http://www.wexfordstables.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.wexfordstables.co.nz en-us Fri, 01 May 2026 11:39:15 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.wexfordstables.co.nz/blog/post/163653/memorable-day-for-andrew-scott/ It was a memorable day for Andrew Scott on Friday, firstly hearing the news his daughter was awarded the NZTR McKenzie Future Leaders Scholarship before he went to Te Rapa where he and training partner Lance O’Sullivan recorded a winning treble.Scott said his daughter, Maria Scott, has a strong interest in thoroughbred racing and is keen to pursue a career in the industry. He was proud when he heard that she was announced as this year’s recipient of the scholarship, with its $10,000 award he... Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.wexfordstables.co.nz/blog/#post163653 http://www.wexfordstables.co.nz/blog/post/161123/laigle-noir-confirmed-for-4million-nzb-kiwi/ Waikato Thoroughbred Racing (WTR) have renewed their partnership with Wexford Stables for this year’s $4 million NZB Kiwi (1500m), with the Club selecting L'Aigle Noir (NZ) (Ribchester) as their representative.Waikato Thoroughbred Racing (WTR) have renewed their partnership with Wexford Stables for this year’s $4 million NZB Kiwi (1500m), with the Club selecting L'Aigle Noir (NZ) (Ribchester) as their representative.The familiar combination contested last year’s inaugur... Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:27:44 +1300 http://www.wexfordstables.co.nz/blog/#post161123 http://www.wexfordstables.co.nz/blog/post/161122/home-mile-test-for-checkmate/ Group Two performer Checkmate will head to his home track of Matamata this weekend for a mile test before trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott look to step him up over more ground.The Okaharau Station-bred and raced gelding returned to form when third in the Gr.2 Rich Hill Mile (1600m) at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day before running fifth in the Gr.3 Aotearoa Classic (1600m), and his trainers were intending on testing him over 2000m in the Listed Kaimai Stakes at Matamata a fortnight ago... Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:26:31 +1300 http://www.wexfordstables.co.nz/blog/#post161122 http://www.wexfordstables.co.nz/blog/post/160787/ohope-wins-gr-1-new-zealand-oaks/ Yulong Investments has made a splash in New Zealand this season and they were once again to the fore at the Auckland track on Saturday when their exciting staying prospect Ohope Wins. The Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott-trained filly was ridden off the speed, three from the back, for much of the journey, and looked in a lot of strife when turning for home, but jockey Joe Doyle kept a cool head and guided his charge out wide where she was able to show her class when powering over the top... Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:06:16 +1300 http://www.wexfordstables.co.nz/blog/#post160787 http://www.wexfordstables.co.nz/blog/post/159994/outstanding-fillies-classic-victory-for-ohope-wins/ Ohope Wins completed the perfect lead up for the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks in a fortnight when she stormed home out wide from last on the corner to take out the Gr.2 David & Karyn Ellis Fillies Classic at Te Rapa.Carrying the colours of leviathan breeding and racing operation, Yulong Thoroughbreds, who purchased her in late January after she had won the Gr.2 Sir Patrick Hogan Stakes on New Year’s Day, the daughter of Ocean Park started a warm $3.60 Fixed Odds favourite... Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:04:05 +1300 http://www.wexfordstables.co.nz/blog/#post159994 http://www.wexfordstables.co.nz/blog/post/159306/wexford-filly-aces-rivals-in-oaks-prelude/ A clever ride and some good old-fashioned kiwi grit resulted in Savabeel filly Acer collecting her maiden victory in some style as she took out the Listed Grangewilliam Stud Oaks Prelude (1800m) at New Plymouth.Consistent rain during the week and some heavy showers earlier in the day presented a very testing Heavy10 track surface, which had many struggling to cope with conditions a long way from the winning post.Wexford Stables pair Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott prepare Acer, who appealed ... Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:19:18 +1300 http://www.wexfordstables.co.nz/blog/#post159306 http://www.wexfordstables.co.nz/blog/post/158468/wexford-purchase-collects-bonus/ Panther made an impressive return to racing in the $18,500 New World Te Puke NZB Mega Maiden (1200m) at Tauranga on Friday and in doing so picked up a NZB Mega Maiden Series bonus of $25,000 for connections. Panther was a $280,000 yearling purchase by Wexford Stables from Rich Hill Stud's Karaka 2024 draft. His promising two-start career has produced a win and a placing and $16,835 in stakes, which more than doubles when the $25,000 Mega Maiden bonus is taken into accoun... Sun, 04 Jan 2026 16:44:22 +1300 http://www.wexfordstables.co.nz/blog/#post158468 http://www.wexfordstables.co.nz/blog/post/158443/ohope-wins-bolts-home-in-sir-patrick-hogan-stakes/ Promising staying filly Ohope Wins chose the best possible moment to break her maiden status when she powered home to take out the Gr.2 Sir Patrick Hogan Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie.The Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott-prepared daughter of Waikato Stud stallion Ocean Park had caught the eye when powering home late to finish second over 1600m at Te Rapa a fortnight ago and was one of the most discussed candidates in the lead-up to the traditional New Year’s Day age-group feature.Team Wexford... Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:01:57 +1300 http://www.wexfordstables.co.nz/blog/#post158443 http://www.wexfordstables.co.nz/blog/post/158316/lux-libertas-wins-gr-2-manawatu-challenge/ Lux Libertas was first-up since her runner-up performance in the Listed Tauranga Classic (1400m) in June, and she was kept safe by punters as a $6.60 third elect.She jumped away well under leading Central Districts hoop Bruno Queiroz, who gave her a beautiful trip in the one-one position before finding clear running room at the top of the straight.Race favourite Marotiri Molly kicked clear at the turn, but Lux Libertas took chase and was able to slowly wear down the pacemaker in the concluding s... Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:23:27 +1300 http://www.wexfordstables.co.nz/blog/#post158316 http://www.wexfordstables.co.nz/blog/post/155922/smarts-an-understatement/ Untapped four-year-old Smart Love continued her stunning rise through the grades with a dominant display in the opener at Pukekohe Park on Saturday.The daughter of Savabeel had been unbeaten in her last three starts, one of those coming at the end of a brief three-year-old campaign and the latter pair this preparation.Smart Love earned red-hot $1.40 favouritism in the Majestic Horse Floats 1300 and justified that price, aided by a perfect steer from regular rider Masa Hashizume. She jumped posit... Sun, 09 Nov 2025 16:14:17 +1300 http://www.wexfordstables.co.nz/blog/#post155922