Anderson seeking to continue his excellent October today
Westwood Beach trainer Graeme Anderson's big month can get even better at Oamaru today.
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A pair of Oamaru wins for a pair of Blatches
A pair of Oamaru wins for a pair of Blatches
Tapanui trainers Nikki and Barry Blatch were rewarded for their keen eye for a horse when they produced Mr Intelligence and Superstition for upset wins at Oamaru yesterday.
Mare ready to build on form
Mare ready to build on form
Talented Southland mare Picture Me Rollin will start what trainer Jo-Anne Dalton hopes is a big season at Oamaru today.
Trainer-driver Barclay continues impressive form
Trainer-driver Barclay continues impressive form
Southland reinswoman Kirstin Barclay put on a driving master class and showed how her career in the sulky has gone full circle when winning both feature races on Riverton Cup day yesterday.
Kali powers home for strong win
Kali powers home for strong win
Cambridge filly Kali gave her rivals every opportunity to beat her when sitting three-wide without cover throughout the Barnswood Farm Classic on Saturday, but they could not get close.
Aust horse slaughter 'beyond terrible'
Aust horse slaughter 'beyond terrible'
Federal Attorney General Christian Porter says the footage of slaughtered racehorses revealed by the national broadcaster this week was "beyond terrible".
Pike hoping Kali's bad run of luck now at an end
Pike hoping Kali's bad run of luck now at an end
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike hopes Kali's bad luck will be over once the gates open for today's group 3 Barneswood Farm Classic at Ashburton.
Hansen's horse faces big day too
Hansen's horse faces big day too
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has the chance to conquer the racing world before the All Blacks continue their World Cup quest against Ireland in Japan tomorrow.
The Chosen One to start wide
The Chosen One to start wide
Melbourne rider Stephen Baster is not fazed about Southern-bred galloper The Chosen One's wide draw in tomorrow's Caulfield Cup.
Greyhound results for October 18
Greyhound results for October 18
Results from greyhound meetings yesterday.
Turn it up! Purdon to lead out 16 horses at Addington
Turn it up! Purdon to lead out 16 horses at Addington
Racing writer Jonny Turner caught up with leading trainer-driver Mark Purdon before he steps out a stunning 16-horse team at Addington tonight.
Inquiry exposes racehorse slaughter
Inquiry exposes racehorse slaughter
Racing Australia's chief executive says he's "appalled" after an inquiry claimed that healthy Australian racehorses are being slaughtered in their thousands.
Robertson notches first training win
Robertson notches first training win
Mitchell Robertson made doubly sure of his first win as a trainer when he produced Vintage Beach and Touche for a quinella finish at Forbury Park last night.
Miss Federer to be tested over 1400m at Ashburton
Miss Federer to be tested over 1400m at Ashburton
Riccarton filly Miss Federer will attempt to extend her distance range when she clashes with North and South Island One Thousand Guineas hopefuls at Ashburton on Saturday.
Sweet Mary after good season opener
Sweet Mary after good season opener
Canterbury mare Sweet Mary gets the chance to start her season in style when she free- falls down the grades at Forbury Park tonight.
Breeders to support McLovin
Breeders to support McLovin
Australian trotter McLovin will have his own southern support crew when his Dunedin breeders, Daryl and Anne Trainor, are on hand for his New Zealand Cup carnival tilt.
Chase Auckland back on track with victory
Chase Auckland back on track with victory
All Stars pacer Chase Auckland kicked his New Zealand Cup preparation back in to gear and showed off his staying prowess to win the Methven Cup yesterday.
Nomen Ludi eyes Cup
Nomen Ludi eyes Cup
The New Zealand Cup could be the next aim for Nomen Ludi after his impressive win in the Winton Cup at Gore yesterday.
Jones caps his big week
Jones caps his big week
Canterbury trainer Mark Jones capped a big week when he produced two smart 3yr-old winners at Gore on Saturday.
The Chosen One wins at Caulfield
The Chosen One wins at Caulfield
Southern-bred stayer The Chosen One booked himself a ticket to the Caulfield Cup by producing an excellent staying effort to win the Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday.