Camino Rocoso goes back-to-back
Canterbury galloper Camino Rocoso delivered a carbon copy of his win in last year’s Cromwell Cup to score back-to-back victories in the 2030m feature yesterday.
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Walk in the park for Bluey’s Chance
Walk in the park for Bluey’s Chance
He is not too good at walking, but he can certainly run which Bluey’s Chance showed by winning the Clare Memorial Cup at Cromwell yesterday.
Harris champing at the bit
Harris champing at the bit
Summer racing is upon us and Paul Harris could not be more excited.
Club making most of new date
Club making most of new date
Horse numbers are up by more than 60% and, although the club received only half what it wanted, it is planning on a successful day.
Ferguson in select club with 2000th win
Ferguson in select club with 2000th win
It was hardly a nervous wait for Waikato reinsman Peter Ferguson when his 2000th driving win approached as Milliondollarmonkey coasted up the Oamaru straight to win on Saturday.
Consultation on whip rules
Consultation on whip rules
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing is to begin consultation on possible changes to whip rules.
Waikouaiti makes most of new date
Waikouaiti makes most of new date
The Waikouaiti Racing Club is not sitting on its hands and moping after being forced to move its racing day.
Taking trotting club reins amid review
Taking trotting club reins amid review
Rachel Pullar has found herself in the hot seat.
Bad luck taken out of equation in Sundees Son’s win
Bad luck taken out of equation in Sundees Son’s win
Sundees Son shone brightly at Addington yesterday, leaving his rivals chasing his shadow when he won the fastest running of the Dominion with perfect poise.
Hope fit, healthy Cracker Hill can improve
Hope fit, healthy Cracker Hill can improve
Oamaru trotter Cracker Hill has raised more questions than he has answered leading into today’s group 1 Dominion at Addington after his final lead-up event.
Cardy’s rug in hall of fame
Cardy’s rug in hall of fame
It has been a long ride home.
Risk pays off as All Stars claim fifth win in row
Risk pays off as All Stars claim fifth win in row
Champion trainers Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen took a chance with Self Assured and it paid off when the star pacer exploded away from his opposition at Addington yesterday to seal his trainers...
McCaw choppers WW2 veterans in for Cup Day
Richie McCaw choppers WW2 veterans in for Cup Day
Richie McCaw gave two WW2 veterans a ride to Christchurch's Addington Raceway in his helicopter today - dropping them off in front of thousands of Cup Day racegoers.
Proven Spankem better than he was last year
Proven Spankem better than he was last year
In a year of unknowns, Spankem is set to offer punters some certainty when he seeks redemption in the New Zealand Cup at Addington today.
Owners hoping Copy That can emulate Prince Envy’s success
Owners hoping Copy That can emulate Prince Envy’s success
Victorian owners Merv and Meg Butterworth will take winning form into the New Zealand Cup after enjoying success at Ascot Park yesterday with Prince Envy.
Three chances for Hunter
Three chances for Hunter
It will be a case of the calm before the storm at Ascot Park tomorrow as the nation counts down with its final meeting before the New Zealand Cup on Tuesday.
Copy That draws ace in cup
Copy That draws ace in cup
Highly-favoured Copy That has drawn one for next Tuesday’s New Zealand Cup at Addington.
Punter wins record return of $1.16m
Punter wins record return of $1.16m
Melbourne Cup day proved very profitable for one Christchurch punter.
Tragedy as Melbourne Cup horse dies
Tragedy as Melbourne Cup horse dies
The cause of Anthony Van Dyck's fatal Melbourne Cup injury isn't expected to be known for weeks, the sport's governing body Racing Victoria says.
Gallant Boy makes it three in a row in open handicap
Gallant Boy makes it three in a row in open handicap
Gallant Boy — yes he is.