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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

Dreams are free for successful syndicate

Jonny Turner • 25 August, 2026

While dreams are free, the harness racing ride a group of southern lads are enjoying is priceless.The Dreams Are Free Syndicate celebrated another special moment at Central Southland Raceway when thei... read more

Two Williamson three year olds shine

Bruce Stewart • 25 August, 2026

Going into yesterday’s Diamond Creek Farm/SBSR Southern Surge meeting at Winton, Branxholme trainer Nathan Williamson didn’t think there was much between his two runners Rakmacknra (Captaintreacherous... read more

Five feeds a day unlocks Rising Storm

Bruce Stewart • 25 August, 2026

Between them Ascot Park trainer Mark Shirley and new owner Snow Devery have found the key to four year old Rising Storm’s (Raging Bull) ability and their reward was a win at Winton yesterday.At the en... read more

Redback Bob earns more bucks and a break

Bruce Stewart • 25 August, 2026

Although Redback Bob (Majestic Son) wasn’t at his best yesterday, he beat stablemate Kings Choice and retained his unbeaten record when he won his Diamond Creek Farm/SBSR final at Winton.Three quarter... read more

5 to follow: Southern Surge place prospects

Jonny Turner • 23 August, 2026

Wild southern weather has meant harness racing fans have had to wait another 24 hours for the Diamond Creek Farm Southern Bred Southern Reared Southern Surge Finals.The series has featured the return ... read more