Toni Direen might not always be on good terms with Norah, but she cannot go past the Gallant Guru mare as her best ride at the Wairio Cup meeting at Winton today.
The attraction of being closer to Addington has convinced East Taieri trainer Alan Clark to buy a property near the Timaru racecourse.
Brian O'Connor may not have snared the driving win he craved, but he will be remembered for his positive attitude and never giving up, a close friend says.
Forbury Park trainer Kerry Dance hopes Halfmoon Bay's mouth troubles are behind him after a tidy trial win at Forbury Park yesterday.
Gavin Smith is as surprised as anyone how quickly he reached triple figures in the wins column as a harness racing trainer.
Kevin Myers' raid on the jumping features at Riverton almost went perfectly.
ODT racing writer Matt Smith gives his tips for the weekend action.
A long injury lay-off has not dulled Latheronwheel's talent judging by his win at Forbury Park last night.
Ross Doherty could well be on the best horse in the $30,000 Great Western Hurdles at Riverton tomorrow, but he will be keeping an eye on one rival in particular.
Andrew Stuart is bringing a few first starters to Forbury Park tomorrow, but it is a more experienced pacer who is getting the big tick from the Rangiora horseman.
If you are having a bet at a standardbred meeting and see ''Pat'' in the name, you'll get short money on it being one of Ginger Woodhouse's breed. Matt Smith caught up with the Central Otago character.
Fixed-odds markets for the Harness Jewels are set to open this afternoon, and there are several Otago horses still in contention for a start on Queen's Birthday weekend at Ashburton. Racing writer Matt Smith looks at how the markets might shape up, and how many local horses have a chance at the 12 prizes on offer.
A brother and sister of the equine variety were to the fore as the rain came at Wingatui yesterday.
Yaldhurst trainer Michael Pitman appears to have a firm grip on the rating 85 feature at the Beaumont Racing Club's meeting at Wingatui tomorrow.
The first weekend of duck shooting means a familiar face will be missing from the Beaumont Racing Club's meeting at Wingatui tomorrow.
On a night when the Forbury Park Trotting Club was honouring one of its members, it was appropriate two committee men provided winners at the track last night.
Canny placement and jockey engagements give Paul Richards a strong hand at Riverton today.
Samantha Ottley might have to pinch herself if her season keeps rolling along in the manner it has so far.
There are triple crowns in racing and then there is the Triple Crown. The Kentucky Derby - run this Sunday morning (New Zealand time) - signals another year of America's finest 3yr-old thoroughbreds chasing the Kentucky feature, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. Matt Smith tries to fight his way through the hype and explain what it all means.
Homeforabubbly could have the corks popping for part-owner Gerald Cayford sooner rather than later judging by his trial win at Forbury Park yesterday.
