Matt Smith

Pretty Sunday all but confirmed a place in the Harness Jewels at Ashburton next month after winning stylishly at Addington last night.

Ballindooley is entering the big boys' league - as his co-trainer puts it - when he tackles the $17,500 Winter Cup at Addington tonight.

Toni Direen might not always be on good terms with Norah, but she cannot go past the Gallant Guru mare as her best ride at the Wairio Cup meeting at Winton today.

Brian O'Connor may not have snared the driving win he craved, but he will be remembered for his positive attitude and never giving up, a close friend says.

The attraction of being closer to Addington has convinced East Taieri trainer Alan Clark to buy a property near the Timaru racecourse.

Forbury Park trainer Kerry Dance hopes Halfmoon Bay's mouth troubles are behind him after a tidy trial win at Forbury Park yesterday.

Gavin Smith is as surprised as anyone how quickly he reached triple figures in the wins column as a harness racing trainer.

Kevin Myers' raid on the jumping features at Riverton almost went perfectly.

A long injury lay-off has not dulled Latheronwheel's talent judging by his win at Forbury Park last night.

Ross Doherty could well be on the best horse in the $30,000 Great Western Hurdles at Riverton tomorrow, but he will be keeping an eye on one rival in particular.