Racing

Rory Hutchins celebrates on Quintessa after winning the group 1 Proisir Plate at Ellerslie on...

Early-spring specialist claims first group 1 of season

The early spring has tended to bring the very best out of Quintessa, and that trend continued at Ellerslie on Saturday.

Pair heading north in winning form

Pair heading north in winning form

The business is done at home and now the attention turns to Addington.

Trainer upbeat about Tuxedo’s prospects

Trainer upbeat about Tuxedo’s prospects

Group 2 winner Tuxedo will test his talent at weight-for-age for the first time when he heads to Ellerslie on Saturday to contest the group 1 Proisir Plate (1400m).

Track query for Bakhita in NZ debut

A new member will join the South Island’s racing ranks tomorrow, Deep Field mare Bakhita set to make her New Zealand debut in the rating 65 Property Brokers-Ray Kean (1200m) at Wingatui.

‘Achieved so much’: Dennis brother dies

The Dennis brothers (from left) Joe, Ray, Tony and Martin celebrate with the New Zealand One...

‘Achieved so much’: Dennis brother dies

A member of one of New Zealand’s most successful racing families, Tony (Anthony) Dennis, has died aged 86.

Strong book of drives for McIlwrick to open campaign

Rory McIlwrick will again link up with Airwaves who is among his book of drives at Winton...

Strong book of drives for McIlwrick to open campaign

The warm-up starts for Rory McIlwrick at Winton tomorrow.

Williamson notches 500th victory in NZ

Williamson notches 500th victory in NZ

Brad Williamson made the inaugural Southern Surge Finals Day one to remember when driving his 500th winner in New Zealand.

El Vencedor aimed at all legs of Triple Crown

El Vencedor aimed at all legs of Triple Crown

New Zealand’s top-rated performer El Vencedor will contest all three legs of the spring Triple Crown series.

Contrasting finals day for old associates

Contrasting finals day for old associates

There were differing fortunes for old friends Bruce Wallace and Phil Williamson on Southern Surge Finals Day.

Five to set you on the right track

Two weeks of heats will culminate in eight Southern Surge finals at Gore tomorrow. Harness racing journalist JonnyTurner has had his eyes over all of the form and has...

Finish line in sight for greyhound racing

'Time to do the right thing': Finish line in sight for greyhound racing

Cabinet has formally agreed to shut down greyhound racing in New Zealand.

Captain Cool’s win special for Newman family

Korbyn Newman’s return to the winner’s circle at Oamaru yesterday was a special moment for his entire family.

Satin Doll best chance for new Stewart partnership

Satin Doll will be looking to go back to back when she lines up in the Oamaru Scaffolding at...

Satin Doll best chance for new Stewart partnership

The 2025-26 racing season marked the beginning of a new era for nonagenarian trainer Leonard Stewart as granddaughter Lacy Stewart joined him in partnership.

Jaccka Evan’s return to form earns finals spot

Jaccka Evan has picked the right time to return to his best form.

Williamson set to build on last week

Williamson set to build on last week

Matthew Williamson is hoping to make up the difference on day two of the Southern Surge.

West Coast looking for historic fourth National win

West Coast will shoot for his fourth consecutive Grand National Steeplechase tomorrow. PHOTO:...

West Coast looking for historic fourth National win

Mark Oulaghan is hoping the extreme distance of the 150th Grand National Steeplechase will play into the hands of West Coast, as his champion jumper attempts to rewrite the history books tomorrow...

Otago return pays off for Waldron

Joe Waldron and Sarah Fannin with Secret Beau after his win on the Riccarton synthetic yesterday....

Otago return pays off for Waldron

Joe Waldron made the perfect start to his New Zealand return yesterday, his first runner back collecting a winning cheque at Riccarton’s synthetic meeting.