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Myers caps riding comeback with Te Rapa win
It didn’t take long for comeback jockey Kelly Myers’ competitive nature to kick back in.
Orchestral may not be best winning chance, but she is most interesting
Orchestral may not be Roger James’s best winning chance.
Northern driver faces two very big problems at Addington
Tonight’s meeting contains many of the age group stars of pacing.
One of NZ’s most consistent sprinters may finally have grown up
El Vencedor is bred to be an elite middle distance horse.
Harness racing makes history with $575,000 slot trot
New Zealand’s first trot slot race is confirmed to take place in Cambridge.
Operation Inca: 17-month police investigation ends with charges dropped
The accused are looking for answers and compensation after the failed race fixing probe.
Aquacade failure put down to low-level infection
Trainer Lance Noble has revealed the reason for Aquacade’s costly Counties Cup failure.
Ellerslie track visit could boost Velocious hopes
The one possible unknown for Velocious is her lack of experience at Ellerslie.
Babylon Berlin's trainer reveals tactical edge
Auckland Thoroughbred Racing holds its first major meeting of the summer season today.
Horse racing: Aquacade looks Noble Cup cause
It’s a transtasman challenge as trainer seeks two wins onboth sides of Ditch
No surprise to see huge Hong Kong contingent at Ready To Run sales
There is no better advertisement for any sale than its graduates going on to be stars.
Joliestar’s victory in an important brick in rebuilding of Cambridge Stud
It wasn’t just another group 1 win for owner Brendan Lindsay.
Show Day 2023: An unforgettable day plenty will be wanting to forget
Addington was in a weird twilight zone yesterday.
A gear change has awoken the giant that is Muscle Mountain
Muscle Mountain has long been one of the “big three” of New Zealand.
Trainer believes Luberon can turn shocking dress rehearsal into a win
After losing her bearings at Pukekohe, Luberon had to trial before being allowed to race.
Most big names draw well for Show Day meeting
Don’t expect repeats of Tuesday’s staggering Cup Day group 1 performances at Addington.
Swayzee smashes the locals to stroll home at Addington
Swayzee never looked like being beaten once in front.
Picking a winner for each race at New Zealand Trotting Cup day
Tough draws for favourites sees plenty of value all round
New Zealand Trotting Cup preview: Kiwi star Akuta has everything in favour
There is a word for what Akuta has going for him in today’s NZ Trotting Cup.
Imperatriz set to remain offshore until next winter
Imperatriz will head to the spelling paddock but in Victoria rather than New Zealand.
Kiwi queen Imperatriz in top company after A$3m win
Imperatriz could end up being the highest-earning racehorse ever trained in New Zealand.
Imperatriz’s Flemington debut: Can she dominate the straight six?
Michael Guerin on five races not to miss this weekend.
Unbeaten and unstoppable? Crocetti favoured at Riccarton
Crocetti seems to have the race at his mercy, writes Michael Guerin.
Racing continues in Melbourne: All you need to know
Yesterday was far more than just the day after the Melbourne Cup, writes Michael Guerin.
Covid, Controversy and Cups: Jockey's ride to racing immortality
From party penalties to Melbourne Cup glory: Mark Zahra's incredible journey.
Kiwi glory as nothing goes Skew Wiff at last
New Zealand glory on Melbourne Cup day came from the most unlikely of sources.
Jockey's gutsy call pays off for Melbourne Cup win
One of the gutsiest calls in Melbourne Cup history paid the ultimate dividend
Kiwi superstar jockey on riding defending Melbourne Cup champion
James McDonald speaks to Michael Guerin ahead of the race that stops the nation.
Melbourne Cup: Michael Guerin's analysis and tips of the race
What's hot and what's not at Flemington in Melbourne tomorrow.
Cruel call for Kiwi owners as Melbourne Cup field revealed
Ladies Man missed a Melbourne Cup start by one place.
Horse racing: Double blow for NZ horses in Australia
Roller-coaster week for two New Zealand thoroughbred stars ended on a double low.
Golden Eagle will tap into Kiwis emotions
Legarto takes on stars from Australia, Europe and even Japan.
Horse racing: Warning: Big names all have bad starting positions
The four biggest names heading to Addington tonight have two things in common.
Horse racing: Legarto being kept on sharp side
A$10m richest race contested by a Kiwi horse hits track in Sydney tomorrow.
Horse racing: Self Assured out of New Zealand Trotting Cup
The passing of the New Zealand Trotting Cup baton may be complete.
Horse racing: Ladies Man Cup gamble pays off
Melbourne Cup all but confirmed for Sharrock and owners of horse.
Horse racing: Favourite Akuta awaits Aussie Swayzee
Two imposing victories have left the NZ Trotting Cup feeling like a two-horse race.
Horse racing: Imperatriz stuns Aussie punters
Kiwi sprint queen Imperatriz stunned Australian punters in the A$2 million Manikato Stakes
Australian jockey escapes disaster at Pukekohe
Celine Gaudray is one of the most promising young riders in Australia.
Three Queens of NZ racing are exactly where their trainers want them
This fortnight Kiwi racemares will chase nearly A$20million in stakes.
Horse racing: Get set for Desert storm as forgotten star flashes back
One of the forgotten stars of NZ racing returns to the track at Pukekohe tomorrow.
Horse racing: Molly looks a Bloom-ing good shot
North’s best fillies chasing plane ticket to NZ 1000 Guineas.
Horse racing: Fans get more coverage and new pop-up channel
New Zealand racing fans are in for more comprehensive coverage of major meetings.
Horse racing: Sooner The Bettor gives Purdon-Phelan team a double
Today's meet was one of the strongest harness racing programmes of the season.
Horse racing: Champion status beckons Akuta
New Zealand’s best pacer Akuta has gone to another level.
Horse racing: Olivia Thornley climbs into hottest seat
Kiwi jockey Ryan Elliot laughs when he sees himself on the list of the world’s best jockey
Horse racing: Being top jockey no sweat except for weight of expectation
Kiwi jockey Ryan Elliot laughs when he sees himself on the list of the world’s best jockey
Racing: Crocetti ready to get a move on
Walker warns unbeaten 3YO is not yet hitting full speed and can lead or trail
Star jockey gains exemption to resume racing
Star jockey Matt Cameron will return to race riding tomorrow.
Horse racing: Top jockeys are in short supply for racing in NZ
If you like horses, adrenalin, the sensation of speed then you might have a job.
Ellerslie rebuild on track to hold NZ's most glamorous race
Developers StrathAyr are thrilled with how the track has bedded in.
NZ's greatest ever bet? Kiwi punter wins $10 million from TAB
A NZ punter has pulled off one of the greatest feats in horse racing history.
Two superstar sprinters may divide loyalties by clashing next month
The pair used to be stablemates when trained by Jamie Richards and raced each other twice.
Ladies Man becomes master of Melbourne Cup destiny
The Taranaki galloper swept to victory in the $450,000 group 1 at Hastings
Kiwi entry a luckless second in $20m Everest
I Wish I Win struggled to find room to run before falling short with a late charge.
Trainer assures punters Mustang Valley will put best hoof forward
What to watch out for on Livamol Day.
Cambridge trainers are fronting up
Winning chances in three of the richest races and upset hopes in two events.
I Wish I Win flying Kiwi flag at Randwick
Moody is an Australian but he was one of New Zealand’s most loved trainers.
Sharrock stays stoic despite Hastings jockey-go-round
Sharrock stays stoic despite Hastings jockey-go-round
Horse racing: Ideal track tipped with fine weather
The Livamol Classic on Saturday could be run on an ideal track.
Horse racing: Something Skew Wiff about starts
One of New Zealand’s best racehorses is going back to school.
Hopes in Aussie spring target get stronger for Legarto
Her hometown Matamata Cup wasn’t the only major victory Legarto had on the weekend.
Racing: Legarto looms large but it goes skew wiff in Oz
Legarto was the big winner with a comprehensive performance in the Matamata Cup.
Three group one darlings of NZ racing face three very different challenges today
Legarto, Prowess and Skew Wiff head to Matamata, Hawera and Flemington.
Outstanding mare Prowess adds glamour to Taranaki Breeders Stakes
Prowess almost didn’t make it to Hawera tomorrow because she is too good.
Spring of the punter’s warnings continues at Alexandra Park
Old Town Road now maybe the best pacer in the north.
Bolt back for more brilliance after fracturing bone in leg
Champion trainer-driver Herlihy has no doubt star can get back to his best
Racing: Champion jockey chooses to go his own way in Classic
McNab scorns second-favourite for futures market outsider in $400k Livamol Classic.