http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.aharacing.co.nz en-us Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:22:47 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/post/166275/timeonlees-returns-better-than-ever/ After an extended five-month spell, TimeOnLees has returned to racing in excellent form, producing two strong performances to begin her new preparation.She resumed on 24 May at Ballarat in the 1500m Hygain Edge BM62 Handicap, finishing a creditable third, just 3.3 lengths from the winner. In a race run at a genuine tempo, she was taking on rivals who were already deeper into their preparations and proved a little too sharp on the day. Despite that, it was a pleasing first-up effort and a solid p... Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:03:24 +1200 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/#post166275 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/post/165344/dubious-express-charges-into-second-on-debut-at-newcastle/ Dubious Express produced a remarkable debut performance at Newcastle yesterday, storming home into second place in the 900m Coastal Advisory Australia Midway 2YO Maiden Plate after covering significant extra ground in extremely testing conditions.›› Watch the replay hereFollowing two excellent lead-up trials, expectations were high heading into the race. However, conditions quickly became a major factor, with the track initially rated a Heavy 8 before later being upgraded to a Heavy 10 after... Mon, 25 May 2026 13:42:31 +1200 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/#post165344 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/post/164875/gaylord-battles-hard-for-another-brave-second/ Gaylord (NZ) produced another tough performance at Port Macquarie Racecourse on Monday, finishing a gallant second in the Benchmark 58 Handicap (1106m).›› Watch replay hereCarrying a hefty 65kg on a testing Heavy 10 surface, Gaylord was brave to the line despite conditions that were far from ideal. Never comfortable in the deep ground, he stuck on gamely under jockey Aaron Bullock, who reported the gelding travelled well throughout but was unable to fully let down in the extremely ... Tue, 19 May 2026 16:22:31 +1200 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/#post164875 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/post/164458/dubious-express-wins-rosehill-trial-in-dominant-fashion/ ... Mon, 11 May 2026 17:20:36 +1200 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/#post164458 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/post/164379/gaylord-produces-another-brave-runner-up-finish-at-grafton/ Gaylord continued his consistent preparation with another outstanding performance at Grafton on April 19, finishing a courageous second in the Sunline Fencing Class 2 Handicap (1000m).Drawn the outside barrier and carrying a testing 61kg, Gaylord was forced to do it the tough way from the outset. Jockey Andrew Mallyon summed it up perfectly afterwards, joking that the horse was “carrying the grandstand” under the big weight.Despite the challenge, Gaylord travelled strongly throughout and wor... Fri, 08 May 2026 11:58:11 +1200 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/#post164379 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/post/164172/dubious-express-impresses-in-strong-canterbury-trial/ Dubious Express continued his promising preparation with an excellent trial performance at Canterbury on May 1, finishing a close second by just 0.43L in Trial 15.›› View trial replay hereJumping cleanly from the gates, he travelled comfortably throughout and showed a professional, relaxed racing pattern. In the straight, he changed legs smoothly and produced a sharp turn of foot to take the lead briefly, before finishing off strongly under minimal pressure.Importantly, this was a controlled... Mon, 04 May 2026 21:07:45 +1200 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/#post164172 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/post/162926/proven-performance-across-our-stable/ AHA Racing continues to deliver consistent results on the track, with strong performance across our Australian runners over the past 26 months.From just 8 horses racing in Australia, we’ve recorded 16 wins, 16 second placings and 13 thirds — a reflection of both careful horse selection and disciplined placement.Across our Group Ownerships, 8 out of 10 horses are winners or multiple winners, resulting in an 80% winners to runners strike rate.It’s a record we’re proud of, and one we’re f... Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:58:53 +1300 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/#post162926 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/post/162925/gaylord-returns-to-the-podium-at-grafton/ Gaylord delivered another strong performance yesterday, finishing second in the Clarence Valley Office Supplies Class 2 Handicap (1190m) at Grafton, NSW.He was narrowly beaten by just 0.33 lengths by a runner that enjoyed the perfect run in transit and carried 2.5kg less. In racing terms, that weight difference is significant, making the result even more encouraging.This was another step forward in his current preparation, with his next two runs expected to be starts four and five of the campaig... Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:42:17 +1300 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/#post162925 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/post/160430/le-chocolat-delivers-first-up-win-at-ipswich/ It was a strong return to the track for Le Chocolat on Monday at Ipswich, producing a composed and professional win in Race 1 – the GREAT NORTHERN Colts, Geldings and Entires Class 1 Handicap (1100m).›› Click here to watch the race replay – Ipswich Race 1, Feb 12, 2026Carrying top weight of 60kg, Le Chocolat jumped cleanly and settled into fourth with good cover. He travelled nicely through the middle stages and, turning for home, found himself briefly pocketed. But experienced jock... Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:00:14 +1300 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/#post160430 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/post/159756/le-chocolat-set-to-return-after-strong-second-trial/ Le Chocolat continued his comeback with a very encouraging second trial on Thursday, 1 February at Murwillumbah.Finishing a close third – beaten only a nose – Le Chocolat was allowed to run under his own steam, with the jockey never asking for full effort. The two runners to his inside were ridden out to the line, but Matthew Dunn made it clear this wasn’t a trial he was trying to win. It was about giving Le Chocolat a smooth, positive hit-out and maintaining his rhythm.Matt was delighted ... Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:50:46 +1300 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/#post159756