Alexy's success a fitting tribute to sire
Alexy's success a fitting tribute to sire
There simply could have not have been a more appropriate win than Alexy's victory at Oamaru yesterday.
Jonny Turner
Tyler's charge laps up heavy track
Tyler's charge laps up heavy track
While wet weather has played havoc with the plans of southern thoroughbred trainers, there were no complaints yesterday from Wingatui horseman Steve Tyler.
McIlwrick leaves junior ranks in style
McIlwrick leaves junior ranks in style
Otago based-reinsman Rory McIlwrick sealed victory in the New Zealand junior drivers' premiership with his win behind Danielle Amore at Oamaru yesterday.
Cup start up to weather
Cup start up to weather
Race favourite Our Bandit’s prospects of starting in the $100,000 Winter Cup at Riccarton next weekend are purely in the hands of the weather gods.
Anderton out to add to fine run
Anderton out to add to fine run
If Claire Anderton's horses can show the racetrack speed and stamina she has recently, her stable is in for a big season.
Riccarton track in top order
Riccarton track in top order
While South Island trainers are on cancellation watch, they can rest knowing their Riccarton racing targets should go ahead.
City grounds taking time to dry out
City grounds taking time to dry out
The most exciting sporting action at Tahuna Park in the immediate future will be contested by seagulls.
Touch and go whether race day proceeds
Touch and go whether race day proceeds
South Island thoroughbred stables are facing a nervous wait before Friday's Timaru meeting.
Aston, Timmins named in Tall Blacks for Asia Cup
Aston, Timmins named in Tall Blacks for Asia Cup
Otago home-grown talents Luke Aston and Sam Timmins have made the most of their opportunities to be named in the Tall Blacks squad that will travel to Lebanon for the Asia Cup next month.
Wake-up call for Southern Stampede
Wake-up call for Southern Stampede
The second-last-placed Botony Swarm has given competition frontrunner the Southern Stampede a wake-up call before the National Ice Hockey League playoffs.
Oamaru meeting called off
Oamaru meeting called off
A heavily saturated track has forced officials to abandon the Oamaru Jockey Club's July meeting.
Clubs back body
Clubs back body
After weeks of speculation, the immediate future of Gallop South has been assured.
Waimate-bred hurdler big hope
Waimate-bred hurdler big hope
Kipkeino will carry the hopes of Waimate in today's Wellington Hurdles at Hastings.
Pay parity up to clubs, Rennell says
Pay parity up to clubs, Rennell says
Pay parity for the trotting gait is in the hands of local racing administrators, rather than the sport's national body.
Oamaru warm-up for cup-bound mare
Oamaru warm-up for cup-bound mare
Statistics will be on Princess Brook's side when she lines up in next month's Winter Cup at Riccarton.
Stampede top of league after two victories
Stampede top of league after two victories
The Southern Stampede has gone to the top of the National Ice Hockey League following back-to-back wins over the West Auckland Admiral at the weekend.
Why grounds are a muddy mess
Extra wet winter reason for muddy grounds
The reason Dunedin's sports grounds are a muddy mess is very simple. The city is having its wettest year since 2010.
Forbury Park confirms stakes boost
Forbury Park confirms stakes boost
The Forbury Park Trotting Club has followed New Zealand's major harness racing centres in confirming a funding boost for next season.
The show belongs to McIlwrick
The show belongs to McIlwrick
The 2017 edition of the New Zealand Junior Drivers' Championships was simply the Rory McIlwrick show.
Hardworking driver and lazy horse see out Forbury season
Hardworking driver and lazy horse see out Forbury season
There was a touch of irony about how Forbury Park's harness racing season ended on Saturday.