Te Akau Racing made a blistering start to the afternoon across both New Zealand meetings on Saturday, racking up six wins in a three-hour period including with a pair of potential candidates for next month’s Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m). The syndication powerhouse won the Gr.3 War Decree Stakes (1600m) for the seventh time as improving filly Origin Of Love (Snitzel) followed in the footsteps of the stable’s previous winners Noverre (2021), Hall Of Fame (2016), Risque (NZ) (Darci Brahma) (2015), Burgundy (2011), King’s Ransom (2009) and Tell A…
Day: 26 October 2025
Sir Albert caps Rae’s big day in Spring Classic
Classy gelding Sir Albert (NZ) (Savabeel) starred in the Listed Sothys Spring Classic (2000m) at Riccarton on Saturday in another winning double for Terri Rae, but the local trainer was only a nose and a neck away from an even more remarkable day. Rae recorded back-to-back wins at Ashburton two weeks ago when Spot On Time (NZ) (Time Test) took out the GD Jones Salute (1200m) and Sir Albert followed suit in the McCrea Painters & Decorators Ashburton Cup (1600m). The same two horses provided a repeat performance at Riccarton…
Deserved Crystal Mile for Von Hauke
The Cliff Brown-trained Von Hauke (NZ) (Savabeel) swamped his rivals late under a patient rider from Ethan Brown to land the Gr.2 Crystal Mile (1600m) at The Valley on Saturday. The six-year-old son of Savabeel had been luckless when fourth in last year’s Crystal Mile and was back in the winner’s circle for the first time in 18 months despite racing well. Von Hauke got back in the run and closed well to get the better of fellow New Zealand-bred gallopers Golden Path (NZ) (Belardo) and Rise At Dawn (NZ)…
First stakes win for She’s A Hustler
Talented five-year-old mare She’s A Hustler scored a game victory in the Gr.3 Tesio Stakes (2040m) at The Valley on Saturday. Under a positive ride from Jordan Childs, She’s A Hustler sat just behind the leader Sea What I See, and packed too many punches for that rival in a muddling run race. The daughter of Ace High has been a model of consistency for trainer Grahame Begg since crossing the Tasman. She placed on debut at Matamata for Roger James and Robert Wellwood. From nine career starts, She’s A…