http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.aharacing.co.nz en-us Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:56:58 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/post/170098/meet-gideon--our-latest-family--friends-ownership-opportunity/ AHA Racing is excited to introduce Gideon, our Clevedon-bred Turn Me Loose – Sanzera gelding, and the latest opportunity to join one of our small Family & Friends ownership groups.Gideon has been raised and educated with racing firmly in mind and has already impressed with his willingness to work, fluid action and calm demeanour. He is currently completing his final eight-week education and race preparation at Lilywhites Lodge before returning to our Clevedon property for a further six mon... Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:14:02 +1200 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/#post170098 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/post/169901/vin-santo-charges-home-for-strong-second-at-ipswich/ Vin Santo has continued his excellent start under trainer Renita Beaton, producing a determined performance to finish second in the Gibson Architects Benchmark 65 Handicap at Ipswich on Wednesday, 2 September.›› Watch replay hereVin Santo jumped well from the gates but had to do some early work before settling one off the fence, outside the race leader. Jockey Tiff Brooker, who rode him to victory at his previous start, reported that once he found his position he relaxed nicely and travelled... Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:01:24 +1200 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/#post169901 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/post/168788/vin-santo-makes-a-winning-start-to-new-preparation/ Vin Santo has made an impressive start to his new preparation, comfortably winning first-up for new trainer Renita Beaton following two encouraging trial victories.›› Watch replay herePresenting beautifully on race day, Vin Santo was alert but relaxed as he headed to the barriers. Jumping cleanly from barrier five, he was part of an early three-way group before quickly settling into a comfortable rhythm outside the leader.Approaching the turn, Vin Santo eased up alongside the leader while jo... Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:49:48 +1200 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/#post168788 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/post/168784/gutsy-second-for-rose-noir-at-eagle-farm/ Rose Noir produced another super effort at Eagle Farm on Wednesday 12 August, running a gutsy second in the XXXX GOLD Class 3 Plate (Race 7).›› Watch replay hereDespite drawing a wide barrier and finding herself at the back of the field turning for home, Rose Noir showed plenty of determination down the straight, making up several lengths on the winner to secure second place.Renita described it as a “super run from an ordinary draw,” particularly given the firm track and muddling pace. I... Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:06:31 +1200 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/#post168784 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/post/167971/rose-noir-battles-brave-second-at-sunshine-coast/ Rose Noir continued her outstanding consistency with a courageous second placing in the RAMBLA Class 4 Handicap (Race 5) at the Sunshine Coast on Sunday.›› Watch replay hereJockey Jagg Guthmann-Chester gave Rose Noir a perfect ride, jumping cleanly from the barriers before settling her in fourth position throughout the running. Turning for home, she was tucked in neatly behind the two leaders before Jagg eased her off the fence approaching the 200-metre mark, giving her clear running to the ... Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:02:20 +1200 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/#post167971 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/post/167833/vin-santo-makes-encouraging-start-for-new-stable/ AHA Racing’s Vin Santo has taken an exciting first step under the care of his new trainer, Renita Beaton, with an encouraging trial performance at the Sunshine Coast on Tuesday 21 July.›› Watch the replay hereRenita has recently relocated her training operation to the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, and this marked Vin Santo’s first official trial since joining her stable.With clear instructions from Renita to simply let the horse find his rhythm and place no pressure on him, the jockey al... Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:09:22 +1200 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/#post167833 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/post/166703/timeonlees-dominates-at-echuca-with-stunning-six-length-victory/ After jumping cleanly, leading jockey John Allen took TimeOnLees to the front early at the 200m mark. She settled into a perfect rhythm controlling the race throughout. John quickened the pace at the 500m mark and on straightening for home powered to a 4-length lead. Timeonlees stayed strong to the line to win by 6-lengths going away. It was a dominant display highlighting her staying ability, excellent turn of foot and her continued improvement in this preparation.Watch the replay here ››Af... Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:20:40 +1200 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/#post166703 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/post/166571/rose-noir-returns-to-the-winners-circle-marking-the-17th-win-for-aha-racing/ The patience of the Gardet Ownership Group was rewarded in style on Saturday when Rose Noir produced a thrilling late surge to claim the Linda Daffy’s Mermaid Waters TAB Class 2 Handicap (1000m) at the Gold Coast.›› Watch replay hereRose Noir spent the first three years of her racing career with leading Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan, compiling an impressive record of 17 starts for 2 wins, 6 seconds and 1 third. A subsequent move to Matthew Dunn’s Murwillumbah stable was unfortunately inte... Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:30:42 +1200 http://www.aharacing.co.nz/blog/#post166571 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