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Telfers look to extend Speed Series record

Bruce Stewart • 10 April, 2026

Steve and Amanda Telfer will be hoping to retain their good record in the Southern Belle Speed Series when the line up two runners in Sunday’s $40,000 final at Winton.The stable has won the mares’ fea... read more

5 To Follow: Winton Cup Day

Jonny Turner • 9 April, 2026

An abundance of horsepower is set to make for fascinating racing at Winton’s huge meeting on Sunday.An outstanding card of racing is set down for Central Southland Raceway and there looks to be no sho... read more

Dalgetys to bring smart team to Winton Cup Day

Jonny Turner • 9 April, 2026

Cran and Chrissie Dalgety are hoping they can cap a massive weekend with success at Winton on Sunday.The Canterbury trainers have runners across New Zealand this weekend, including lining up a strong ... read more

Morrison to bring smart types south to Winton

Jonny Turner • 8 April, 2026

John Morrison has chosen Winton’s big meeting on Sunday to unleash two of his most promising horses.Formerly a regular in the southern driving ranks, Morrison will be back in the south with a small bu... read more

Havtimewillfly lives up to her name

Bruce Stewart • 3 April, 2026

The aptly named Havtimewillfly (Art Major) aided by a super drive by Brent Barclay grew wings to win yesterday’s Macca Lodge/Nevele R Stud Southern Oaks heat at Ascot Park.Barclay and Havtimewillfly c... read more

Shiver In The Dark scores maiden win

Bruce Stewart • 3 April, 2026

Shiver In The Dark (Rock N Roll Heaven) continued the wonderful record the Shirley family has had with this family.Bred by Raewyn Shirley, the three year old gelding is trained by Brent and raced by t... read more

Tickets available for the Southland Harness Awards

Southern Harness Racing • 2 April, 2026

All industry participants are invited to attend the Southland Harness Awards, being held on Friday 24th April (Diamonds Day weekend), on the first floor at the Ascot Park Racecourse.We are very fortun... read more

Kirstin Green on her runners for Ascot Park

Bruce Stewart • 1 April, 2026

Tisbury trainer Kirstin Green has three runners across the nine race card at Ascot Park tomorrow.Tom Kilkelly of Regent Car Court who’s sponsoring the day, is Green’s biggest client.Major Burns (Art M... read more

Tough Chiggsy wins Kindie

Bruce Stewart • 29 March, 2026

A brave and talented Chiggsy (Bettor’s Delight) had to dig deep to win the $60,000 Group Three Macca Lodge Kindergarten Stakes at Wyndham today.Driver Blair Orange showed his intent to lead and the ea... read more

Raise a glass to Beach Day and Hurrell

Bruce Stewart • 29 March, 2026

Although he wasn’t happy at being three wide, driver Mark Hurrell secured what proved to be the winning run for Beach Day, (Sunshine Beach) duly winning the $40,000 Group Three Kubala Seeds Champagne ... read more