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Gaylord Shows Serious Class in Grafton Victory

Gaylord returned to the winners’ circle in commanding fashion on Tuesday, 26 August 2025, taking out the Shane Everson Benchmark 66 Handicap (1050m) at Grafton with a powerful late burst.It was a win that didn’t come easy – but it certainly made a statement.Missing the jump, Gaylord found himself at the tail of the field early. But experienced jockey Andrew Malyon didn’t panic, choosing to ride patiently and save ground. As the field turned for hom...

You’re Invited: Exclusive Parade of Current Offer Horses at Koru Thoroughbreds

We’re excited to announce a special event for AHA Racing’s owners and those considering joining our winning ownership group – a Parade of the 4 Horses in our Current Group Ownership Offer.This exclusive gathering will be held at Koru Thoroughbreds Stud in the Waikato on Sunday, 14 September, and offers a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with the exceptional fillies and colts that make up this group.Why Attend?Whether you’re already on board or e...

AHA Racing’s Phenomenal Month: 4 Wins from 5 Horses in Just 30 Days!

It’s been nothing short of phenomenal for AHA Racing and our exceptional breeding partners Koru Thoroughbreds, with a remarkable month of results that few, if any, Australasian ownership groups can match.Between 13th July and 13th August, five of our talented horses hit the track, producing 9 starts with the following record:4 x Wins2 x 2nd Places2 x 3rd Places1 x 4th PlaceThese results are a true testament to the quality of our horses, the dedication of our train...

Dale Delivers at Muswellbrook – Third Win for Matt Damon-Owned Half-Brother to Filly #1

Fresh off a strong return to racing in late July, Dale has gone one better with a decisive win at Muswellbrook on Tuesday, 12 August 2025 – adding a third career victory to his impressive record.Raced by Hollywood actor Matt Damon, Dale now boasts 3 wins from just 7 starts, confirming his talent and consistency. His latest win further underlines the exciting potential of his bloodlines – he is the half-brother to Filly #1 (Pariah x Gesemi) in our Curre...

Le Chocolat Breaks Through with Dominant Maiden Win at Eagle Farm

Le Chocolat delivered a well-deserved victory in Race 1 at Eagle Farm on Wednesday, 13 August 2025 — the SOUTHS SPORTS CLUB Maiden Plate over 1400m — bringing up another win for the AHA Racing team.Beautifully ridden by Ryan Maloney and expertly prepared by Chris Waller, Le Chocolat went straight to the lead on a Soft 5 track and never looked back, holding on strongly to win by 0.4 lengths.›› Watch the replay hereA Return to Form After a Disrupted ...

August Opens with a Bang: Mr Vivaci Leads the Charge in Another Winning Weekend

AHA Racing has kicked off August in fine form, notching up a win, a second, and a third placing in just the first three days of the month. It’s yet another powerful demonstration of performance and consistency from a compact but high-achieving team.Mr Vivaci Storms to Victory at SandownThe standout performance of the weekend came from Mr Vivaci, who delivered an impressive win in Race 7 at Sandown Lakeside on Sunday 3 August — the Sportsbet More Places Handicap over 1600m...

Hollywood Ties and Racing Bloodlines: Dale’s Promising Return

Dale, raced by none other than Hollywood actor Matt Damon, made a strong return to racing with a close 2nd-place finish in Race 6 at Muswellbrook on Sunday, 27 July 2025.This promising galloper is the half-brother to Filly #1 (Pariah x Gesemi) in our exciting Current Group Ownership Offer – sharing the same dam, Gesemi.Dale impressed early in his career with 2 wins from just 6 starts during his first preparation. His first-up run...

Winning Ways: AHA Racing Hits 11 Wins in 18 Months with Small But Mighty Team

TimeOnLees 2nd WIN of her career so far has lifted Aharacing’ s record to 11 WINS – 14 x 2nd Places – 9 x 3rd Places… from just 8 horses racing in the last 18-months… impressive results by any standards. Her WIN on July 19th at Mildura was the 2nd WIN in 6-days for the Aharacing d’Harbonville Ownership Group....

Dubious Rose Gearing Up for Debut – One to Watch This Spring

Say hello to Dubious Rose – a striking filly by Dubious out of Raspberry Rose and one of the exciting prospects in our “Cristal” Ownership Group.Although yet to make her race debut, this rising 4-year-old showed serious early promise. She began her training as a late 2YO with Chris Waller in Sydney. During that prep she was feeling her young legs. Such a stunning young filly, we cautiously gave her 9 months off to mature & strengthen.Sh...

Gaylord Returns in Style - A Triple Milestone Win at Grafton

What a comeback! After 16 months on the sidelines due to injury, Gaylord returned to the track in spectacular fashion on 13 July 2025, winning Race 1 at Grafton – the $50,000 GRAFTON HIRE SUPER Maiden Showcase Handicap (1006m) – with a confident, all-the-way performance.This wasn’t just a win. It was the perfect alignment of milestones:AHA Racing’s 10th Australian win in just 18 months — from only 8 horses in training.Breeders Kevin & Ju...

TimeOnLees Charging Home – Two Game Second-Place Finishes in Quick Succession

TimeOnLees, the promising mare from the d’Harbonville Group, is hitting her straps with back-to-back runner-up finishes that have connections rightly proud.First up, she delivered a gutsy performance in Race 4 at Echuca on 22 June, digging deep in the straight to grab second at the post. As always, she gave it everything – a classic TimeOnLees effort.>> View replay here (scroll down the page to find 22 June Race #4 at Echuca)Less than two weeks later, she was at it again in&n...

Gaylord returns with a strong 1st up Trial Win

An impressive Gaylord resumed with a strong 1st up Trial Win – Trial 13 Maiden 1000m Doomben – 03/06/2025He returns after a 12-month recovery from a fractured sesamoid in a stable accident. We recently shifted him to Matthew Dunn’s Murwillumbah Stables. It looks like an inspired move... Matthew and his team presented him in superb order and Gaylord went to the line 1st with little urging from the Jockey. It’s so pleasing to see this magnificent boy back in racing and rewarding ...

Rose Noir again a Gallant 2nd

Rose Noir again Gallant in defeat with a close (0.30l) 2nd - Race 3, 1000m – Higgins Coatings Toowoomba (BM62) 31/05/2025She’s a strong, determined, not overly big mare, racing against older geldings in open company in her recent outings... with a huge 60kg previous start + 58kg this time around. During this current preparation she has showed impeccable consistency with a 162222 record from 6 starts. We have shifted her to Matthew Dunn’s Murwillumbah Stables – we believe she has sta...

Rose Noir a Valiant 2nd

Rose Noir a Valiant 2nd in the CREATE WITH COTTEE BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1000m at Toowoomba 17/05/2025›› Replay linkFrom barrier 6 she jumped nicely and went to the front early travelling in heavy ground with 60kg on her back racing against mature geldings… a big task. She was well positioned on the turn but pushed wide by the inside horse before straightening and going hard all the way to the post only to lose by .20 of a length to a 7-year-old gelding who had the run of the race. Had...

Winter Carnival Watch: Triskelion and Gaylord

Exciting news from AHA Racing as two of our talented geldings gear up for big things this Winter Carnival!Triskelion (Ocean Park – Vernal) has shifted to the renowned Chris Waller Racing stables on the Gold Coast in preparation for the upcoming Winter Carnival. He is looking magnificent and is scheduled to trial on May 6th.Keep an eye on this boy - World Champion Jockey James McDonald rode Triskelion in a trial last year and had high praise for him, declaring: "...he would ...

Dubious Rose travels beautifully in her first ever trial

Dubious Rose finishes 4th in Race 12 Aquis Park Gold Coast 3yo Maiden - Monday April 22/05/2025Dubious Rose is a half-sister to our dual winning Rose Noir based in Tony Gollan’s Queensland Stables.  Having her first preparation out of the impressive Murwillumbah Stables of Matthew Dunn Racing, she was having her first ever trial. She jumped nicely from a wide barrier in Race 12 Aquis Park Gold Coast 3yo Maiden - Monday April 22/05/2025. She quickly got into 2nd �...

Rose Noir Almost Repeats with a Gallant 2nd at Ipswich

Rose Noir jumped nicely from barrier #3 at TEMPUS TWO Class 2 Handicap Race 8 at Ipswich and settled one out from the leader. She raced evenly, but without cover, which was possibly the .43 of a length difference from the winner Ristonica. She is running with confidence, almost repeating her last up WIN and is likely to win again soon.Race replay video here ›...

TimeOnLees a Fast-Finishing 2nd in Race 8 at Warracknabeal…

She jumped well in the 1600m Taylor’s Palace Hotel After the Last 0-58 Handicap… the jockey letting her slip back to 5th on the rail. He should have stayed with the leader and settled one out, one back. TimeOnLees is a big rangy filly still maturing and well capable of 2000m +. Being a big horse, she races better off the rail. And with the very short straight at Warracknabeal… she should have been up alongside the winner as they rounded the bend. She was the faster finisher ...

TimeOnLees comes a close 2nd

TimeOnLees had a close 2nd at Ballarat Synthetic Meeting in Race 4 over 1500m - Manhari Hcp (58), with Jockey J Allen aboard. Off the back of a winning 900m trial she raced one back throughout and challenged for the lead in the straight eventually finishing 2ndby a head. It was a determined effort; she needed the run and a win is close. By Turn Me Loose out of Caramellos she is a rangy filly beginning to fill out her impressive frame… we’re very excited about this girl’s future!R...

Rose Noir WINS at Toowoomba!

Rose Noir had a comfortable 3 length win at Toowoomba in Queensland in the PLATINUM GLASS & SECURITY Class 1 & Maiden Plate Race 5 on Saturday, April 05, 2025. She posted the fastest 1000m time of the day by 1.5 seconds with plenty in reserve, she also posted the fastest 600m time. By Divine Prophet and out of Raspberry Rose she is maturing into a potential stakes winner.Watch replay here ›...

Dale… half-brother to our impressive ‘Pariah-Gesemi’ Group Ownership filly WINS easily in Australia

Famous Movie Star Matt Damon’s (a favourite actor of ours) ownership in his horse DALE has been duly rewarded with the gelding winning his last two races. He shows serious turn of foot in this video of his last race at Muswellbrook on 3 February… where he won easily by 3.17 lengths.A three-year-old gelding by Castelvecchio out of Gesemi, Dale has won 2 races from only 6 starts and is looking to add to his career highlights on Saturday at Royal Randwick in the TAB Highway Handicap at 1800m.Da...

Rose Noir – 2nd in Race 5 at Ipswich

Rose Noir of our Gardet Ownership Group ran a blistering come from off the pace 2nd at the Vince Insurance (BM65) Race 5 at Ipswich 12/02/2025Race video replay can be viewed hereRose Noir (by Divine Prophet out of Raspberry Rise) is trained by Queensland’s #1 Trainer... Tony Gollan! She won her first up and Maiden in November 2023. In the ensuing 2 preparations throughout 2024, she enjoyed a couple of 2nd placings, plus two 4th placings. She loves to run on the pa...

Group Horse Ownership

Not to be confused with ‘Syndicate Ownership’, at Aha Racing we offer ‘Group Ownership’ in multiple, largely 4-horse groups. What’s the Difference? Group Ownership is where you own a % of the actual horse/s (registered directly with the relevant Racing Authorities) … not shares in a Syndicate that owns the horse/s. Accordingly you receive your full % of stakes winnings directly from the ‘Racing Authorities’ – and your % of Training costs are billed directly....

Mr. Vivaci effortlessly wins Maiden Race

Mr. Vivaci of our Gardet Ownership Group won his Maiden Race at Yarra Valley on the 8th of February, 2025.Mr. Vivaci (by Tivaci out of Whatevs) is trained by Australia’s #1 Trainer... Chris Waller! He won in style by a whopping 9-lengths in Race 2 at Yarra Valley – described as “Effortless” by the race commentator. CLICK HERE to view...He is a replica of his father Tivaci’s body shape with the action… and calm, confident attitude of his half-sister Sanzera who won...

Koru Thoroughbreds

Koru Thoroughbreds is owned and operated by Kevin & Julie Taylor and was established in 2017. The stud offers a wide range of services including breeding, pedigree analysis, foaling, weaning and sales preparation, as well as breaking in yearlings and pretraining.  Their long-term staff are experienced horsemen and women who have a passion for horses and the thoroughbred industry… they all exercise particular care and attention to detail. Kevin & Julie Taylor have been in...