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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.