Horse safety at heart of fencing upgrade
New plastic rails have arrived at the Cromwell racecourse, reducing the chance of injuries for horses racing around the 150-year-old track.
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American Eyretime wins again for Ferguson
American Eyretime wins again for Ferguson
Although there have been some nerve-racking moments, American Eyretime could not have been more impressive in her two wins since joining Craig Ferguson’s barn.
Aardie’s Express sends Oaks silverware off to Canada
Aardie’s Express sends Oaks silverware off to Canada
The Southland Oaks silverware was sent to Canada in the most dynamic fashion when Aardie’s Express powered to an emphatic Diamonds Day victory on Saturday.
Sand Wave cuts own Southern Supremacy Final path
Sand Wave cuts own Southern Supremacy Final path
It might not have been obvious that Nathan Williamson made a daring tactical move to win the the Group 2 Southern Supremacy Final with Sand Wave.
Trainer, racehorse both test positive for meth
Trainer, racehorse both test positive for meth
A trainer and her horse have been banned from racing after methamphetamine was found in both their systems after a successful race.
Nally wins again with King Of The North
Nally wins again with King Of The North
Junior driver Tom Nally has seized his opportunity with King Of The North and formed a winning partnership with the trotter.
Greyhound euthanised after being trampled in race
Greyhound euthanised after being trampled in race
A greyhound had to be euthanised after being trampled by other dogs at Addington Raceway yesterday.
Wind forces early finish to race meeting
Wind forces early finish to race meeting
The first day of the Riverton Easter races, one of Southland's first major events since the change to Orange on the Covid framework, was postponed due to strong winds on Saturday.
Young driver seals prestige win
Young driver seals prestige win
Olivia Thornley took the pressure of driving a $1.30 favourite in her stride to notch her first group race win with Don’t Stop Dreaming’s victory in the Kindergarten Stakes at Wyndham on Thursday.
Horse trainer’s animal cruelty hearing begins
Horse trainer’s animal cruelty hearing begins
A Racing Integrity Board hearing into allegations of animal cruelty by a leading Canterbury thoroughbred horse trainer is underway.
Mixing with best helping Kennedy chase dream
Mixing with best helping Kennedy chase dream
She has great Wingatui racing heritage, but Jaylah Kennedy is forging her own path in Australia.
Follow Me Fantasy overcomes poor start to give Allen home track success
Follow Me Fantasy overcomes poor start to give Allen home track success
Steve Allen couldn’t have picked a better place to step into the spotlight with the win of Follow Me Fantasy at Oamaru yesterday.
Firoden wins Publican’s Cup at dual code meeting
Firoden wins Publican’s Cup at dual code meeting
It was fourth time lucky for fast-finishing Firoden in the feature race on the Beaumont card as part of the dual-code meeting at Wingatui yesterday.
Trainer still recovering from shoeing accident
Trainer still recovering from shoeing accident
Wingatui thoroughbred trainer Graeme Mee is continuing to recover in hospital after he suffered serious head injuries in an incident with a horse last week.
Quinella satisfying milestone for Faithful
Quinella satisfying milestone for Faithful
On a day filled with highlights at Wyndham on Saturday, Chelsea Faithful enjoyed one of the biggest thrills of her training career with the quinella of Arnie’s Army and Tartan Raider.
Double winner Purvis finds Oamaru conditions much to his liking
Double winner Purvis finds Oamaru conditions much to his liking
Matt Purvis found the right races for Will He Rock and Jennabella to notch a winning double at Oamaru yesterday.
The ‘Goat’ at a crossroads with winning Sand Wave
The ‘Goat’ at a crossroads with winning Sand Wave
Nathan Williamson may have some problems, but winning racing is not one of them.
ODT Southern Mile Final Day at Wingatui
ODT Southern Mile Final Day at Wingatui
The new Otago Daily Times Southern Mile 10 race series finished at Wingatui today with the $60,000 final.
White Robe Lodge stud manager expecting buoyant yearling sale
White Robe Lodge stud manager expecting buoyant yearling sale
Karaka is still the place to be seen.
Simpson double shows horses thriving at new track
Simpson double shows horses thriving at new track
Darryn Simpson’s horses are thriving in Oamaru and the trainer’s winning double at his new home track on Waikouaiti Cup day showed just that.