Jonny Turner

Eastern Southland pacer Sagwitch will return to his happy place to contest tomorrow's Tuapeka Cup.

The Hope family got some small recompense after their champion trotter Monbet went amiss this week when they scored a winning double at Oamaru yesterday.

New Zealand star Te Akau Shark will have to hold out the might of Japan to put his name alongside Australasia's galloping greats by winning tomorrow's Cox Plate.

Thoroughbred enthusiasts can sit back and enjoy around 24 hours of brilliant racing across Australasia this weekend. Racing writer Jonny Turner takes a look at some of the highlights, from a...

Tapanui trainers Nikki and Barry Blatch were rewarded for their keen eye for a horse when they produced Mr Intelligence and Superstition for upset wins at Oamaru yesterday.

Westwood Beach trainer Graeme Anderson's big month can get even better at Oamaru today.

Talented Southland mare Picture Me Rollin will start what trainer Jo-Anne Dalton hopes is a big season at Oamaru today.

Cambridge filly Kali gave her rivals every opportunity to beat her when sitting three-wide without cover throughout the Barnswood Farm Classic on Saturday, but they could not get close.

Southland reinswoman Kirstin Barclay put on a driving master class and showed how her career in the sulky has gone full circle when winning both feature races on Riverton Cup day yesterday.

Cambridge trainer Tony Pike hopes Kali's bad luck will be over once the gates open for today's group 3 Barneswood Farm Classic at Ashburton.

Mitchell Robertson made doubly sure of his first win as a trainer when he produced Vintage Beach and Touche for a quinella finish at Forbury Park last night.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has the chance to conquer the racing world before the All Blacks continue their World Cup quest against Ireland in Japan tomorrow.

Melbourne rider Stephen Baster is not fazed about Southern-bred galloper The Chosen One's wide draw in tomorrow's Caulfield Cup.

Racing writer Jonny Turner caught up with leading trainer-driver Mark Purdon before he steps out a stunning 16-horse team at Addington tonight.

Canterbury mare Sweet Mary gets the chance to start her season in style when she free- falls down the grades at Forbury Park tonight.

Australian trotter McLovin will have his own southern support crew when his Dunedin breeders, Daryl and Anne Trainor, are on hand for his New Zealand Cup carnival tilt.

All Stars pacer Chase Auckland kicked his New Zealand Cup preparation back in to gear and showed off his staying prowess to win the Methven Cup yesterday.

Canterbury trainer Mark Jones capped a big week when he produced two smart 3yr-old winners at Gore on Saturday.

The New Zealand Cup could be the next aim for Nomen Ludi after his impressive win in the Winton Cup at Gore yesterday.

Western Southland trainer Stephen Blair-Edie is not getting carried away about Come Fly With Me's chances in the Winton Cup at Gore tomorrow, despite her nine-length last start victory on the track.