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Partytime shows a touch of class

Bruce Stewart • 11 June, 2026

Partytime (Tall Dark Stranger) showed plenty of class for a first starter when the three year old easily won at Ascot Park today.He began well from his mid field draw, to sit parked. Driver Nathan Wil... read more

Rylan Charlie graded just right

Bruce Stewart • 11 June, 2026

Gore trained Rylan Charlie (Changeover) is a horse that slides up and down the ratings. But today at Ascot Park he was in his happy place in the R35-R36 band.“The rating system has helped him quite a ... read more

Train Station too good

Bruce Stewart • 1 June, 2026

Well bred Train Station (Bettor’s Delight) cleared maiden ranks at Ascot Park today in the Hyde Landscape Mobile Pace.The four year old gelding from his inside second row draw, was stuck on the pegs f... read more

Bowlem Over gets eighth win

Bruce Stewart • 1 June, 2026

The Robin Swain trained Bowlem Over, (Net Ten Eom) after an aggressive early drive by in form driver Matty Williamson, got up to win the R4-R44 mobile pace at Ascot Park today.“He said that when he wa... read more

Mark these down

Bruce Stewart • 31 May, 2026

Southern driver Mark Hurrell has nine drives across the ten races at Invercargill tomorrow.Here are his thoughts on each runner.Race One: Pacific Arc (Washington VC) – trainer Brian Norman (F2)“He has... read more

Maiden win, track records, big odds and milestones at Winton today.

Bruce Stewart • 24 May, 2026

Today’s racing at Winton provided plenty of highlights.Now in her third season of training a small team, Mataura horsewoman Nicole Aitken trained her third winner today when Cash Is King (Captain Crun... read more

Astute drive gets Aveross Majesty home

Bruce Stewart • 24 May, 2026

A handicap advantage of thirty metres on the favourite Tarragindi plus an astute drive by Carter Dalgety, got evergreen trotter Aveross Majesty (Majestic Son) home at Winton today.“The plan was to go ... read more

Brett Gray’s team talk

Bruce Stewart • 23 May, 2026

Ryal Bush trainer Brett Gray has a large team racing across the ten race card at Winton tomorrow.Here are his thoughts on their form and chances.                ... read more

Employment Opportunity - Trainee Race Starter & Assistant Race Starter

Southern Harness Racing • 20 May, 2026

Southern Harness Racing is seeking expressions of interest from motivated and reliable individuals for the roles of Trainee Race Starter and Trainee Assistant Race Starter.Southern Harness Racing mana... read more

Phishing finally the catch of the day

Bruce Stewart • 17 May, 2026

There was no more popular win than that of Phishing (Master Glide) at Ascot Park today.“I thought ‘today’s the day,” trainer driver Tim Robertson said.With all of her seven rivals galloping at some st... read more