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Pinarello springing into action for autumn
Pinarello could be the heir to New Zealand racing's throne.

Road to Guineas runs through Ruakaka
The road to the 2000 Guineas runs through Ruakaka on Saturday.

Travel plans best pointer to chances
Arna Donnelly says future travel plans are the best pointer for her horses.

Flemington will be focus for Levante
High-class mare Levante is being readied for a fresh-up tilt.

Horse racing: La Crique heads to Hastings
Return trip to Bay carnival after study of weather patterns.

Horse racing: Mini NZ Cup trial good indicator for Mangos
The IRT NZ Cup at Addington is less than seven weeks away.

Katie Wyllie deserving winner of award
Katie Wyllie is one of those people who are universally liked in greyhound racing.

Horse racing: Akuta emerges as X-factor in Cup
Akuta beat open-class rivals in the Hannon Memorial.

Right royal win in rich jumps race
An owner that used to sell horses to the royal family won NZ's richest jumping race.

'Serious neglect' of greyhound given human antibiotics leads to death
A greyhound owner says he should have sought the correct treatment by a vet for his dog.

NZ Cup and Show Week: Tickets selling fast for NZ Cup Day at Riccarton
15,000 spectators are expected to sell out NZ Cup Day.

It's D-Day for veteran warhorse
It's time for the little horse with the long back to stand up and be counted.

Exciting filly gets chance to shine
She thrashed glamour filly True Fantasy last Friday in the style of a potential star.

Greyhound racing prepares for its night of nights on Saturday
The greyhound code's ultimate accolade will be awarded on Saturday.

Lickety Split in prelude to big things
Australian punters will get their first look at New Zealand Group 1 winner Lickety Split.

Horse racing: Rising star Akuta gets chance to take on elite
Purdon has a word of warning for punters as Akuta prepares to step into open class.

Rogerson plots leap from Ruakaka to Cox Plate
Punters should not be stunned if the untapped 3-year-old makes it all the way.

Dark Destroyer wins the Tarzino chase
A poor dress rehearsal was turned around by Dark Destroyer.

Death of Queen Elizabeth throws British sport into chaos
Britain's entire sporting schedule looks set to be suspended tomorrow.

The Queen's sporting fascination was racing: 'I love horses'
Racing in Britain for the rest of Thursday and Friday would be suspended.

Horse racing: La Crique backers committed to the Battle of Hastings
La Crique will contest the Tarzino Trophy at Hastings despite the heavy10 track.

Hawke's Bay's big three days of events: Racing, waiata, rugby, and daffodils
An emerging horse-racing hero headlines the field for a $300,000 race in Hawke's Bay.

Horse racing: Maven Belle ruled out
Last season's champion two-year-old Maven Belle has been ruled out of the spring.

Horse racing: Cup defence aim for absent star
Copy That's chances of defending his IRT New Zealand Cup title have increased.

Probabeel named New Zealand Horse of the Year
The multiple Group 1 winner made it back-to-back wins

Nedwin's trainer weighs up the Hurdle payback
Paul Nelson believes Nedwin is getting some well-deserved payback.

Cow-lamity: Bovine battering another battle for top jockey
The 47-year-old has ridden 1804 winners in New Zealand.