Racing: Ageless warrior may need race
Racing: Ageless warrior may need race
The legs are willing, and so is the mind - now all Zac Butcher needs is for Pembrook Benny's fitness to play its part in tonight's $25,000 Spring Cup at Alexandra Park.
Matt Smith
Racing: Outside of front line no concern for Pulp Fiction
Racing: Outside of front line no concern for Pulp Fiction
Pulp Fiction might never win as many awards as the Quentin Tarantino movie of the same name, but he is certainly near the top of the billing at Ascot Park today.
Racing: Money up as Interdominions return to old format
Racing: Money up as Interdominions return to old format
Harness racing tragics can breathe a sigh of relief - the Interdominions are heading to Perth and back to the good old days.
Racing: Tiger Tara jumps up rankings
Racing: Tiger Tara jumps up rankings
Tiger Tara is heading in the right direction - both on and off the track - after the updated New Zealand Trotting Cup rankings were released yesterday.
Racing: McKay back in the swing
Racing: McKay back in the swing
Ascot Park trainer Sally McKay is taking a positive approach to the three first-starters she lines up at the Gore thoroughbred meeting today - ''they're champions until proven otherwise.''
Racing: Drumregal on best behaviour and form
Racing: Drumregal on best behaviour and form
Most roads lead back to Wingatui for gallopers who tackled the inner track there at the Otago Racing Club jumpouts yesterday.
League: Link to 1928 match earns test tickets
League: Link to 1928 match earns test tickets
A Pine Hill woman with one of the closest links to the most recent rugby league test in Dunedin will get to attend November's clash between the Kiwis and England at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Racing: Nairn trotter living up to credentials
Racing: Nairn trotter living up to credentials
Breeding is never an exact science in horse racing - and neither is training.
Racing: Incentive for southerners
Racing: Incentive for southerners
Owners of pacers trained by Otago and Southland trainers now have a new reason to head to New Zealand Cup Week in Christchurch.
Racing: Maldini coming along nicely
Racing: Maldini coming along nicely
Leading from barrier rise to the finish line at the Forbury Park trials yesterday has set up Maldini for a race date at Forbury Park early next month.
Rugby: Mata'afa to make Otago debut
Rugby: Mata'afa to make Otago debut
Front-row injuries have paved the way for Southern tighthead prop Michael Mata'afa to make his debut for Otago against Northland at Forsyth Barr Stadium tomorrow night.
Racing: 'Hard case' on NZ Cup trail
Racing: 'Hard case' on NZ Cup trail
A top-15 New Zealand Trotting Cup ranking surely beckons for Tiger Tara after his win in the group 3 Hannon Memorial at Oamaru yesterday.
Racing: Tiger Tara hunts Hannon
Racing: Tiger Tara hunts Hannon
It is hard to improve on a near-perfect run, but that is what Geoff Dunn is aiming for with Tiger Tara in tomorrow's $25,000 Hannon Memorial at Oamaru tomorrow.
Racing matters
Racing matters
Two months to go . . . You know New Zealand Cup week is near when an email arrives from Addington outlining the details for media accreditation. I know, I know - a week in Christchurch covering...
Racing: Training priority for Bishop
Racing: Training priority for Bishop
Nora Bishop and her two pacers make up an unlikely trio.
Racing: Tiger Tara moves up cup rankings
Racing: Tiger Tara moves up cup rankings
Tiger Tara's bold second in last week's Maurice Holmes Vase has moved him to the fringe of the New Zealand Trotting Cup field with two months to go.
Racing: Trainer has plenty of time for Commix
Racing: Trainer has plenty of time for Commix
LAST SEASON 62 starts, 3 winners, $44,000.
Racing: King's reign likely over
Racing: King's reign likely over
A tough night at the office at Addington on Friday did not end with good news for Westwood Beach trainer Graeme Anderson.
Racing: Princess Brook impressive in jumpout success
Racing: Princess Brook impressive in jumpout success
Keep an eye on the form from the Wingatui jumpouts yesterday, as plenty of runners will be seen at the races within the next month.
Racing: Change of tactics on for mare
Racing: Change of tactics on for mare
New Years Jay is looming as the horse to beat in the Young At Heart final at Addington tonight, but do not be surprised if she shows another string to her bow.