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The Road map for The Captain.

Bruce Stewart • 31 December, 2022

Branxholme harness racing trainer Alister Black has some ambitious plans for talented pacer Captain Tom (Captaintreacherous) providing he performs well at his next two starts.After impressively winnin... read more

Southern personal bests and achievements

Bruce Stewart • 30 December, 2022

With the 2022 season done and dusted in the Southern region it’s time to celebrate a few of the achievements in the region.Brett Gray: Leading Southland trainer shared with Nathan Williamson (36)... read more

Central Circuit Trainers Bonus

Bruce Stewart • 29 December, 2022

The former Central Circuit Trainers Bonus has been resurrected and will be bigger and better than before with the three clubs (Central Otago Trotting Club, Roxburgh Trotting Club & Wyndham Harness... read more

Cup win for McRae and Franco Norton

Bruce Stewart • 27 December, 2022

In today’s Mataura Licensing Trust Gore Pacing Cup former Southland harness racing trainer Steven McRae returned home to take out his second Cup with Franco Norton (A Rocknroll Dance). The geldin... read more

Hurricane blows into Gore

Bruce Stewart • 27 December, 2022

Hurricane Hill (Muscle Hill) is a trotter who’s turned a corner, and under Oamaru harness racing trainer Phil Williamson, is in a rich vein of form.The five year old hasn’t been with the master traine... read more

Sand Wave seals shared premiership

Bruce Stewart • 27 December, 2022

After a tight battle, Branxholme harness racing trainer Nathan Williamson is happy to share the Southland Trainers Premiership with good mate Brett Gray.In the last few weeks there’s been plenty of ba... read more

Netherton Franco extends Ferguson’s outstanding season

Bruce Stewart • 24 December, 2022

Young harness racing trainer Craig Ferguson is fast becoming known for his ability to turn a horse’s fortunes around.Netherton Franco’s (Always B Miki) win at Winton is a case in point.The three year ... read more

A buck and a win for Mad Jack

Bruce Stewart • 24 December, 2022

Mad Jack (Love You) put on a bit of a rodeo act prior to racing today but when it came to trotting, the three year old showed his class, beating a quality field at the Winton Harness Racing Club’s Chr... read more

Brad Williamson takes the lead in Otago trainers premiership battle

Jonny Turner • 24 December, 2022

Brad Williamson took the lead in the Otago trainers' premiership at Winton on Saturday when Mixed Faith powered to a big win.The three-year-old relished a step back from racing Group One company when ... read more

Southern Holiday Tips from the trainers:

Bruce Stewart • 23 December, 2022

With the festive season here, Southern Harness trainers would like to spread a bit of cheer and tip you some winners.Here are their horses to follow for the next month or so:Robert Wilson: Two Menny M... read more