Carston Racing Stables

16/10/2026

🌟 SPONSOR SHOUTOUT | CARSTON RACING 🌟

We’re proud to have Andrew Carston – Carston Racing on board as the sponsor of the Pro-Am Series for the 2026–2027 Show Jumping Canterbury season!

Carston Racing is an award-winning Thoroughbred racing stable based at Riccarton Park in Christchurch, with an impressive list of achievements including the 2017/18 National Newcomer to Training Award, 2022–2023 South Island Trainer of the Year, and the 2022–2023 South Island Trainers Premiership.

With strong ties between the racing and equestrian communities, it’s fantastic to have another local racing stable getting behind our sport and supporting our riders throughout the season.

24/09/2026

📰: Tulsa Turnaround in Timaru breakthrough

Four-year-old Circus Maximus-mare Tulsa Turnaround picked up her maiden win in the Echoes Of Heaven @ Clearview Park (1600m) at Phar Lap Raceway in Timaru on Wednesday.

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Four-year-old Circus Maximus-mare Tulsa Turnaround picked up her maiden win in the Echoes Of Heaven @ Clearview Park (1600m) at Phar Lap Raceway in Timaru on Wednesday.The Andrew Carston trained mare was given a positive front-running ride from jockey Matthew Cameron, leading from the jump to score....

23/09/2026

TULSA TURNAROUND (4.M Circus Maximus x Sultry Assassin)

South Canterbury RC - 23.09.26
ECHOES OF HEAVEN @ CLEARVIEW PARK MDN 1600M
Jockey: Matthew Cameron
Owner: A Carston, T James, D Green, D Condon, Ash Punters Syndicate & P***y Galore Syndicate
Breeder: M H S Davison, J Lorimer, M Main, Mapperley Stud Ltd, M Paterson, Sampan Bloodstock Ltd & S Stevens

23/09/2026

Nice to pick up a winner at South Canterbury Racing Club - Inc with Tulsa Turnaround today. 💥❤️

Matthew Cameron put her in a nice position from the jump, leading all the way to take out her maiden today. A really nice mare going forward, once she gets on top of the ground we hope to have some more wins with her throughout the summer season 💪

Congratulations to her owners A Carston, T James, D Green, D Condon, Ash Punters Syndicate & the P***y Galore Syndicate, thanks to Matt Cameron for the great ride 💨👏

27/08/2026

📰: Call to Arms breaks maiden ranks, scars and all

It took five-year-old gelding Call To Arms seven starts to win his maiden race, which he did in the Cup Week Tickets on Sale – 1 September Maiden (1400m) on the Polytrack at Riccarton Park on Wednesday.

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It took five-year-old gelding Call To Arms seven starts to win his maiden race, which he did in the Cup Week Tickets on Sale – 1 September Maiden (1400m) on the Polytrack at Riccarton Park on Wednesday.However, his trainer Andrew Carston explained that he’s done well considering his circumstance...

26/08/2026

CALL TO ARMS (5G War Decree x High Jinks)

Riccarton Park Synthetic 26.08.26
CUP WEEK TICKETS ON SALE - 1ST SEPTEMBER MAIDEN 1400M
Jockey: Sima Mxothwa
Owner: Andy Denham
Breeder: Andy Denham

26/08/2026

Here from Andrew post Call To Arms winning today at Riccarton Park Racecourse 💥💥

26/08/2026

Call to Arms gets his maiden win today after a very good ride despite traffic from stable apprentice Sima Mxothwa 🏆👏

A horse we have always held in high regard, he’s just taken a while to learn his trade. With a win on the board finally, he will take a lot of confidence from it going forward.

Congratulations to his owner/breeder Andy Denham 🥂

23/07/2026

STRANGER TIMES (3F Time Test x Stranger Things)

Riccarton Park 23/07/25
KENDAL DAWSON MAIDEN 2YO & UP 1200M
Jockey: Sima Mxothwa
Owners: Terry Lines, Jane Lines, Connor Lines, S Clotworthy, M Gordon, D Clark, W Harnett
Breeders: Ms D Clark & M G Gordon

23/07/2026

Stranger Times fought very hard to the line to score her maiden victory at just her second start with the stable today at Riccarton Park Racecourse.

A very patient ride by our apprentice Sima Mxothwa, a filly to keep an eye on for the upcoming season we hope.

Great to get a win in the Cure Kids Red Nose Day colours as well, a great charity we are thrilled to get the money for ❤️🤍

Congratulations to her owners Terry Lines, Jane Lines, Connor Lines, S Clotworthy, M Gordon, D Clark & W Harnett 🏆🥳