Jonny Turner

Racing writer Jonny Turner caught up with leading trainer-driver Mark Purdon before he steps out a stunning 16-horse team at Addington tonight.

Canterbury mare Sweet Mary gets the chance to start her season in style when she free- falls down the grades at Forbury Park tonight.

Australian trotter McLovin will have his own southern support crew when his Dunedin breeders, Daryl and Anne Trainor, are on hand for his New Zealand Cup carnival tilt.

All Stars pacer Chase Auckland kicked his New Zealand Cup preparation back in to gear and showed off his staying prowess to win the Methven Cup yesterday.

Canterbury trainer Mark Jones capped a big week when he produced two smart 3yr-old winners at Gore on Saturday.

The New Zealand Cup could be the next aim for Nomen Ludi after his impressive win in the Winton Cup at Gore yesterday.

Western Southland trainer Stephen Blair-Edie is not getting carried away about Come Fly With Me's chances in the Winton Cup at Gore tomorrow, despite her nine-length last start victory on the track.

Canterbury filly Yoha will attempt to keep up her sire Terror To Love's good form at Gore today.

Last season's star southern 3yr-old, Air Max, will return refreshed and ready for the new season at Timaru today.

Spring Cup runner-up Mach Shard can give the hopes of a North Island win in the New Zealand Cup a big boost with victory in tonight's Holmes DG Handicap at Alexandra Park.

I can not remember a time during my involvement in this industry when the mood has been at such a low.

Oamaru trainer Phil Williamson has plotted a path from Gore to the glory of the Interdominions at Alexandra Park for Otago horse of the year Majestic Man.

Wingatui apprentice Zubair Bholah completed an epic comeback from near death to the racetrack to ride in jumpouts on his home track yesterday.

Chris Wilson showed he could be the bad luck charm for his own training career when he scored his first win with Robyns Playboy at Ascot Park on Saturday.

Canterbury 3yr-olds Willison and Carlos Bromac are set for an exciting clash at Ascot Park today.

Sydney jockey James McDonald is confident star New Zealand galloper Te Akau Shark will not let the country down in today's Epsom Handicap.

Wins on and off the track mean New Zealand Cup favourite Spankem's perfect spring preparation is set to continue at Addington tonight.

Leading Wingatui galloper Gallant Boy will emerge from between a rock and a hard place for his season's opener at Riccarton tomorrow.

Racing writer Jonny Turner previews the weekend's racing highlights from a southern perspective. 

Eight Southland and Otago-trained horses have been nominated for this year's Interdominions at Alexandra Park.