Swayzee all class again in NZ Cup
Leading Australian trainer Jason Grimson had the last laugh when Swayzee willed himself to a second consecutive group 1 New Zealand Cup victory at Addington Raceway in Christchurch yesterday.
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Group 1 success strengthens southern connection
Group 1 success strengthens southern connection
Two great mates from Wyndham completed their climb to the top of New Zealand harness racing yesterday with Marketplace’s sensational win in the group 1 Sires Stakes Series Final on New Zealand Cup...
Five horses that could well be worth a wager today
Five horses that could well be worth a wager today
Harness racing journalist Jonny Turner has trawled through pages of New Zealand Cup Day form to find five horses punters can consider on the sport’s biggest day.
Southern friends hoping to party
Southern friends hoping to party
Two great Dunedin friends are hoping Republican Party can be the winning pick once again this month.
Emotional journey just to make cup
Emotional journey just to make cup
For Winton couple Trevor Proctor and Diane Dynes, their New Zealand Cup experience with Tact McLeod is about so much more than winning.
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Nally delivers parting gift to trainer Hunter
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Nally delivers parting gift to trainer Hunter
Tom Nally delivered trainer Hamish Hunter the best possible leaving present at Wyndham yesterday.
Brother to Lazarus impresses in Oamaru win
Brother to Lazarus impresses in Oamaru win
The little brother of one a New Zealand Cup great scored a timely win as the lead-up to the million-dollar feature builds to a fever pitch.
Winning couple of days for Fahy’s horses
Winning couple of days for Fahy’s horses
Southland owner Brendan Fahy’s horses have found their best form at the best possible time.
Driving instructions go west in Smoke On The Water’s win
Driving instructions go west in Smoke On The Water’s win
Nothing went right for Smoke On The Water in the Tuapeka Lodge Tuapeka Cup except his winning result yesterday.
Pinseeker ready to bounce back to best
Pinseeker ready to bounce back to best
Harness racing fans can expect the real Pinseeker to stand up in the Tuapeka Cup on Sunday.
Five horses worthy of your betting consideration
Five horses worthy of your betting consideration
Racing journalist Jonny Turner has singled out five horses punters can follow on the quality card assembled for Tuapeka Lodge Tuapeka Cup Day.
Maiden group win for all parties
Maiden group win for all parties
Cantabrians Kimberly Butt and Derek and Adele Jones made history of their own when Eurostyle dominated the inaugural running of the group 3 Dark Horse Trot.
May’s skills in sulky help Wild Willow improve fine record
May’s skills in sulky help Wild Willow improve fine record
Ricky May’s masterful manoeuvring helped Wild Willow extend his outstanding record in the Oamaru Cup yesterday.
Princess Sadie seizes her chance
Princess Sadie seizes her chance
While many Ascot Park racegoers had shocked looks on their faces, Matthew Williamson could not wipe the smile off his.
Maiden trotter blazes to 35-length win
Maiden trotter blazes to 35-length win
Was that David Moss? No, it was Styrax.
Great thrills for Kilkelly among 200 wins
Great thrills for Kilkelly among 200 wins
Tom Kilkelly has not lost any of his enthusiasm for harness racing after putting 200 wins on the board as an owner.
Republican Party does Dalgetys proud
Republican Party does Dalgetys proud
Trainers Cran and Chrissie Dalgety did not know what to be more thrilled about following Republican Party’s win in the Group Three Hannon Memorial at Oamaru yesterday.
Wins by comeback mare extra sweet
Wins by comeback mare extra sweet
A week can make a huge difference in harness racing. Just ask southern breeder-owner Brian Ferns.
Top Pocket Chance ends lean streak
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.