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Pacing stars up against it

Kiwi pacing stars Have Faith In Me and Smolda may need the ace they have stored up their sleeves to sneak into the Miracle Mile via tonight's preludes.

Turner gets trimmer for Taranaki Cup

Hitting 53 kilograms on race day is no easy task for Taranaki jockey Dylan Turner, but he has committed to riding that weight at New Plymouth today.

Racing: Rain changes Ellerslie odds

Cup and Guineas take on different slant in the wet.

Racing: Marcoola has class edge to be competitive tonight

The exciting four-year-old hasn't raced since a rare disappointing performance at Alexandra Park on December 31.

Racing: Things looking up for New Zealand racing

New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing has announced an increase in minimum stakes to $10,000 from March 1.

Racing: Megablast eyes cup as Tiley stars head for Ellerslie

Pukekohe trainer Nigel Tiley has set three of his stable stars for Ellerslie over the coming weeks.

Racing: Collett booked for top Kiwi filly

The former New Zealand apprentice will have the first chance to impress aboard the New Zealand 1000 Guineas winner.

Racing: $1m bonus to spur St Jean

Chenille, Marciano, and Megablast will be among cup rivals.

Superstars could struggle to make Mile

New Zealand's chances of securing more Miracle Mile invitations have been dealt a blow.

Luck finally favours mare

Supporters of the well favoured Romantic Maid were breathing a sigh of relief as the promising mare finally secured a deserved victory.

'Old firm' reign supreme

Vinnie Colgan and Volkstok'n'barrell returned to their winning ways at Te Rapa yesterday to add another prestigious victory to their records.

Rider has no need to wonder

Johnathan Parkes brushed aside an earlier disappointment at Te Rapa to celebrate another group one victory on star sprinter Start Wondering.

Wily trainer's pre-race plan works perfectly

Murray Baker knew the only way to try and end the winning streak of Volpe Veloce at Te Rapa was to ensure the group two Sir Tristram Fillies' Classic was run at a genuine clip.

Racing: Blathwayt looking sharp

The seven-year-old has been freshened since Christmas and he makes his return over 1400 metres in the Carters Ashhurst Pohangina Cup at Woodville.

Racing: Big-time jockeys back at Te Rapa

Centre stage will be taken by two talents of the same ilk, Michael Walker and Jason Waddell.

Racing: Baker makes pitch for group one treble

Murray Baker will attempt a hat-trick of group one wins on the racetrack this weekend.

Racing: Colgan hopes to lock in win on one of his favourites

Vinnie Colgan is relishing his opportunity to get back aboard one of his group one favourites - Volkstok'n'barrell - at Te Rapa today. The

Racing: Kawi set to answer doubts

Stable star's Australian sojourn less than encouraging.