Levy going; funds to sector
Racing Minister Winston Peters announced a $13.9 million boost for the industry from the repeal of the country's betting levy.
Sport
Higgins eyes Riverton double
Higgins eyes Riverton double
Rider Stuart Higgins has a big chance of claiming a double in the Great Western Hurdles and Steeplechase tomorrow with Banbury Lad and Tai Ho.
Pressure on at Oamaru with last chances to qualify for Harness Jewels
Pressure on at Oamaru with last chances to qualify for Harness Jewels
The chance to seal Harness Jewels qualifying positions will go down to the wire at Oamaru tomorrow.
Greyhound racing results: May 17
Greyhound racing results: May 17
Results from greyhound meetings yesterday.
National record came as surprise
National record came as surprise
A crew of Otago and Southland whitebaiting mates are behind the breaking of a 21-year-old national record held by one of Australasia's greatest trotting mares.
Hoffman 'stoked' to notch up 200 wins
Hoffman 'stoked' to notch up 200 wins
Driver Jonny Cox enjoyed a memorable moment while helping former training partner Amber Hoffman score her 200th career win with Imran Khan at Winton on Saturday.
Son of Redoute's Choice to stand on Taieri Plain
Son of Redoute's Choice to stand on Taieri Plain
A new stallion will stand on the Taieri Plain next spring when South Australian Derby winner Howard Be Thy Name starts his stud duties at Grassyards Farm.
Lil Swiss Miss streets opposition to win Wairio Cup
Lil Swiss Miss streets opposition to win Wairio Cup
Riverton mare Lil Swiss Miss saved her supporters any concern when thrashing her rivals by a huge 13 lengths in the Wairio Cup at Ascot Park yesterday.
Ultimate Stride justifies price tag
Ultimate Stride justifies price tag
Oamaru trotter Ultimate Stride paid back a good chunk of his sales-topping purchase price when he won the 2yr-old Yearling Sales Series Final at Addington last night.
Southland pacer U May Cullect ready to live up to name
Southland pacer U May Cullect ready to live up to name
Boom Southland pacer U May Cullect will get a bonus opportunity to impress his ever-expanding fan base at Winton today.
NI trainers back southern counter parts
NI trainers back southern counter parts
Prominent North Island trainers have backed claims by their South Island counterparts that the country's handicapping system is destroying the careers of young racehorses.
Parama primed for big effort
Parama primed for big effort
A big last start effort on Diamonds Day has Forbury Park pacer Parama primed for a big run on his home track tonight.
The cream of the crop
The cream of the crop
Rookie sire Ghibellines has been promoted to the top of the stallion ranks at White Robe Lodge ahead of the spring breeding season.
Lazarus to stand at Yirribee
Lazarus to stand at Yirribee
New Zealand-bred champion Lazarus will stand his first season at stud in the southern hemisphere in New South Wales under a landmark deal.
Success in Great Easter fourth victory in row for He Kin Fly
Success in Great Easter fourth victory in row for He Kin Fly
Riccarton galloper He Kin Fly continued his brilliant run of form when winning the Great Easter Stakes on his home track on Saturday to register his fourth consecutive win.
The Bird Dance unwinds withering burst of speed to get home
The Bird Dance unwinds withering burst of speed to get home
Ascot Park 3yr-old The Bird Dance produced a stunning finish to win and provide a highlight on his home track on Saturday.
Spankem too good after controlling race in front
Spankem too good after controlling race in front
Spankem again showed he is nearly impossible to catch in the lead when he won the New Zealand Messenger Championship at Alexandra Park last night.
Quality 3yr-olds to meet in tight contest
Quality 3yr-olds to meet in tight contest
The booms echoing around Southland this morning will not just be heard from duck shooters on the season's opening morning.
Trial of minor handicapping changes
Trial of minor handicapping changes
Harness Racing New Zealand yesterday announced it would trial minor changes to its embattled handicapping system.
Turn It Up! Ratings system problematic, but necessary
Turn It Up! Ratings system problematic, but necessary
Last week harness racing trainers gave a damning report on the country's ratings-based handicapping system in this paper.