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Rubira Turns the Family Tide ?
RUBIRA the first foal of a Bettor's Delight mare of moderate track ability but a rich heritage, posted one for the boys at Invercargill on Sunday The many Group Ones posted by this most...
Rubira Out -Anything Goes In
Rubira has earned a break with another tough win in the Diamond Creek Classic, gaining his first Group One victory after just a handful of starts. In a lively contest which displayed the subtle...
Franco Indie To Atone-Rubira Ready to Rock in Group One
Franco Indie is in to win at Addington tonight as he resumes after a short break. He was a shade disappointing on 15/3 when expected to deliver but the reason was soon found. "His blood was out. Its...
Take a Shine to this Majestic Son-he’s Starring Already
A golden cross, a hatful of winners close up in his pedigree and off to a flying start in his early education. Mark and Nathan have been surprised that of the yearlings they bought at the sales for...
“He Had His Chance” Mark on Honourable Race By Grins 2nd
"He went a great race but he had his chance and was beaten by a better horse on the night" Mark's summng up of the Race By Grins was both honest and fair typical of the man The odds on favourite...
Mark Hoping Oscar Can Produce Another Miracle
Oscar Bonavena has reinvented himself many times after a long and distinguished career and Mark has fingers crossed things will work in his favour as he tries to add the TAB Free for All with...
Natalie Confident Darci Can Deliver
Natalie Rasmussen has come out on top in a host of big match driving battles over the years and has confidence DON'T STOP DREAMING can add to the tally in the $1m Race by Grins tomorrow. "I am...
Nathan/Mark -Looking for the “Ton” by Monday
Pic:Nathan is Headed for 100 wins in Training partnership with Mark The Mark and Nathan partnership should have hit the 100 wins by the end of a busy weekend starting tonight at Cambridge,...
A Record That Stuns the Record Books-11 Kindergarten Stakes in 12 years
Pic: Owners, syndicators and great harness supporters,Phil and Glenys Kennard Rubira and the Kennard racing syndicate whose key members have raced so many stars over the years and several...
Mikayla’s Week
I am getting home this weekend after a long time up here with the team but it is a short trip-home Saturday and back Sunday! We have 9 horses up here now and can't afford too much time away with a...
Oscar In North. 3yo’s Headed Home.Kindergarten Tilt Rubina
PIC; Devon will drive Amore Infida on Wednesday Oscar Bonavena may be missing from the Trotting Championship field at Addington this week but he is headed north already for busy autumn campaign...
Nathan Rates the Syndicate Yearlings
Purdon Racing is offering shares in three moderately priced yearlings to race out of the stabe and as interest hots up there is naturally interest in what "the selectors" thought when assessing the...
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RACE PREVIEWS
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Ashburton Raceway, Sunday 11th August 2024
Race 2
Eyeliner
"Fresh up from a spell, trials have been good, top 4 chance"
Race 4
Carrera Rapido
"Another honest run last week, back to preferred distance, top 2 chance"
Race 6
We Walk By Faith
"Work has been good since returning home, handy barrier draw, top 3 chance"
Race 6
Chase A Dream
"Trialled good last week, in a good place, top 2 chance"
Addington Raceway, Friday 26th April 2024
Race 9
Major Hot
"Really happy with the guy, he is working good and seems full of beans! top 3 chance"
Race 1
Party Central
"Has taken natural improvement from his first race start, training well, top 3 chance"
Race 8
Carrera Rapido
"Had no luck last start, steps up in distance, top 3 chance
Rangiora Racecourse, Sunday 28th April 2024
Race 8
Franco Indie
"30m handicap isn't easy, has been training well, top 3 chance"