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Vessem set to add to All Stars record

Bruce Stewart • 20 April, 2023

Harness racing trainer Nathan Purdon has thrown down the gauntlet to other horses running in the $55,000 Group Two Diamond Creek Farm Classic on Diamonds Day at Ascot Park this Sunday.“I’m pretty happ... read more

Black gunning for first Supremacy

Bruce Stewart • 20 April, 2023

When it comes to Sunday’s $45,000 Group Two Alabar Southern Supremacy Stakes on Diamonds Day at Ascot Park, Branxholme harness racing trainer Alister Black is clear about the enormity of the challenge... read more

Whites looking for Country Cups win

Bruce Stewart • 20 April, 2023

Ashburton harness racing trainers Brent and Tim White have two strong candidates in Sunday’s $40,000 Regent Car Court Southern Country Cups Final on Diamonds Day at Ascot Park.Got You Covered (Art Maj... read more

What’s going to happen in the Supremacy?

Bruce Stewart • 19 April, 2023

Leading Southland harness racing driver Nathan Williamson has some history with the Southern Supremacy, having won the last two editions of the race.He’s also driven and won, with Ohoka Connor (Sunshi... read more

Stonewall looking for feature double

Bruce Stewart • 19 April, 2023

Harness racing powerhouse Stonewall Stud will be looking for a Diamonds Day double on Sunday at Ascot Park Invercargill.Sweet Diamond (Sweet Lou) has the formline and the credentials to win Sundays $4... read more

Southland Snippets

Bruce Stewart • 17 April, 2023

Branxholme trainer Nathan Williamson has turned out classy pacer Sand Wave (Somebeachsomewhere).Sand WaveAs a four year old Sandwave struggled to regain the form he had as a late three year old which ... read more

Ohoka Connor makes another statement

Bruce Stewart • 13 April, 2023

The rise of three year old Ohoka Connor (Sunshine Beach) continued at breath taking speed at the Winton Harness Racing Club Cup Day today.His raw talent was clearly on display at the Central Southland... read more

Norton Cups King

Bruce Stewart • 13 April, 2023

Harness racing five year old Franco Norton (A Rocknroll Dance) has in the last five months become a bit of a country cups King.The Steven McRae trained gelding since December, has won the Gore Cup, th... read more

Joes Rock – Southern Belle

Bruce Stewart • 13 April, 2023

Ryal Bush trained harness racing mare Joes Rock (Racing Hill) has become a bit of a southern darling. Today, after an excellent drive by Nathan Williamson she won the southern mare’s crown - the ... read more

Pearl sings her way to Oaks final

Bruce Stewart • 13 April, 2023

Canterbury harness racing visitor Black Pearl (Bettor’s Delight) put her hand up for next Sunday’s $45,000 Group Two Macca Lodge/ Nevele R Stud Southern Oaks Final, impressively winning the last heat ... read more