The Racing Industry Transition Agency (RITA) today reported a Net Profit before distributions of $162.5 million (which included a government relief grant of $41 million) for the year ending 31 July 2020 in its final report prior to its transition to TAB New Zealand on 1 August.

Leading Hong Kong trainer John Size will welcome talented three-year-old Bourbonaire (NZ) (Darci Brahma) to his stable after his purchase out of Stephen Marsh’s Cambridge barn.

Summer racing is upon us and Paul Harris couldn’t be more excited.

Debutante Imperatriz (I Am Invincible) became the fifth individual winning two-year-old for Te Akau Racing this season when taking out the Uzabus & Coaches 2YO (1100m) at Otaki for trainer Jamie Richards under a confident Danielle Johnson ride. 

Stephen Marsh looks to have a vice-like grip on the Gr.3 Lucia Valentina Wellington Stakes (1600m) after winning the three-year-old feature for the third consecutive year at Otaki on Thursday.

He may be small, but he is mighty.

Waikato jockey Lynsey Satherley is making a rare trip to Wanganui this weekend, lured south by a strong book of rides right up to stakes level – and the prospect of further black-type opportunities to follow.

Bronte Beach (NZ) (Reliable Man) can make it back-to-back Riccarton wins on Saturday, according to New Zealand’s leading apprentice Kozzi Asano.

It’s been a frustrating last few months for top jumps jockey Shaun Phelan, but the end to his injury enforced layoff is near.

Pukekohe trainer Richard Collett will saddle two solid chances at Ellerslie on Saturday, with My Callisto (NZ) (Rock ‘n’ Pop) to contest the Dunstan Feeds 2100, while four-year-old mare Sweet Clementine (NZ) (Sweet Orange) will tackle a strong field in the JRA Trophy (1400m).