Alex Forbes Stables

A change of scenery for some of the team yesterday, with a trip out to Pleasant View!

📸 L–R: Still Bangon, Fair Share, and Good Spot enjoying the outing. We can understand why the horses love their time up here so much, because the riders do too - good for the body and mind!

We’ve been a little quiet on the socials lately, but it’s been all go behind the scenes. Our team has now relocated to Tuhikaramea, giving us access to some incredible facilities. The horses are absolutely loving the variety in their training and are thriving in the new environment.

While we’re still settling into the new setup, be rest assured it’s very much business as usual. A huge thank you to all our clients for your continued support through the transition—we truly appreciate it.

We’ll be making more of an effort to keep the updates coming now that things are starting to fall into place. Stay tuned!

🐎 Matamata today!

R1 Paperplus Matamata R60 1400m
🔴GOOD SPOT 📸
Looking to build momentum from the nice 3rd last start. Rory Hutchings on board once again.

R8 ICIB Brokerweb Mile R65
🟢SHE'LL BE RIGHT
As consistent as ever and will no doubt put up another good performance today. Bailey Rogerson to ride as always.

Good luck to our connections today 🤞

ROTORUA TODAY

R5 Sherlock Contracting 1560m BM65

🟢SHE'LL BE RIGHT
Racing consistently this preparation, Bailey Rogerson rides again today and we are hoping for another solid performance from her.
Good luck to owners Lance & Thea Gussey 🤞

R6 Stephen 'Smithy' Smith Memorial 1400 R60

🔴GOOD SPOT
Looking to improve on last start, great to have Rory Hutchings back in the country and on board today.
Good luck to owners Mrs M I & P M Guise 🤞

What a horse 🤩

SAVAGLEE broken in here at Alex Forbes Stables, and it has been so rewarding following the progressive career of this incredible equine athlete.

Congratulations to The Oaks Stud and a big thanks for trusting us in starting your future champions.

Ellerslie races today:

R3 - Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series 1200m BM65
🟢SHE'LL BE RIGHT
Resuming after a successful preparation last time in, she meets a smart field of fillies for her first up assignment but will no doubt give a good account of herself as she always does.
Lynsey Satherley rides and they'll jump from barrier 8.

🤞good luck to owners Thea & Lance Gussey

We're back (again!)

Racing today at Awapuni Synthetic with the 3 runners:

R2 Humphries Construction 1200m maiden
⚪️DON'T TELL RACHEL 📸
A nice 3rd last time to the races and meets a small field for today's assignment with Craig Grylls to ride.

R6 The Pavemasters BM65 1200m
🔵JOHNNY RHONDO
Has struggled a bit since breaking through for his maiden success, but drops in company today with the aid of the 3kg allowance of Liam Kauri.

R7 Aberdeen On Broadway BM65 1400m
🔴FAIRSHARE
Second up for our stable, Kate Hercock will ride from barrier 4.

Good luck to all connections 🤞

Racing today at Te Rapa:

R7 Ardrossan 1200 Bm65
🔵JOHNNY RONDO

A deserved win last start. Wide barrier could be an advantage at that time of day depending on how track is playing out. Bailey Rogerson rides.

Good luck to his large ownership group 🤞

🥇JOHNNY RONDO 🔥

He has put in some nice runs this prep but great to have him put it all together today and reward everyone for their patience. He has come a long way in a short time and has improved with every start, all positive signs that he will go on with it.

A huge thankyou as always to the staff at home for all their hard work to make these results possible. Also his big group of owners for their support of the stable.

Great start to the 24/25 season. Let's go 💪

Kicking off the new season the best way! 🥇💥

After doing early work to get his handy position JOHNNY RONDO stayed tough to score the win in the maiden 1200m event at Ruakaka today.

🙏Thanks to Ngakau Hailey for a great ride and congratulations to his owners - D Hain, P Rowe, D Verryt, K Lanigan, C & P Tims, S & G Forbes, D Neame, A K Berntsen, D Ferguson, O Hansell, C Horn, L Grylls, M Northcott & A Irwin 🥳 🍻

Racing today at Ruakaka:

R6 🔵 JOHNNY RONDO

A strong 3rd last time to the races, he looks to continue a good form line with the added advantage of the 3kg claim of Ngakau Hailey, he'll be looking to hit the line strong.

👥Best of luck to his big ownership group: D Hain, P Rowe, D Verryt, K Lanigan, C & P Tims, S & G Forbes, D Neame, A K Berntsen, D Ferguson, O Hansell, C Horn, L Grylls, M Northcott & A Irwin 🤞

🐎 Racing today - Cambridge Synthetic

R3 ⚪️ DON'T TELL RACHEL

Stepping up to the 1300 after a tidy 5th here last start over a sprint trip. Bailey Rogerson takes the reins from barrier 2

Good luck to her owners A C Forbes, K K Corbett, B S Newcombe, C Tims 🤞

While She'll Be Right had stolen the spotlight earlier in the day, JOHNNY RONDO also put in a bold run. Appreciating the better going today, he was doing his best work late to finish 3rd 🥉

A great effort from our two stable runners today, big thanks to everyone who contributes on a daily basis to help make these results possible 🙏