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ChristchurchSeptember 18

Sideline Sam still in need of a new home

Addington’s last champion greyhound is still at his kennel in Darfield, waiting for a new home.
Raphael Franks
Sideline Sam still in need of a new home
Sideline Sam still in need of a new home
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RacingSeptember 16

Turner’s track record earns national success

Riverton Racecourse is Ebony Turner’s second home.
Kayla Hodge
Turner’s track record earns national success
Turner’s track record earns national success
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RacingAugust 19

Oamaru Jockey Club keen to explore future with Otago big brother

Another change could be coming to Oamaru racing.
Hayden Meikle
Oamaru Jockey Club keen to explore future with Otago big brother
Oamaru Jockey Club keen to explore future with Otago big brother
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RacingAugust 19

Oamaru Jockey Club ready to fight for future

Nigel Rooney feels the Oamaru racecourse is at “50-50” odds of survival and he hopes the national organisations proposing change will listen to the case to stave off execution.
Hayden Meikle
Oamaru Jockey Club ready to fight for future
Oamaru Jockey Club ready to fight for future
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RacingAugust 17

Williamson looking for classy pacer to challenge at the top

Plans changed quickly in the hours following Dreams Are Free’s win in Sunday’s Kurow Cup.
Jonny Turner
Williamson looking for classy pacer to challenge at the top
Williamson looking for classy pacer to challenge at the top
ChristchurchAugust 10

Dog days are over: New home sought for winner of final greyhound race

Sideline Sam was the winner of the final greyhound race at Addington — but the canine needs a new home now the racing industry has been closed down.
Raphael Franks
Dog days are over: New home sought for winner of final greyhound race
Dog days are over: New home sought for winner of final greyhound race
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RacingJuly 29

Racing club presidents bewildered at proposed closures

Two southern racing presidents are dismayed their courses are being targeted for possible closure under sweeping reforms to the New Zealand industry.
Hayden Meikle
Racing club presidents bewildered at proposed closures
Racing club presidents bewildered at proposed closures
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RacingJuly 28

Oamaru, Gore racecourses on the chopping block

Southern racing stalwarts are in shock after the release of a wide-ranging industry report that calls for several courses to be closed.
Hayden Meikle
Oamaru, Gore racecourses on the chopping block
Oamaru, Gore racecourses on the chopping block
RacingJuly 28

Finish line in sight for southern racecourses?

Three southern racecourses are among seven slated for closure if wide-ranging New Zealand industry proposals are accepted.
Finish line in sight for southern racecourses?
Finish line in sight for southern racecourses?
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