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Bucket list horse has hobby trainer daring to dream
Retired seaman Jim Sweetensen would love to see his mare gain black-type.
Greyhound racing: He’s All Go and Grande Vue Ace triumph in Group 1 features
Powerful and very impressive is the apt way of describing the victors from Friday's races.
Ellerslie's new StrathAyr surface cleared for Manco Easter meeting
The new track had to pass return-to-racing protocols after a meeting was abandoned.
Racing bosses confident Ellerslie will be cleared
Auckland racing bosses are confident the Easter Handicap meeting will be at Ellerslie.
Joliestar leads Kiwi successes at Sydney mega meeting
The Australian 1000 Guineas winner returned with a brilliant win in the Arrowfield Sprint.
Merlin establishes title as new prince of pacing
Merlin did something even more special last night. He won hearts.
Just Believe's world class performance needed to win
The Victorian overcame having the hardest run.
From grumpy to grand: Orchestral's unbeaten run in 2024
Orchestral, NZ's new racing star, eyes victory at million-dollar ATC Oaks.
A night of surprises: Australia set to dominate at Cambridge
Unpredictable TAB Trot race: Will Nathan Jack's tactics lead to victory again?
Million-dollar Race by Grins: Butcher keeps poker face on strategy
The star reinsman won't sweat on a plan for the big race in case it doesn't all work out.
Imperatriz retires for breeding future
Multi-millionaire mare Imperatriz ends racing career with 10 Group 1 wins.
Speak The Truth’s tactics to be analysed by logic over emotion
'Why would we hand up [the lead] to these horses?'
Racing's royal rumble: Merlin to challenge Don't Stop Dreaming
Friday's racing has been set up for some great do-or-die early drama.
Mick on Monday: Relief for Kiwi punters after Randwick defies wet
Had the meeting been postponed it would have most likely have gone back a full week.
NZ racing's loyalties will be divided at Randwick
Imperatriz and I Wish I Win will split NZ racing fans.
Hat Trick can go one better in Easter Handicap shot
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike is confident Hat Trick might out perform his name
Rain may reign on Velocious parade
Heavy track main issue in crack at juvenile Triple Crown at Trentham.
'Life will never be the same': Jockey dies following fall in Canberra
Stefano Cherchi suffered a serious head injury from a fall in March.
The best horses at Cambridge may not be the best bets
The mega race looms large on the horizon.
Imperatriz impervious to wet
Trainer not overly concerned by heavy going but defending champ I Wish I Win a threat.
Teen recognised for contribution to greyhound racing industry
In his own words, Logan Bell was pretty much born into greyhound racing.
New look for punters as Trackside gets relaunched
Racing fans are set for improved racing coverage.
Mick on Monday: NZ trainers have a Melbourne Cup horse
Now they have to teach him to be a Melbourne Cup horse.
Orchestral nabs gold rush baton
Rarely has a victory so narrow made as big a statement as Orchestral’s thriller.
Papa Surf follows in the hoof-prints of his dam with Tauranga win
A roundup of the week's racing.
NZ racing set for another golden hour
The success for Kiwi runners a week ago could be compressed into 15 minutes today.
'A horse in a small package': Tiny equines ready to take on big race
'They make me laugh every single day, but they are athletes in their own right'.
Smart mare ready for Group One showdown
Fashion Shoot's camp is confident she can go the distance at Ellerslie on Saturday.
Racing: Orchestral’s drop in distance seen as an advantage
Orchestral is the odds-on favourite for the A$750,000 Group 1 at Rosehill.
Racing: Breeders’ Stakes at Ellerslie pearler
Transfer of the feature race from Te Aroha suits trainer Ritchie down to the ground.
Littermates headline greyhound racing at Manawatu
A pair of exciting young siblings dominate the discussions in Palmerston North.