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Elvis hits number one

Bruce Stewart • 17 November, 2024

The fact that Wyndham trainers Gordon and Colin Lee are renowned for preparing their horses to win on debut, was no more evident than at the Winton Harness Racing meeting today when first starter Alwa... read more

Always Dreaming has eyes on a bigger target

Bruce Stewart • 17 November, 2024

“It wasn’t the plan to go forward like that but he was pretty keen off the gait,” trainer driver Nathan Williamson said after Always Dreaming (Bettor’s Delight) won the Gareth Paul Building Mobile Pac... read more

The motivation behind Williamson's first Group One

Jonny Turner • 16 November, 2024

Don’t be too surprised if you don’t see another winning salute from Nathan Williamson at Winton on Sunday.The trainer-driver will be back racing in the south, fresh off producing his first Group One t... read more

Nathan Williamson gets first Group One

Bruce Stewart • 16 November, 2024

The elation from Southland harness racing driver Nathan Williamson was clear to see after Captains Mistress (Captaintreacherous) crossed the line in the $200,000 Group One Dunstan Sires’ Stakes Two Ye... read more

Third time lucky for Step It Up A Notch

Bruce Stewart • 16 November, 2024

It was third time luck for the Lyndon Bond trained harness racing pacer Step It Up A Notch (Rock N Roll Heaven) in today’s $30,000 Macca Lodge ‘Trained South Of The Waitaki’ Mobile Pace at Addington.T... read more

Ferguson thrilled to clinch Group One with great mate Todd

Jonny Turner • 12 November, 2024

Two great mates from Wyndham completed their climb to the top of New Zealand harness racing with Marketplace’s sensational win in the Group One Sires Stakes Series Final on New Zealand Cup Day.Marketp... read more

Tact McLeod to fulfil lifelong dream for Nelson harness racing fan

Jonny Turner • 11 November, 2024

Tenacity and generosity have given Don Rae the chance to live a harness racing dream with Tact McLeod in the New Zealand Cup amid his battle with cancer.Southland owners Trevor Proctor and Diane Dynes... read more

Locals get magic win

Bruce Stewart • 10 November, 2024

The Cleland family is well known in Eastern Southland harness racing circles and they look to have a promising two year old in their ownership after Waikaka Magic (Raging Bull) impressively won at Wyn... read more

Aroha gets the Gold

Bruce Stewart • 10 November, 2024

Winton harness racing trainer Lauren Pearson has turned around the fortunes of six year old trotting mare Aroha (Love You). And rewarding her owner’s patience, she won her first race today at the Youn... read more

Wyndham last stop for Hurrell before NZ Cup Day

Jonny Turner • 9 November, 2024

Mark Hurrell has four missions to complete before linking up with one of the south’s biggest chances on New Zealand Cup Day.Hurrell has four drives at Wyndham on Sunday including warm favourite First ... read more