Racing: Siblings set for bold bids
Racing: Siblings set for bold bids
Ashburton trainer Russell McKay admits there is a hint of bias when he opts for El Bee Dee as his best chance at Timaru today.
Matt Smith
Racing matters: They can come ...
Racing matters: They can come ...
California Chrome was the favourite for the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, and duly won. Not much in the way of a story there, right?
Football: Uehara fires parting shot
Football: Uehara fires parting shot
Southern United coach Luiz Uehara is not reapplying for his position, saying he wants to take a break from the game.
Racing: Risk Factor best of Larsen's Invercargill runners
Racing: Risk Factor best of Larsen's Invercargill runners
The draws have not fallen in Kirk Larsen's favour at Ascot Park on Saturday, but he hopes at least one of his pacers can overcome their marbles at the weekend.
Racing: K D Muscles in top 12 but not safe
Racing: K D Muscles in top 12 but not safe
The shifting sands of the age-group contenders for the Harness Jewels continued yesterday, as the trotters look to fight their way into contention for finals day at Cambridge on May 31.
Ice hockey: Job a 'dream come true'
Ice hockey: Job a 'dream come true'
Janos Kaszala realised an eight-year ambition when he was told yesterday morning he was to be the new Ice Blacks coach.
Racing: Cup last chance for hopefuls
Racing: Cup last chance for hopefuls
A handy Winter Cup race at Addington on Friday night has taken on extra significance as the countdown to the Harness Jewels deadline nears on Sunday.
Racing: Few places left for fillies
Racing: Few places left for fillies
The best pacing fillies in New Zealand are starting to work themselves out, but a few still have a chance of sneaking their way into the Harness Jewels fields at Cambridge on May 31.
Racing: Success continues Venus Serena's outstanding season
Racing: Success continues Venus Serena's outstanding season
Venus Serena carried on her stellar 3yr-old season with another top-tier success at Addington on Saturday - but only just.
Racing: Success perfectly timed
Racing: Success perfectly timed
Martin Pierson will definitely be in his mother's good books after Sara Holley's win at Forbury Park last night.
Racing: Imperial Ace finally living up to potential
Racing: Imperial Ace finally living up to potential
Imperial Ace has always had the talent to win races - but now the brain might be joining in on the act.
Racing: Williamson confident
Racing: Williamson confident
Nathan Williamson is happy to open up about his drives at Forbury Park tonight - a stark contrast to the name of the horse he rates as his brightest chance in the sulky tonight.
Racing matters: A glittering career
Racing matters: A glittering career
Wingatui trainer Steven Anderton has confirmed The Glitzy One has been retired following her fourth in the Great Autumn Handicap at Riccarton on Saturday.
Racing: Richards hoping for a little luck
Racing: Richards hoping for a little luck
All is not lost for Natuzzi when he hits the track at Adelaide in the quest for the lion's share of $A500,000 ($NZ541,000) in The Goodwood tomorrow.
Racing: Many benefits from programme
Racing: Many benefits from programme
The next Dexter Dunn or Tony Herlihy might be hiding among the Kidz Kartz Otago members.
Racing: Name rings true in surprise win
Racing: Name rings true in surprise win
Enchanter surprised his trainer when he resumed at the Wingatui jumpouts yesterday.
Racing: Patience brings reward
Racing: Patience brings reward
She may be named Who Knows, but there is no doubt the Washington VC mare has been worth the wait after she qualified as a 6yr-old at the Forbury Park trials yesterday.
Racing: Johnston steps up
Racing: Johnston steps up
Aaron Johnston made a smooth beginning to his starter's career when he took charge of the Forbury Park Trotting Club's meeting for the first time last Thursday.
Racing: Barron's trip north with mare pays off
Racing: Barron's trip north with mare pays off
A trip north paid dividends for Christy Breanna with a bonus on the way back home at Forbury Park on Thursday night.
Racing: First race-day winner epic moment for apprentice
Racing: First race-day winner epic moment for apprentice
To use apprentice jockey Sigourney Kelly's own words, she was ''epic-ing'' as she crossed the line aboard Pharrell for her first riding win on Thursday.