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10 Days That Changed Akuta’s World
Akuta made a return to the winner’s circle on Friday 20 months after an accident made that once just a forlorn hope. But it was the first 10 days that made it all possible. Akuta suffered a freak...
Taking the Miki is the Right Move
The scratching of TREACHEROUS BABY means even shorter odds for AKUTA in what looms as his first winning run in nearly two years at Alexandra Park tomorrow but it is no threat to her spring...
Rubira and the Green Green Grass of Home
Queensland Derby winner Rubira has had a slight change in his leadup to spring racing. Instead of being in the barn at Pukekohe going through his gears he has had a short letup in a green paddock...
Chasing a Dream -It May Be A New Reality
CHASE A DREAM, even though perhaps overrated for the race by Entain bookmakers, might be back on the New Zealand Cup trail if he maintains his present progress. The at times enigmatic but...
The Girls Just Love to Like Kuta
Comeback guy Akuta has many fans but gals holding driving licences are special among them and Brooke Wilkins hopes that holds true at Alexandra Park on Friday. Looking for her first driving success...
Akuta’s Trip South Postponed
Akuta’s flight south for his comeback debut has been set back- though the only actual setback is for the Addington promoters of the Maurice Holmes Vase. Scheduled earlier for heading south on...
Another Million Dollar Season at Half Time
Mark had a successful run with his gallopers during the thoroughbred season ending up with a Strike Rate of 4.05-a healthy number among the stats for that code. But it can’t top the Mark and Nathan...
Spring Campaign for Oscar Confirmed
Oscar Bonavena,the famous boxer, had eight years as a leading contender in the heavyweight ranks taking on the best around including Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.Oscar Bonavena, the famous...
Rubira-A Lot More To Come
Having conquered a Group One in Australia, powerhouse Queensland Derby winner Rubira will now be set to win a second one in New Zealand-and Nathan is confident it will come sooner rather than later....
Maurice Holmes Vase Aim for Akuta
An August rather than September resuming date now seems likely for former star pacer Akuta,a reflection of how well he is doing on the comeback trail. "I went over and drove him this week.He was...
Hurrah for Oscar-But Maybe Not Last Hurrah
Mark will just be an on course spectator in search of his seventh Inter Dominion Trotting Crown at Albion Park on Saturday but he may not have had his last big race drive behind the remarkable...
Friends of the Family Out to Score a Goal with Georgie Best
PIC: Steves Byrne and Thompson with Mark and Nathan after another award for Millwood Nike. Lightning can strike twice ? One of the next “kids out of the blocks” two year olds to trial for our...
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