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Young jockey dies in Ashburton race fall

Jockey Megan Taylor was killed during a race in Ashburton. Photo: Supplied via NZ Herald

Young jockey dies in Ashburton race fall

Apprentice Kiwi jockey Megan Taylor has been killed in a race fall at Ashburton today.

Men charged after horse allegedly given banned substance

The horse was scratched from a race with a total stake of $140,000. Photo: George Heard.

Men charged after horse allegedly given banned substance

Two men have been charged after allegedly administering a prohibited substance to a horse on the morning of Cup Day.

NZ Cup Day attendees offered refund, but asked not to claim it

Race officials determined the track's conditions as not good enough to continue. Photo: NZ Herald

NZ Cup Day attendees offered refund, but asked not to claim it

Those who attended Riccarton Racecourse on Saturday have been offered the chance to claim a full refund on their tickets after the event was postponed, due to flooding.

Riccarton Races abandoned after only three races over track condition

One of New Zealand’s biggest race meetings of the season has been abandoned at Riccarton today because of safety concerns after a horse slipped in the third race.

'It’s good to see you with your pants on'

At the recent Kaikoura Cup carnival, Harness Racing New Zealand chief executive Gary Woodham said...

'It’s good to see you with your pants on', harness racing boss tells female driver

A leading horse racing administrator has downplayed the "really odd" comments he made to a female harness racing driver at the Kaikoura Cup carnival.

Copy That joins greats with second cup win

Harness racing great Copy That became a two-time NZ Cup winner at Addington yesterday.

Thousands through the gates for NZ Cup Day

Crowds arrive at one of the biggest days of the year at Addington Raceway. Photo: George Heard

Thousands through the gates for NZ Cup Day

Addington Raceway was back to full-strength crowds yesterday, with thousands flocking through the gates for the 2022 IRT Trotting Cup.

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

Mark Zahra atop Gold Trip celebrates as he crosses the line in the Melbourne Cup. Photo: Getty...

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.