Winton racegoers may have thought they were dreaming yesterday when they witnessed one of the most staggering performances in Southland harness racing history from Dreams Are Free.
The king’s reign extended to Australasia when Jason Grimson added the name of one-time battler Swayzee into the history books of New Zealand’s most prestigious harness race.
A mass brawl at the end of Christchurch’s Addington Cup Day has led police to arrest several punters - with women in glamorous frocks and men in suits being led away in handcuffs.
Nathan Purdon can make his own mark and add to his family’s astonishing harness racing legacy if Akuta can complete a perfect New Zealand Cup preparation at Addington today.
Wingatui holds fond memories for trainer Paul Harris and that continued yesterday with Goodanya’s come-from-behind victory in the feature race over 1400m.
Horses, fashion and a smattering of sunshine have combined to bring the flavour of Australia's biggest race to Wingatui. Racing Chat's Paul Dwyer was out and about.