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All The Way Win As Zuleika Claims Tattersall’s Gold Crown
June 27, 2026
Dropping back from contesting the G1 BRC Queensland Oaks (2200m) last time out and having her first start for new trainer Todd Pollard, Zuleika’s catch me if you can tactics paid off, proving too hard to run down in the $200,000 Listed BRC Tattersall’s Gold Crown (2100m).
The lone 3yo in the race, jockey Ashley Morgan urged Zuleika to go forward from barrier 8, and as the field passed the winning post for the first time, the filly was working forward to take up the running.
First G1 Runner for Todd Pollard
June 26, 2026
Growing up in Matamata, Todd Pollard had always dreamed of becoming a trainer, and now he is living that dream in Queensland where he is set to line-up his first Group One runner this weekend.
It’s been a whirlwind last six months for Pollard, who established his own stable at Eagle Farm after heading Archibald Racing’s Queensland barn for four years, and he has struck early with eight victories already to his name, including his first stakes victory a fortnight ago.
Third Stakes Win as Midnight In Tokyo Wins Listed Hinkler Handicap
June 13, 2026
Really coming into her own during the Brisbane summer carnival last year with two Listed victories, 6yo Kobayashi mare Midnight In Tokyo was having just her third start for new trainer Todd Pollard on Saturday, rewarding connections with victory in the $160,000 Listed BRC Hinkler Handicap (1200m) at Eagle Farm.
Narrowly beaten first up in the Listed ATC Trophy, connections were likely disappointed with her next effort in the Listed Helen Coughlan Stakes where she finished more than three lengths from the winner and as a result started double figure odds on Saturday.
Pollard celebrates breakthrough win with Subterrain at Eagle Farm
March 26, 2026
Todd Pollard, the former trusted foreman for the Rob and Annabel Archibald stable in Queensland, landed his first winner as a trainer in his own right when Subterrain saluted at Eagle Farm in a Class 1 contest over 1400m.
Subterrain was Pollard’s second runner … and he had to wait all the way until the last race to pick up his first victory, a win which is always important to get out of the way.
Todd Pollard launches solo career at Ipswich on Friday
March 19, 2026
Todd Pollard’s stomach is doing somersaults as Friday approaches – the day he’ll watch his first runner parade in the mounting yard, not as an assistant trainer, but as the boss.
It’s a modest stage for such a momentous occasion – a low-key meeting at Ipswich where the New Zealander will officially launch his training career with gelding Ikasara in a $28,000 Class 4 Handicap over 1100m.
Balancing the books and expectations – Todd Pollard’s plunge into the training ranks
January 22, 2026
Todd Pollard’s first public step into the world of training racehorses under his own name has been one of caution. His next will represent a homecoming, coupled with an ambition to have a runner in New Zealand’s richest race for two-year-olds in 2027.
In between the extravaganza of the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale and the celebration of New Zealand Bloodstock’s 100th National Yearling Sale at Karaka, the realities of building a stable from scratch are never far away.
Todd Pollard launching his own training venture in February
January 8, 2026
Formerly the racing manager for Stephen Marsh and assistant trainer to Annabel Archibald, Kiwi expat Todd Pollard has announced he has obtained his trainers' licence and will go out on his own in February. Pollard sat down with TTR to reflect on the journey that has led him to this new venture.
The best trainers are mentored by top trainers on their way up, and Todd Pollard has been mentored by several of those on either side of the Tasman. Experiences garnered across the stables of Graham Richardson, Stephen Marsh, Annabel Archibald, and two years with Godolphin Flying Start have set the Kiwi expat to take the next step and launch his own training operation.,,
Rising star Todd Pollard to launch solo training career
January 8, 2026
The Queensland training ranks will welcome a new name in February, with former Annabel and Rob Archibald assistant trainer Todd Pollard set to embark on his own training career.
Born and raised in Matamata, Pollard’s interest in racing was sparked early through family involvement, with an aunt breeding and racing several horses, including Taranaki Breeders (Evergreen) Stakes (Gr 3, 1400m) winner Rosetti Bay (Pins)…..
