Jonny Turner

Celebrated trainer reflects on family’s role

A smiling Corey Campbell returns to the birdcage at Riverton on Saturday after Phyllite stormed...

Celebrated trainer reflects on family’s role

The White Robe Lodge training partnership of Brian and Shane Anderton reached win No 1000 together when Phyllite was successful at Riverton on Saturday. Jonny Turner talks to Brian about his and son Shane’s seasons together.

Memphis Tennessee on best behaviour in win

Senorita Margarita (outer), driven by Jo-ann Buckland-Stevens, beats Dreaminsover (middle) and...

Memphis Tennessee on best behaviour in win

After producing the grittiest of Roxburgh Cup victories, trainer Brett Gray revealed it is not just Memphis Tennessee who has had to be tough.

Sundees Son centre of attention

Sundees Son, driven by John Dunn, beats Mataderos to win last month’s Dominion Handicap at...

Sundees Son centre of attention

The king is coming.

Johnny Mac’s win career peak for Dewe

Johnny Mac wins the Gore Cup yesterday for driver Blair Orange and trainer Michael House. PHOTO:...

Johnny Mac’s win career peak for Dewe

Johnny Mac sped to victory in yesterday’s Gore Cup to deliver Tyler Dewe a harness racing career highlight tinged with sadness.

Handicap in favour of Keep On Dreaming

Handicap in favour of Keep On Dreaming

An impressive performance in the Wairio Cup has Keep On Dreaming primed for the Gore Cup tomorrow.

One Too Menny powers to spectacular victory at Winton

In just his fourth start for Balfour trainer Robert Wilson, the 4yr-old strung out a quality feature-trot field, leading by as much 15 lengths in the middle stages before he kept on charging to the line to record a brilliant victory.

Duke Of Cornwall further enhances broodmare’s credentials

Cromwell breeder-owner Lester Smith already had a smart broodmare on his hands before her resume got bumped up a level with the outstanding win of Duke Of Cornwall at Young Quinn Raceway yesterday.

Fight shown by The High Commander a pleasant surprise

Thistle, who is in fine fettle to resume racing at Riccarton. Photo by Tayler Strong.

Fight shown by The High Commander a pleasant surprise

As he cruised to victory at Winton yesterday, The High Commander gave away no hints that he had tested the patience of trainer Brett Gray.

‘Huge thrill’ as Oamaru reinsman posts 1000th NZ driving win

Oamaru’s Matthew Williamson celebrates his 1000th New Zealand driving win, on his home track...

‘Huge thrill’ as Oamaru reinsman posts 1000th NZ driving win

Family and friends watched as Matthew Williamson joined the elite group of reinsmen to have won 1000 races in New Zealand when he drove Ariella to victory on the track where it all began, at Oamaru...

Armour gains success with another cheap buy

Samantha Ottley guides the Mark Jones-trained Artatac to victory over A Bettor Act in the Grass...

Armour gains success with another cheap buy

Invercargill trainer Shannon Armour continued her great record with a cheap buy when Nyla scored at Wingatui yesterday.

Peroni, With A Bang reward veteran Ascot Park trainers

Two of the veterans of the Ascot Park training ranks produced impressive winners on their home track yesterday.

‘All go, no quit’ in maiden win

Harry Stamper’s rivals faced harness racing Armageddon when the trotter loomed ominously on the home turn in his impressive winning debut at Winton yesterday.

Trotting double allows Wilson to register 50th training win

Balfour trainer Robert Wilson’s skilled hand with a trotter resulted in him notching his 50th career victory after he produced Willangus Lad and One Two Menny to win at Winton yesterday.

Bublitz breaks duck with Ascot Park win

After travelling a long road to the winner’s circle, junior driver Kaleb Bublitz made the day he drove his first winner one to remember at Ascot Park yesterday.

Paddyproudfoot victorious after 23-month break

Paddyproudfoot victorious after 23-month break

Kirstin Barclay produced yet another brilliant training and driving performances as Paddyproudfoot announced his return to racing with victory in the Tuapeka Cup on Sunday.

Mighty Flying Rocker finally working it out

Bob Butt’s patience continued to pay off when Mighty Flying Rocker continued his varied career with victory at Oamaru yesterday.

Profitable new twist in old association

Nathan Williamson continued to pay back owner Dayle Kinzett for his babysitting duties two decades ago with the win of Get Up N Dance at Ascot Park at Invercargill on Saturday.

Wilsons hoping one win leads to another

Whiterig trainers Ross and Chris Wilson won the curtain-raiser with Robyns Shadow at Young Quinn Raceway yesterday and now have their sights on the main event with Robyns Playboy.

Filly’s connections Feelthejoy

Father and daughter combination Clark and Ellie Barron rolled out an impressive filly at Winton yesterday in winning debutante Feelthejoy.

Anxious moments for owner

Henry Hubert (No 8), driven by Tim Williams, prevails in the feature Hannon Memorial Free-For All...

Anxious moments for owner

Henry Hubert left himself with an important work-on as he sprinted to a front-running victory in the Hannon Memorial Free-For-All at Oamaru yesterday.

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