Paralympics: Stomach problem a hindrance for Hall
Paralympics: Stomach problem a hindrance for Hall
A stomach complaint prevented Adam Hall from producing his best in the slalom at the Paralympics in Sochi yesterday.
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Curling: Stadium impresses Canadian
Curling: Stadium impresses Canadian
Former Olympic silver medallist Cheryl Bernard has ''heaved rocks'' all around the world, but she is taken aback by the quality of the curling rink at the Dunedin Ice Stadium.
Racing: Include ready for Oaks test
Racing: Include ready for Oaks test
Forty-three years ago, Young Ida was all that stood between Brian Anderton and a New Zealand Oaks victory.
Racing: Start biggest challenge for The Wrath Of Robyn
Racing: Start biggest challenge for The Wrath Of Robyn
Gore trainer Trevor Cross hopes everything falls in to place with The Wrath Of Robyn at Winton tomorrow, particularly at the start.
Racing matters: Things just....
Racing matters: Things just....
Did you think the fallout from the Interdominion Grand Final was over and done with?
Racing: Edmeads in brace
Racing: Edmeads in brace
Amber Edmeads is targeting an August return to the saddle, but it will be a few months before she is back on top of a horse.
Racing: New turf for seasoned driver
Racing: New turf for seasoned driver
Pukekohe horseman Maurice McKendry might have cracked 3000 career wins just a few weeks ago, but he is entering unknown waters at Waikouaiti next Tuesday.
Racing: Johnson on Include in Oaks
Racing: Johnson on Include in Oaks
Chris Johnson has accepted the ride on Wingatui filly Include in Saturday's New Zealand Oaks at Trentham.
Surf life-saving: Three from St Clair in NZ squad to compete in France
Surf life-saving: Three from St Clair in NZ squad to compete in France
Three St Clair surf life-savers will head to France in September as part of a national squad after a solid effort at the national championships in Ohope last week.
Racing: Belle Miraaj still unbeaten
Racing: Belle Miraaj still unbeaten
After Below Zero won three races in a row in 1998, Heddons Bush sheep farmer John Dooley thought that could be as good as racing gets.
Racing: Filly's win welcome change in fortunes
Racing: Filly's win welcome change in fortunes
Madam Victoria is forging an excellent record for Bevan and Robyn Wilson, but she could be making up for her half-brother's efforts a few weeks ago.
Racing: Princess Brook a royal show
Racing: Princess Brook a royal show
A break may have done Princess Brook the world of good ahead of her return to juvenile racing at Wingatui tomorrow.
Racing matters: Quite the crop
Racing matters: Quite the crop
During New Zealand Cup week last year, I was talking to Otago Racing Club chief executive Andre Klein about the quality of the horses being trained at Wingatui.
Racing: Quick As A Trick hard to beat
Racing: Quick As A Trick hard to beat
Matthew Williamson is not short on the confidence levels as he prepares to drive Quick As A Trick at Forbury Park tonight.
Racing: Northern trip for Include
Racing: Northern trip for Include
Star Wingatui filly Include will make an extended trip north as she heads towards the New Zealand Oaks at Trentham on March 15.
Racing: Walker onThe Solitaire in New Zealand Stakes
Racing: Walker onThe Solitaire in New Zealand Stakes
Wingatui trainer Steven Anderton has secured the services of the jockey of the moment for The Solitaire's latest bid for group 1 glory on Saturday.
Racing: First trials driving success for Love
Racing: First trials driving success for Love
Mike Love is used to teaching children during their formative years, but he was making some small steps of his own at the Forbury Park trials yesterday.
Racing: Avechii winds up for win
Racing: Avechii winds up for win
His brother, Peter, might have been winning the New Zealand Derby at Ellerslie on Saturday, but John McKay was kicking some goals of his own at Cromwell yesterday.
Racing: Success a pleasant surprise
Racing: Success a pleasant surprise
Gore trainer Jenn Sheridan was looking forward to getting her first winner, but she was not expecting the win to come yesterday.
Racing: Frye hoping for fine weather
Racing: Frye hoping for fine weather
Ashley Frye will be hoping the sun appears today and tomorrow at Cromwell for her rides in the two features at the Otago Racing Club's meeting.