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Odds On: Tips for this week

Welcome back to our second episode of Odds On, brought to you by the Baaa Bar in association with the ODT and Ubet.

Barron makes winning return

It was not quite a case of straight off the plane and into the winner’s circle for Ellie Barron, but it was close.

Support for jumps racing

Support for jumps racing

The New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing board yesterday confirmed its support for the continuation of jumps racing as part of the racing programme.

South Seas Rock caps great three weeks

South Seas Rock capped a remarkable three weeks with his monstrous victory at Ascot Park yesterday.

Odds On

Today we are launching a weekly tipping column called Odds On, where hopefully we steer our readers into some winners.

Group 1 success strengthens southern connection

Two great mates from Wyndham completed their climb to the top of New Zealand harness racing yesterday with Marketplace’s sensational win in the group 1 Sires Stakes Series Final on New Zealand Cup...

Swayzee all class again in NZ Cup

Australians trainer Jason Grimson and driver Cam Hart return to the birdcage after winning the...

Swayzee all class again in NZ Cup

Leading Australian trainer Jason Grimson had the last laugh when Swayzee willed himself to a second consecutive group 1 New Zealand Cup victory at Addington Raceway in Christchurch yesterday.

Emotional journey just to make cup

Samantha Ottley will drive Southland-trained Tact McLeod in the New Zealand Cup at Addington...

Emotional journey just to make cup

For Winton couple Trevor Proctor and Diane Dynes, their New Zealand Cup experience with Tact McLeod is about so much more than winning.

Southern friends hoping to party

The connections of Republican Party hope the 5yr-old, seen here winning the Hannon Memorial at...

Southern friends hoping to party

Two great Dunedin friends are hoping Republican Party can be the winning pick once again this month.

Five horses that could well be worth a wager today

Harness racing journalist Jonny Turner has trawled through pages of New Zealand Cup Day form to find five horses punters can consider on the sport’s biggest day.

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Nally delivers parting gift to trainer Hunter

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Nally delivers parting gift to trainer Hunter

Tom Nally delivered trainer Hamish Hunter the best possible leaving present at Wyndham yesterday.

Brother to Lazarus impresses in Oamaru win

The little brother of one a New Zealand Cup great scored a timely win as the lead-up to the million-dollar feature builds to a fever pitch.

'Everybody who was here had a fantastic day'

Trey Russell, left and Finn McDonald-Page in the mood at the 2024 Melbourne Cup Wingatui Races at...

'Everybody who was here had a fantastic day'

Overcast weather did not stop fashionistas and punters dressing to impress at Wingatui Racecourse yesterday.

ODT Racing Chat: Cup Day at Wingatui

Paul Dwyer was out at Wingatui for Melbourne Cup race day, bringing you some of the highlights from trackside.

Knight's Choice wins Melbourne Cup in big upset

Jockey Robbie Dolan kisses the Cup after his shock victory on Knight's Choice. Photo: Getty Images

Knight's Choice wins Melbourne Cup in big upset

Melbourne Cup debutant Robbie Dolan has had to fight back tears as he celebrated winning the race that stops a nation with rank outsider Knight's Choice in a thrilling finish.

Punters turn on the style for Cup Day at Wingatui

Punters turn on the style for Cup Day at Wingatui

Wingatui Racecourse was filled with hundreds of people dressed in their best for the Otago Racing Club's annual Melbourne Cup Day today.

Kiwi punters to bet big on Melbourne Cup

Kiwi punters to bet big on Melbourne Cup

The TAB says the Melbourne Cup is the biggest day for the New Zealand TAB by quite some margin, and Kiwi racing fans are expected to spend up to $30 million betting.

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