The curtain is almost coming down on the 2012-13 season, with one meeting to go in Otago and Southland, at Forbury Park on Thursday night. Matt Smith runs the rule over the best harness performers in Otago since last August.
Rocky Road's future could be smoother than his past, following his second win from as many starts yesterday.
Few salutes have lasted as long as Graeme Anderson's at Oamaru yesterday, but the statuesque pose in the sulky was hiding some nerves.
There was a good reason the Waikouaiti-trained Falcon Ruler won a work-out at Rangiora last week before his start at Oamaru tomorrow.
Two proposed changes to the handicapping regulations in harness racing are a step in the right direction, a leading Otago trainer says.
Cambridge jockey Matthew Cropp will not mind if he gets coated in mud at Trentham tomorrow when he rides Wingatui hurdler Suspend Us.
The Otago Racing Club has gained a couple of small wins for the new season in the battle for racing dates.
Resplendent has earned her place in the broodmare paddock after her win at Oamaru - but motherhood could be some time off yet.
Palmerston North jockey Robert Hannam gets to continue his impressive association with Authentic Paddy at Oamaru today.
Bad barrier draws are hardly a concern for Northview Major judging by his efforts in his debut season.
The calls of congratulations around the Forbury Park stables last night told the story.
It is the last-chance saloon for several of New Zealand's junior drivers - including the reigning champion - in the New Zealand junior drivers' championship at Addington tonight.
The teeming weather in June is almost a distant memory for Oamaru racecourse manager Greg Stuart as he prepares for the Oamaru Jockey Club's three meetings this month.
Westwood Beach harness racing trainer Graeme Anderson hopes his partnership with Amber Hoffman will go out on a high with two more wins by the end of the season.
Devine Sign is continuing the fine form of her brothers and sisters as she carves out an impressive record at Forbury Park.
Roxy Rocket is in the form of her life, and her trainer sees no reason to stop her run in its tracks.
A seven-year journey with Roxy Rocket is finally starting to bear fruit for Shane Walkinshaw.
Cambridge trainer Roni Lauren is no stranger to glory at Alexandra Park.
Bit Of A Legend will have only his second standing start when he contests the Rangiora Winter Cup on Sunday as he builds towards the Breeders Crown in August.
Sitting at home and watching the races on Trackside or TAB TV has become the option of choice for many racing fans, but there is plenty going on behind the scenes to make sure the pictures reach your living room.
