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RacingDecember 12

Racing matters: Handing out the gongs

As promised over the last couple of weeks, here are the first annual Smithys, given out rather liberally and without any pattern whatsoever:
NewsJanuary 5

A day at the races in Roxburgh

Next month will mark Noeline Stoddart's 60th anniversary "working the totes" at race meetings throughout the South Island.
Central OtagoJanuary 3

Trainer very much on home turf

Racing is definitely in the blood for the Anderton family.
Trainer very much on home turf
Trainer very much on home turf
DunedinJuly 4

Racing clubs must reveal pokie interests

Racing clubs must declare their interests in pokies or risk losing their betting licences, it has been revealed.
RacingNovember 11

Racing: Seeking double

Christchurch: Springbank Richard (Dominion Handicap) and Monkey King (New Zealand Free-For-All) are in line to repeat their wins of last year at Addington today.
South OtagoOctober 4

Trolley race wheelie exciting

Whites Rd was a battleground on Sunday, as competitors from Dunedin and all over Clutha contested the third Kaitangata Black Gold Off Your Trolley Derby.
Trolley race wheelie exciting
Trolley race wheelie exciting
EntertainmentAugust 23

Racer's game with that edge

My theory about the best games is that they must have a "Woah, where did that come from?" moment.
Racer's game with that edge
Racer's game with that edge
QueenstownAugust 4

Rally trio complete European section

Team Good Bye Pork Pie has arrived in its 13th country, and is stocking up on medical supplies before entering the Middle East on their way to Mongolia.
Rally trio complete European section
Rally trio complete European section
EntertainmentMay 31

Taking time out to have a quick hoon

Many an hour has been lost in my household thanks to cartoonish kart racing games.
Taking time out to have a quick hoon
Taking time out to have a quick hoon
RacingMay 11

Racing: Solid half-year for Racing Board

The New Zealand Racing Board says it has achieved a solid half year result with revenue of $830 million to the end of January, slightly ahead of budget.
OpinionMarch 30

Sun shines, but racing disapoints

• The Beaumont Jockey Club was fortunate in securing perfect weather for its twentieth race meeting on Monday (says the Tuapeka Times), and the attendance was a record one.
Sun shines, but racing disapoints
Sun shines, but racing disapoints
EntertainmentMarch 30

PlayStation game turns to real life

Wellington student Tony Autridge (19) represented New Zealand at the Gran Turismo Academy, featuring 19 gamers-turned-drivers from 14 countries, at England's famous Silverstone track recently.
PlayStation game turns to real life
PlayStation game turns to real life
RacingMarch 29

Racing: Gavel down on career

Paul Davies has retired as an auctioneer of standardbreds after 40 years on the job.
Racing: Gavel down on career
Racing: Gavel down on career
RacingMarch 22

Disqualified over `prank'

The person who threw a ballpoint pen into the field of horses nearing the finish of the $1 million New Zealand Trotting Cup at Addington in November has been disqualified for two years and ordered to pay $350 costs after a judicial inquiry.
Disqualified over `prank'
Disqualified over `prank'
MotorsportMarch 15

Motorsport: Blenheim drivers win first teams' saloon title

Driver enjoyment registered high enough to warrant running the New Zealand super saloons teams' event as an annual calendar fixture, organiser Shane Maaka said.
SportMarch 19

Racing: Greyhound results

Results from today's Christchurch greyhound races.
RacingDecember 23

Racing: Greyhound results

Today's greyhound results from Christchurch. Weather, fine; Track good. TAB code: 9.
RacingDecember 9

Racing: NZTR slates decision

New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing has slated the decision of Racing New South Wales to allow Chris Munce to return to race riding, but have not ruled out a similar decision regarding New Zealand.
RacingDecember 9

Racing: Apprentice gains ride

Trainers Peter and Dawn Williams have opted for an apprentice allowance on Sir Frankie at Riccarton today.
Central OtagoNovember 25

Owner has a racy tale to tell

An Alexandra man is cashing in on his share of beginner's luck as a syndicate owner of his first horse, Tell A Tale, which won a million-dollar race at Riccarton Park last weekend.
Owner has a racy tale to tell
Owner has a racy tale to tell
RacingMay 27

Racing: Lady Dancer late entry for series

Lady Dancer, who won at Motukarara on Sunday when having her first start, is a late entry for the Sires' Stakes series for 3yr-old fillies.