The son of Cosmic Force showed plenty of class during his juvenile term.
Mick on Monday: Meeting cancellations no longer feel unusual
OPINION: It is annoying and frustrating, and everybody knows it isn't good enough.
Arrowfield Stud Plate moves to Matamata after Hastings called off
Saturday's meeting at Hastings was cancelled due to a slippery track.
More Kiwi flavour added to The Everest
Trainer: 'We feel she is best to go to The Everest fresh.'
Trophy revealed for New Zealand's new richest race
The NZB Kiwi will see the winner net $3.55 million next March.
Mick on Monday: NZ set for first Caulfield Cup rep in three years
Mick on Monday: There is just something about Andrew Forsman and the Caulfield Cup.
Auckland tracks to run back-to-back meetings
A washout on Friday night has made for a busy day in the Auckland racing scene today.
Mick on Monday: Is West Coast our best-ever jumper?
Moment of vulnerability for wonder jumper West Coast had nothing to do with the fences.
Wexford Racing's Andrew Scott targets Group One glory
'Those kinds of horses, you just feel very fortunate to be a part of their story.'
Top trainer's optimism ahead of season's first Group 1
The first Group 1 of the thoroughbred season will be contested in Hastings on Saturday.
Mick on Monday: Why Legarto won't race again this year
'Our target is now either late summer or even autumn,' trainer Ken Kelso confirmed.
Read About It makes headlines at Wanganui
Read About It made all the headlines in the Listed HS Dyke Wanganui Guineas.
Triple shot for Forsman in transtasman effort
Aegon, Belardi and Yaldi are all set for strong runs in Australia.
Jumps racing future in NZ comes under the microscope
Submissions close on September 6 and NZTR had already received over 60 last week.
Whiskey ‘N Roses doubles his pleasure at Te Rapa
Rugged three-year-old Whiskey ‘N Roses showed he could be a contender for higher honours
Bonny Lass makes brilliant return in Foxbridge
Bonny Lass kicked off her six-year-old season on a perfect note.
Racing: Crocetti's start in Tarzino Trophy weather-dependent
His connections say he will not be at Hastings if the racing surface comes up heavy.
Different outlook for Bosson and Skew Wiff at Te Rapa
'She obviously has class so I think she will be in the finish.'
Trainer not harbouring same concerns as many of his rivals
'I am not worried about the track, he handles any sort of going and has won on heavy.'
NZ's leading Melbourne Cup hope ruled out
An injury will keep Mark Twain out of action this spring.
Top jockey caught with cocaine in his system claims he mistakenly ingested it in a drink
The A-class jockey has now been given his second ban from the sport since 2021.