News

Death of Roman Gladiator

Bruce Stewart • 6 July, 2022

Quality pacer Roman Gladiator had to be put down recently at co-trainer Robin Swain’s property at Otama.“He was having problems getting up with his crook back hip,” Swain said.Swain bought him, a son ... read more

The Black Flash Sold

Bruce Stewart • 6 July, 2022

Southland owned colt The Black Flash has been sold to clients of West Australian trainer Gary Hall Senior for a six figure amount.The deal was brokered by Southland Bloodstock Agent Geoff Gibson-Smith... read more

Brad Williamson 400

Bruce Stewart • 3 July, 2022

Oamaru reinsman Brad Williamson achieved a major milestone on Friday night when he drove Majestic Man for his 400th New Zealand win.Majestic Man is trained by his father Phil who’s provided Brad with ... read more

Cracker Hill Goes Amiss Again

Bruce Stewart • 3 July, 2022

Unfortunately quality trotter Cracker Hill is on the sideline again.The five year old last started in the 2020 Dominion Handicap at Addington and had returned to trainer Brad Williamson’s Oamaru barn.... read more

Foveaux Strait Weathers a Rough Day

Bruce Stewart • 1 July, 2022

When Nathan Williamson began training in 2010 Ben and Karen Calder were a couple of his first supporters and they provided him with his second training win when Burano won at Ascot Park in December of... read more

Stunin Upset at Ascot Park

Bruce Stewart • 18 June, 2022

After the first two races at Invercargill today were won by favourites, the following race provided the major blow of the  season with twelve start maiden Stunin Star winning at odds of 101-1.It was t... read more

Debutant Adds to Mare’s Excellent Record

Bruce Stewart • 18 June, 2022

Hidden Talent’s win at Ascot Park today chalked up another win for the progeny of Sundon mare Juliana. But the win had to withstand an enquiry.Punters who backed Hidden Talent into favourite had to en... read more

Eyretime Wins Bluff Cup

Bruce Stewart • 6 June, 2022

Swimming has undoubtedly helped American Eyretime turn a corner.The four year old mare qualified at Ashburton in April 2019 as a two year old for her breeder David Thompson. Underlining her potential,... read more

Chiropractor Helps Only One Way

Bruce Stewart • 6 June, 2022

There’s no doubting Only One Way’s ability, but it’s been about managing his soundness. But another win today at Ascot Park underlined not only his ability, but also the work of local chiropractor Tom... read more

Dwindle Star Gives Phil Williamson His 700th Winner

Bruce Stewart • 29 May, 2022

His record says he’s New Zealand’s greatest trainer of trotters and today at Timaru Phil Williamson confirmed that status when Dwindle Star became his 700th winner and 680th trotting winner in this co... read more