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Southern trotting starpower heads to Addington

Jonny Turner • 16 September, 2026

It must be spring – southern starpower is set to hit the track at Addington.Three quality southern fillies will add depth to the Macca Lodge Sires Stakes Classique which must rank as one of the strong... read more

Tomlinson does it all in Hannon Memorial Day win

Jonny Turner • 15 September, 2026

Kerryn Tomlinson didn’t have a long list of thank yous to deliver after Way Coola’s maiden win on Hannon Memorial Day.Tomlinson can take nearly all of the credit for her horse’s success as she bred, o... read more

All class – Secret Wish

Bruce Stewart • 14 September, 2026

Fresh up and a sitting duck to be run down, Secret Wish (Bettor’s Wish) trained by  Hayden and Amanda Cullen showed all her qualities to win todays $30,000 Heat Four of the Nevele R Fillies Serie... read more

Ya Rite Darl on her best behaviour

Bruce Stewart • 14 September, 2026

The Robert and Jenna Dunn trained Ya Rite Darl (What The Hill) was on her best behaviour today when she came off a twenty metre handicap to win the $40,000 Group Three Jasmyn’s Gift Fillies and Mares ... read more

Kentuckiana barn gets four at Oamaru

Bruce Stewart • 14 September, 2026

“It was a hell of a buzz. I get excited when we win one race. So to win four, you don’t plan that,” said Cran Dalgety who trains in partnership with his wife Chrissie.Their two feature wins arrived in... read more

Dalgety stable to start powerful team on Hannon Day

Jonny Turner • 11 September, 2026

Cran Dalgety hopes Franco Sinatra won't reach his peak in the Group Three Sally-Ann Donnelly Hannon Memorial on Sunday.The pacer goes into the New Zealand Cup lead-up following a slashing fifth in the... read more

Bondy gets another win with Bullit train

Bruce Stewart • 10 September, 2026

Mataura trainer Lyndon Bond is doing a great job with trotter Bullit Train (What The Hill).The six year old has been in the Bond stable since May after racing for most of his career for Ashburton trai... read more

The Life of Riley

Bruce Stewart • 10 September, 2026

Eighteen year old apprentice electrician Riley Black took a half day off work today to drive his first winner at Ascot Park.“It’s surreal really. Still a bit of a shock. It panned out beautifully. I g... read more

5 To Follow: Hannon Day 26

Jonny Turner • 10 September, 2026

Brilliant fields for the Hannon Memorial meeting couldn't have come at a better time.With the future of regular Otago harness racing in the balance, Oamaru is set to put on an outstanding show on Sund... read more

Seven Ascot Park runners worth a look

Bruce Stewart • 9 September, 2026

Just seven races are on the card at Ascot Park in Invercargill tomorrow and here are seven starters across the day well worth a look.Race One: Pyramid Mischief (Father Patrick) – driver Matty Williams... read more