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Horse scratched over alleged prohibited substance

A horse has been scratched from race 7 at Addington Raceway. Photo: File image

Horse scratched from Cup Day amid allegations it was administered prohibited substance

A horse has been scratched from the biggest trotting day of the year amid allegations it has been administered a prohibited substance.

Punters and fashionistas gear up for race day

Punters and fashionistas gear up for race day in Christchurch

Bars and restaurants in Christchurch are preparing for a bumper few days as Cup and Show Week gets under way.

Last tickets up for grabs to Cup Day at Addington

There's only one sleep to go until the IRT NZ Cup at Addington and tickets can still be snapped up by those wanting to be part of the action.

Woodend Beach trainer grateful for north-westerly wind

Woodend Beach harness racing trainer Nina Hope is grateful the northwesterly wind was blasting her home when fire swept through Tuhaitara Coastal Park this week.

Gold Trip wins Melbourne Cup

Gold Trip has won the 2022 Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse.

All you need to know: Melbourne Cup 2022

All you need to know: Melbourne Cup 2022

Here is everything you need to know to place a casual punt or simply cheer on the Kiwi horses during this afternoon’s Melbourne Cup.

'Time for a fresh start': Chmiel takes up role across the Tasman

Terry Chmiel driving Nota Bene Denario. Photo: Getty Images

'Time for a fresh start': Chmiel takes up role across the Tasman

Canterbury-based trainer-driver Terry Chmiel has made a life-changing decision.

100-year-old grandstand to be demolished

A 100-year-old grandstand at Christchurch’s Riccarton Racecourse is to be demolished. Photo:...

100-year-old grandstand to be demolished at Riccarton Racecourse

A 100-year-old grandstand at Riccarton Racecourse in Christchurch is set to be demolished.

Huge support for popular harness racing trainer

The sell-out fundraiser for Murray Edmonds at Addington Raceway. Photo: Supplied

Thousands of dollars raised at fundraiser for popular trainer

A fundraiser for popular Canterbury harness racing trainer Murray Edmonds, who has been diagnosed with a brain tumour, was labelled a massive success.

Tony Music retires after long tenure at Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club

Tony Music handing back the Addington Raceway keys to Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club...

Tony Music retires after long tenure at Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club

When Tony Music started dispatching fields at QE II stadium in the 1970s, he never thought he would become chief executive of NZ's most powerful greyhound club.

Harness racing chief criticises corruption inquiry

Christchurch-based harness racing chief criticises corruption inquiry

Harness Racing New Zealand’s top administrator has criticised the police investigation into corruption in the industry.

Jockey seriously injured, in coma after race fall

Taiki Yanagida. Photo: Supplied via NZ Herald

Jockey seriously injured, in coma after race fall

Jockey Taiki Yanagida is in Middlemore Hospital's intensive care unit after a shocking race fall at Cambridge yesterday.

Joe Moody props up Prostate Cancer Foundation campaign

Joe Moody is lending his support to the HRNZ Prostate Cancer Foundation's Blue September campaign...

Joe Moody props up Prostate Cancer Foundation campaign

Crusaders prop Joe Moody whose father died from prostate cancer in 2020 is putting his weight behind the Blue September campaign.

Shorty St star loving his time at Addington

Shortland Street actor Grant Lobban at Addington Raceway yesterday. Photo: Harness News Desk /...

Shortland St actor stars at Addington while fighting for his life on screen

His on-screen persona is fighting for his life in hospital - but Shortland Street actor Grant Lobban was very much alive and enjoying life at Addington Raceway on Sunday.

Dunn and 'Bulldog' set world record

Canterbury harness racing champion steers 'Bulldog' to new world record for fastest mile

Canterbury harness racing champion Dexter Dunn and superstar pacer Bulldog Hanover have set a new world record for the fastest mile.

Sir Steve Hansen's horse wins King's Stand Stakes

James McDonald celebrates after winning the King's Stand Stakes race during Royal Ascot, with...

Sir Steve Hansen's horse destroys opposition to win £500,000 race

Sir Steve Hansen has had a sporting thrill to compare with winning a Rugby World Cup.

Trainer sold fictitious horse for $40,000

Canterbury trainer sentenced after selling fictitious horse for $40,000

A year after he was banned from harness racing for life, Rangiora-based trainer Mitchell Kerr has been put on home detention for fraud and forgery.

Harness racing corruption allegations: Evidence handover decision delayed

The Racing Integrity Board’s bid to access police information with a view to prosecuting harness...

Harness racing corruption allegations: Evidence handover decision delayed

A legal argument to determine whether the Racing Integrity Board can access evidence from a police probe into alleged corruption and drug use in the Canterbury harness racing industry continues to drag on.

Horse trainer charged with indecent assaults

A Canterbury horse trainer has been granted interim name suppression after his arrest on three charges of indecently assaulting a woman.

Trainer argues he should be allowed to drug his horse

A horse trainer who was fined more than $20,000 after doping his horse with cobalt has argued the substance should be allowed in the sport.

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