Mick on Monday: Sad story for Mark Twain
Saturday's shock puts his Ellerslie run under a cloud.
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At $1.30 she was one of the hottest favourites in Derby history and won like it too.
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Champing at the bit: Horse of the Year poised for 'best of the best'
Organisers ensure bar lifts for 2024 HOY.
Rangitoto Classic sets the stage for Ellerslie spectacle
Lingjun Xiongfeng is the second favourite for the innovation race the Rangitoto Classic.
Orchestral's last wins set the stage for Derby domination
Analysing Orchestral's form and why she's the smart pick for punters.
Autridge's shot at $150k and Group 3 glory
Livid Sky is favourite for Ellerslie and the Oaks - and Autridge says she can win both.
Three Kiwi pacers vie for glory in Australian racing spectacle
Three NZ-trained pacers will contest Australia's biggest 4-year-old race at Menangle.
Fuming trainers demand meeting after cancellation
Abandonment at Hastings causes black-type calendar to head into chaos.
Frenzy at Karaka: International bidders make their mark
The auction of nine coveted slots exceeded all expectations.
Slots for NZ's richest-ever race to go under hammer tonight
The $3.5 million New Zealand Bloodstock Kiwi was launched last month.
He’s All Go and Opawa Schofer deliver in Group 1 features
He’s All Go certainly is aptly named.
Graeme Rogerson's treble sets stage for million-dollar racing
Solidify's Otaki win secures a spot in NZ Derby as Rogerson eyes more success.
Horse racing: La Crique back to brilliant best
La Crique bounded away from a star-studded weight-for-age field at Ōtaki.
Punters on edge for Otaki-Maori Classic
Desert Lightning is favoured in Otaki-Maori Classic, but rain threatens to upset it.
Opie Bosson may find himself in an unusual position at Matamata
Bosson is fresh back from riding Imperatriz to win the Lightning Stakes in Melbourne.
Puntura’s barrier draw is a matter of perspective
Trainer doesn’t see barrier eight, he sees 'clear air'.
Racing: Forsman gelding pleasing in First Innings
Classic assignments could be in the offing for promising stayer First Innings.
Racing: Expensive yearling is yours
The most expensive yearling pacer ever purchased in NZ is set to have a lot of new owners.
La Crique looking to add to elite-level haul
Simon and Katrina Alexander are hopeful the best of La Crique’s season is yet to come.
Millwood Nike named New Zealand Harness Horse of the Year
Champion pacing filly Millwood Nike has entered the elitist of clubs.
Kiwi Melbourne Cup winning horse Verry Elleegant dies
Verry Elleegant won 16 races, 11 of them at Group 1 level, for earnings of nearly $15m.
Greyhound trainer’s career off to flying start
Blake McInerney is perfectly poised to continue the McInerney family training dynasty.
Racing: Topweight withdrawals clear way for top jockeys
The Auckland Cup picture could change dramatically today.
Parents of All Blacks great bred top lot at Karaka
'Braeden and Caroline breed them good with two legs or four'.
Imperatriz makes triumphant return in Lightning
The Te Akau Racing wonder-mare blew all doubts away
Trainer says there are two reasons he isn’t concerned with Imperatriz trial
Imperatriz is rated by many as the best galloper in Australia.
Bay owner enjoying winning run by Chapinteel in the South Island
Roundup of the week's racing.
Racing: Dream start beckons new alliance at Ellerslie
Tycoon Prince has a royal chance to grab riches at Ellerslie.
Harness’ hottest rivalry started before punters even heard of them
Cold Chisel and Chase A Dream prepare for clash at Alexandra Park tonight.
Interlinked’s rare raid on Ellerslie could signal the start of a new trend
The Busuttins are no strangers to campaigning horses back in New Zealand.
Ellerslie's new surface just needs more racing, says senior jockey
Jumpouts were held at Ellerslie on Monday and the track pleased officials.
Australian invasion set for million dollar slot race
Australian invasion set for million dollar slot race