Johnson pioneer in seeking to establish French connection
Talented northern junior driver Emily Johnson is in Europe to link up with one of France’s top stables for the next three weeks.
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McIntyre pair look well placed
McIntyre pair look well placed
Talent and natural improvement can combine to propel the team from Macca Lodge into the winner’s circle at Ascot Park on Sunday.
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Success for family on ‘Dad’s day’
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Success for family on ‘Dad’s day’
The Shirley family had plenty to celebrate on a day one of their own was remembered at Ascot Park.
Winton win shows Hijack heading in right direction
Winton win shows Hijack heading in right direction
After three years of frustration and thousands of kilometres of travel, Hijack is finally heading in the right direction.
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Committee calls for racing bodies to unite ‘at pace’
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Committee calls for racing bodies to unite ‘at pace’
An independent committee has recommended sweeping changes to safeguard the future of the New Zealand racing industry.
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Death knell feared for harness club after loss of dual-code date
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Death knell feared for harness club after loss of dual-code date
Harness racing stalwart Lex Williams fears scheduling changes are effectively a ‘‘death knell’’ for an Otago club.
Mor Moonlight shows true worth
Mor Moonlight shows true worth
There was only one work-on after the real Mor Moonlight cleared out for a dominant win in yesterday’s Silk Road Trotting Series Heat at Ascot Park.
ODT Racing Chat: Clubs Challenge Race Day 2026
ODT Racing Chat: Clubs Challenge Race Day 2026
Welcome to ODT Racing Chat, brought to you by Fred's Fencing, and we are of course at the last feature meeting of the year for the Otago Racing Club at Wingatui.
ODT Racing Chat: Club Challenge Race Day Preview
ODT Racing Chat: Club Challenge Race Day Preview
On ODT Racing Chat, brought to you by Fred's Fencing, we are at Wingatui previewing the Otago Racing Club's last feature meeting of the year this Sunday.
Feta Go Fernco speeds to upset
Feta Go Fernco speeds to upset
For a result that few expected, the signs were there before Feta Go Fernco sped to victory at Winton on Sunday.
Age no barrier for Aveross Majesty
Age no barrier for Aveross Majesty
Two very different kinds of trotting milestones were reached at Winton yesterday.
‘Lovely old horse’ notches up 12th win
‘Lovely old horse’ notches up 12th win
Andy Hall played to his strengths to tick off two milestones with victory at Ascot Park yesterday.
Dickson chasing morale-boosting win
Dickson chasing morale-boosting win
Riverton trainer Andrea Dick-son is hoping her mare, A Mandarin, can deliver a morale-boosting win in the AB Lime & Hyde Landscaping Wairio Cup.
Shergar breaks through for win at 38th start
Shergar breaks through for win at 38th start
The Heyrick family waited almost three years for Shergar to break through to win but his next owners may have to wait only a matter of minutes.
Ride for Grylls on classy filly
Ride for Grylls on classy filly
Champion jockey Craig Grylls will take time out from domestic duties to continue his successful association with Single Red this weekend.
Connections keen to make most of time with Rochello
Connections keen to make most of time with Rochello
Sally McKay and her racing partners are hoping for further celebrations from their remaining time with genuine performer Rochello.
Success for Saunders on racing return
Success for Saunders on racing return
Rakadiamonds sidestepped into the passing lane and past her rivals to send trainer Matt Saunders back into the winner’s circle at Winton yesterday.
Anderton partnership remains a winner
Anderton partnership remains a winner
The father-and-son training partnership of Brian and Shane Anderton continued on their winning ways at Riccarton on Saturday when veteran stayer Capo Dell Impero captured the Hornby Club Founders Cup.
Conditions look suitable for Williamson’s top drives to bounce back
Conditions look suitable for Williamson’s top drives to bounce back
Brad Williamson is hoping for a drastic turnaround from two of his best drives at Winton tomorrow.
Popular Alflaila tops White Robe roster
Popular Alflaila tops White Robe roster
White Robe Lodge stallions Alflaila and Ancient Spirit will reinforce the southern nursery’s commitment to supporting thoroughbred breeders at every level.