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One Apollo Wins Southern Lights

Bruce Stewart • 13 March, 2021

Gerard O’Reilly knew he was up against a talented mare in Dark Horse, and that she was at the top of her game. So he had to have a set strategy in order to beat the mare with his drive One Apollo in t... read more

Pembrook Wins A Cracker Cup

Bruce Stewart • 13 March, 2021

Today’s Group Three Northern Southland Cup was the most anticipated race of the Southern Harness season with Pembrook Play versus U May Cullect and a mix of other highly talented horses spicing up the... read more

Pictures from Northern Southland

Bruce Stewart • 13 March, 2021

Riley Moment winning the first. One of two winners for Tony BarronFireforefiddle winning in a busy finishAnother winner for Matty Williamson – Get LuckyHemsworth drives through for Kirk LarsenTh... read more

Top Racing at Riverton Meeting

Bruce Stewart • 4 March, 2021

The Riverton Trotting Club carded two Free for Alls, a Nuggets Final and a heat of the Southern Belle Speed Series today at Central Southland Raceway in Winton, and they were rewarded with some top ra... read more

Wairio Gesture

Bruce Stewart • 3 March, 2021

At this weeks Riverton Trotting Club Meeting at Central Southland Raceway an extra $100 for every win by the teal pants will be donated.This gesture comes from the Wairio Trotting Club who have a clos... read more

Kiwitrix A Chip off The Old Block

Bruce Stewart • 31 December, 2020

Manners were the key to the Gold Chip Final at Winton today.On one hand favourite Love N The Port broke and missed his chance to win, and on the other, Kiwitrix was on his best behaviour.Kiwitrix warm... read more

Change of Scene Works for A Taste Of Honey

Bruce Stewart • 31 December, 2020

Tank Ellis and Kirstin Barclay haven’t had Art Major mare A Taste Of Honey for long but she appreciated the drop in class, and her fresh new training regime at Oreti Beach.A Taste Of Honey after winni... read more

Emotional Hometown Win

Bruce Stewart • 28 December, 2020

“I’m on top of the world. I haven’t had anything better.” These were the words of Mataura trainer Lyndon Bond after winning the Gore Trotting Cup with Tweedledee, owned by his father Jimmy.Jimmy Bond ... read more

Morrison Tickled Pink

Bruce Stewart • 28 December, 2020

Standout provided young West Melton trainer John Morrison with his biggest payday to date in his short training career when he took out the $15,000.00 2020 Mataura Licensing Trust Gore Cup yesterday.S... read more

Gore Briefs

Bruce Stewart • 28 December, 2020

Jannah Jaccka continued the Jaccka legacy, winning her first race on the grass at Gore yesterday.The four year old Muscle Hill mare is the first foal out of the talented but lightly raced Jocy Jaccka ... read more