http://www.phelanracing.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.phelanracing.co.nz en-us Wed, 06 May 2026 13:15:00 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.phelanracing.co.nz/blog/post/156603/october-november-2025-newsletter/ What a thrill to see the ever-consistent Pacheco being so brave with a front-running win at Taupo, taking out the Poverty Bay Turf Cup ($80,000) under a superb ride from Liam Kauri, who took 2kg off. Liam was delighted and told us, "Thank you so much, this is the biggest race I've ever won." It’s great to be able to support Liam, as he has had multiple ups and downs in his career, with leg and ankle surgeries as well as heart surgery. It’s a true testament to his resilience and bravery to be... Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.phelanracing.co.nz/blog/#post156603 http://www.phelanracing.co.nz/blog/post/153935/poverty-bay-cup-caps-triumphant-comeback-for-pacheco/ Pacheco winning at Taupo on Friday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North)... Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.phelanracing.co.nz/blog/#post153935 http://www.phelanracing.co.nz/blog/post/153551/august-september-2025-newsletter/ We've had a great start to the new season with Hill Of Kings winning the Pakuranga Hunt Cup! We were delighted with King's incredible performance, he's been a stable-favourite right from the start, a kind horse that always tries hard. Shaun's instructions to Jay Kozaczek were to jump the outside panels of the hurdles due to the track being so heavy, it was a daring plan and a bold ride by Jay but they got the fresh ground and his uninterrupted run paid off and he was eased down to win by ju... Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.phelanracing.co.nz/blog/#post153551 http://www.phelanracing.co.nz/blog/post/153245/horse-racing-the-forgotten-jockey-too-good-to-be-ignored-mick-on-monday/ Notabadspillane is New Zealand Cup-bound after his big win at Te Rapa on Saturday. Photo / Kenton Wright... Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.phelanracing.co.nz/blog/#post153245 http://www.phelanracing.co.nz/blog/post/153243/notabad-performance-by-new-zealand-cup-hope/ Notabadspillane in full flight when taking out the Inspire Racing St John’s Old Boys Syndicate (2100m) at Te Rapa on Saturday. - Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)... Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.phelanracing.co.nz/blog/#post153243 http://www.phelanracing.co.nz/blog/post/152464/rising-jumping-star-primed-for-another-prestige-test/ Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)... Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.phelanracing.co.nz/blog/#post152464 http://www.phelanracing.co.nz/blog/post/152462/horse-racing-stunning-comeback-from-jockey-after-horror-injury-run/ Elen Nicholas has been one of the surprise stars of the jockeys' ranks this season. Photo credit / Jane Davidson... Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.phelanracing.co.nz/blog/#post152462 http://www.phelanracing.co.nz/blog/post/151651/shaun-phelan-trained-hill-of-kings-to-win-the-feature-hurdle-race/ Credit: Trackside NZ Facebook... Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:55:01 +1200 http://www.phelanracing.co.nz/blog/#post151651 http://www.phelanracing.co.nz/blog/post/151649/hill-of-kings-hits-new-heights-in-pakuranga-hunt-hurdle/ Jay Kozaczek celebrates Hill Of Kings' victory in the Pakuranga Hunt Hurdle. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)... Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.phelanracing.co.nz/blog/#post151649 http://www.phelanracing.co.nz/blog/post/150911/its-a-wrap-2024-25-season-newsletter/ Our highlights are a bit different for us last season, with standouts being our former stable stars Hit The Road Jack and Enchanted Elle performing in Australia under trainer Symon Wilde. ... Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:34:05 +1200 http://www.phelanracing.co.nz/blog/#post150911