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Racing industry's integrity at stake

Racing industry's integrity at stake

New Zealand's harness racing industry has been shaken to the core as leading trainers and drivers face court appearances charged with either connection to race-fixing or supplying drugs.

Omakau demotion 'a kick in the guts'

Omakau is on the list of seven tracks Australian administrator John Messara has recommended closing to thoroughbred horse racing in the lower South Island.

More arrests as racing scandal mounts

There were more arrests yesterday in the alleged race-fixing and drug supply scandal that has rocked the New Zealand harness racing industry.

Calm approach urged over tracks

Veteran trainer Brian Anderton is calling for a calm approach to the rationalisation of southern racetracks.

Air of anticipation at Taieri studs

This early thoroughbred foal, by Prince Of Brooklyn from Carpathia, sticks close to her mother at...

Air of anticipation at Taieri studs

The first foal spring foal has been born to start what is hoped to be another rich chapter in North Taieri thoroughbred breeding.

Stun gun, drugs: Three more racing figures charged

Three more people have been charged as part of investigations into a race-fixing scandal - all three over drugs, and one with possession of a stun gun.

Driver in court over horse race fixing, drug charges

A successful driver caught up in Operation Inca — a major police probe into alleged race-fixing in the New Zealand harness racing industry - has made a brief appearance in court today charged with fixing a Nelson horse race in June.

Racing probe: Seven banned from courses

Race fixing investigation: Seven banned from racecourses

Seven people facing charges relating to alleged harness racing match-fixing have been banned from every racecourse in the country.

Fixing probe 'kick in the guts' for harness racing

Fixing probe 'kick in the guts' for harness racing

Southern harness racing officials have called yesterday's shock police investigation in to racing-fixing as a sad day for the sport.

Arrests expected after race-fixing raids

Arrests are likely to be made this afternoon after police raided 10 properties, including a stable in Invercargill, as part of an investigation into race-fixing in the harness racing industry.

Proposed racetrack closures slammed as land grab

The report recommends whittling down the number of racetracks in NZ from 48 to 28 and only Kumara...

Proposed racetrack closures slammed as land grab

The proposed closure of the Reefton, Greymouth and Hokitika racetracks and confiscation of the assets was yesterday slammed as a land grab.

Clubs taking measured view on report

North Otago thoroughbred clubs are taking a measured approach to the news their racecourses could be axed and sold off.

Ten bags of feed paid back with interest

Rake and driver Blair Orange edge out Jamie’s Bad Boy and Robbie Close to win race 2 at Forbury...

Ten bags of feed paid back with interest

Southland trainer Kirsty Adams bought her pacer Rake for just 10 bags of horse feed and he paid back that investment several times over with his win at Forbury Park yesterday.

Veteran savvy on and off track

Veteran 14yr-old pacer Motu Speedy notched the remarkable feat of winning his 14th race in his 12th season of racing at Forbury Park yesterday.

Racing clubs vow to fight

John Messara, whose report recommends seven tracks from Timaru south should be phased out. Photo:...

Racing clubs vow to fight

Lower South Island racing clubs have vowed to fight to keep their racecourses open, following the shock call for their closure on Thursday.

Messara's report monumental

Shocking, surprising and stunning is how I would sum up the unveiling of John Messara’s racing industry report on Thursday, wrties Jonny Turner.

Tomorrow might be tiny trotter’s big day

Motu Top Mach, winning here with Dexter Dunn at Ascot Park in May, is one of two good chances for...

Tomorrow might be tiny trotter’s big day

Could tomorrow be the day pint-sized trotter Pat The Monkey finally breaks his maiden?

Jon Snow returns, no rust

Do not expect talented galloper Jon Snow to be on the back foot in tomorrow’s Tarzino Trophy, despite him sitting out the entire autumn.

Mare has only stablemate to fear

DriverTim Williams is certain Dream About Me will strip a fitter pacer at Addington tonight than she did a week ago - he just is not sure whether stablemate Thefixer will be just as improved.

Benefits promised for all three codes

Harness and greyhound racing barely got a mention when John Messara’s report on the New Zealand Racing Industry was made public last night.

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