ODT Racing Chat: Omakau 2026
ODT Racing Chat is at the Central Otago Trotting meeting at Omakau capturing the action from the largest race day in the South.
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Tireless work of women’s stalwart
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Tireless work of women’s stalwart
Farah Palmer broke the glass ceiling in women’s rugby and continues to advocate for others to do the same.
Police boost security for Sydney Ashes test
Police boost security for Sydney Ashes test
Australian police are boosting staffing at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the fifth Ashes test, weeks after gunmen killed 15 people at a Jewish event in the city.
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Sparks look to build on great Super Smash start
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Sparks look to build on great Super Smash start
Fortune favours the Brave — but form is certainly with the Sparks.
Five horses worth backing today
Five horses worth backing today
After a great day of racing at Omakau yesterday, the Central Otago Summer Circuit heads to Roxburgh tomorrow.
Stable’s success rolls on in new year
Stable’s success rolls on in new year
What a time of it the House stable is having right now.
Tracking the action at Omakau
Tracking the action at Omakau
Photos by Monica Toretto and Gregor Richardson
Sports photos of the year
Sports photos of the year
Here is a selection of sports pictures Getty photographers have rated as their best of 2025.
Obituary: Judy Bell, golfer
Obituary: Judy Bell, golfer
Judy Bell was a gifted golfer whose devotion to the sport led her to become the first female president of the United States Golf Association (USGA).
Cole happy with Telegraph contender
Cole happy with Telegraph contender
Matamata trainer Cody Cole is following a similar blueprint to last year with Navigator, who will head into the group 1 TAB Telegraph at Trentham today fresh-up.
Littler makes semifinals
Littler makes semifinals
Young star Luke Littler raced into the semifinals of the PDC World Championship with a 5-0 whitewash of Poland’s Krzysztof Ratajski at Alexandra Palace yesterday.
Cox gets talented Pinseeker back to best
Cox gets talented Pinseeker back to best
Planning played a key role in Pinseeker’s brilliant group 3 Central Otago Cup win yesterday — but it wasn’t everything.
Last boat reaches Hobart
Last boat reaches Hobart
The Millennium Falcon of Star Wars fame was a worn-out spacecraft that still managed to pull off some of the more impressive feats in the universe.
Victory brings hope despite sire’s death
Victory brings hope despite sire’s death
Last Friday was a bittersweet day for White Robe Lodge.
Queen Zou reigns in Rich Hill Mile
Queen Zou reigns in Rich Hill Mile
The stakes-winning run of trainer Stephen Marsh at Ellerslie rolled on in inevitable fashion as underrated mare Queen Zou produced an undeniable finish to win the group 2 Rich Hill Mile (1600m)...
Wag Star’s mood may be crucial
Wag Star’s mood may be crucial
Craig Ferguson hopes playing chess rather than checkers with Wag Star will pay winning dividends in the group 3 Central Otago Cup.
Chance to start your year on a lucrative note
Chance to start your year on a lucrative note
Racing journalist Jonny Turner has a freakish tipping record at Omakau and he has found five horses for punters to follow at the popular meeting again this year.
Multitude of activities for racegoers of all ages
Multitude of activities for racegoers of all ages
Another amazing day is in store when the Central Otago Trotting Club holds its annual race day.
Rich targets ahead for Ohope Wins
Rich targets ahead for Ohope Wins
Promising staying filly Ohope Wins chose the best possible moment to break her maiden status when she powered home to claim the group 2 Sir Patrick Hogan Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie yesterday.
Auckland FC stunned by Newcastle
Auckland FC stunned by Newcastle
Newcastle have stunned A-League leaders Auckland FC 3-1 at Mt Smart Stadium.