Purdon staying put: Australian campaign ruled out
The sabbatical being taken by champion Canterbury trainers Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen has become very real.
Racing
The big bet that went to the dogs
The big Christchurch bet that went to the dogs
A high-rolling Christchurch punter experienced the vagaries of betting when he made New Zealand’s biggest wager on greyhounds this year at Addington - and lost.
NZ's most successful stable All Stars Racing to be disbanded
NZ's most successful stable All Stars Racing to be disbanded
New Zealand’s most successful ever horse racing stable in Canterbury is being disbanded in news that will stun the industry.
Trainer’s cancer battle inspires New Zealand Cup defence
Trainer’s cancer battle inspires New Zealand Cup defence
A year on from producing the pinnacle of her trainers’ career, Dee And Gee prepares to defend her New Zealand Cup crown without the woman who dotes on her the most.
Namesake horse gifted to NB rugby stalwart’s widow
Rugby stalwart’s widow ‘privileged’ to become part owner of namesake horse
A grey gelding named to honour late New Brighton rugby stalwart Ceddy Smith has rekindled his widow’s love of horses after she was surprised to be gifted a part share.
Risk pays off as All Stars claim fifth win in row
Risk pays off as All Stars claim fifth win in row
Canterbury trainers Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen took a chance with Self Assured and it paid off on Tuesday.
Crowds flock to Addington Raceway
Crowds flock to Addington Raceway
People have been flooding into Addington Raceway for the New Zealand Trotting Cup - here are some of the photos.
75-year-old celebrates first Cup starter
75-year-old celebrates first Cup starter
Trainer Ray Green, 75, will have his first ever starter in a New Zealand Trotting Cup at Addington today.
McCaw choppers WW2 veterans in for Cup Day
Cup Day 2020: McCaw choppers WW2 veterans into sold out Addington Raceway
Richie McCaw gave two WW2 veterans a ride to Addington Raceway in his helicopter today - dropping them off in front of thousands of Cup Day racegoers.
Money flows in lead up to New Zealand Cup
Money flows in lead up to New Zealand Cup
Copy That has come in for some massive support as the excitement builds to tomorrow’s New Zealand Cup at Addington.
Owners hoping Copy That can emulate Prince Envy’s success
Owners hoping Copy That can emulate Prince Envy’s success
Victorian owners Merv and Meg Butterworth will take winning form into the New Zealand Cup after enjoying success at Ascot Park yesterday with Prince Envy.
Twilight Payment wins Melbourne Cup
Twilight Payment wins Melbourne Cup
Twilight Payment led from start to finish to claim the Melbourne Cup, handing jockey Jye McNeil a dream debut.
NZ-bred horses to compete at Melbourne Cup
'She is a real fighter': NZ-bred horses set to compete at Melbourne Cup
A Kiwi who developed New Zealand's best hope in today's Melbourne Cup says there is a very good reason Verry Elleegant can win the iconic race.
Melbourne Cup work sweepstake: No 'firearms or sexual services' as prizes
Melbourne Cup work sweepstake: No 'firearms or sexual services' as prizes
If you are organising the Melbourne Cup work place sweepstake don't offer firearms or sexual services as prizes.
NZ Trotting Cup tickets officially sold out
NZ Trotting Cup tickets officially sold out
Punters hoping to be at Addington Raceway for the New Zealand Trotting Cup are set to be disappointed unless they have bought tickets already.
Unbridled passion for racing shines through
Unbridled passion for racing shines through
The Kaikoura Trotting Club’s new Christchurch-based president has the pedigree and the horses to match.
Addington Harness Hall of Fame inducts youngest ever member
Addington Harness Hall of Fame inducts youngest ever member
A Canterbury driver has become the youngest ever reinsman to be inducted into the Addington Harness Hall of Fame.
Watch: Road to the Dominion - Sundees Son
Watch: Road to the Dominion - Sundees Son
The first Road to the Dominion update on Sundees Son with John Dunn. - hrnz. co. nz
Leading Kiwi jockey airlifted to hospital after freak accident
Leading Kiwi jockey airlifted to hospital after freak accident
One of NZ's leading jockeys Rosie Myers is in an induced coma after a freak accident on Tuesday.
A blooming good festival planned for city
A blooming good festival planned for city
ChristchurchNZ has confirmed plans for the BLOOM festival, which will feature several major events.