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Racing: Sound of music as Von Trapp hits right note
Precocious juvenile Von Trapp didn't disappoint Andrew Calder in his first serious test.

Racing: Women jockeys have had long, rough ride
It's 40 years since women won the right to become professional jockeys in New Zealand.

Trainer announces Kawi's retirement
Allan Sharrock announced today that he had called time on Kawi's illustrious career.

Racing: Tereskova race name just what the doctor ordered
Luk Chin will feel like a winner even before he arrives with his trio of trotters tonight.

Racing: Hiflyer's mission impossible
Aussie debut Lock-ed in on Saturday and then nod is as good as Winx at Randwick ...

Cup target set for promising Felaar
All roads will lead to Riccarton next season for the promising staying prospect Felaar.

Good and bad news for trainer
It's been a good news, bad news period for Wanganui trainer Raymond Connors.

Fitness key for Cup Chase
Cup shaping as an open contest but star performer will need to convince he's ready.

Horse Racing: Cyber Attack heading for the top
Likely route is either the Ryder Stakes or the Wanganui Guineas

Cyber Attack heading for the top
Embrace only one obvious factor - Cyber Attack is headed right to the top.

Six of the best puts ace jockey in box seat
Not even wintry conditions could fluster the 41-year-old jockey.

Racing: Imported mare strikes first blow
Imported German racemare Igraine made a winning start to her local racing career.

Racing: Pike pondering plan of attack
Tony Pike is keeping his stakes options open with Cyber Attack.

Racing: Hatton shoo-in to unveil new star at Te Rapa
Choux A Star bought for $1000 at the yearling sales.

Racing: McDonald denies talk of moving to England
Sydney-based Kiwi jockey James McDonald has quashed any suggestion of a move to England.

Horse Racing: Cambridge horse a banker
Trainer Wood holds a strong hand with Roc de Bank in third

Horse Racing: Richards ready to reign
Sole New Zealand trainer of racing giant Te Akau confident of much more success

Dairy farmer seeks Australian spoils
Owner Roger Blunt's hand forced by wet tracks and Victorian stakes.

Sacred Master gets chance on better tracks
Sacred Master's next preparation will decide the future of the group winner.

Horse Racing: Aussies eye rich NZ Cup pickings
Addington trying to lure transtasman talent to richest pay week in local harness racing

Megablast shies at megaweight
Queensland Cup victory would make life even more impossible in New Zealand

Editorial: Racing's 'kiddie picks' gateway to gambling
EDITORIAL: NZ Racing says the "kiddie pick" promotion is something it would discourage.

Racing: Taking it to the Max in Hawke's Bay Steeplechase
It's winter, right? So what's wrong with featuring a jumper at top of this week's column.

Racing: Aussie jumps features beckon Monarch Chimes
A bold performance could see star jumper Monarch Chimes book a return trip to Australia.

Racing: Grylls back in NZ to chase stakes dream
Te Awamutu jockey resumes New Zealand career at Ruakaka where she has five rides.

Racing: Tiley tipping a Kiwi Megablast today
Trainer Nigel Tiley is tipping the NZ team can end the Brisbane winter carnival on a high.

Kiddie pick 'grooming' gamblers, experts fear
A harmless fun activity for the kids, or a gateway to problem gambling?