Racing: Better B Chevron appeals in fillies' and mares' race
Racing: Better B Chevron appeals in fillies' and mares' race
Do not throw your last $5 on Better B Chevron to be at the Harness Jewels next month, even if she wins at Oamaru tomorrow.
Matt Smith
Adventure running: Athlete's energy for Africa
Adventure running: Athlete's energy for Africa
Here is a piece of advice for parents: be careful what you let your children do when they are grounded.
Harness racing: Nalah Franco wins on debut
Harness racing: Nalah Franco wins on debut
If the progeny of Falcon Seelster mare Naples Franco want to win a race, they should come to Forbury Park.
Racing: Consistent Williamson can add to top tally
Racing: Consistent Williamson can add to top tally
There might not be a One Over Kenny or a Springbank Richard floating around Phil Williamson's Totara stables right now.
Olympics: Philosophy of Games explored
Olympics: Philosophy of Games explored
Greece was the word for Balmacewen Intermediate School principal Andrew Hunter last week.
Racing: Flick of ears caught Barron's attention
Racing: Flick of ears caught Barron's attention
A flick of the ears was enough to pique Tony Barron's interest in Cullen Who in March.
Table Tennis: Otago players dominate South Island champs
Table Tennis: Otago players dominate South Island champs
The South Island titles at the top level are largely staying in Otago after the South Island championships in Dunedin at the weekend.
Racing: Hoffman shifting training base to Waikouaiti
Racing: Hoffman shifting training base to Waikouaiti
Otago horsewoman Amber Hoffman describes her move to Waikouaiti as her chance for "one last crack'' in the horse training industry.
Racing: All Stars Stabledominant again
Racing: All Stars Stabledominant again
Two rich age-group races at Addington on Saturday, two All Stars Stables trifectas.
Racing: Rain just what was needed for Tyler’s runners
Racing: Rain just what was needed for Tyler’s runners
Rain this week was a welcome sight for Riverton trainer Kelvin Tyler before tomorrow's Wairio Cup meeting at Winton.
Racing: Pegarose provides thrill for breeders
Racing: Pegarose provides thrill for breeders
Owning a winning racehorse is a great feeling.
Racing: Strap yourself in
Racing: Strap yourself in
The days might be getting shorter, the racing might be (arguably) winding down, but there's plenty to watch this weekend.
Racing: Its Elvis a shoo-in now
Racing: Its Elvis a shoo-in now
Only fools would rush in to give up on Its Elvis after just two starts.
Football: Teenagers shown college pathway
Football: Teenagers shown college pathway
A cold evening at Logan Park might seem like a long way from the world of college sports in the United States.
Racing: Northern trip pays off
Racing: Northern trip pays off
A North Island Island campaign has already paid off for Nathan Williamson and the connections of Tas Man Bromac.
Racing: Filly lives up to pedigree
Racing: Filly lives up to pedigree
It has always been a matter of when, not if, when it came to Sunny Afternoon winning a race.
Racing: Courage To Live wins impressively
Racing: Courage To Live wins impressively
Close relation of three-time New Zealand Cup winner Terror To Love has plenty to learn. But Courage to Live showed enough at Oamaru on Saturday to suggest his maiden win will not be his last.
Racing: Who’s on top . . .
Racing: Who’s on top . . .
With three months to go in the season, it seemed timely to update the readers of Racing Matters with the state of the premierships across the three codes.
Racing: Carston’s filly has chance to shine
Racing: Carston’s filly has chance to shine
Andrew Carston hopes his decision to avoid the big dances might just pay off with What Choux Want in the $50,000 Champagne Stakes at Riccarton tomorrow.
Racing: Early contenders for Jewels glory
Racing: Early contenders for Jewels glory
Yesterday marked one month until the Harness Jewels. Matt Smith takes an overview of who can feature when the nine fields are released from the mile start point at Cambridge on June 4.