Casey Lock Racing

Casey Lock Racing Boutique training establishment based in Te Aroha

Happiest of birthdays to my wonderful little team of horses! 🎉Every one of you brings your own personality and determina...
31/07/2026

Happiest of birthdays to my wonderful little team of horses! 🎉

Every one of you brings your own personality and determination to the stable, and I couldn’t be prouder to have you all.

Here’s to another year of good health, plenty of treats, and making more incredible memories together. I’m so excited for the new season and can’t wait to see what it has in store for us.

Hip hip hooray!

Magniac (Joey) got his fresh clip this afternoon, followed by a lovely hot wash under the heaters and, of course, his fa...
22/07/2026

Magniac (Joey) got his fresh clip this afternoon, followed by a lovely hot wash under the heaters and, of course, his favourite Equissage treatment. 🫶🏼

Safe to say he’s one very happy boy! Looking and feeling a million dollars as he continues to build towards the trials. 💪🏼🐎

21/07/2026

Some mornings just remind you why we do this. ❤️

Our two beautiful Hong Kong boys, Magniac (brown) and Almighty Kick (chestnut), are absolutely loving life here in New Zealand.

This morning they enjoyed their work before settling in for a well-deserved pamper session, complete with plenty of cuddles and a kiss from the team. 🥰 It’s moments like these that show the special bond between our staff and the horses.

I’m incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to work with such genuine, kind-natured horses every day. Seeing them happy, healthy and thriving is what it’s all about.

At Lock Racing, they’re more than racehorses—they’re part of the family. ❤️🐴

Which one would you be taking home… Magniac or Almighty Kick? 👇

Get to Know Casey Lock RacingWelcome to Casey Lock Racing. In this booklet, we’d love to share a little about who we are...
06/07/2026

Get to Know Casey Lock Racing

Welcome to Casey Lock Racing. In this booklet, we’d love to share a little about who we are, our history, our current team of horses, the facilities we proudly call home, and the passion that drives everything we do. We hope it gives you an insight into our training philosophy, our commitment to every horse, and the rewarding ownership experience we strive to provide.

“For the love of the horse.”

Our sole purchase from the 2026 Karaka Weanling Sale was this neat little filly by Reliable Man out of a Tavistock mare ...
25/06/2026

Our sole purchase from the 2026 Karaka Weanling Sale was this neat little filly by Reliable Man out of a Tavistock mare Unforgettable.

Sadly, with Reliable Man’s recent passing, there won’t be any more of his stock bred in the future, so I was more than happy to secure this filly for just $1,500.

I’ve always loved Tavistock as both a sire and now as a broodmare sire. With Viktor Vegas being by Tavistock, I’ve been keen to find horses out of Tavistock mares because they consistently produce tough, genuine racehorses with great attitudes.

She also hails from a strong female family and is closely related to Sepals, who ran a terrific second in the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap just a couple of weeks ago, adding even more depth and current performance to the pedigree.

This filly has plenty of toughness about her, a lovely hind quarter, a great colour and the type of attitude you want in a young horse. Being a November foal, she still has plenty of growing and developing to do, which makes her even more exciting.

I was fortunate enough to work with Reliable Man while I was in Sydney with Chris Waller. He was a beautiful individual with a wonderful temperament and of course, an outstanding racehorse in his own right. To now have a filly by him of my own feels like a bit of a full-circle moment.

At the end of the day, it’s all about having a go. She doesn’t have the big flashy price tag, but you never know unless you try. She might just be my next Viktor Vegas and that’s what makes this game so exciting. Time will tell, but I’m looking forward to the journey ahead with little Muffin. 🧁🐎💕

Note ; Muffin is just her stable name, I’ve got some very clever race names lined up for her already, the perfect combination isn’t it, Reliable Man & Unforgettable 🤭😂

10/06/2026

Magniac (6g Lucky Street x Top Show)

Joey had his first morning back on the track today since returning to New Zealand from Hong Kong.

Over the past month he’s been building a solid fitness base on the treadmill, allowing him to get plenty of work into him without placing unnecessary pressure on his legs. Having been away from the races for close to 300 days, the break has likely done him the world of good, as he never had much time off during his racing career in Hong Kong.

As expected, he was pretty excited to be back out on the track this morning and took everything in with plenty of enthusiasm. A few more days of work and he’ll soon settle into the routine, although judging by the big yawns when he got back to the tie-ups, he thought he’d worked hard enough for one day!

A winner of five races already, Joey arrived back in New Zealand with a few minor niggles. We’re hopeful we’ve addressed those issues and can now focus on getting him happy, sound and enjoying his work again. If everything continues to go to plan, we think he can be a very competitive horse back racing here in New Zealand. 🐎🇳🇿✨

08/06/2026

We’ve certainly been patient with this one! 🫣

Meet Ahoy (4G Belardo x Artania).

Believe it or not, he’s unraced, untrialled, hasn’t had a single gallop yet, and today was only his first time on the treadmill. Why? Because he’s always been a big horse with plenty of growing to do, and some minor changes in his knees meant that time was always going to be his greatest ally.

He was broken in as a yearling before heading out to the paddock, where he’s spent the last three years growing, maturing, and being well cared for. Sometimes the best thing you can do for a horse is simply let them develop at their own pace.

He also boasts a pedigree that most trainers would love to have in their stable. Ahoy is from the outstanding Champagne family, a family that has produced elite performers including Bonneval, Charmont, Martique, Champagne Harmony, Lord Arthur and many other stakes performers. It’s a family renowned for producing quality horses, and we’re hopeful that with time on his side, Ahoy can add his own chapter to the story.

He’s now been on the walker for a month and took another step forward today with his first treadmill session. He has a wonderful attitude, is a pleasure to work with, and is simply a lovely horse to have around the stable.

We’re hopeful that with time, patience, and a structured preparation, he can reach his potential. For now, we’ll just keep taking it one step at a time and enjoy the journey.

Fingers and toes crossed for a sound, happy horse and an exciting future ahead. 🤞🐎

Ahoy (4G Belardo x Artania) ⚓️“Bobby” was broken in as a yearling before being turned out to mature, and after two years...
20/04/2026

Ahoy (4G Belardo x Artania) ⚓️

“Bobby” was broken in as a yearling before being turned out to mature, and after two years in the paddock, he’s now back in the stable.

He was always a big, immature type—quite gangly early on—with a pedigree that suggests he’ll stay all day. Giving him the time he needed has really paid off. His joints have strengthened, he’s grown into his big frame and is now tipping the scales at around 600kg.

Bred by Bob Emery, Bobby comes from a strong family including Champagne, Charmont, Martique and Bonneval. We’re hopeful he can do the family proud and show even a fraction of their ability.

He’ll begin his preparation with plenty of treadmill work to gradually build fitness and strength before stepping out onto the track.

Looking forward to seeing how he develops 👀

16/04/2026

Magniac (6G Lucky Street x Top Show)

Magniac kicked off his first morning back in work today after 252 days away from racing, his last start being a solid 5th in the Wong Cup over 1200m at Sha Tin.

We’re very fortunate to have secured him since arriving in New Zealand. He brings an impressive record with him — 35 starts for 5 wins and 4 placings, earning just shy of $6 million in prize money. A sharp early type, he won three races as a 2YO in Western Australia before heading to Hong Kong, where he added a further two wins, including a slick 1:08 over 1200m.

We’re hopeful a change of environment — with plenty of time outdoors and a more relaxed, paddock-based routine — will help bring out the best in him here in New Zealand.

He certainly enjoyed his first treadmill session this morning, and we’re looking forward to seeing how he progresses this preparation 🙌🏼

05/04/2026

Almighty Kick and Lady Blanche keeping warm and dry this morning with a nice easy trot on the treadmill 🌧️

Almighty Kick has enjoyed a few quiet days after his trip away to the trials, while Lady Blanche is stepping things up and set for a run along this week — we’re not far off seeing her at the jumpouts and trials.

We’ve also got another two horses arriving into work tomorrow, bringing the team up to four — exciting times for our small team 🙌🏼

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