Harness Racing New Zealand's first Australian invitation for the Harness Jewels has gone to a horse in the stable of a trainer facing court charges for alleged race fixing.
Palmerston rider Courtney Duncan hit the top of the World Motocross Championship standings with a perfect two-from-two in the second round of competition in Portugal at the weekend.
The big boys came to town on Tuesday night. I speak of the racing board boss, John Allen, harness racing chief Edward Rennell and thoroughbred head Bernard Saundry.