News

Jones Venturing South

Bruce Stewart • 12 July, 2020

Burnham trainer Mark Jones will make the most of the small window of opportunity to firm up his qualifiers for the Southland Oaks which has been reprogrammed for October.The Southland Oaks and Suprema... read more

Forsure Aussie Bound

Bruce Stewart • 9 July, 2020

Impressive Invercargill winner Forsure looks set to head to Australia where he’ll be trained by Tim Butt.The Art Major three year who’s out of eighteen win Washington VC mare Foreal is owned by ... read more

Well Bred Major Punter Wins On Debut

Bruce Stewart • 9 July, 2020

Art Major gelding Major Punter lived up to his breeding when he won on debut at Ascot Park yesterday, and he had to be tough to do it.Major Punter stretching out to win on debut – Photo Bruce St... read more

Dates Set For Southern Features

Bruce Stewart • 8 July, 2020

Thursday 29th October has been locked in for this season’s Alabar Southern Supremacy Stakes, Nevele R/Macca Lodge Southland Oaks and Diamond Creek Farm Two Year Old Classic.The sponsors and connection... read more

The Stride Streak

Bruce Stewart • 3 July, 2020

The winning streak of young trotter Ultimate Stride continued at Ascot Park yesterday.The quality three year old was having only his second start back after injury forced him to miss most of his three... read more

Lovin The Form

Bruce Stewart • 3 July, 2020

The Kirstin Barclay and Tank Ellis trained Love On The Rocks continued his good form when he won again at the Southern Harness meeting at Ascot Park yesterday.Photo-Monica TorettoThe three year old se... read more

Quality Two Year Old Wins Debut

Bruce Stewart • 3 July, 2020

Two year old trotter Love N The Port created a good impression when he beat older horses on debut at Ascot Park yesterday.Photo-Monica TorettoThe Love You gelding driven by Matthew Williamson stepped ... read more

New On-Course Photographer

Bruce Stewart • 3 July, 2020

Bluff photographer Monica Toretto started earlier this month as the Southland Harness racing on-course photographer, and is enjoying her new role.Born in Holland, Monica came to New Zealand as an elev... read more

Southern Feature Races To Go Ahead

Bruce Stewart • 30 June, 2020

It’s great news that three key 2019-2020 Southern Group races are to go ahead in the new season.The Alabar Southern Supremacy Stakes, Nevele R/Macca Lodge Southland Oaks and Diamond Creek Farm C... read more

U May Cullect Back

Bruce Stewart • 30 June, 2020

After being injured in 2019, star Southland pacer U May Cullect has been given the all clear to recommence serious work in preparation for the new season.Owner Tom Kilkelly and wife Julie floated the ... read more