Matt Smith

Invercargill driver Andrew Armour recommends keeping an eye on Jaccka Clubs lthough payday may not come at Gore tomorrow.

Forget about a bowl of rice - Uncle Ben has bigger things on his horizon after his win in race 4 at Forbury Park last night.

Foreverman's usual good manners may have deserted him but the 4yr-old made up for it when he broke maidens at Forbury Park last night.

You would think professional sportsmen get more than enough in their pay packet to cover their eating bill each week. But it seems champagne, caviar and a late-night kebab just isn't enough for some particularly ravenous types, who need a snack at the strangest of times - often in the middle of a sporting contest. In the wake of the Luis Suarez biting incident, Matt Smith looks at other notorious chompers.

Major Deed was given a wake-up call this week, and his trainer hopes the increased workload might pay off in the Southern Supremacy Stakes final at Invercargill tomorrow.

A set of colours seen at Trentham 50 years ago were back in the winner's circle at Wingatui yesterday when Gurus Response cleared maidens at her seventh attempt.

Wonder mare Black Caviar has been bringing the Australian public back to the races in their droves during her 25 unbeaten starts. As the curtain came down on her career yesterday, racing writer Matt Smith looked at other thoroughbred horses who captivated the public.

Omakau trainer Murray Hamilton is hoping to start the jumping season with a win today, and Deceptive could do just that in the first race over the obstacles this winter.

Scott MacGregor proved to be the star once again at the New Zealand grappling and wrestling championships in Dunedin on Saturday.

It is not often a horse owner can say they have driven their horse around a proper track - especially when the owner is the grand old age of 99.

Nutinear (right) and jockey Courtney Barnes gallop clear of the Private Call mare Estrella at the Wingatui jumpouts yesterday.

Luck is a common wish of trainers before group races, but when Geoff Knight says Pembrook's Delight needs luck, he means it.