Racing: Christchurch cracker
Racing: Christchurch cracker
It is difficult to complain about too much that went on in Christchurch last week, so here are some extra positives to focus on:
Matt Smith
Racing: 'Punt' by breeders comes off
Racing: 'Punt' by breeders comes off
An alternative way to source Bettor's Delight-type bloodlines has paid off for Mosgiel owner-breeders Syd and Shona Brown.
Racing: Knight prospects fighting fit after shaking off bug
Racing: Knight prospects fighting fit after shaking off bug
A rare spring grass growth in Roxburgh is behind trainers Geoff and Jude Knight as they fire up their racing team for the summer and Forbury Park tonight.
Pacer's comeback complete
Pacer's comeback complete
There were few better feel-good stories at the New Zealand Cup carnival last week than the tale of Spirit Eclipse.
Racing: Manning makes NZ Cup history
Racing: Manning makes NZ Cup history
History has been made in racing twice in a week - but this time, West Otago has something to do with it.
Racing: Filly's victory caps glorious week for Te Akau
Racing: Filly's victory caps glorious week for Te Akau
The Te Akau training operation has unlocked the secret to the southern group 1 races for 3yr-olds - give the precocious youngsters time to take in their surroundings in the South Island.
Racing: Hobby trainer steals the show
Racing: Hobby trainer steals the show
There are a few angles you could take with this year's New Zealand Cup winner Jimmy Mac.
Racing: Tiger Tara shows true colours
Racing: Tiger Tara shows true colours
A post report on Tuesday night told Geoff Dunn all he needed to know about Tiger Tara's chances in yesterday's group 1 New Zealand Free-For-All.
Racing: Statham showing promise
Racing: Statham showing promise
A hint of what might be to come with Statham was on show in the South Of The Waitaki Pace at Addington yesterday.
Racing: 'Bit spoilt' gelding gives back
Racing: 'Bit spoilt' gelding gives back
Mark Jones is cut from the traditionally tough Canterbury cloth.
Racing: Rain would aid Otago pair
Racing: Rain would aid Otago pair
The bookies are pretty much ruling out their chances, but the Otago representatives in tomorrow's New Zealand Cup will gratefully receive any rain at Riccarton.
Racing: Family quinella in cup
Racing: Family quinella in cup
Dyna Vikkers is the best greyhound Craig Roberts has trained for many reasons.
Racing: Jones wants speed on for stable star
Racing: Jones wants speed on for stable star
Mark Jones is out to make every metre matter in one of the country's great staying tests for trotters at Addington today.
Racing: Breed will go on after win
Racing: Breed will go on after win
The breed of the late Beverley Jones will carry on in style after Miss Alice's last-gasp Canterbury Breeders Stakes win at Riccarton yesterday.
Racing: El Chico chalks up milestone for Pitman
Racing: El Chico chalks up milestone for Pitman
Sometimes it hard to work out who has been round the traps longer - El Chico or Michael Pitman.
Racing: Dyna Vikkers one to beat
Racing: Dyna Vikkers one to beat
The run to the post the first time in tonight's $100,000 New Zealand Cup for greyhounds at Addington could all but decide the winner.
NZ record for little horse with big heart
NZ record for little horse with big heart
Petite One might not be big but she is quick.
Racing: Miracle win by Lazarus in 3yo dash
Racing: Miracle win by Lazarus in 3yo dash
Any punters with a win bet on Lazarus with 300m to go in yesterday's group 1 sires' stakes final would have been urging the 3yr-old to live up to his name.
Lowry hoping to reward loyalty with win
Lowry hoping to reward loyalty with win
There is a lot to be said for loyalty at the top of the racing world and Wingatui jockey Jake Lowry hopes to reward such trust in today's $230,000 Coupland's Bakeries Mile at Riccarton.
Racing: First NZ Cup drive 20 years after another first
Racing: First NZ Cup drive 20 years after another first
This time 20 years ago, a young Jonny Cox was heading outside on a New Zealand Cup high after watching Il Vicolo win the first of his two cups.