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.
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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.
Greyhound racing industry 'on notice'
Greyhound racing industry 'on notice' over transparency, animal welfare
The greyhound racing industry has unnecessarily obfuscated information, a new government review says, and Racing Minister Grant Robertson is demanding changes.
Addington plans marathon race meet on Sunday
Addington plans marathon race meet on Sunday if Christchurch Covid restrictions eased
Addington Raceway will hold a marathon 17-race meeting with no crowd on Sunday - but only if the level 4 Covid restrictions are not extended in Christchurch.
NZ's second synthetic race track opens at Riccarton Park
NZ's second synthetic race track opens at Riccarton Park
New Zealand's second synthetic track opened on Tuesday at Riccarton Park Racecourse.
Testing time in racing industry for All Black
All Black midfielder has tough time in harness racing industry
A horse part-owned by All Black midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown collapsed and died while exercising on a Canterbury beach.
New racing board investigates dog virus outbreak
New racing board investigates dog virus outbreak in Christchurch
The new Racing Integrity Board has embarked on its first major investigation after a costly canine enteric coronavirus outbreak in Christchurch forced the cancellation of greyhound meetings...
Harness racing bids Forbury a fond farewell
Harness racing bids Forbury a fond farewell
There were not that many people cheering when Moment of Kaos won race 6 at Forbury Park last night.
Reality sinking in as trotting club readies for final meeting
Reality sinking in as trotting club readies for final meeting
Craig Paddon has not really had time to ponder how he and others will feel when the gates close at Forbury Park for the final time.
Concerns over new Racing Integrity Board
Concerns over appointment to new Racing Integrity Board
The Racing Minister is under fire amid claims the image of a new organisation formed to police the industry has been compromised by a Christchurch board member’s link to a controversial harness trainer.
Historic change to horses’ birthdays
Historic change to horses’ birthdays
A decision made yesterday at HRNZ’s Christchurch headquarters to change horses’ birthdays has been hailed as “a defining moment and a catalyst for change” in the harness racing industry.