Five drives for Jones in rare visit to Forbury
Five drives for Jones in rare visit to Forbury
Ten years ago, the idea trainer-driver Mark Jones would be making a rare trip to Forbury Park would been simply unbelievable.
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No adult cricket at Culling Park
No adult cricket at Culling Park
Culling Park has been ruled out of bounds for adult cricket until further notice.
From strapper to star of show
From strapper to star of show
Last year, apprentice jockey Corey Campbell was just another racing fan at Wingatui on Melbourne Cup day.
Win rewards running from pillar to post
Win rewards running from pillar to post
Riverton trainer Kelvin Tyler could be excused for not cheering too loudly for his Wingatui winner It's Pandemonium.
Campbell stars at Wingatui with first treble
Campbell stars at Wingatui with first treble
Last year apprentice jockey Corey Campbell was just another racing fan at Wingatui on Melbourne Cup day. This year he was the star of the show. And he did it after only starting his riding career as...
Andertons capable of another big haul
Andertons capable of another big haul
White Robe Lodge trainers Brian and Shane Anderton return to the Melbourne Cup day meeting at Wingatui today with every chance of repeating their five race-winning effort of last year.
Fascinator day of Wingatui racing ahead
Fascinator day of Wingatui racing ahead
Usually peaceful Wingatui Racecourse will turn into a bustling party zone as it hosts its annual Melbourne Cup race meeting today.
Training win 500 for McGrath
Training win 500 for McGrath
Canterbury horseman Nigel McGrath scored his 500th training win when Maverick triumphed in yesterday’s Riverton Cup at Ascot Park.
No New Zealanders left
No New Zealanders left
There are no New Zealand-trained horses in this year’s Melbourne Cup.
Who Shot Thebarman to miss cup
Who Shot Thebarman to miss cup
Arguably the most popular horse in the race has been scratched from the Melbourne Cup less than 48 hours out from start time.
It Ain’t The Money, it’s the trophy he wants
It Ain’t The Money, it’s the trophy he wants
Strike-rate trainer Allan McVicar has the chance to accomplish a career highlight in tomorrow’s Riverton Cup at Ascot Park.
Gallopers fine-tune for Tuesday
Gallopers fine-tune for Tuesday
A raft of local gallopers showed they are ready to fire at the meeting at Wingatui on Melbourne Cup day with strong performances in jump- outs on the track yesterday.
Ellis-Wynne pairing can feature
Ellis-Wynne pairing can feature
Local trainer Ellis Winsloe and rider Samantha Wynne look a key combination to follow at today's Gore meeting.
Workouts jockeys happy about condition of Wingatui track
Workouts jockeys happy about condition of Wingatui track
The Wingatui racecourse has been given a big tick of approval by jockeys as Tuesday's Melbourne Cup day meeting approaches.
Williamson taking first steps to becoming trainer
Williamson taking first steps to becoming trainer
Oamaru has a new BMW dealership.
Greyhound welfare top priority
Greyhound welfare top priority
The Otago Greyhound Racing Club has animal welfare at the top of its agenda for the next 12 months.
Otago out to overhaul total of 369
Otago out to overhaul total of 369
Otago has nine wickets in hand going into today's second day of play in its Plunket Shield match against Wellington at the Basin Reserve.
Dominant win by Lazarus
Dominant win by Lazarus
How does he get beaten?
Titan Banner faces biggest test
Titan Banner faces biggest test
If racing fans are not already convinced Otago pacing star Titan Banner is a genuine New Zealand Cup chance, then they certainly will be if he can win today's Kaikoura Cup.
Timely maiden win for filly
Timely maiden win for filly
It is an appropriate time of year for smart filly Sarah Burt, who won at Invercargill yesterday, to be showing form.