Matt Smith

Almost two years away from the racetrack has not dulled The Vandal, judging by his jumpout win at Wingatui yesterday.

Having a strong base of experienced cricketers seems to be a recipe for Green Island, as the club collected its sixth Bing Harris Shield title in seven seasons at Sunnyvale on Saturday.

Forbury Park Trotting Club is on the search for a new general manager following the resignation of Zelda Jordan.

The date may have changed, but that made no difference to White Robe Lodge which topped the South Island sales in Christchurch on Sunday for the second year running.

Ashburton trainer Terrill Charles reckons Wingatui is her favourite track - and a quick glimpse at her record suggests she's right.

To steal a popular modern phrase, it was a case of ''Lawrence represent'' at Forbury Park last night.

Steven Anderton and Steven Prince might not be performing a rain dance tonight, but some rain might be their friend as they take on a multiple group 1 winner at Riccarton tomorrow.

Canterbury jockey Kylie Williams hopes she can find some synergy with Irish Bay when the pair combine in the open 1400m at Wingatui today.

Graeme Anderson has 80% of his 10-strong team lining up at Forbury Park tonight - but the return of King Kenny is reason enough for excitement.

It is a long road to recovery for injured jockey Ashley Frye but her father Danny has good news to report - she has her appetite back.

Tony Herlihy's name has remained ever-present in the consciousness of racing fans in the last 35 years. The Auckland-based horseman made his first visit to Waikouaiti last month, and Otago Daily Times racing/sports reporter Matt Smith grabbed a few moments with him in the drivers' room.

Abbotsford School pupil Jacob Gilbert (11, in front) and his school mates (back, from left) Issac Pratley (11), Baidin Conijn (12), Natasha Remshaw (12), Holi Kennedy (12) and Nikia Le Masurier (12) show off the new equipment the school received yesterday thanks to an ex-pupil.

Phil Williamson's racing team will be heading far and wide in the next few weeks following the Forbury Park trials yesterday.

Fans of the Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen stable are spoilt for choice in the 3yr-old features at Ascot Park tomorrow.