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Kingman set for $1m bonus

Kingman set for $1m bonus

New Zealand Cup hero Kingman’s start to 2026 is now clear, trainer-driver Luke McCarthy confirming the pacer will "go full bore" at trying to win a new $1 million bonus in Victoria

Beginning key for Republican Party

The Dalgety camp could not be happier with their charge, Republican Party, heading into tomorrow...

Beginning key for Republican Party

Carter Dalgety thinks it is a good thing the group 1 Ascot Park Invercargill Cup is not run on paper.

Proven group 1 form provides Butt with confidence

Bob Butt lines up Lazarus in the Invercargill Cup knowing he now has toughness as well as speed...

Proven group 1 form provides Butt with confidence

Bob Butt does not have to do any second guessing before The Lazarus Effect’s group 1 Invercargill Cup quest.

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Horseman who suffered serious head injury now awake

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Horseman who suffered serious head injury now awake

A Southland horseman who suffered a serious head injury during trots at an Auckland raceway has regained consciousness and has been talking to his family.

Errol D’s success reward for loyal owners, tonic for trainer

Errol D’s success reward for loyal owners, tonic for trainer

Joining Errol D in the winner’s circle at Winton was a long way from Mark Shirley’s mind when he was lying on Oreti Beach with a broken pelvis.

Harness racing driver out of coma

A Southland horseman is out of a coma after a fall during a race in Auckland.

Williamson in coma after serious fall

Southland horseman Nathan Williamson has suffered a serious injury after a fall during a race.

Electron poised to fire in Cal Isuzu

Electron (inside) will contest the group 2 Cal Isuzu Stakes (1600m) at Te Rapa tomorrow. PHOTO:...

Electron poised to fire in Cal Isuzu

Electron returned to winning form over 1600m at Otaki last start, and owner-trainer Sam Mynott is hoping she can repeat that result at Te Rapa tomorrow in the group 2 Cal Isuzu Stakes (1600m).

Sassy Lass primed to go one better in Waikato Cup

Sassy Lass will contest the group 3 Waikato Cup (2400m) at Te Rapa tomorrow. PHOTO: KENTON WRIGHT...

Sassy Lass primed to go one better in Waikato Cup

Wexford Stables partners Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott have plenty to look forward to this weekend with a mix of proven and fresh talent engaged on the Waikato Cup programme at Te Rapa.

Smooth Operator out to defend crown

Smooth Operator will contest the Southland Crystals (2200m) at Ascot Park tomorrow. PHOTO: RACE...

Smooth Operator out to defend crown

Stakes performer Smooth Operator has not had the best of luck over the last month, but trainer Stephanie Faulkner believes he is back on track to defend his title in the Howley Joinery Southland...