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Sand Wave seals shared premiership

Bruce Stewart • 27 December, 2022

After a tight battle, Branxholme harness racing trainer Nathan Williamson is happy to share the Southland Trainers Premiership with good mate Brett Gray.In the last few weeks there’s been plenty of ba... read more

Netherton Franco extends Ferguson’s outstanding season

Bruce Stewart • 24 December, 2022

Young harness racing trainer Craig Ferguson is fast becoming known for his ability to turn a horse’s fortunes around.Netherton Franco’s (Always B Miki) win at Winton is a case in point.The three year ... read more

A buck and a win for Mad Jack

Bruce Stewart • 24 December, 2022

Mad Jack (Love You) put on a bit of a rodeo act prior to racing today but when it came to trotting, the three year old showed his class, beating a quality field at the Winton Harness Racing Club’s Chr... read more

Brad Williamson takes the lead in Otago trainers premiership battle

Jonny Turner • 24 December, 2022

Brad Williamson took the lead in the Otago trainers' premiership at Winton on Saturday when Mixed Faith powered to a big win.The three-year-old relished a step back from racing Group One company when ... read more

Southern Holiday Tips from the trainers:

Bruce Stewart • 23 December, 2022

With the festive season here, Southern Harness trainers would like to spread a bit of cheer and tip you some winners.Here are their horses to follow for the next month or so:Robert Wilson: Two Menny M... read more

Yearlings at Workouts

Bruce Stewart • 23 December, 2022

For the first time that I can remember, yearlings were running in today’s harness racing workouts at Ascot Park in Invercargill.Because the season is now aligned with Australia and running from Januar... read more

Williamson and Gray enter final stages of premiership battle

Jonny Turner • 22 December, 2022

The Southland trainer's premiership is set to go down to the wire with two meetings left in the season. Brett Gray goes into the upcoming Winton and Gore meetings with a one win lead over Nathan ... read more

Invercargill Cup Day a huge success

Bruce Stewart • 19 December, 2022

Invercargill Cup Day held on Saturday has been rated as very successful by club officials.Canterbury visitor Krug (Bettor’s Delight) won the first ever Group One race in Southland when he impressively... read more

Carter and Krug big winners

Bruce Stewart • 17 December, 2022

Young harness racing driver Carter Dalgety’s win today behind Krug (Bettor’s Delight) in the $100,000 Group One Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill Cup was befitting of a driver far more senior than the you... read more

Sweet Diamond wins for Stonewall

Bruce Stewart • 17 December, 2022

At the business end of harness racing’s Trainer’s Premiership, Sweet Diamond’s (Sweet Lou) win today chalked up another chance for Steve and Amanda Telfer as they fight for the top slot along with Mar... read more