Greyhound stood down for failure to chase at Christchurch meeting
Grande Vue Ace was bred for one purpose only - to chase a lure. But in only her second race, she failed.
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Trainer, horse both test positive for meth
Trainer, horse both test positive for meth
A trainer and her horse have been banned from racing after methamphetamine was found in both their systems after a successful race.
Horse trainer’s animal cruelty hearing begins
Horse trainer’s animal cruelty hearing begins
A Racing Integrity Board hearing into allegations of animal cruelty by a leading Canterbury thoroughbred horse trainer is underway.
Legal argument may go to High Court
Harness racing corruption allegations: Legal argument may go to High Court
A legal argument governing the ability to seek prosecutions related to a police investigation into alleged corruption and drug use in harness racing may go to the High Court.
Sir Mark Todd suspended over horse-striking video
Sir Mark Todd suspended over horse-striking video
Kiwi Olympic equestrian champion Sir Mark Todd has been handed a suspension by the British Horseracing Authority after a video emerged showing him striking a horse with a branch.
Triumph then tragedy as horse euthanised Gore Guineas
Triumph then tragedy as horse euthanised Gore Guineas
Delight turned to despair for Canterbury trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman when their champion horse had to be euthanised at the Gore Racing Club’s meeting on Saturday.
Big day planned at family-friendly race meeting
Trots at Mot: Big day planned at family-friendly race meeting on Banks Peninsula
The traditional family-friendly harness racing meeting at Motukarara on Banks Peninsula will go ahead on December 29.
Addington Raceway official may face sanctions
Addington Raceway official may face sanctions; illegal substance suspected; driver banned
An assistant starter at Addington Raceway is awaiting possible sanctions after being charged with betting on races during New Zealand Trotting Cup Day last month.
‘Huge thrill’ as Oamaru reinsman posts 1000th NZ driving win
‘Huge thrill’ as Oamaru reinsman posts 1000th NZ driving win
Family and friends watched on in Oamaru on Wednesday as Matthew Williamson joined an elite group of reinsmen to have won 1000 races in NZ.
Harness racing official charged over betting
Harness racing official charged over betting on Cup Week races at Addington
A race day official is under investigation by the Racing Integrity Board for betting on races during Cup Week’s focal point at Addington.
High-profile harness racing court case delayed again
High-profile harness racing court case delayed again
Court proceedings involving a high-profile Canterbury harness racing figure caught up in a major police probe into corruption and drug use in the industry has been delayed again.
NZ Cup Day under way without the crowd
Masks and bubbles: NZ Cup Day kicks off without the crowd
Canterbury horse racing's biggest week of the year has kicked off today without the usual crowd of 20,000.
Verry Elleegant victory at Melbourne Cup
Verry Elleegant victory at Melbourne Cup
New Zealand-bred horse Verry Elleegant has won the Melbourne Cup at Flemington, storming home in the final straight to win by three-and-a-half lengths.
2000-person limit for NZ Cup at Riccarton
No public at NZ Cup a 'significant financial blow'
The New Zealand Cup Meeting at Riccarton Park will go ahead with a limited number of people this year.
No public at Addington Cup Week
No public at Addington Cup Week, organisers say
For the first time in its 117-year history Addington Cup Week will not be open to the public, organisers confirmed this morning.
Iconic Kaikoura trots could move to Christchurch
Iconic Kaikoura trots could move to Addington if alert levels don’t drop
Kaikoura’s hugely popular annual festive horse racing meeting could be moved to Addington if the Covid-19 alert levels don’t drop.
Cup and Show Week may be closed to public
Covid-19: Cup and Show Week may be closed to public
Covid-19 restrictions may mean Canterbury horse racing's biggest week of the year could be closed to most punters for the first time in 117 years.
Greyhound track rejected after public outcry
Plan to build greyhound racing track at QEII Park rejected after public outcry
A controversial plan to build a greyhound racing track at QE II Park in Christchurch has been rejected.
Exceptional horseman Denis Nyhan remembered
One of harness racing’s all-time greats: Exceptional horseman Denis Nyhan remembered
The harness racing industry is mourning exceptional horseman and administrator, Denis Nyhan, who died in Christchurch Hospital last week.
Dunn going for yet another New Brighton Cup
Dunn going for yet another New Brighton Cup
Champion Canterbury trainer Robert Dunn is looking to add another New Brighton Cup to his already impressive trophy cabinet tonight.