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ChristchurchAugust 10

Dog days are over: New home sought for winner of final greyhound race

Sideline Sam was the winner of the final greyhound race at Addington — but the canine needs a new home now the racing industry has been closed down.
Raphael Franks
Dog days are over: New home sought for winner of final greyhound race
Dog days are over: New home sought for winner of final greyhound race
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RacingJuly 29

Racing club presidents bewildered at proposed closures

Two southern racing presidents are dismayed their courses are being targeted for possible closure under sweeping reforms to the New Zealand industry.
Hayden Meikle
Racing club presidents bewildered at proposed closures
Racing club presidents bewildered at proposed closures
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RacingJuly 28

Oamaru, Gore racecourses on the chopping block

Southern racing stalwarts are in shock after the release of a wide-ranging industry report that calls for several courses to be closed.
Hayden Meikle
Oamaru, Gore racecourses on the chopping block
Oamaru, Gore racecourses on the chopping block
RacingJuly 28

Finish line in sight for southern racecourses?

Three southern racecourses are among seven slated for closure if wide-ranging New Zealand industry proposals are accepted.
Finish line in sight for southern racecourses?
Finish line in sight for southern racecourses?
RacingJuly 12

Hurrell guides long shots to Ascot wins

Considering he was crowned Ascot Park’s best driver over the past year, Mark Hurrell was awfully unpopular on Sunday.
Hurrell guides long shots to Ascot wins
Hurrell guides long shots to Ascot wins
RacingJuly 10

Johnson pioneer in seeking to establish French connection

Talented northern junior driver Emily Johnson is in Europe to link up with one of France’s top stables for the next three weeks.
Johnson pioneer in seeking to establish French connection
Johnson pioneer in seeking to establish French connection
RacingJuly 10

McIntyre pair look well placed

Talent and natural improvement can combine to propel the team from Macca Lodge into the winner’s circle at Ascot Park on Sunday.
McIntyre pair look well placed
McIntyre pair look well placed
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RacingJuly 5

Success for family on ‘Dad’s day’

The Shirley family had plenty to celebrate on a day one of their own was remembered at Ascot Park.
Success for family on ‘Dad’s day’
Success for family on ‘Dad’s day’
RacingJune 26

Winton win shows Hijack heading in right direction

After three years of frustration and thousands of kilometres of travel, Hijack is finally heading in the right direction.
Winton win shows Hijack heading in right direction
Winton win shows Hijack heading in right direction
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