Jonny Turner

Former Northern mare Maid Of Steel gets a perfect opportunity to recapture her best form at Ashburton today.

The new Tim Butt and Jonny Cox training partnership notched its first winner, at Forbury Park last night.

Waikouati trainer Amber Hoffman's hopes of again playing a starring role at Forbury Park tonight are headed by Mighty Empire.

Classy mare Lizzie L’Amour put an indifferent spring campaign behind her to win in group 2 company at Te Rapa on Saturday.

Wingatui mare Passito continued her brilliant association with jockey Jillian Morris by winning at Ascot Park on Saturday.

Yesterday's Winton harness meeting was the Baynes and Beck show.

Wingatui trainer Terry Kennedy might be better served finding a 50th birthday to attend rather than going to next month's Karaka sales.

Canterbury pacer Franco Tristan returns to Winton tomorrow seeking the same success he struck on the track a year ago.

He was the star of the last Wingatui meeting and with a strong book of rides, Corey Campbell could be again at today’s races.

Talking about training and driving premierships is frowned upon in some circles. But it is certainly not within this column, writes Jonny Turner.

The peaceful surrounds of Birchwood Station in Western Southland have helped trainer Stephen Blair-Edie get his  team  in top order for Southland’s most popular race day.

Gear changes helped Oamaru trotter Playboy Prince get his manners back in check at his home track's trials yesterday.

Taieri horseman Jack Stewart is paving the way for dozens of new owners to be involved in the thoroughbred racing industry.

Officials have painted newly appointed Racing Minister Winston Peters a picture of an industry scratching to ensure its survival.

The usually cool, calm and collected Mark Purdon is lighter in the pocket following comments he made to Australian stewards.

Middle-grade pacer Six Diamonds proved he was on track for the South’s coming country cup races with a scintillating finish to win at Ascot Park on Saturday.

It was a case of deja vu for Waikouaiti trainer Amber Hoffman at Forbury Park last night.

Oamaru horseman Brad Williamson added to his family’s rich trotting legacy by training his first winner at Forbury Park last night.

The successful season Rangiora horseman Andrew Stuart is enjoying should get even better at Riccarton today.