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Savvy rider takes gallant horse one better

Gallant Boy and rider Terry Moseley fight back to win the White Robe Lodge Weight For Age from...

Savvy rider takes gallant horse one better

Trainers Brian and Shane Anderton made it a hat-trick of wins in their own race when Gallant Boy emerged the winner after an epic home-straight battle in Saturday’s White Robe Lodge Weight...

New combination hits it off

Orepuki Lad and Leah Hemi score comfortably in the listed Dunedin Gold Cup on Saturday. Photo:...

New combination hits it off

History repeated at Wingatui on Saturday when Riverton trainers Graham and Michael Eade combined with Palmerston North jockey Leah Hemi to win the Dunedin Gold Cup with Orepuki Lad.

Hopes Pamir can continue form

Riccarton trainer John Luxton hopes his mare Pamir can continue her excellent season’s form in today’s Dunedin Gold Cup. The Raise The Flag mare has shown her staying prowess with top three...

Turn it up! Champions Day on the way

Turn it up! Champions Day on the way

Champions Day is almost here and I cannot wait.

Robinson pair bright prospects in Dunedin Guineas

Riccarton trainer Lance Robinson has a strong hand in tomorrow's listed Dunedin Guineas at Wingatui.

Veteran set for another big race

Tommy Tucker will attempt back-to-back wins in the White Robe Weight-For-Age on Saturday. He is...

Veteran set for another big race

His form may say otherwise, but last year's winner, Tommy Tucker, is ready to run another big race in tomorrow's group 3 White Robe Lodge Weight-For-Age.

Big week ahead for White Robe Lodge

The start of what could be a huge week for White Robe Lodge takes place in the Karaka sales ring today.

Reefton, Hokitika racetracks to go

The Greymouth Jockey Club has had a reprieve with the pending shake-up of New Zealand racing - but Hokitika and Reefton are not so lucky.

Young dog makes easy work of group race

Know Threat clears out to win the Colin Keen Memorial at the Otago Greyhound Racing Club's...

Young dog makes easy work of group race

The youngest dog in the field grabbed the glory in the group 2 Colin Keen Memorial race at Forbury Park yesterday.

Eight southern tracks to go in NZTR plan

The Gore racetrack may get a reprieve. Photo: ODT Files

Eight southern tracks to go in NZTR plan

Gore may get a reprieve but even more galloping courses may be under threat.

‘Real handful’ rewards trainer’s patience

Severance paid off when Waikouaiti pacer Bobbie’s Medley scored an upset win on Invercargill Cup day.

Sweet Mary perfectly placed to handle any conditions

Canterbury mare Sweet Mary will get conditions to suit regardless of the weather on Invercargill Cup day at Ascot Park today.

Turn it up! A smorgasbord of racing this weekend

If you like racing but you have plans for tomorrow, cancel them. And whether it is the thoroughbred or the harness code or both, you can fill your boots.

Ups and downs for riders

Wingatui winner Picture Me Rollin does not have six legs, though it looks as if he does as he...

Ups and downs for riders

A shuffling of jockeys produced both victories and horror results at Wingatui yesterday.

Shantav's Gore win sets bar for stablemate

Wingatui galloper Shantav has set a tough act for his stablemate Baranoo to follow at on their home track today.

Air Max claims Guineas despite track

Air Max wins the listed Gore Guineas on Saturday from Dreamtesta (yellow), Weaponry (obscured)...

Air Max claims Guineas despite track

The soft track conditions were not to his liking, but that did not stop Riccarton galloper Air Max winning the Gore Guineas on Saturday.

Laking looking forward to Gore Guineas comeback on Weaponry

Leading South Island hope Khimar War will clash with North Island raiders Weaponry and Fox In...

Laking looking forward to Gore Guineas comeback on Weaponry

Canterbury jockey Jason Laking has plenty to look forward to on his return to riding at Gore today.

Plenty of options for Pres The Belle after good Wyndham win

Mosgiel trainer Darryn Simpson has plenty of options ahead of him with his classy trotter Pres The Belle.

Prince Abbey good prospect

Ryal Bush pacer Prince Abbey looks well placed for victory at Wyndham today.

Plum ride up for grabs

Tommy Tucker (yellow and green blinkers), with Shankar Muniandy aboard, speeds past Gallant Boy ...

Plum ride up for grabs

The ride on Tommy Tucker in a race in which he performs at his best is up for grabs.

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