Top Pocket Chance ends lean streak
The rollercoaster-like ride Top Pocket Chance has taken trainer Craig Buchan on hit another peak with the horse’s brilliant win at Wyndham yesterday.
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Warhorse delivers when needed
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Warhorse delivers when needed
Doug McLachlan thinks his old mate and warhorse Franco Huntington knew to give his all in his win at Winton last week.
Barclay posts 900th NZ win as driver — and adds more
Barclay posts 900th NZ win as driver — and adds more
Brent Barclay ticked off one milestone before quickly going to work on another at Winton yesterday.
Oakley Shard charges home late to win
Oakley Shard charges home late to win
Brad Mowbray was pleasantly surprised when Oakley Shard provided one of the star turns on Kurow Cup Day.
Kennedy humbled to be honoured by peers
Kennedy humbled to be honoured by peers
Everyone at Wingatui knows Jaylah Kennedy is a rising star.
Maiden win as trainer ‘very special’ for Stevens
Maiden win as trainer ‘very special’ for Stevens
Fiona Stevens has won races before, but Rakadeaks’ victory at Ascot Park on Thursday felt a little different.
Step It Up A Notch delivers special win for Bond whanau
Step It Up A Notch delivers special win for Bond whanau
Step It Up A Notch only had one thing on his mind as he ran to a special win for the Bond family at Winton yesterday.
Williamson up for award
Williamson up for award
Southland horseman Nathan Williamson is a finalist in the inaugural Industry Excellence Awards.
Patience key to rising star’s development
Patience key to rising star’s development
Patience has been the ingredient in the development of Southland’s latest rising star.
Katie Cox loses battle with cancer
Canterbury harness racing driver loses cancer battle
Family, friends and industry leaders have paid tribute to top Canterbury harness racing driver Katie Cox after she lost her battle with lung cancer.
Williamson notches 400 training wins
Williamson notches 400 training wins
Nathan Williamson wasted no time in bringing up his 400th training win in New Zealand at Wyndham on Saturday.
Brookies Player looks Hill’s best
Brookies Player looks Hill’s best
Max Hill can complete a frustrating journey back to the winner’s circle at Wyndham tomorrow.
Peters won't rush decision on greyhound racing ban
'Dogs love racing': Peters won't rush decision on greyhound racing ban
The racing minister says he will not rush a decision on whether to ban greyhound racing for fear the government may end up in court.
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Return to winner’s circle sweet
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Return to winner’s circle sweet
After more than two years and nine months away from racing, Major Sweetart made an epic return at Ascot Park on Saturday.
Havarti Arden makes day memorable for Aitken
Havarti Arden makes day memorable for Aitken
A cold winter’s day some would rather forget is one Nicole Aitken will look back on fondly.
McCutcheon recognised
McCutcheon recognised
Noel McCutcheon’s lifelong dedication to the racing industry was recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Cox records 700th driving win in famous colours
Cox records 700th driving win in famous colours
Jonny Cox donned some of Southland trotting’s most celebrated colours to win his 700th race in New Zealand when piloting Moonlight Angel at Ascot Park yesterday.
Another greyhound death prompts call for ban
Another greyhound death prompts call for ban
More greyhounds are dying while the government makes a decision on the future of the racing industry, animal activists say.
Barclay taken by manner of trotter’s victory
Barclay taken by manner of trotter’s victory
It was not just Mad Jack’s statement on the track in his victory at Winton on Saturday that was impressive.
Superfast honours her late great sire with impressive win at Ascot
Superfast honours her late great sire with impressive win at Ascot
Superfast ran the race of her life at Ascot Park on Saturday to honour the death of her sire Washington VC.