South Island Racing Awards finalists named
The finalists for the South Island Racing Awards have been named.
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Trainers' house went up in flames after crews left
Trainers' house went up in flames after crews left
The home of Canterbury horse trainers Tony and Lyn Prendergast went up in flames a few hours after fire crews thought they had put out an earlier blaze.
Mo’unga's equine namesake blazing his own trail
Mo’unga's equine namesake blazing his own trail
Richie Mo’unga may not get to cut the Wallabies to shreds on Australian turf this year, but a NZ horse named after the Crusaders star is standing out across the Tasman.
Home gutted by fire week before owner dies of cancer
Home gutted by fire week before owner dies of cancer
A well-respected Canterbury horse trainer who died of cancer on Sunday had lost his house in a fire a week earlier.
Racing industry loses gifted Canterbury trainer
Racing industry loses gifted Canterbury trainer
The racing industry is mourning the death of popular Canterbury trainer Tony Prendergast, aged 84.
Like father, like son as Lottie Moon gives James Dunn first win
Like father, like son as Lottie Moon gives James Dunn first win
Canterbury trainer James Dunn added to the incredible mark his family has made in harness racing when scoring his first win at Oamaru yesterday.
How a Chch race track bagged $10.5m from Provincial Growth Fund
How a Chch race track bagged $10.5m from Provincial Growth Fund
The Provincial Growth Fund is bankrolling a horse-racing track in the middle of Christchurch to the tune of $10.5 million, despite officials saying the project doesn't meet the fund's criteria.
Banned Canterbury harness driver to pay costs
Banned Canterbury harness driver to pay costs
Prominent Canterbury harness racing driver and trainer Nigel McGrath has been ordered to pay more than $9000 in costs after being banned for eight years.
Rising harness racing star banned over drugs
Rising harness racing star banned over drugs
A rising Canterbury harness racing star has been banned for six months for supplying drugs to other drivers.
Sinnamon savouring a rare victory at Addington
Sinnamon savouring a rare victory at Addington
Age is not slowing Lionel Sinnamon down.
Prominent horse trainer banned for eight years
Prominent horse trainer banned for eight years
Prominent Canterbury harness racing driver and trainer Nigel McGrath has been disqualified for eight years after pleading guilty to three serious racing offences.
Apprentice jockey becomes master of wet Riccarton track
Apprentice jockey becomes master of wet Riccarton track
Apprentice jockey Rohan Mudhoo proved to be the star of the show in the return of races at Riccarton following the easing of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.
Harness racing trainer facing assault charge
Harness racing trainer faces assault charge after incident at Kaikoura races
A Canterbury harness racing trainer is facing an assault charge after an incident at the Kaikoura races in November.
Race tracks under threat of closure will soon find out fate
Race tracks under threat of closure will soon find out fate
Race tracks under the threat of closure next season will find out soon whether they have won their battles to stay open.
Life ban for jockey who threatened ex-partner before Riccarton race
Life ban for jockey who threatened ex-partner before Riccarton race
A jockey has been disqualified for life after threatening to make a rival jockey, who was also his ex-partner, fall during a race at Riccarton.
Ricky May to make miracle Addington return
Ricky May to make miracle Addington return
Champion reinsman Ricky May is set to make arguably the biggest comeback in New Zealand harness racing history when he drives at Addington on Friday night.
The remarkable comeback of Ricky May, the champion harness racing driver who 'died'
The remarkable comeback of Ricky May, the champion harness racing driver who 'died'
Ricky May, the champion harness racing driver who "died" on the racetrack in January, completes his remarkable comeback by returning to racing at Addington on Friday night.
Ford upbeat as harness racing returns to Addington
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
Synthetic track in Riccarton gets thumbs-up
Racing every week at Riccarton on a new synthetic race track is now a distinct possibility.