'Gutting': Canterbury greyhound trainers prepare to close down
'Gutting': Canterbury greyhound trainers prepare to close down
Two Canterbury greyhound racing trainers are devastated as they prepare to wind up their livelihoods.
Milne’s patience pays off and puts Money In The Till
Milne’s patience pays off and puts Money In The Till
Grant Milne took a chance a decade ago and it paid off again when Money In The Till won her debut on Wairio Cup Day yesterday.
ODT Racing Chat: Wingatui Family Fun Day
ODT Racing Chat: Wingatui Family Fun Day
ODT Racing Chat brought to you by Craig's Investment Partners is out at Wingatui at the Otago Racing Club's Waitangi weekend meeting.
Greene’s in-form trio seek Te Rapa riches
Greene’s in-form trio seek Te Rapa riches
Local trainer David Greene cannot wait to head to Te Rapa today, where he will be chasing $1.125 million in prizemoney with a trio of runners.
Obituary: Gary Williams, racing identity
Obituary: Gary Williams, racing identity
Gary Williams led a lucky life, no more so than in his association with some of the best racehorses in recent times.
Racey Krusa one they have to beat
Racey Krusa one they have to beat
The horse bringing the hottest form to Transport Services Ltd Wairio Cup Day is a 9-year-old lining up for his 82nd start.
Four horses who may brighten your long weekend
Four horses who may brighten your long weekend
Transport Services Ltd Wairio Cup Day is always a popular day on the southern harness racing calendar.
Two serious winning chances for Goodman
Two serious winning chances for Goodman
Georgia Goodman will be out to keep up her winning form on Transport Services Ltd Wairio Cup Day.
Finish line for history maker
Finish line for history maker
Harness racing history maker John Langdon has died in Australia.
Republican Party facing huge task
Republican Party facing huge task
Cran Dalgety knows the reality of the challenge ahead.
ODT Racing Chat: Hazlett Stakes
ODT Racing Chat: Hazlett Stakes
On ODT Racing Chat we preview the Otago Racing Club's Waitangi weekend meeting, including the time-honoured Hazlett Stakes.
Race fitness query for The Grey Goose
Race fitness query for The Grey Goose
What The Grey Goose possesses in talent may be hindered in match fitness when she takes her place in the group 3 White Robe Lodge Weight For Age (1600m) at Wingatui tomorrow.
Big Lebowski picks up second win in seven days
Big Lebowski picks up second win in seven days
Ryal Bush trainer Brett Gray could not be happier with the current form of The Big Lebowski.
Alottago ready to go in feature
Alottago ready to go in feature
Riccarton Park trainer Lance Robinson is trekking south to Gore with just the one run runner for the meeting tomorrow, but he is hopeful that will be enough to bring home a winner’s cheque.
Anderton hoping for some late presents
Anderton hoping for some late presents
Brian Anderton, a doyen of South Island racing, celebrated his 89th birthday on Thursday and the Wingatui horseman is hoping he can collect some late birthday presents this weekend.
Cartwright, Maher reuniting
Cartwright, Maher reuniting
Expat Australian hoop Matt Cartwright is looking forward to teaming up with his old boss at Trentham today when he rides Interpretation in the group 3 Wellington Cup (3200m).
Cole’s plan taking shape
Cole’s plan taking shape
A long-range plan for Crimson Sky is gaining momentum and if she goes well again at Trentham today it will confirm a crack at the end goal of the group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m).
Variety in Ferguson’s treble
Variety in Ferguson’s treble
Craig Ferguson did it every which way in his winning treble at Ascot Park yesterday.
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Skinny Dipping exhibits plenty of promise for return
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Skinny Dipping exhibits plenty of promise for return
Kirstin Green hopes today’s meeting at Ascot Park will be a stepping stone to better things for her smart filly Skinny Dipping.
Progeny of Cambridge Stud sires in demand
Progeny of Cambridge Stud sires in demand
Cambridge Stud enjoyed another strong day of selling at the Book 2 session of the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sales at Karaka.