Ray Amer, the 74-year-old greyhound owner-breeder, who made the trip from Rangiora to Dunedin yesterday, was rewarded when his dogs finished first and second in the $11,000 Distance Final.
Winsome Opawa, winner of six of his seven starts over 545m, may have the edge in the $11,000 Middle Distance Final at the Otago greyhound meeting at Forbury Park today.
Richard Eynon, the New Plymouth jumps jockey, continued his run of success when he rode Tigeriffic to win the $A30,000 Jack Dow Memorial Hurdles at Mornington yesterday.
Master Lavros qualified for the 2yr-old trotter division of the Harness Jewels with an impressive win against older horses at Oamaru yesterday.
Ricky May, who has driven a host of top horses, was staggered by the ease of the win of Carabella in a fast-run New Zealand Oaks at Addington last night.
Empire Flame could come into his own at Oamaru tomorrow with the scratching of Amakudari.
James McDonald surpassed the New Zealand record for wins by an apprentice rider in a season when he reached 183 at Matamata yesterday.
James McDonald surpassed the New Zealand record for wins by an apprentice rider in a season when he reached 183 at Matamata yesterday.
Strapped For Cash, the top-class winter galloper, is set to resume racing at Wanganui on June 4.
There was a touch of irony when Galaxy Hunter outfinished Zoogin to win the Sires' Stakes Silver for 2yr-old trotters at Addington yesterday.
Choise Achiever, the well-performed 4yr-old this season, has been withdrawn from the Harness Jewels to recover from the effect of a quarter crack.
Ingrid Miller had a great start to her race-riding career when she won on her two rides, including Relampago in the $15,000 Wairio Cup, at Ascot Park yesterday.
Commander Jewel, winner of the New Zealand Trotting Oaks at Addington on Saturday, will be entered for the New Zealand Trotting Derby next Friday night, but she is an unlikely starter.
Wee Brother, last-start winner of the Canterbury Regional Cups Final, has been scratched from the main free-for-all at Addington today due to a slight cold.
Dean McKenzie, of Christchurch, is among the six people appointed to the new board for New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing.
Carabella is ready to reinstate her position as the top 3yr-old filly with success in the $140,000 Sires' Stakes Final at Addington tomorrow.
Harry Trimbole has been put aside for a spell after winning five races and $47,175 as a 3yr-old this season.
Ardghal is being treated for a respiratory infection after his late scratching from the 2yr-old race at Winton yesterday.
Monkey King has been turned out for a spell in the hope he will recapture his best form as a 9yr-old in the spring.
Ross Doherty had a memorable first winning ride over jumps when he partnered Kakapuka in the $25,000 Great Western Steeplechase at Riverton yesterday.
