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Break Out – Family Affair

Bruce Stewart • 12 February, 2022

Upset winner in today’s Neville Cleaver Fishing Aparima Trot Break Out, has had quite a journey and the win today was very special for the Hurst family from Rakaia.The mare is owned by Mandy and Tony ... read more

Aviator Navigates Win

Bruce Stewart • 12 February, 2022

In one of the most exciting Riverton Cups in years, Macandrew Aviator got himself off the canvas after being headed by hot favourite Pembrook Playboy to win today’s $20,000 feature by a nose.The Pansp... read more

Three from Three – Might As Well

Bruce Stewart • 6 February, 2022

All trainers will tell you that winning three races in a row is a tough assignment but that’s what quality mare Might As Well did today at Wyndham.“When you’re going good the modern handicap system ca... read more

Timzee Wins for Timzee and Lee

Bruce Stewart • 6 February, 2022

Colin Lee repeated his habit of winning with horses owned by Neil Timms that have started their race careers later in life.Timzee, a six-year-old by Net Ten EOM is a further example, Jimmy Nga and Big... read more

Carl Hanna Gets First Win with Tairlaw Toll

Bruce Stewart • 3 February, 2022

Tairlaw Toll provided Kaiwera trainer Carl Hanna with his first training win when he impressively won the Fairbairn Plumbing Mobile Pace at Winton today.Matty Williamson and Tairlaw TollThe giant seve... read more

Better’s Tart Wins Belle Heat

Bruce Stewart • 3 February, 2022

When winning today at Winton Better’s Tart looked to be returning to the form she showed in her extended three year old season when she won three of her first five starts.She then struggled a bit in w... read more

Cherokee Jack Wins On Debut

Bruce Stewart • 19 June, 2021

“He’s a bit green but I’ve got a bit of time for him,” trainer Tony Stratford said after Cherokee Jack won on debut at Ascot Park today.Stratford bought Cherokee Jack along with Leithen Burn and Sweet... read more

Hot Favourite Wins

Bruce Stewart • 19 June, 2021

Today’s Southern Standardbred Breeders Fillies and Mares Final drew a small field of six but the standout Miss Mucho didn’t let her battalion of supporters down, winning comfortably by two and a half ... read more

Williamson 900

Bruce Stewart • 11 June, 2021

At Forbury Park last night, Southland driver Nathan Williamson notched up another significant milestone in winning his 900th race in New Zealand whilst driving Jasmine Jaccka for good friend Brett Gra... read more

Tac Mac’s Win Special

Bruce Stewart • 5 June, 2021

It’s nearly twenty years to the day since popular Bluff Fisherman and Rugby player Terry Dixon was tragically killed at Tisbury while heading to work.It’s very fitting then that the raced named ... read more