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I Am Belle scores on debut at Riccarton
I Am Belle winning the Elmwood Trading Co. Two-Year-Old Premier (1000m) at Riccarton on Wednesday. Â Photo: Race Images South Northern targets await promising juvenile I Am Belle following her debut victory in the Elmwood Trading Co. Two-Year-Old Premier (1000m) at Riccarton on Wednesday. The daughter of I Am Invincible jumped away well under Central Districts hoop Bruno Queiroz and raced three-wide throughout. Race favourite Zaharias looked the obvious danger at the top of th

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Nov 122 min read
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Southern filly enjoys winning Guineas preparation
Genuine filly Miss Ziggy ticked a significant box for trainer Andrew Carston during her trouble-free build-up to Saturday’s Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton. Miss Ziggy will contest Saturday’s Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton.Photo : Race Image South The local hope has spent most of her career competing in strong age group company and delivered an overdue victory two runs back. “I needed to get a win out of t

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Nov 72 min read
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No ifs, buts or Maybes for Diva
Five-year-old mare Maybe Diva left no ifs, buts or maybes about her ability with another barnstorming performance to win the NZB Ready To Run Sale Trainers Series Rating 65 (1200m) at Riccarton Park on Saturday. NZB's Jim Bruford, Brandon May, Lexi Porteous and breeder-owners Diane Jensen and Graeme Allen. Photo: Riccarton Park Racecourse. The Andrew Carston-trained five-year-old was last throughout the race, but she showed a tremendous turn of foot in the closing stages to

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Oct 263 min read
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A day of mixed emotions for Carston
Trainer Andrew Carston left Riccarton Racecourse on Saturday with mixed feelings. He was relieved that his stakes performed filly Miss...

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Sep 293 min read
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Miss Ziggy out to lose unwanted tag
Stakes-performed filly Miss Ziggy will take a big step down in class at Riccarton on Saturday and attempt to shed her maiden tag in the...

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Sep 263 min read
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The Fed Express delivers evocative win
The Fed Express’s debut win in the Snapback@Clearview Park 1200 at Phar Lap Raceway on Wednesday was a sentimental one for trainer Andrew...

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Sep 252 min read
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Carston’s mares shine at Riccarton
Trainer Andrew Carston celebrated two wins at his home track of Riccarton on Saturday, with two promising mares resuming in perfect...

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Aug 303 min read
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Carston excited about spring prospects
By Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk Andrew Carston is excited about the prospects of his Riccarton barn this spring, and he will...

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Aug 273 min read
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Home track double for Carston
Trainer Andrew Carston celebrated a winning double at Riccarton on Thursday, taking out the final two races of the afternoon. It was a...

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Aug 222 min read
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Carston collects unique double on synthetic
Jess de Lautour, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk Riccarton horseman Andrew Carston collected a winning double at his local synthetic meeting on...

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Jul 243 min read
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Delmonico claims big win in tight finish at Riccarton
Connections of Delmonico had an anxious wait after the last race, the Racecourse Hotel and Motor Lodge Rating 65 (1600m), at Riccarton on...

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Jul 102 min read
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Genieinabottle weaves magic at Riccarton
Genieinabottle and jockey Krishna Mudhoo weaved some magic to win the Cup Week Hospitality on Sale Today Maiden (1600m) at Riccarton on...

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Jun 261 min read
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Win number eight for Taimate Diva
Consistent winter stalwart, Taimate Diva chalked up the eighth win of her career in the $40,000 SVS Open Handicap (2000m) at Riccarton on...

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Jun 222 min read
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Carston in for a good time at Riccarton
By Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ Â News Desk Tough Time will contest the Book A Suite Mid-Winter Xmas Races 21 June Rating 65 (1400m) at...

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May 143 min read
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Where's Wally claims seventh win
Stalwart galloper Where’s Wally added a seventh win to his 46-start career for trainer Andrew Carston when taking out the Otautau...

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May 102 min read
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Matetsi scores for Carston
Riccarton-based trainer Andrew Carston was delighted to be back in the winners’ circle at his home track on Saturday following Matetsi’s...

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May 31 min read
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Smart 2YO’s Ellerslie performance to decide all
By Paul Vettise, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk Talented southern filly Miss Ziggy will provide trainer Andrew Carston with answers to her...

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Feb 192 min read
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Carston team score with Brusset
Riccarton-based trainer Andrew Carston gave full credit to his staff following the win of Brusset in the $18,500 Auto Funds O’Connor...

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Feb 22 min read
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Miss Ziggy does South Island proud
Riccarton based trainer Andrew Carston could not be happier with the performance of Miss Ziggy who finished third in the TAB Karaka...

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Jan 261 min read
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Tough Time over for Carston runner
Trainer Andrew Carston is hoping things will be easier for Tough Time following his win in the Inglewood Stud at Karaka 2025 Rating 65...

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Jan 261 min read
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