The Stable Influence

06/11/2025

National Thoroughbred Week runs from 20-24 November throughout the country. Come and meet the horses, and those who care for them, and learn all about the thoroughbred breeding and racing industry. It’s your backstage pass to the thoroughbred industry! ❤️
Registrations are now open but tickets are limited, so don’t wait. Jump online, create your account and book your spot 👉 thoroughbredweek.co.nz

01/11/2025

Thank you to Fi, creator of the 'I Bought A Racehorse' page, for organising a social event at Haunui Farm, hosted by Mark and Sara Chitty.

From dry broodmares - Valpolicella, Meleka Belle, Sudbina, to mares with a foal at foot - Rondinella with a Super Seth c**t, and a mare with an Ace High c**t, to yearlings with mouth-watering pedigrees - a full sister to Orchestral, and a yearling c**t by Satono Aladdin out of Rina Bettina.

It was simply magic, and there is no better way to introduce people to the Thoroughbred world. Thank you for opening your doors to people from all aspects of the industry, as well as to those new to the sport.

Jo x

18/10/2025

📸 Open Day at Champagne Racing.

18/10/2025

The herds first show! They’re very popular with the judges 😆 come have a cuddle if you’re at Equifest

28/07/2023

Racing scenes from picturesque Oamaru Jockey Club on a clear Winter race day.


📸 Jo Starr

07/07/2023

My interview and editing skills are getting better with practice, now up to 24 videos created for Riccarton Park.

Here's the latest, where I talked to the irrepressible Dan Fogarty, a race caller in a cadetship with TAB. At the tender age of 20 Dan has already called thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing and his future is bright. He is creating his own unique style and his enthusiasm is contagious.

I have been using Adobe Rush to edit my videos and still on a sharp learning curve - aiming for mastery rather than perfection.

12/04/2023

25/02/2023

Creating a little content at Riccarton Park Racecourse on Friday 24 February 2023, focussing on Marsh Racing's Night Raider and The Galloping Wekas' Maryweka.

Night Raider (NZ) (Belardo) was so chill before the race, he really was in the mood to run and with top jock Michael McNab on board it was almost a fait accompli.

Maryweka (NZ) (Time Test) did her syndicate and trainer Terri Rae proud, needing to navigate traffic on the bend. She has next up written all over her.

19/01/2023

Feeling creative with Adobe Creative Cloud Express.

11/01/2023