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Dalgety stable to start powerful team on Hannon Day

Jonny Turner • 11 September, 2026

Cran Dalgety hopes Franco Sinatra won't reach his peak in the Group Three Sally-Ann Donnelly Hannon Memorial on Sunday.The pacer goes into the New Zealand Cup lead-up following a slashing fifth in the... read more

Bondy gets another win with Bullit train

Bruce Stewart • 10 September, 2026

Mataura trainer Lyndon Bond is doing a great job with trotter Bullit Train (What The Hill).The six year old has been in the Bond stable since May after racing for most of his career for Ashburton trai... read more

The Life of Riley

Bruce Stewart • 10 September, 2026

Eighteen year old apprentice electrician Riley Black took a half day off work today to drive his first winner at Ascot Park.“It’s surreal really. Still a bit of a shock. It panned out beautifully. I g... read more

5 To Follow: Hannon Day 26

Jonny Turner • 10 September, 2026

Brilliant fields for the Hannon Memorial meeting couldn't have come at a better time.With the future of regular Otago harness racing in the balance, Oamaru is set to put on an outstanding show on Sund... read more

Seven Ascot Park runners worth a look

Bruce Stewart • 9 September, 2026

Just seven races are on the card at Ascot Park in Invercargill tomorrow and here are seven starters across the day well worth a look.Race One: Pyramid Mischief (Father Patrick) – driver Matty Williams... read more

Hannon stage for NZ Cup underdogs to boost claims

Jonny Turner • 8 September, 2026

New Zealand Cup underdogs, your time is now.Or more specifically, 4.08pm at Oamaru on Sunday is your time.This year’s Group Three Sally-Ann Donnelly Hannon Memorial is set to provide an important oppo... read more

Local journalist gets a double

Bruce Stewart • 3 September, 2026

Southland based journalist Jonny Turner was in the winner’s circle twice as an owner today at the Winton Harness Racing meeting at Central Southland Raceway.His first winner came in the Night ’N Day W... read more

Duchess Maria ready to add to unbeaten record

Jonny Turner • 2 September, 2026

Duchess Maria will begin her quest to make up for lost time in unfamiliar circumstances at Winton on Thursday.The unbeaten squaregaiting star will start for the first time in almost a year after injur... read more

Bonecrusher’s colours to the fore at Gore

Bruce Stewart • 1 September, 2026

If you thought there was something familiar about the colours worn by Worsethanted (Royal Aspirations) when he won at Gore yesterday, it’s because his colours are the same as the great galloper Bonecr... read more

Rover gets the run

Bruce Stewart • 30 August, 2026

Ramblin Rover (Net Ten EOM) got the perfect run at Gore today and in the home straight came up the inside to win the GWD/Tyreland Mobile Pace.“Craig ended up dropping to three fence and it worked out ... read more