Hi Gun gave Jonny Turner something to write about when he went back to back in the winter claimers' final after winning the series last year.
Matthew Cross was full of nerves before the maiden trot at Forbury Park last night - and that might not be the last of the goosebumps for the weekend.
As unusual doubles in the racing industry go, Michelle Northcott's day yesterday was one right out of the box.
A decent draw at Forbury Park tonight might end the wait for Rip Roaring as he seeks to step out of the maiden grades.
The milestones just kept on racking up for Greg Wright at Wingatui yesterday as he entered uncharted territory not once but twice.
Terry Kennedy has called on a name from the past for the amateur riders' rating 65 1400m at Wingatui today.
Oamaru woman Bev Williamson was recognised for years of tireless work last week when she was made a life member of the Oamaru Harness Racing Club at the club's annual general meeting for 2013.
Ross Haines was best known for his squash endeavours in Otago.
Life has come full circle for John Ayoub.
The Speight's Cup was added to the Arrowtown rugby team's trophy cabinet on Saturday, after it narrowly beat Clyde-Earnscleugh 10-9 at Clyde, finishing the first round of the Central Otago Premier competition unbeaten.
Invercargill trainer Steve Lock enjoyed his first success at Forbury Park in seven years when Blazing Bracelet flew home to win at his 27th start.
Keep The Courage and Saragarhi are proving tough to split for Riverton trainer Kelvin Tyler in tomorrow's $25,000 Amberley Cup at Riccarton.
Punting can be a tough go sometimes.
A twist of fate has Steven Golding driving one of his best mate's horses at Forbury Park tonight.
It has taken most of the season, but Bootie Bromac has finally gained her first win as a 3yr-old.
Tom Jones has his tickets for the Four Nations clash between New Zealand and England in November.
Free Dreams will join a four-strong team heading north to Waterlea near Blenheim after a tidy trial win at Forbury Park yesterday.
The remarkable record of Frances Jay Bee's extended family was on display with the wins of One Two Kenny and King Kenny at Oamaru yesterday.
The starting positions played a big part in Matthew Williamson deciding on his drive in the feature trot at Oamaru tomorrow.
There is a certain satisfaction about training a trotter to a victory.