Akuta will get even better, Purdon says after Hannon success
There was one key difference when Akuta returned to Oamaru to deliver his second crushing win in the group 3 Hannon Memorial title.
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Williamson to convert pacer to trotter
Williamson to convert pacer to trotter
Phil Williamson loves a challenge and now he has a brand new mission.
Akuta looking to match two champions
Akuta looking to match two champions
The Mark and Nathan Purdon-trained Akuta is a $2.10 favourite to win the group 3 Hannon Memorial at Oamaru tomorrow for a second time.
Orange happy with Don’t Stop Dreaming
Orange happy with Don’t Stop Dreaming
Take two showed Blair Orange everything he needed to see before the group 3 Hannon Memorial.
Five horses that may just give your wallet a boost
Five horses that may just give your wallet a boost
Otago’s biggest day of harness racing is almost here and the quality of its outstanding fields suggest it’s going to be a cracker.
Title won, record tally of 168 now in Telfers’ sights
Title won, record tally of 168 now in Telfers’ sights
New Zealand’s leading stable have revealed their ultimate goal for the season and it falls well short of TAB expectations.
Start in NZ Cup plan for Wag Star
Start in NZ Cup plan for Wag Star
Wyndham trainer Craig Ferguson is looking forward to the return of his star pacer, Wag Star.
New Brighton Cup win seals Alta Meteor automatic spot
New Brighton Cup win seals Alta Meteor automatic spot
Alta Meteor has been the biggest mover in this week's rankings for the New Zealand Trotting Cup.
Thrill of winning never fades for Caig
Thrill of winning never fades for Caig
Winton breeder-owner Michelle Caig lived a harness racing dream at Ascot Park yesterday.
Early-spring specialist claims first group 1 of season
Early-spring specialist claims first group 1 of season
The early spring has tended to bring the very best out of Quintessa, and that trend continued at Ellerslie on Saturday.
Pair heading north in winning form
Pair heading north in winning form
The business is done at home and now the attention turns to Addington.
Trainer upbeat about Tuxedo’s prospects
Trainer upbeat about Tuxedo’s prospects
Group 2 winner Tuxedo will test his talent at weight-for-age for the first time when he heads to Ellerslie on Saturday to contest the group 1 Proisir Plate (1400m).
Track query for Bakhita in NZ debut
Track query for Bakhita in NZ debut
A new member will join the South Island’s racing ranks tomorrow, Deep Field mare Bakhita set to make her New Zealand debut in the rating 65 Property Brokers-Ray Kean (1200m) at Wingatui.
‘Achieved so much’: Dennis brother dies
‘Achieved so much’: Dennis brother dies
A member of one of New Zealand’s most successful racing families, Tony (Anthony) Dennis, has died aged 86.
Strong book of drives for McIlwrick to open campaign
Strong book of drives for McIlwrick to open campaign
The warm-up starts for Rory McIlwrick at Winton tomorrow.
Williamson notches 500th victory in NZ
Williamson notches 500th victory in NZ
Brad Williamson made the inaugural Southern Surge Finals Day one to remember when driving his 500th winner in New Zealand.
El Vencedor aimed at all legs of Triple Crown
El Vencedor aimed at all legs of Triple Crown
New Zealand’s top-rated performer El Vencedor will contest all three legs of the spring Triple Crown series.
Contrasting finals day for old associates
Contrasting finals day for old associates
There were differing fortunes for old friends Bruce Wallace and Phil Williamson on Southern Surge Finals Day.
Five to set you on the right track
Five to set you on the right track
Two weeks of heats will culminate in eight Southern Surge finals at Gore tomorrow. Harness racing journalist JonnyTurner has had his eyes over all of the form and has...
Finish line in sight for greyhound racing
'Time to do the right thing': Finish line in sight for greyhound racing
Cabinet has formally agreed to shut down greyhound racing in New Zealand.