For the second time in as many years West Melton driver John Morrison has won the New Zealand Junior Drivers Premiership.Going into today’s Southern Harness meeting at Ascot Park Morrison was on thirt... read more
Interim Harness Racing New Zealand CEO Phil Holden wears a number of hats and he happened to be in Southland last week when the Government announced it plans to invest more than $1.86 million over two... read more
The ‘Tact’ breed has been active in Southland for a long time and it looks like the next good horse from the breed developed by the late Derek Dynes has arrived.At Ascot Park yesterday, Tact Fergie w... read more
This story was initiated by my interest in the connection Menangle trainer Tim Butt has to harness racing in southern New Zealand, the way in which My Field Marshal has very much put him back on the A... read more
There was a lot to like about American Lightning’s win at Ascot Park today.The two year old colt not only beat older more seasoned rivals, but he had to be gutsy to withstand the serious challenge tha... read more
Winton reinsman Brent Barclay scored a double at Ascot Park today.The first came in the Tuapeka Lodge Mobile Pace when the well-bred Maximus Prost beat a handy maiden field.The American Ideal three ye... read more
There was a touch of arrogance in the win by Robyns Playboy at Ascot Park yesterday, when the gelding made a stunning return to racing, winning by five and a half lengths on a three degrees afternoon ... read more
Burnham trainer Mark Jones will make the most of the small window of opportunity to firm up his qualifiers for the Southland Oaks which has been reprogrammed for October.The Southland Oaks and Suprema... read more
Impressive Invercargill winner Forsure looks set to head to Australia where he’ll be trained by Tim Butt.The Art Major three year who’s out of eighteen win Washington VC mare Foreal is owned by ... read more
Art Major gelding Major Punter lived up to his breeding when he won on debut at Ascot Park yesterday, and he had to be tough to do it.Major Punter stretching out to win on debut – Photo Bruce St... read more
