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Otago Daily Times
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
He's Tunza Grunt relishes track conditions
Stephanie Faulkner was in the spotlight on her home track of Phar Lap Raceway yesterday, collecting a fitting victory for the connections of He's Tunza Grunt in the Waimate Cup (1600m). The meeting was initially set to be run on Sunday but, after heavy rain through the week, it was rescheduled yesterday, and that was telling in the testing track conditions on course. One runner who was always going to appreciate the ground was He's Tunza Grunt, Faulkner's four-win galloper who came into the cup underrated after resuming over 1200m in May. Riccarton visitor Iffididit was backed into odds-on favouritism and was prominent early from an outside barrier, while jockey Brandon May opted to settle near the tail of the field aboard He's Tunza Grunt. Along the back straight, outsider Quartz Queen put a big margin on her rivals, but began to tire at the 600m and Iffididit and Midnight Runner hit the lead turning for home. Iffididit kicked clear at the 200m but was very wayward in the closing stages, just as He's Tunza Grunt came powering over the top to score impressively by 1¼ lengths. Faulkner had been slightly sceptical on entering the open contest early in his new campaign, but was thrilled to pull off the win. "I thought this may have been a bit ambitious second-up, but he's an older horse and didn't have a long spell, and being a lighter-framed horse, he's come back pretty fit," she said. "He loves those loose, heavy tracks and he's pretty tough. "It was great to win today. I haven't really looked at the programme but I'll be doing that now. "He was getting back down into 65 grade again, but he'll be back up near open company now." A son of Pure Champion out of an unraced Encosta De Lago mare Sacred Jewel, He's Tunza Grunt has now earned over $100,000 for Diana Goodeve, a Waimate local and long-time supporter of the club alongside her late husband, Bob. "It was a lovely win for Diana. She is from Waimate and they have put a lot of time and money over the years into supporting the Waimate Club," Faulkner said. "I haven't won this as a trainer before, and I actually ran second in it riding one of Bob and Diana's horses years ago, back in the early '90s. "It's probably one of Diana's lifelong dreams to win this race, and I know Bob will be up there smiling." Earlier in the meeting, Faulkner won the opener with a new addition to her stable in Storms Ahead. Formerly trained by co-owner Clinton Isdale, Storms Ahead was first-up since running at Pukekohe in October, but was well-backed in his southern debut closing at $2.40. — News Desk By Jess de Lautour
RNZ News
2 days ago
- RNZ News
Search for missing vulnerable Christchurch woman continues
The 79-year old called Elisabeth was last seen on Barlett Street in Riccarton last night. Photo: Supplied Police say they are looking for new leads as they continue their search for a vulnerable Christchurch woman missing since Wednesday night. Elisabeth, who is 79, and has distinctive long white hair, disappeared after walking out of the Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village on Bartlett Street in Riccarton. A police spokesperson said officers were working to establish "any new areas of interest", and they urged anyone with any information about her whereabouts, "no matter how small", to come forward. Elisabeth, 79, was last seen on Bartlett Street in Riccarton about 6pm on Wednesday 4 June. She was wearing blue pants, a dark coloured long-sleeve top, black shoes and has distinctive long blond/white hair. Photo: Supplied/NZ Police "If you have seen Elisabeth or have any information about where she could be, please call 105 and quote reference number 250604/5465." Elizabeth was wearing blue trousers and a dark coloured long-sleeved top when she was last seen.
RNZ News
4 days ago
- RNZ News
Police still following tips to find missing Christchurch woman after calling off formal search
The 79-year old called Elisabeth was last seen on Bartlett Street in Riccarton on Wednesday night. Photo: Supplied Police are still following tips from the public to find a missing 79-year-old after having called off the formal search on Friday. The woman, Elisabeth, disappeared after walking out of the Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village in Riccarton on Wednesday. She had been admitted that day for respite care. A spokesperson said the police were actively following up information from the public, but had not substantiated any sightings since Elisabeth was last seen on Wednesday. Elisabeth was wearing blue pants, a dark coloured long-sleeved top, black shoes and had distinctive long blonde/white hair. Anyone who sees Elisabeth should ring 111 immediately and use the reference number 250604/5465. Non-urgent information can be provided online here , using Update Report, and quoting the same reference number. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
5 days ago
- General
- RNZ News
Police call off search for missing Christchurch woman
The 79-year old called Elisabeth was last seen on Barlett Street in Riccarton last night. Photo: Supplied Police have called off the formal search for a 79-year-old Christchurch woman missing in sub-zero temperatures. The woman, Elisabeth, was reported missing in Riccarton on Wednesday night. Police are still appealing to the public for information, and asking people in Riccarton and surrounding areas to check their security cameras, sheds and garages. There was an unconfirmed sighting of her at Moa Vale at around 10am on Thursday morning. Elisabeth was wearing blue pants, a dark coloured long-sleeved top, black shoes and had distinctive long blonde/white hair. Anyone who sees Elisabeth should ring 111 immediately and use the reference number 250604/5465. Non-urgent information can be provided online at using "Update Report", and quoting the same reference number. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
6 days ago
- RNZ News
Christchurch police appeal for help locating 'vulnerable missing person' Elisabeth
There was an unconfirmed sighting of Elisabeth on Thursday morning. Photo: Supplied Police have issued an appeal for help locating a "vulnerable" woman missing in Christchurch. Elisabeth, 79, was last seen on Bartlett St in Riccarton on Wednesday night. There was an unconfirmed sighting of her at Moa Vale at around 10am on Thursday morning. Elisabeth is wearing blue pants, a dark coloured long-sleeved top, black shoes and has distinctive long blonde/white hair. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
