Jonny Turner

White Robe Lodge warmed up for a massive weekend with two victories on its home track yesterday.

The New Zealand thoroughbred industry took one of its first official steps towards major rationalisation of its racetracks yesterday.

Landing a handy barrier draw could mean Wingatui mare Scandalous finally breaks her maiden status today.

Canterbury jockey Samantha Wynne completed her brilliant return to race riding with success aboard Who Dares Wins in the 1600m Easter Cup at Riccarton Park on Saturday.

Southland trainers Kirstin Barclay and Paul Ellis's winning roll did not stop after they prepared U May Cullect for a break-out performance at Addington on Friday night - they produced Luvtahavtime...

The equine freak show rolled on at Addington Raceway in Christchurch last night when Turn It Up willed his way to winning the Easter Cup.

Race tempo could decide Southland pacer Franco Santino's fate when he returns to racing at Ascot Park today.

A winning combination and their winning tactics will not be changed when Gallant Boy starts in tomorrow's Easter Cup at Riccarton.

There were no complaints about a rain-soaked evening at Forbury Park from Sheree Tomlinson after she notched her 100th driving win in New Zealand with Hurricane Banner.

Bookmakers have done what champion trainer Mark Purdon could not do this week.

Wingatui jockey Jacob Lowry has beaten out his counterparts to land the ride on star South Island filly Emily Margaret at Riccarton on Saturday.

It could be a case of turn about for Waimate trainer Wayne Low at Forbury Park tonight.

Wingatui trainer Steve Tyler and northern rider Leah Hemi capped a successful week when Morena Roc scored his maiden win at Ascot Park yesterday.

Patience paid off when Love The Blues broke his maiden at Ascot Park on Saturday.

Reverting to mobile racing should help Please Shuddup show his true worth at Ascot Park today.

Wingatui rider Corey Campbell will have his first rides at Ellerslie racecourse today.

Driving more than 500km from Kaikoura to Forbury Park was made worthwhile for trainer David Broadhurst when Donegal Carrickfin won last night.

Monday's dual code meeting appeared to me to be a raging success.

Canterbury filly Major Sass can firm up her spot in the Nevele R Fillies Final in one of the last heats at Forbury Park tonight.

Balfour trainer Robert Wilson kept his brilliant record at Wingatui intact when Franco June won yesterday.