At the ripe old age of eight, Changeover mare Dachy is having her best season.Owned by trainer Ian Goodman and Doug McLeish, Dachy had to overcome plenty of roadblocks to achieve her win at Ascot Park... read more
“He made a good beginning which was probably the key to the win. Making a good start has been one of his problems,” said Brad Williamson trainer driver of Rydgemont Son which beat Davey Mac to win his... read more
In the last few seasons thirty nine year old Branxholme trainer Alister Black has fashioned an excellent strike rate in the Southern Harness scene.Last season he was the fourth best national UDR rated... read more
With Covid-19 disrupting the Harness Racing Industry, this time of Lockdown has given us the opportunity to rethink, reassess, and take another look, at what our future might look like.Many people it ... read more
Macca Lodge announced this week that it will stand Christian Cullen stallion Raging Bull on farm this coming spring.Trained by Cran Dalgety, Raging Bull was an outstanding race horse winning five race... read more
Southern Harness is in the fortunate position that we can draw on funds that have been kept aside for a ‘rainy day’ and we are sure that this will be welcomed by the industry participants who race in ... read more
Southern Harness Board chairman John Earl has always been a straight shooter, never shying away from important or confronting issues.And he’s been one of the key driving forces behind the success of t... read more
Rakaia trainer Gerard O’Reilly knew he was going to be hard pressed to qualify Sweet Belle for next month’s Group Three Southland Oaks but her win today elevated her to thirteenth on the Oaks leader b... read more
