Jonny Turner

The locals look a good chance of getting their hands on the silverware as tomorrow’s Roxburgh Cup appears wide open.

It was a case of no reins, no worries for Craig Ferguson as Smokin Bandar sped to victory in free-for-all company at Omakau yesterday.

Nathan Williamson saved one of his best for last as Sand Wave capped an outstanding 2023 for his trainer with his big win in the Gore Cup yesterday.

Trainer-driver John Morrison hopes the Central Otago sun can help add to his success in the Gore Cup.

A brilliant tactical drive saw the group 1 dreams of driver Sarah O’Reilly and trainers Brent and Tim White come true with American Me in the Invercargill Cup at Ascot Park yesterday.

A training masterclass at Winton yesterday propelled Nathan Williamson to what may prove to be an unassailable lead in the Southland trainers’ premiership.

Speeding Spirit ended a 40-odd-year wait when he ran to victory at Oamaru yesterday.

A buck and a kick told trainer Denis O’Connell Aveross Majesty was on song ahead of his victory in the Dunedin Trotters Cup at Wingatui yesterday.

The thing about the old days is, they are the old days.

Sagwitch added to his grand racetrack record when he ran to his 14th career win for trainer Syd Breen at Ascot Park yesterday.

Winton racegoers may have thought they were dreaming yesterday when they witnessed one of the most staggering performances in Southland harness racing history from Dreams Are Free.

Nathan Purdon could only think of one person when Oscar Bonavena swept past his rivals to win the group 1 Dominion Trot at Addington yesterday.

Ben Hope will be out for redemption when Muscle Mountain returns to Addington on Show Day for the Group One Dominion.

Never doubt the old master.

The king’s reign extended to Australasia when Jason Grimson added the name of one-time battler Swayzee into the history books of New Zealand’s most prestigious harness race.

Nathan Purdon can make his own mark and add to his family’s astonishing harness racing legacy if Akuta can complete a perfect New Zealand Cup preparation at Addington today.

The group 3 Junior Free-For-All will be the scene for the next chapter in the epic rivalry between Merlin and Don’t Stop Dreaming.

Can he do it again? 

Balfour trainers Shane Matheson and Lisa Barrie are enjoying the calm before the storm.

Miss Grace again showed the progeny of Uramao just love racing in November.