Michael Rogers Racing

03/09/2024

Vinny (Fierce Impact gelding) and Dennis (Ribchester gelding - pictured) had an educational day out at the Ellerslie jumpouts yesterday, as they continue to learn and progress towards the trialling stage. 🌟

30/08/2024

RACING SATURDAY 🐎

Mike’s on the road again heading to Whanganui with two lining up. 🚛

Race 3 - MADIRAN
‘Port’ lines up in the Rating 65 over 1200m with Tegan Newman onboard for owner Sharon Harris-Scoble, from barrier 9.

Race 6 - THE LETTER
‘Roxy’ looks to go back-to-back in the Rating 75 over a mile. Drawn 10 for jockey Tegan Newman.

Both horses travelled down well and settled in nicely. Both like a heavy track, so if the conditions suit we’d expect a bold showing.
☘️☘️

26/08/2024

The handsome Jimmy (All Too Hard) gelding back in the stable after a short break and looking fantastic 👌💯

23/08/2024

RACING TODAY 🐴

This Little Light (Lily) backs up at Te Rapa Racing today in Race 9 for Jaimee Entwisle after her last start win at New Plymouth. She does step up in class and distance and hasn’t had the rain we’d hoped for but she’s well and should go an honest race. Partnered by Tegan Newman again and drawn barrier 8. ☘️☘️

22/08/2024

The Letter’s win by 12 lengths on Saturday even made the boss himself crack a smile ☺️☘️

20/08/2024

RACING TODAY 🐴

LITTLE MISS WONDER - Race 1, Taupo
'Bella' lines up in the first over 1800m today at Taupō Racing Club. She has been working well and the track conditions should suit. Tegan Newman takes the ride after a winning double for us on Saturday, drawn 8 for owner Frances Crimmins. ☘️☘️

16/08/2024

The best raceday instructions you’ll ever read 🥰

With Mike & Jaimee’s horses in New Plymouth today we are very lucky to have Stephen Ralph Racing looking after Trigon Lad (Sambo) up at Ruakaka today.

Jaimee’s daughter Ellie has written a very precise set of instructions for her favourite horse. No pressure Mr Ralph 🤣❤️

16/08/2024

RACING TOMORROW 🐴

Ruakaka 🌊 TRIGON LAD (Race 2)
Our trusty ‘Sambo’ lines up over 1600m tomorrow with our apprentice Sarah Fisher (a4) on board. Drawn barrier 3, he should be in for another consistent performance for co-owners Duncan Equine Partnership.

New Plymouth 🏔️ THIS LITTLE LIGHT (Race 3) & THE LETTER (Race 8)
‘Lily’ and ‘Roxy’ have hit the road again and hopefully get to line up after their road trip this time! They have both travelled and settled in well.

Lily is very bright and working well since her last start 4th. Trained by Jaimee, she has the visitors draw with Tegan Newman aboard for owners Frances Crimmins, Elliot Wilton, Raewyn McKenzie, Emily & Thomas Wilton.

Roxy is well after her last start 2nd and lining up over 1600m. Also ridden by Tegan Newman, drawn barrier 9 for Mike.

Good luck to connections ☘️☘️

10/08/2024

Very proud of Golden Path who has made it three wins in a row in Australia! 🏆

We bought “Red” at New Zealand Bloodstock for $35,000 from Ardsley Stud and privately sold him after winning two trials. Congrats to the Price Kent Racing team and his group of owners ☘️☘️

Read: The handsome chestnut gelding Golden Path made it three wins in succession when winning the Premier’s Cup Prelude (1800m) at Randwick on Saturday.

https://www.racingnews.co.nz/hat-trick-for-golden-path/

06/08/2024

Absolute star! 👏🏻🌟

02/08/2024

Sunny Saturday’s with Brodie (Shocking gelding on the left) and Dennis (Ribchester gelding on right) who recently turned two on 1 August. 🎂☘️☀️

02/08/2024

RACING TOMORROW at Ruakaka 🏇🏻

Just our one runner tomorrow, the trusty Trigon Lad (Sambo) who lines up in Race 4. Goes straight to a mile after a freshen up, but he’s feeling well in his work and will no doubt give his best. To be ridden by our stable apprentice Sarah Fisher with a handy 4kg claim for owners Duncan Equine Partnership & Mike. ☘️

30/07/2024

RACING TODAY at Racing Tauranga 🏇🏻

Race 3: This Little Light
Lily lines up in Race 3 over 1400m, after a bit of a ‘tiki tour’ to Hawke’s Bay and back two weeks ago with the abandonment. So although it’s been eight weeks since her last start, she is fit and has been working well. Trained by Jaimee and to be ridden by our stable jockey Sam Spratt for owners Frances Crimmins, Elliot Wilton, Raewyn McKenzie, Emily & Thomas Wilton ☘️

Race 5: Madiran
‘Port’ is racing over 1200m at Tauranga - an omen bet maybe? 🚢 She has been super consistent this preparation and hopes to go better than her three last start thirds. Working well and should love the ground. To be ridden by Sam Spratt for owner Sharon Harris-Scoble. ☘️

Race 8: Little Miss Wonder
Bella is another who was impacted by the Hawkes Bay abandonment. Blinkers go on and she should appreciate the ground. Tegan Newman is onboard for owner Frances Crimmins ☘️

30/07/2024

We recently said goodbye to our lovely ‘Dom’ (All Too Hard gelding) as he makes his way to the big lights in Hong Kong ✈️🇭🇰

He was owned by long time supporter Chris Grace, and partly owned by several family members including Mike’s niece Sinead & partner Gray (pictured), as well as Mike’s children Danielle (& husband Dylan), Andrew & Stephen all having shares. Thanks also to another long time supporter in Ken Beer from Mate Your Mare, whose opinion on breeding we value when purchasing these horses.

As one door closes, another one opens and we have a few new young additions to the stable that we look forward to preparing. ☘️

23/07/2024

Happy birthday to the “boss” and man behind it all, Mike! 🎂🥳

19/07/2024

I’m All That (Dom), our All Too Hard gelding is heading off for new adventures, having been privately sold after his impressive trial win. 🏇🏻🥇

He is a rising star and will be missed at the stables. We wish his new connections the best of luck and can’t wait to follow his journey in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 ☘️

18/07/2024

Races have been abandoned so we make the long trip home 😔

Hawke’s Bay Abandoned

After heavy overnight rain and surface water on the track the meeting at Hawke’s Bay today has been abandoned.

More information to follow.

17/07/2024

RACING TOMORROW at Hawkes Bay Racing 🏇🏻

We’re on the road to Hastings with three horses in tow, their first trip away!

Race 3 - This Little Light 🌟
Lily lines up over 1200m in the R65. She is very well, the ace draw will help and any rain on the day will suit (track currently a Heavy 10). Ridden by Lisa Allpress, trained by Jaimee for Frances Crimmins, Elliot Wilton, Raewyn McKenzie and Emily & Thomas Wilton.

Race 6 - The Letter 💌
Roxy is also well and races over the mile. She should relish in the conditions. To be ridden by Jessica Allen with a 3kg claim.

Race 7 - Little Miss Wonder 💭
Bella lines up in the last race and steps up to 2100m. She will run in blinkers for the first and the track will suit. To be ridden by Lisa Allpress for owner Frances Crimmins.

Good luck to connections ☘️

14/07/2024

Talk about versatile! Some of our current and past racehorses winning some ribbons at the NZSHC winter ribbon day 💝 🏇🏻

From left: He’s Platinum (Elfie), Rule The World (Shadow) and Irish Moonshine (Raven). ☘️

06/07/2024

RACING TOMORROW at Racing Tauranga 🏇🏻

Race 1 - Little Miss Wonder
Bella lines up over in the Maiden 1600m, drawn 3 with Sam Spratt riding for owner Frances Crimmins 🎀

Race 4 - Madiran
The consistent Port starts from barrier 3 in the Rating 65 1200m with Sam riding for owner Sharon Harris-Scoble 🥃

Both horses are very well and will appreciate any rain today or tomorrow. ☘️☘️

05/07/2024

Great education morning for our young ones. Fierce Impact gelding (Vinnie - bay) and Ribchester gelding (Dennis - grey) have been working nicely together on the big sand track and popped through the wooden barriers today 👌☘️

02/07/2024

RACING TODAY at Rotorua 🏇🏻

The Letter (Roxy) lines up in Race 4 over 1560m today with Sam Spratt aboard. She is well and should love the Heavy 10 track. ☘️☘️

02/07/2024

Golden Path from yearling to stakes-winning racehorse 👉📸

1. ‘Red’ as a yearling after selecting him at New Zealand Bloodstock for $35,000 from Ardsley Stud, prior to Mike breaking him in.

2. Red at our Pukekohe Park track after a few preparations and his trial wins.

3. Red winning a Listed race at Rosehill for new connections and trainers Price Kent Racing.

Incredible progress through his journey with us and we are delighted for his new connections to see him living up to his potential Mike spotted way back when! ☘️

01/07/2024

Up-and-Comer Golden Path (NZ) Captures McKell Cup 🏆

Highly talented Karaka graduate Golden Path (NZ) (Belardo) announced his arrival on the Australian black-type stage with a runaway victory in Saturday’s A$200,000 Listed Toyota Forklifts W J McKell Cup (2000m) at Rosehill.

Golden Path was bought by Michael Rogers for $35,000 from Book 2 of Karaka 2021. His 11-start career has now produced four wins, two second placings and A$364,750 in stakes. 🤝

“He has stepped up to a good level now. He is getting his rating up, so he can get into better races, so where to go next is a nice problem to have.”

Golden Path continued a purple patch of form for Haunui Farm's shuttle stallion Belardo, who has also been represented by the recent New Zealand stakes winners Belardo Boy (NZ), Belardi (NZ) and NZB National Online Yearling Sale graduate Southern Warrior (NZ). 🎉

Read more 📰: https://tinyurl.com/yy9j8b5z

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29/06/2024

🌟🌟🌟

Golden Path (NZ), the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained son of Belardo was stepping up a grade and handled the rise with ease.

https://www.racingnews.co.nz/golden-path-demolishes-rivals-in-mckell-cup/

29/06/2024

Wow! What a performance by Golden Path to win the Listed McKell Cup at Rosehill. 🏆

We bought “Red” at New Zealand Bloodstock for $35,000 from Ardsley Stud and privately sold him after winning two trials. Congrats to the Price Kent Racing team and his new connections ☘️☘️

28/06/2024

RACING SATURDAY at Ruakaka 🏇🏻

Two runners head to Ruakaka tomorrow. Our trusty Sambo (Trigon Lad) who lines up in Race 3 the open 1400m. Second at his last start over the same course/distance so looking for another tough effort! Kelly Myers rides for co-owners Duncan Equine Partnership.

He’s Platinum (Elfie) lines up in Race 8 over a mile for Jaimee. Should improve after his fresh up run, he looks well, drawn handy at 2 and Sam Spratt rides.

☘️

25/06/2024

RACING TODAY at Cambridge 🏇🏻

Con Artist - Race 8
Gazza lines up on the synthetic for the first time. Has been working well, stepping up to his preferred distance and if he handles the surface he should run well.
To be ridden by Sam Spratt, drawn barrier 6 for co-owner Chris Grace ☘️☘️

25/06/2024

Massive debut trial win by our 2YO I'm All That (All Too Hard gelding) today at Pukekohe Park. 🔥

Bought as a yearling at Karaka from Highden Park, he has continued to blossom under our education and preparation.

🎥 Watch his trial replay here: https://youtu.be/R5FAeyyssRY
📸: Photo as a yearling

23/06/2024

Absolute star 🌟 well done to Sam on an incredible season 👏🏻

Sam Spratt after winning the Gr.1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) with Velocious.   Photo: Race Images Spratt contented with her season’s work Kevin Robertson, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk 23 June 2024 A winning four-race haul at Tauranga on Saturday added further lustre to an outstanding 2023/2024 racing seas...