Easter Handicap News Today

Roundup of the week's racing.

Revered New Zealand thoroughbred trainer Colin Jillings, who trained 1993 Cox Plate winner Phantom Choice, has died in Auckland, aged 91.

Talented three-year-old out to help pay for his ticket to Queensland this winter

Peter rubery/race images Promising mare Mai Tai has added to her burgeoning race record with victory in the listed Manawatu Anzac Mile at Awapuni on Sunday. Progressive mare Mai Tai added another feather to her cap when she picked up her first victory at stakes level with a win in the listed Manawatū Anzac Mile over 1600 metres at Awapuni. Sent out a warm favourite ($2.60) for the race in Palmerston North on Sunday, punters never had a moment of concern courtesy of a picture-perfect ride by S...

Champion NZ jockey to cross ditch for Sandown ride NZ jockey to cross ditch for Sandown ride by New Zealand Racing Desk Jockey Lisa Allpress with Aimees Jewel Image: Race Images South Four-time New Zealand champion jockey Lisa Allpress will reunite with Aimees Jewel in Melbourne on May 1. Allpress was the Proisir four-year-old mares regular rider in New Zealand, guiding her to three wins from her seven starts under the care of Stratford trainer Trudy Keegan. The highlight...