Wexford Stables

Wexford Stables A New Zealand Racing Powerhouse Since 1961, based in Matamata.

THAT’S OUR GIRL! 💛 POUNCE takes out the Gr.3 Al Basti Equiworld Sunline Vase, delivering a huge result for her large own...
05/09/2026

THAT’S OUR GIRL! 💛

POUNCE takes out the Gr.3 Al Basti Equiworld Sunline Vase, delivering a huge result for her large ownership group.

In taking out the Vase, Pounce has also claimed the first leg of the NZB Fillies of the Year Series - a title a Wexford-trained filly has claimed two out of the last three years.

This is what it’s all about 🥂POUNCE connections lapping up every second of her Group 3 Sunline Vase win at Ellerslie tod...
05/09/2026

This is what it’s all about 🥂

POUNCE connections lapping up every second of her Group 3 Sunline Vase win at Ellerslie today - and rightly so!

Purchased for $110,000 as a yearling, she’s already quickly surpassing that price tag and taking a large group of owners on one heck of a ride.

We couldn’t be more thrilled!

📸: Brittany Fowler Photography

The first Group 1 raceday is upon us and we're proud to be represented in the big dance! Lining up at Ellerslie today......
04/09/2026

The first Group 1 raceday is upon us and we're proud to be represented in the big dance! Lining up at Ellerslie today...

EVER CHARM (Kyle Wilson-Taylor) will line up in race 6 at 2.49pm. He gets backs on quick ground today, which should suit. We’ve changed up his gear, he’s capable on his day and if he puts his best foot forward, he’ll be right amongst it at big odds.

POUCE (Craig Grylls, barrier 4) will line up in the Group 3 Sunline Vase at 3.24pm. Back on her favourite track, she’s taken good improvement with the first up run under her belt. We believe she’s up to the class and will be a quick improver.

DASHING DIXIE (Joe Doyle, barrier 7) will also carry the Wexford colours in the Gr.3 fillies event. Joe was very pleased with her performance at Taupo and she’s gone the right way since. She's out to get valuable back type and is capable of doing so.

WAITAK (Craig Grylls, barrier 16) makes his season return in the race named after his sire - the Group 1 Proisir Plate. A triple Group 1 winner already, he’s coming up very well. While he'll need plenty of favours from the outside gate, he'll run a top race as he always does, and will be hitting the line hard.

Purosangue heads to Te Aroha today, lining up in race 7 at 3.22pm. He looks magical in the coat, and has worked in very ...
02/09/2026

Purosangue heads to Te Aroha today, lining up in race 7 at 3.22pm.

He looks magical in the coat, and has worked in very well. He’s better going right-handed, gets on well with Masa and should kick off an exciting few days with strong performance.

The pair will start from gate 4.

REPTAK will be flying the flag for Wexford today at Cambridge. His first attempt on the poly was pleasing, finishing a s...
27/08/2026

REPTAK will be flying the flag for Wexford today at Cambridge.

His first attempt on the poly was pleasing, finishing a strong 2nd. He doesn’t need to improve much on that performance to be competitive again today.

Tom Wigram is booked to ride and the lair will start from barrier 6.

The team heads to Te Rapa today, with five on the truck 🏇CONISTON (pictured) (Michael McNab, barrier 11) will line up in...
21/08/2026

The team heads to Te Rapa today, with five on the truck 🏇

CONISTON (pictured) (Michael McNab, barrier 11) will line up in race 1 at 12.46pm. He brings high levels of confidence and experience from his trials. He'll have to be good from the barrier, but looks to have a good load of ability and will be hitting the line hard.

FIAMMA (Joe Doyle, barrier 7) will also line up in race 1. Kicking off her spring preperation today, she had one run as a 2YO last season. She's a filly that's going to be progressive over the early part of the season, has worked in well and will make her presence felt.

SWEET BUT PSYCHO (Michael McNab, barrier 4) will line up in race 4 at 2.37pm. A mare that's in top form, out to the 2400m at peak fitness will suit. Michael knows her well and the way she's been racing, she's deserving of a win.

RIBKRAKA (Kyle Wilson-Taylor, barrier 7) will line up in race 5 at 3.12pm. Having his first attempt at the mile today, he saves his best for Te Rapa. He's a super consistent galloper and another competitive performance is expected.

EVER CHARM (Kyle Wilson-Taylor, barrier 5) will line up in race 8 at 5.02pm. He's been racing well without a lot of good fortune. The senior jockey goes on today and there's no reason why he can't bounce back into form.

The team got a glimpse of spring today, with POUNCE and DASHING DIXIE making pleasing returns in the Listed Chittick Fam...
16/08/2026

The team got a glimpse of spring today, with POUNCE and DASHING DIXIE making pleasing returns in the Listed Chittick Family Fillies Classic at Taupō Racing Club 🌼

While we didn’t walk away with the silverware on this occasion, both girls were finishing on strongly and we’re looking forward to seeing them progress through their campaigns. Roll on spring!

📸: Brittany Fowler Photography

Oh, how we’re excited to see these three out and about! WAITAK, CHECKMATE and L’AIGLE NOIR trialed at Taupō Racing Club ...
16/08/2026

Oh, how we’re excited to see these three out and about! WAITAK, CHECKMATE and L’AIGLE NOIR trialed at Taupō Racing Club this afternoon, inching closer to spring targets 🤩

Spring is certainly in the air! The team heads to Taupō Racing Club this afternoon, with an exciting team on the truck. ...
15/08/2026

Spring is certainly in the air! The team heads to Taupō Racing Club this afternoon, with an exciting team on the truck.

Before the racing action gets underway...

L'AIGLE NOIR (Kyle Wilson-Taylor) will trial at 11.12am. Out for a day of exercise, we're very pleased with the way he's coming to hand and the trial will bring him on leaps and bounds.

CHECKMATE (Warren Kennedy) will trial at 11.25am. We're bringing him along very quietly and believe his 5YO season will be a strong one. Warren knows him well and we're looking forward to his feedback.

WAITAK (Craig Grylls) will also trial in the second heat at 11.25am. This will be his only outing prior to the Proisir Plate. He'll just be cantering amongst them, and we couldn't be more pleased with how his coming up.

Representing Wexford in the races...

THE DARZI (Craig Grylls, barrier 11) will line up in race 1 at 12.07pm. He's genetically bred to run the trip well, and the way he's been racing suggests he'll relish the extra distance. He should kick off the racing well for team Wexford.

CAMILA (Craig Grylls, barrier 3) will line up in race 5 at 2.25pm. She was much better last start when finishing 2nd at Cambridge. If she can settle in the running, she can run another top race.

DASHING DIXIE (pictured) (Joe Doyle, barrier 8 ) will line up in the Listed Chittick Family Fillies Classic at 3.45pm. She's trained in particularly well. Her trial was solid, she's a talented filly and we believe will be right amongst it in the end.

POUNCE (Craig Grylls, barrier 10) will also make her season debut in the Listed Chittick Family Fillies Classic. Another that has trialed well leading in, she comes in with a touch of residual fitness from her last start win at Ellerslie. She's a super talented type and will be hitting the line hard.

MOSINVADER heads to Ruakaka Racing - Whangarei RC this afternoon, representing Wexford in Race 7 at 4.17pm. He’s second ...
14/08/2026

MOSINVADER heads to Ruakaka Racing - Whangarei RC this afternoon, representing Wexford in Race 7 at 4.17pm.

He’s second up record is very good. He’ll be better suited by the ground today and has the ability to be hard to beat.

Craig Grylls is booked to ride and the pair will start from barrier 3.

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