Jonny Turner

There are few surprises in Otago's thoroughbred premiership winners as the racing season draws to a close today.

The New Zealand Jockeys' Association is staying tight-lipped on whether it will seek pay increases in its next collective bargaining agreement.

Veteran trotter Trick Star defied his age when sprinting to a deserved win at Oamaru yesterday.

Champion New Zealand pacer Lazarus has turned heads with a sensational qualifying effort in his first official public appearance in North America.

After weeks of waiting, champion reinsman Dexter Dunn has been granted a working visa to drive in the  United States.

Timaru horseman Graeme Telfer has two strong chances to notch his best season as a trainer at Oamaru tomorrow.

Five consecutive goals helped the Stampede down the Thunder 5-1 in Dunedin last night to take the early advantage in their two-game provincial derby.

Leading apprentice Jasmine Fawcett will attempt to hunt down her season's goal of 50 wins at Timaru today.

Winton trainer Trevor Proctor and Motukarara driver Stephen McNally are set to reunite for a feature race victory at Addington tonight.

Last weekend's Oamaru Cup day must rate as one of the most successful meetings of the Otago season.

Trackside television has apologised for not having an on-course presenter at Sunday's Oamaru Cup meeting.

Otago-bred and owned star pacer Field Marshal has run his last race for the year.

Champion mare Winx started working on her spring campaign with a quiet barrier trial at Rosehill yesterday.

Two of Otago's most painful losses spurred a 23-year refereeing career for Alexandra's Gary Smith.

Prominant female trainers and drivers have denied speculation the New Zealand harness racing industry is a sexist workplace.

Canterbury apprentice Rafi Firdhaus has ended his riding tenure in New Zealand.

If Elfee shows as much fight as Michael Pitman has recently, she will be very hard to beat in next month’s group 3 Winter Cup at Riccarton.

A brilliant front-running ride by Lisa Allpress helped New York Minute win the listed Opunake Cup in New Plymouth on Saturday.