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Nutcracker adds to Ferguson ‘suite’ season

Bruce Stewart • 9 December, 2024

Nutcracker’s (Bettor’s Delight) win in the Kia Ora Campers Pacing Cup at the Wingatui harness meeting yesterday added to the great season Wyndham horseman Craig Ferguson is having in the cart.In yeste... read more

Southern Racing history preservation under way

Southern Harness Racing • 4 December, 2024

Southern Racing History Group is currently forming a committee to preserve the history of racing over all three codes in the Southern region. The proposed plans include a centralized website and ... read more

McClymont has night to remember at Addington

Bruce Stewart • 30 November, 2024

Southland harness racing trainer Gay McClymont had a night she’ll never forget at Addington last night, winning two races and in a career highlight achieving a Group Two win with her six year old mare... read more

Drought breaks for Williams

Bruce Stewart • 28 November, 2024

“My heart’s still going. It’s been a long time since I’ve had a win,” Ascot Park harness racing trainer Michael Williams said after Hogie (He’s Watching) won at Ascot Park yesterday.That “long time” h... read more

Contrasting draws for Larsen's youngsters at Ascot Park

Jonny Turner • 26 November, 2024

One of Kirk Larsen’s winning chances at Ascot Park on Wednesday has plenty of options, while the other doesn’t.Larsen heads to the twilight races with two up-and-coming youngsters, Ward Lamon and Fern... read more

Stars to descend on Group One Invercargill Cup

Jonny Turner • 26 November, 2024

Just over three weeks out, the Group One Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill Cup is set to host its best-ever field.The Invercargill Harness Racing Club is gearing up to host the 99th edition of their annua... read more

Dewe has well travelled South Seas Rock primed for big win

Jonny Turner • 23 November, 2024

South Seas Rock capped a remarkable three weeks with his monstrous victory at Ascot Park yesterday.The tough pacer sat parked throughout yesterday’s finale while some talented rivals enjoyed softer ru... read more

The Mountain could be heading to Invercargill

Bruce Stewart • 23 November, 2024

Southland harness racing fans could be in for a treat on Invercargill Cup Day this year with Greg and Nina Hope contemplating bringing Muscle Mountain (Muscle Hill) south for the David Moss Stakes.“We... read more

Always B Paulie impresses on debut

Bruce Stewart • 22 November, 2024

“He was jogging it at the end. He waited on them at the top of the straight. I pulled the plugs and every time I asked him to, he quickened nicely and felt as though he had gears left,” harness racing... read more

Bubble Me leads strong book for Hurrell

Jonny Turner • 21 November, 2024

Mark Hurrell heads to Invercargill armed and ready to make the most of his chances.With several catch drives, the reinsman has a big book of drives filled with winning chances.Hurrell had several opti... read more