Both trainer and owners acknowledge that it’s pretty hard for a horse to win five straight, but that’s what Sound Wave achieved at the Riverton meeting at Winton yesterday when he impressively took ou... read more
The trip south by Canterbury trainer Regan Todd with his two year old filly Treacherous Gall was satisfying on a number of levels.The horse won on debut for local owners Dave Kennedy, who bred the fil... read more
Uunfortunately promising three year old Sporty Charlie has been sidelined with a virus, and his trainer isn’t faring much better.Brad Morris has been nursing a broken leg since a young horse lashed ou... read more
Pembrook Playboy will represent Southland in the $900,000 “The Race” at Cambridge on 14th April.The Race concept is based around individuals, groups or companies buying a slot in the event on a three ... read more
Twenty four start maiden trotter In The Groove, after running eleven seconds and four thirds, finally got what he deserved at Gore today – his first win.In The Groove trots up on the inside for ... read more
Mataura trainer Lyndon Bond is gaining a reputation for being able to of get a bit more out of trotters that have been struggling, or have issues with their manners.There’s no better example than Fast... read more
Once again Southland lots commanded centre stage at the 2022 NZB Standardbred National Yearling Sale in Christchurch with the top lot prepared by Debbie and Mark Smith of Shard Farm on behalf of Noel ... read more
Southern Standardbred Yearling preparers will be hard at work polishing up their bloodstock for the NZB Standardbred National Sales in Christchurch this week.For the last few years Southern lots have ... read more
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
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
