Southland trainer Alister Black has had seven runners in the Alabar Southern Supremacy Stakes Final Over the last ten years.The first was Six Diamonds in 2016 and the last was Captain Tom in 2023. His... read more
“We mainly bought her as a galloping pacemaker. She’s doing a great job with the babies and earning her keep,” winning trainer Shannon Armour said after Searing Light (He’s Watching) won at Ascot Park... read more
Allan Beck reflects on his winning drives in the Southern Oaks over the years. He shares the record with Ricky May and Dexter Dunn, each having driven four winners in the Oaks.In 1984 and in his first... read more
Weeks of good, competitive racing in the south will culminate with Sunday's Diamonds Day meeting at Ascot Park.Racing journalist Jonny Turner has been across the southern form in the lead up to the bi... read more
Southland’s leading reinsman Nathan Williamson has fashioned a very good record in the Southern Country Cups Final.The twenty fifth edition of the race will be held on Sunday at Ascot Park as part of ... read more
There will be just six races at Ascot Park tomorrow as the venue prepares for Diamonds Day on Sunday.See below, six runners who all have the capacity to go home with a win.Race One: My Bonnie Lass (Ma... read more
This Sunday the forty third Alabar Southern Supremacy Stakes will be run at Ascot Park as part of Diamonds Day.Gore horseman Robin Swain has driven three winners in the three year old feature includin... read more
The Otago region honoured horses and harness racing people last night at their annual Harness Racing Awards Evening. The premium Horse Of The Year title was won by Princess Sadie while the Outst... read more
“The plugs were still in. I didn’t have to urge her, she just cruised up on her own. I think she’s got a bright future,” said trainer driver Craig Ferguson after Imperious Girl (Imperial Count) won im... read more
Despite being wide or parked for most of the trip, the Darren Keast trained Luxmi (Bettor’s Delight) proved too tough for seven rivals at Winton today.Driver Mark Hurrell was forced to snag Lumix back... read more
