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Thornley Gets First Group Win

Bruce Stewart • 14 April, 2022

Junior driver Olivia Thornley was handed a big task today at the Wyndham Harness meeting, but she handled it like a seasoned pro.A young driver handling a two year old from the all conquering All Star... read more

Another Setback for Star Southland Pacer

Bruce Stewart • 11 April, 2022

On the eve of ‘The Race’ Southland trainer Nathan Williamson has had to scratch Pembrook Playboy due to injury.This is another blow to the entire’s racing career after he was scratched just days befor... read more

Darling Me Gets Kennys Out of Auckland

Bruce Stewart • 9 April, 2022

Paul and Mary Kenny were very happy to have a chance to get away from Auckland having had to stay pretty close to home for the past two years due to the pandemic, but when their horse Darling Me won a... read more

Geez Wayne Time for A Peroni!!

Bruce Stewart • 9 April, 2022

Ascot Park trainer Wayne Adam doesn’t train a big team these days, but he still loves winning local feature races.Peroni provided the veteran trainer with another career highlight when he won the $20,... read more

Miss Crazed Back to Winning Habit

Bruce Stewart • 31 March, 2022

Oamaru trainer Phil Williamson was not surprised to see Miss Crazed return to winning form at the Wairio Trotting Club meeting at Winton today.Her form line was looking poor, but there were reasons.“S... read more

Joes Rock Enters Favourite Frame for Oaks

Bruce Stewart • 19 March, 2022

Although there’s still more than a month before Diamonds Day and the Group Two Nevele R/Macca Lodge Southern Oaks Final, Joes Rock has put her hand up as the filly to beat in the $50,000 final at Asco... read more

Hanna Found Key to Tairlaw Toll

Bruce Stewart • 19 March, 2022

There’s no doubting Kaiwera horseman Carl Hanna has found the key to Tairlaw Toll. It seems the rural lifestyle and one on one training has sparked a new lease of life in the seven year old gelding.“C... read more

Street Art Wins Debut

Bruce Stewart • 19 March, 2022

Street Art was punted like a ‘good thing’ and the money landed in the pockets of the faithful when the Art Major three year old impressively won on debut for Wyndham trainer driver Craig Ferguson.“I’v... read more

Feature Double for Todd and Close

Bruce Stewart • 12 March, 2022

Woodend Beach trainer Regan Todd and stable driver Robbie Close achieved a back to back double at the Northern Southland Trotting Club meeting at Ascot Park today.The Canterbury combination won with t... read more

Love On The Rocks Wins Autumn Cup

Bruce Stewart • 12 March, 2022

He can be a tricky horse to follow but Love On The Rocks beat horses today at Ascot Park that carried higher assessments, he showed he’s a genuine Country Cups horse.Love On The Rock and Mark Hurrell ... read more