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What’s going to happen in the Supremacy?

Bruce Stewart • 19 April, 2023

Leading Southland harness racing driver Nathan Williamson has some history with the Southern Supremacy, having won the last two editions of the race.He’s also driven and won, with Ohoka Connor (Sunshi... read more

Stonewall looking for feature double

Bruce Stewart • 19 April, 2023

Harness racing powerhouse Stonewall Stud will be looking for a Diamonds Day double on Sunday at Ascot Park Invercargill.Sweet Diamond (Sweet Lou) has the formline and the credentials to win Sundays $4... read more

Southland Snippets

Bruce Stewart • 17 April, 2023

Branxholme trainer Nathan Williamson has turned out classy pacer Sand Wave (Somebeachsomewhere).Sand WaveAs a four year old Sandwave struggled to regain the form he had as a late three year old which ... read more

Ohoka Connor makes another statement

Bruce Stewart • 13 April, 2023

The rise of three year old Ohoka Connor (Sunshine Beach) continued at breath taking speed at the Winton Harness Racing Club Cup Day today.His raw talent was clearly on display at the Central Southland... read more

Norton Cups King

Bruce Stewart • 13 April, 2023

Harness racing five year old Franco Norton (A Rocknroll Dance) has in the last five months become a bit of a country cups King.The Steven McRae trained gelding since December, has won the Gore Cup, th... read more

Joes Rock – Southern Belle

Bruce Stewart • 13 April, 2023

Ryal Bush trained harness racing mare Joes Rock (Racing Hill) has become a bit of a southern darling. Today, after an excellent drive by Nathan Williamson she won the southern mare’s crown - the ... read more

Pearl sings her way to Oaks final

Bruce Stewart • 13 April, 2023

Canterbury harness racing visitor Black Pearl (Bettor’s Delight) put her hand up for next Sunday’s $45,000 Group Two Macca Lodge/ Nevele R Stud Southern Oaks Final, impressively winning the last heat ... read more

Diamonds are forever

Bruce Stewart • 12 April, 2023

A big day is being planned for Southern Harness Racing’s premier day of the season, Diamonds Day at Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill on Sunday 23 April.One lady will take home a brand new, stunning ... read more

Art on display at Addington

Bruce Stewart • 9 April, 2023

Comeback harness racing pacer Life Of Art (Art Major) showed plenty of grit when he held off two strong challenges to win his fourth race at Addington today.Originally trained by Darryn Simpson the ge... read more

Wyndham Shorts

Bruce Stewart • 6 April, 2023

Undoubtedly the Macca Lodge Kindergarten Stakes and the Hunter Family Handicap Pace were the features of today’s harness racing meeting at Wyndham, but there was a strong support card too.In Race Two ... read more