ODT Racing Chat: Omakau 2026
ODT Racing Chat: Omakau 2026
ODT Racing Chat is at the Central Otago Trotting meeting at Omakau capturing the action from the largest race day in the South.
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Wet track no worry for racing crowd
Wet track no worry for racing crowd
A huge crowd gathered for the first of the year’s race meetings in Central Otago at Omakau.
Cole happy with Telegraph contender
Cole happy with Telegraph contender
Matamata trainer Cody Cole is following a similar blueprint to last year with Navigator, who will head into the group 1 TAB Telegraph at Trentham today fresh-up.
Stable’s success rolls on in new year
Stable’s success rolls on in new year
What a time of it the House stable is having right now.
Tracking the action at Omakau
Tracking the action at Omakau
Photos by Monica Toretto and Gregor Richardson
Five horses worth backing today
Five horses worth backing today
After a great day of racing at Omakau yesterday, the Central Otago Summer Circuit heads to Roxburgh tomorrow.
Cox gets talented Pinseeker back to best
Cox gets talented Pinseeker back to best
Planning played a key role in Pinseeker’s brilliant group 3 Central Otago Cup win yesterday — but it wasn’t everything.
Victory brings hope despite sire’s death
Victory brings hope despite sire’s death
Last Friday was a bittersweet day for White Robe Lodge.
Queen Zou reigns in Rich Hill Mile
Queen Zou reigns in Rich Hill Mile
The stakes-winning run of trainer Stephen Marsh at Ellerslie rolled on in inevitable fashion as underrated mare Queen Zou produced an undeniable finish to win the group 2 Rich Hill Mile (1600m)...
Wag Star’s mood may be crucial
Wag Star’s mood may be crucial
Craig Ferguson hopes playing chess rather than checkers with Wag Star will pay winning dividends in the group 3 Central Otago Cup.
Chance to start your year on a lucrative note
Chance to start your year on a lucrative note
Racing journalist Jonny Turner has a freakish tipping record at Omakau and he has found five horses for punters to follow at the popular meeting again this year.
Multitude of activities for racegoers of all ages
Multitude of activities for racegoers of all ages
Another amazing day is in store when the Central Otago Trotting Club holds its annual race day.
Rich targets ahead for Ohope Wins
Rich targets ahead for Ohope Wins
Promising staying filly Ohope Wins chose the best possible moment to break her maiden status when she powered home to claim the group 2 Sir Patrick Hogan Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie yesterday.
Tyler’s team primed for big day on home track
Tyler’s team primed for big day on home track
Kelvin Tyler celebrated a quartet of winners on his home track 12 months ago and he will have numbers on his side for another successful New Year’s Day meeting.
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Injured trainer ‘thrilled’ to be back, see horse take cup
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Injured trainer ‘thrilled’ to be back, see horse take cup
Nathan Williamson did not need to produce the runaway winner of the Gore Cup to have an outstanding day at the races on Saturday.
Stakes stallion dies
Stakes stallion dies
White Robe Lodge has announced the death of proven stallion Ghibellines.
Overlooked filly proves herself with first stakes win
Overlooked filly proves herself with first stakes win
Promising filly Bobby Mcgee showed she will be a force to be reckoned with against her age-group rivals over the next few months
Victory vindicates Tasman trip
Victory vindicates Tasman trip
It was a case of mission accomplished for Australian trainer Gavin Bedggood at Ellerslie yesterday.
Jockey great heads home for Telegraph
Jockey great heads home for Telegraph
New Zealand jockey great James McDonald is coming home.
Franco Sinatra on song for cup
Franco Sinatra on song for cup
Team Dalgety would not swap their spot for any other leading into today’s MLT Gore Cup.