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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.

Greyhound stood down for failure to chase

Greyhound stood down for failure to chase at Christchurch meeting

Grande Vue Ace was bred for one purpose only - to chase a lure. But in only her second race, she failed.

Trainer, horse both test positive for meth

Rochelle Lockett has received a three-year ban this week after methamphetamine was found in her...

Trainer, horse both test positive for meth

A trainer and her horse have been banned from racing after methamphetamine was found in both their systems after a successful race.

Horse trainer’s animal cruelty hearing begins

Trainer Paul Harris denied an animal cruelty-related charge laid by the Racing Integrity Board....

Horse trainer’s animal cruelty hearing begins

A Racing Integrity Board hearing into allegations of animal cruelty by a leading Canterbury thoroughbred horse trainer is underway.

Legal argument may go to High Court

Harness racing corruption allegations: Legal argument may go to High Court

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.

Sir Mark Todd suspended over horse-striking video

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.

Triumph then tragedy as horse euthanised Gore Guineas

Mackenzie Lad pips Ruby’s Lad in the Gore Guineas on Saturday just seconds before pulling up lame...

Triumph then tragedy as horse euthanised Gore Guineas

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.

Big day planned at family-friendly race meeting

Trots at Mot: Big day planned at family-friendly race meeting on Banks Peninsula

The traditional family-friendly harness racing meeting at Motukarara on Banks Peninsula will go ahead on December 29.

Addington Raceway official may face sanctions

An assistant starter at Addington Raceway is facing possible sanctions after being charged with...

Addington Raceway official may face sanctions; illegal substance suspected; driver banned

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.

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