Driver ready to race where he ‘died’
Driver ready to race where he ‘died’
Ricky May has no hesitation in going back to the place where he "died" a year ago.
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Pitmans’ hat-trick includes Kurow Cup
Pitmans’ hat-trick includes Kurow Cup
Canterbury trainers dominated yesterday’s Kurow meeting, claiming eight of the nine races on the card, including the Kurow Cup.
Gallant effort by topweight earns Timaru Cup win
Gallant effort by topweight earns Timaru Cup win
Carrying the top weight of 60kg was not enough to stop Gallant Boy from producing a tough win in yesterday’s Timaru Cup.
Memorable day at Wingatui for Kennedy, Campbell
Memorable day at Wingatui for Kennedy, Campbell
Trainer Terry Kennedy cashed in on one of his home track’s biggest days of racing with a winning treble at Wingatui on Saturday.
Gaskin new manager of Otago Racing Club
Gaskin new manager of Otago Racing Club
The Otago Racing Club has appointed a new general manager.
Different Christmas with no big lunch
Different Christmas with no big lunch
Christmas can be a strange old time for jockeys.
Southern review now due next month
Southern review now due next month
The racing review being carried out over the Otago-Southland region will not be completed by the end of the month.
Acklin back at helm of Otago RC
Acklin back at helm of Otago RC
The winds of change have blown through the Otago Racing Club, although it is back to the future in some ways.
Nervous moments before win upheld
Nervous moments before win upheld
The Phillips family had to hold off their celebrations when Midnight Runner was forced to survive an inquiry to be confirmed the Tapanui Cup winner at Gore yesterday.
O’Reilly continues recent run of form
O’Reilly continues recent run of form
Striking Gladiator continued a winning run for trainer Gerard O’Reilly at Forbury Park last night that looks set to tomorrow afternoon.
Alexy set for historic 300th start
Alexy set for historic 300th start
History will be made at Forbury Park tonight when Waikouaiti pacer Alexy becomes just the second horse in modern-day harness racing to start 300 times in New Zealand.
Thousands turn out for Christmas races
Thousands turn out for Christmas races
It was wet and it was windy but that didn’t stop thousands of people from heading to the annual Ascot Park Christmas At The Races at the weekend.
Johnson equals NZ wins record
Johnson equals NZ wins record
Chris Johnson wore colours he knew well when equalling the record for riding wins in New Zealand with Point Score at Ascot Park on Saturday.
Central Otago club preparing for bumper day
Central Otago club preparing for bumper day
It's been a stinker of a year. So what better way to start 2021 than get along to a course five minutes outside Omakau, place some bets and have some fun.
Club’s loss for dire season only $130,000, chairman says
Club’s loss for dire season only $130,000, chairman says
Forbury Park Trotting Club has racked up a loss of more than $130,000 but it has been described as a miracle it was was not more.
Mighty Flying Art puts woes behind him
Mighty Flying Art puts woes behind him
Mighty Flying Art put a frustrating year further behind him when zipping to smart mile (1609m) victory at Winton yesterday.
The big bet that went to the dogs: Punter blows $40k
The big bet that went to the dogs: Punter blows $40k
A high-rolling Christchurch punter experienced the vagaries of betting when he made New Zealand’s biggest wager on greyhounds this year at Addington - and lost.
Tomlinson win tribute to great grandmother
Tomlinson win tribute to great grandmother
A cool and calm drive from Kerryn Tomlinson helped her pay tribute to her late great grandmother when Miss Crazed produced a brilliant effort to win at Ascot Park yesterday.
Humble Ladd looks good
Humble Ladd looks good
Humble Ladd went to a new level with his winning double at the New Zealand Cup Carnival, and he is ready to continue that brilliant form at Ascot Park today.
Camino Rocoso goes back-to-back
Camino Rocoso goes back-to-back
Canterbury galloper Camino Rocoso delivered a carbon copy of his win in last year’s Cromwell Cup to score back-to-back victories in the 2030m feature yesterday.