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Ka Ying Rising surges into Hong Kong racing history with 18th straight win

February 22nd 2026David Hayes believes Ka Ying Rising’s (NZ) (Shamexpress) extraordinary dominance can continue indefinitely after the world’s premier sprinter demolished quality opposition to post a Hong KongRead more

Jaarffi gets deserved Group One victory

February 21st 2026Acknowledged as one of the unluckiest horses going around in New Zealand, Jaarffi (Iffraaj) finally got the good fortune she deserved and her first Group One victory when she stormed home to takeRead more

Final Return defies Aussie challenge in Avondale Cup

February 21st 2026What a difference three weeks has made in the life of rugged stayer Final Return (Reliable Man). The durable son of the ill-fated Westbury Stud stallion Reliable Man had held the start up for overRead more

Yulong dominates NZ Oaks

February 21st 2026Yulong Investments has made a splash in New Zealand this season, buying up the nation’s leading three-year-old filly talent, and they were once again rewarded at Ellerslie on Saturday when sealingRead more

Belle Cheval on target for $4 million NZB Kiwi

February 21st 2026Belle Cheval (Savabeel) will head into the $4 million NZB Kiwi (1500m) in winning form after taking out the Gr.3 Eagle Technology Uncle Remus Stakes (1400m) at Ellerslie on Saturday. Following herRead more

Vale Reliable Man

February 20th 2026High-class racehorse turned Group One sire Reliable Man has died aged 18. Westbury Stud General Manager Russell Warwick confirmed the striking grey died after complications from surgery to removeRead more

Coolmore purchases Super Seth

February 20th 2026Star young stallion Super Seth, sire of four Group One winners from his first two crops, has been purchased by Coolmore from Waikato Stud to stand at its Hunter Valley base. The CaulfieldRead more

Waters awarded 2026 Sunline Trust International Management Scholarship

February 19th 2026Niamh Waters has been announced as the 2026 recipient of the Sunline Trust International Management Scholarship and will depart on Saturday to begin her 30-week international experience, one of NewRead more

Kiwi Chronicles - Weather Gods strike again

February 17th 2026The fact that weather is out of our control does not disguise our sheer disappointment when it ruins a popular event and the latest victim is the Matamata Racing Club’s Breeders’ Stakes Day, lastRead more

Partnership still going strong after nearly three decades

February 16th 2026A long and successful Waikato breeding partnership was to the fore again at Matamata on Saturday where My Lips Are Sealed (Ace High) doubled her stakes tally. The Mark Walker and SamRead more

Yulong add another Guineas heroine to Kiwi portfolio

February 15th 2026Impressive Gr.2 Waikato Guineas (2000m) winner Autumn Glory (Ocean Park) has had an ownership change ahead of her tilt at the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Ellerslie onRead more

Vale Martin Dennis

February 15th 2026One of New Zealand racing’s most famous families has lost another member, with the recent passing of Martin Dennis, aged 82. Martin was the youngest member of the Dennis Brothers quartet, with theRead more

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