Matt Smith

Founder member irked by move

A founder member at Forsyth Barr Stadium feels like he has been "kicked into touch" after being told he would be moved for next year’s match between the Highlanders and the British and Irish Lions.

Bad start no bad omen for Carston

Missteeflying gallops away to provide Riccarton trainer Andrew Carston with his third win of the...

Bad start no bad omen for Carston

The vagaries of thoroughbred racing provided Riccarton trainer Andrew Carston with a day at Cromwell that started badly, but only got better.

Flying Sardine makes a splash at last

Tauherenikau in the Wairarapa fills up with racing fans every year for the January 2 meeting....

Flying Sardine makes a splash at last

It was only a matter of time, but Flying Sardine’s trainer, Kelvin Tyler, was still relieved when the mare’s maiden win came at Cromwell yesterday.

Riccarton form pointer for Cromwell performance

Strong Riccarton form should be the pointer for the winner of the $30,000 1400m open handicap at Cromwell tomorrow.

So what is it like being a WBO belt?

Che Cooper and Ivy Cooper-Waldron (9 months) take hold of the WBO heavyweight belt custom-made...

So what is it like being a WBO belt?

Matt Smith gets up close and personal with the WBO heavyweight belt (aka Belty McBeltface) to find out the stories behind the bling.

Smith moves on from ODT racing

Matt Smith discusses leaving the racing beat for other pastures.

4yr-old gets his chance

Classie Brigade continues his campaign in tomorrow’s Geraldine Cup at Orari. Photo: Matt Smith.

4yr-old gets his chance

Classie Brigade will be grateful for one factor at Orari tomorrow — he won’t have to chase Lazarus around as he did for much of last season.

Capable pair back at Cromwell

Capable pair back at Cromwell

Two of Otago's group contenders at New Zealand Cup week are back in action at Cromwell on Sunday.

Academy looking ahead to new start next year

Academy looking ahead to new start next year

The Dunedin Gymnastics Academy (DGA) will start afresh in its Vogel St gymnasium next year as the cleanup from the discovery of asbestos is completed.

Volts eager to secure first win

Getting the basics right will move the Otago Volts a long way towards their first Plunket Shield win when they host the Wellington Firebirds at the University Oval from today.

A busy week in racing

Matt Smith gives us a rundown of the week in racing.

McIlwrick keen to add Timaru to list

Anywhere the wind blows doesn’t really matter to Rory McIlwrick on his quest for the junior drivers’ premiership which continues at Timaru tomorrow.

Cricket worst hit by poor weather

Thank heavens - but not the heavens - for indoor sports facilities in Dunedin.

Revenue has to grow, says president

The absence of any land sales to boost the coffers left the Otago Racing Club's members with a tough financial year to reflect on at last night's annual meeting.

Ellis puts Volts on back foot

Ellis puts Volts on back foot

An unbeaten seventh first-class century from Andrew Ellis has put Canterbury in the box seat after day one of its Plunket Shield clash against host Otago.