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08/03/2025

🌟 LA CRIQUE 🌟

Another Group 1 second - and she was SO close yet again! Thats 4x Group 1 seconds in her last 4x starts!

This also culminated in her taking out 2nd place in the Rich Hill Stud Middle Distance Series earning her an extra $150,000 for her efforts!

She makes us so proud and it was great to see her fight it out with El Vencedor right to the line! What a thrilling battle! 🐎🐎

A great ride from Michael McNab to make the move he did mid-race - and was so close to pulling it off.

We are please to report that Valma has pulled up in very good order this morning!

10/02/2025

🌟 LA CRIQUE 🌟

We are again so proud of her run in the Gr.1 Herbie D**e Stakes at Te Rapa Racing over the weekend!

She is just so consistent and it was a great run even with 6 weeks in between runs 🐎

She has pulled up well and will be pressing forward to the Gr.1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (2000m) on the 8th of March on Champions Day at Ellerslie 🤩🤩 this will be a huge day of racing and we can’t wait to watch her give it her best again!

La Crique finished second in last Saturday's Gr.1 Herbie D**e Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa.   Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Bonecrusher next for La Crique Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk 10 February 2025 Dual Group One winner La Crique continued her consistent run of form when finishing run...

30/12/2024

🌟 LA CRIQUE 🌟

We have been SO proud of all of her runs this preparation!

💥 1ST Gr.2 Dunstan Horsefeeds Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes - what a HUGE run to get up on the line! 🔥

💥 2ND Gr.1 TAB Mufhasa Classic - another huge run from the wide gate to be run down just before the line.

💥 2ND Gr.1 Cambridge Stud Zabeel Classic - was great to see 2 top quality mares fighting it out right to the line in such a quality field! Was a super effort to kick back against Snazzytavi - going down by just a nostril!

Valma has pulled up incredibly well and goes to the paddock for a brief freshen up before building up to her Autumn assignments.

We are looking forward to seeing her out there again soon 🤩🤩

07/12/2024

We have 3x runners on the truck to Racing Te Aroha today 🐎🐎🐎

Race 3 - MDN 3YO 1600m - 2.17pm
VADANOVA (barrier 11, Sam Spratt)

Race 7 - R65 1600m - 4.32pm
TROUVAILLE (barrier 3, Opie Bosson)

Race 8 - MDN 1600m - 5.04pm
CHUCKLE’S DAUGHTER (barrier 4, Vinnie Colgan)

Good luck to all connections! 🌟

04/12/2024

LA CRIQUE aims for her 3rd Group 1 title this Saturday at RACE Trentham in the G.1 TAB Mufhasa Classic (1600m) 🤩🔥💥

G.1 TAB Mufhasa Classic - 4.04pm
Barrier 13, Michael McNab

We can't wait to watch her step out again this weekend!

Multiple Group One winner La Crique will contest Saturday's Gr.1 TAB Mufhasa Classic (1600m) at Trentham.   Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) La Crique in pursuit of elite crown at Trentham Jess de Lautour, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk 4 December 2024 La Crique hasn’t returned to Trentham since she w...

26/11/2024

WEDNESDAY RACE PREVIEW - TE AROHA

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We are heading to Racing Te Aroha today with just 1x runner on the truck.

Race 5 - MDN 2200m
ASTARTE (barrier 8, Sam Spratt)
This will be her first time up over ground. It is a bit of a jump up from the 1600m at her previous start, but she is a mare that we believe will appreciate the extra distance. Looking for her to get an economical trip early so she can hit the line strong.

23/11/2024

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LA CRIQUE puts in a huge run to get up in the Gr.2 Dunstan Horsefeeds Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes at Pukekohe Park today!

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16/11/2024

SUNDAY RACE PREVIEW - WOODVILLE

We have 3x stable runners that have made their way South to race at Woodville today.

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Race 1 - MDN 1200m.
GIOIA MAGICA (Craig Grylls, barrier 2)
Lightly tried maidener having just her 3rd start. Will appreciate the softer track conditions and has plenty of gate speed that should see her take up a handy position in this small field. She's still learning her job, but has enough ability.

Race 4 - MDN 1400m.
CHUCKLES DAUGHTER (Liam Kauri, barrier 2)
Second up off a very solid run at Ellerslie recently. Should find this level of company easier and will benefit from the 3kg claim of Liam Kauri.

Race 6 - R65 1600m
TROUVAILLE (Liam Kauri, barrier 1)
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A talented horse who has also come off a big run fresh up. Drop in class and a 3kg claim will also suit. Has won on a similar track last prep.

11/11/2024

Angland is another horse who had success during the Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington that we had involvement with at the very start of his career! 🤩💥

Angland was sent to us by his Owner/Breeder, Graeme Northcott, from Central Hawkes Bay. He had his first (and only) trial in November 2023 for us, where he was beaten by a neck. The run was impressive enough to see him sold to the stables of Price/Kent in Australia.

He has now had 4x wins from 7x starts which included last Saturday's A$150,000 Ronald McDonald House Charities Mile (1600m).

Graeme retained a share in the horse so is getting to enjoy his racing success in Australia!

We currently have Angland's 2YO full sister in training with us 👀👀

Angland records his fourth win from only five starts in Saturday’s A$150,000 Ronald McDonald House Charities Mile (1600m).  Photo: Bruno Cannatelli Up-and-comer Angland scores carnival win NZ Racing Desk 10 November 2024 A tough win on the final day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington has...

06/11/2024

We were thrilled to watch Gringotts take out the A$3m Big Dance (1600m) at Randwick on Tuesday 🤩🤩

We purchased Gringotts for $100,000 out of Book 1 at Karaka in 2021, developed him and then sold him after one trial win at Waipa in September 2022.

He is now part of the Ciaron Maher stable and has banked A$2.48 million.

See images below of Gringotts when we selected him as a Yearling 😍

Talented New Zealand-bred gelding Gringotts claimed victory in Tuesday’s A$3 million Big Dance (1600m) at Randwick.  Photo: Bradley Photos Gringotts steals the show in Big Dance NZ Racing Desk 5 November 2024 Talented New Zealand-bred gelding Gringotts delivered a big payday for his connections w...

01/11/2024

LA CRIQUE resumes at Racing Tauranga today! 🐎💥

La Crique will kick-off her spring preparation at Tauranga on Saturday.  Photo: Race Images La Crique set for Tauranga resumption Jess de Lautour, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk 1 November 2024 Dual Group One-winning mare La Crique bypassed the spring features this season, and looking to the summer period...

24/10/2024

LA CRIQUE will head to Ellerslie this Saturday for an exhibition gallop between Race 5 and Race 6 👀👀👀

She'll look to kick off her campaign at Tauranga next weekend 💥

24/10/2024

WEEKEND RACING PREVIEW

We head to New Plymouth and Ellerslie this weekend with two horses racing and an exciting exhibition gallop to look forward to from LA CRIQUE 🤩

New Plymouth - Race 3 MDN 1200m
GIOIA MAGICA

Ellerslie - Race 7 - Gr.2 Windsor Park Stud Soliloquy Stakes
ACAPELAGO

Have a listen to how the runners are heading into the weekend!
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23/10/2024

💥 ACAPELAGO will step out in the Gr.2 Windsor Park Stud Soliloquy Stakes at Ellerslie this Saturday💥

Acapelago will contest Saturday's Gr.2 Windsor Park Stud Soliloquy Stakes (1400m) at Ellerslie.   Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Group Two test for Acapelago Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk 23 October 2024 Promising filly Acapelago will face her sternest test to date when she heads north ...

18/10/2024

SATURDAY RACING PREVIEW - ELLERSLIE

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Just two runners at Ellerslie today, both are resuming for the new season and we are expecting solid performances. Bearing in mind they will both get improvement from their outings today.

RACE 4 - MDN 1200m
CHUCKLES DAUGHTER
An older mare that has always shown plenty of ability but has had her fair share of physical issues. She is fresh up after a smart trial and has trained on super for this run today. She should enjoy the good surface and is ready for a nice performance.

RACE 9 - R65 1400m
TROUVAILLE (pictured)
Also fresh up in a new campaign. Went out on a win last season and kicks off at the 1400m which may be a bit short of his best. He has been waiting for better tracks and will get a lot of natural improvement from today. A genuine horse that puts in an honest effort.

05/10/2024

SI EXQUIS breaks Maiden status with an impressive win over 1600m at Hāwera today 🥇🐎

Congratulations to all of her connections! 🍾🍾

She’s certainly one to keep an eye on moving forward!

04/10/2024

SATURDAY RACE PREVIEW - HĀWERA
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Race 1 - Maiden 1600m
SI EXQUIS

She’s our only runner this weekend who is a super consistent mare. She’s knocking on the door to break her Maiden status. Track conditions should suit her. She’s up to the 1600m with Kelly Myers on board. We’re hoping she gets an uninterrupted run from barrier 4 to make today her day!

01/10/2024

WEDNESDAY RACE PREVIEW - MATAMATA

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Race 1 - MAAT 1300m
ACAPELAGO

Last start winner on this track, drawn well with a light weight. This is a step up in class on better ground, but she’s trained on well and strips fitter after a run under her belt. A solid place chance in this field.