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West Melton trainer Ken Ford, with granddaughter Sheree Tomlinson. Photo: Supplied

Ford upbeat as harness racing returns to Addington

Canterbury trainer Ken Ford is excited about the return of harness racing at Addington today and tomorrow.

High-profile Canterbury harness racing trainer admits to charges

High-profile Canterbury harness racing trainer admits to charges

Embattled Canterbury harness racing trainer Nigel McGrath has admitted to three of the serious racing offences he was charged with after a raid on his property.

Synthetic track in Riccarton gets thumbs-up

A new synthetic race track wil be built at Riccarton Park in Christchurch. Photo: Getty Images

Synthetic track in Riccarton gets thumbs-up

Racing every week at Riccarton on a new synthetic race track is now a distinct possibility.

Racing gets $72.5 million emergency support package

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters. Photo: Getty

Racing gets $72.5 million emergency support package

The racing industry will get a $72.5 million emergency support package, Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced.

Live action racing back on track in Chch today

The greyhound racing industry of New South Wales has been granted one last chance to reform....

Live action racing back on track in Chch today

Good news for sports fans and punters alike as greyhound racing returns to the track in Christchurch at noon today.

Watch: Former Chch race caller on life in Hong Kong during the Covid-19 outbreak

Trackside’s Greg O’Connor talks to Hong Kong-based and former Christchurch race caller Mark McNamara on life in Hong Kong amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

High-profile horse trainer barred from racecourses

Nigel McGrath. Photo: nigelmcgrathracing.co.nz

High-profile horse trainer barred from racecourses

A high-profile Canterbury harness racing trainer has handed in his trainer’s licence after being charged with offences including attempting to administer a banned substance to a horse.

Harness racing industry plans future after lockdown

Harness racing industry plans future after lockdown

Harness racing has outlined what the industry will be like after the Covid-19 lockdown.

Dalgety-Purdon trio fine chances

Dalgety-Purdon trio fine chances

Cran Dalgety and Nathan Purdon are set to make an impact on tonight’s Forbury Park meeting with a small but select team.

Top show jumpers ride into Christchurch for national champs

Tegan Fitzsimon on Windermere Cappuccino. Photo: Supplied

Top show jumpers ride into Christchurch for national champs

New Zealand's top riders will assemble in Christchurch on Thursday for the national show jumping and show hunter championships.

May in serious condition after collapse during race

Champion harness racing driver Ricky May is in Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition after suffering a medical event during a race at Omakau.

Fridge gas doping concern for horses

Fridge gas doping concern for horses

Concerns are being raised in the harness racing industry about a new performance-enhancing drug – gas from refrigerators.

Horse trainers face assault allegations

Two horse trainers are facing assault allegations. Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)

Horse trainers face assault allegations

Police have become involved in two alleged assaults involving harness racing trainers.

Blair Orange cruises to New Zealand Cup victory

Cruz Bromac holds off Spankem yesterday. Photo / Race Images

Blair Orange cruises to New Zealand Cup victory

The most unlikely New Zealand Cup of champion trainer Mark Purdon's career meant so much more because he didn't drive the winner.

May looking for eighth NZ Cup win

Ricky May drives Terror To Love #3 to win the NZ Trotting Cup during the NZ Trotting Cup at...

May looking for eighth NZ Cup win

With the country’s biggest day in harness racing on Tuesday we continue our Canterbury sporting icon series with a man who has driven his way to more New Zealand Trotting Cup wins at Addington than...