Racing

McCutcheon recognised

McCutcheon recognised

Noel McCutcheon’s lifelong dedication to the racing industry was recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.

Cox records 700th driving win in famous colours

Jonny Cox donned some of Southland trotting’s most celebrated colours to win his 700th race in New Zealand when piloting Moonlight Angel at Ascot Park yesterday.

Another greyhound death prompts call for ban

Another greyhound death prompts call for ban

More greyhounds are dying while the government makes a decision on the future of the racing industry, animal activists say.

Barclay taken by manner of trotter’s victory

It was not just Mad Jack’s statement on the track in his victory at Winton on Saturday that was impressive.

Superfast honours her late great sire with impressive win at Ascot

Superfast ran the race of her life at Ascot Park on Saturday to honour the death of her sire Washington VC.

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Dashing front-runner South Seas Rock does what he wants — and wins

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Dashing front-runner South Seas Rock does what he wants — and wins

If South Seas Rock’s growing popularity ever warrants him having a theme song, Frank Sinatra’s My Way might be the perfect fit.

Obituary: towering figure overcame struggles to win greatest prizes

Horlicks wins the 1989 Japan Cup for David O’Sullivan, ridden by son Lance. Photo: RNZ

Obituary: towering figure overcame struggles to win greatest prizes

From unlikely beginnings, David O’Sullivan became a towering figure in New Zealand horse racing.

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Howard notches 50th NZ win

Dasher leads the field down the home straight at Winton on Saturday. PHOTO: YOUTUBE VIDEO STILL /...

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Howard notches 50th NZ win

Dasher put on a show when Murray Howard notched his 50th training win in New Zealand at Winton on Saturday.

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Successful time for Little at Winton with winning double as owner-breeder

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Successful time for Little at Winton with winning double as owner-breeder

Invercargill breeder-owner Murray Little’s two starters, Captainshavtime and Wehavtime, led throughout and could not be caught when scoring in trainer Brett Gray’s colours at the Wairio Trotting...

Dave O’Sullivan dies

Dave O’Sullivan dies

Dave O'Sullivan, one of New Zealand's greatest trainers, has died, Racenet website reports.

Punter’s jewel of a day at Invercargill races

Courtney Dempster of Invercargill (left) with Invercargill Harness Racing Club president Craig...

Punter’s jewel of a day at Invercargill races

Courtney Dempster of Invercargill was the big winner of the Invercargill Harness Racing Club’s major promotion at their annual Diamonds Day race meeting at Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill on...

Wairio Trotting Club

The Wairio Trotting Club will hold a 10-race card at Central Southland Raceway in Winton on Saturday.

Gray’s promising filly big hope

What should happen at Winton tomorrow is not guaranteed.

Disgraced horse trainer gambled $2m before bankruptcy

Mitchell Kerr is back on home detention after his latest bout of offending.

Disgraced horse trainer gambled $2m before bankruptcy

A disgraced former horse trainer gambled more than $2 million before filing for bankruptcy and collecting almost $10,000 in Government-backed wage subsidies.