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Mick On Monday: Ellis joins legends in Hall of Fame
New Zealand's biggest racehorse buyer joins its most elite club.

Punters should be on weather watch ahead of Rotorua feature
It is that time of the year when the weather forecast becomes as important as race form.

New Zealand Bloodstock moves to boost centenary yearling sales
The Karaka yearling sales are a key economic driver for the New Zealand racing industry.

Mick On Monday: Godolphin’s remarkable worldwide week
The famous blue racing colours rule in Kentucky and England with historic weekend success.

Towering Vision claims stakes victory in desperate finish
Handsome 2-year-old Towering Vision broke his maiden status in the best possible fashion.

Cambridge Stud savours Champagne success
The owners had other reasons to savour talented filly Lucy In The Sky's victory.

How a racing revival is drawing crowds back to Arawa Park
Rotorua Racing hopes to build on recent successes including boosted turnout and turnover.

Cashla Bay has form, wet-track credentials for Te Rapa feature
The juvenile race is one of the last chances this season for horses to secure black-type.

Why weather could be key in high-stakes Breeders race at Te Rapa
Trainer Tony Pike isn't worried about rain for Poetic Champion’s race.

D-day looms for Crocetti's chances in A$5m Quokka
Kiwi galloper Crocetti chases an A$5 million race win in Perth.

Racing: Nereus starts Queensland invasion early
Some Kiwi stars are off on an annual raid on Queensland's racing riches.

Mehzebeen takes Hawke’s Bay Cup
Lily Sutherland's bold ride led Mehzebeen to victory at the Hawke’s Bay Cup.

Mick On Monday: Purdon’s dream comes true at Ellerslie
Mark Purdon has achieved everything possible in Australasian harness racing.

La Dorada’s dominant win shakes up two-year-old title race
Jockey Michael McNab praised La Dorada, calling her a 'special filly'.

Winston Peters digs in for battle on greyhound ban
'There is a lot of unhappy in it,' Peters said, but he won't be backing down.

Smart 3YO following in footsteps of star performer
Sought After posted two wins and a placing in six races for O'Sullivan and Scott.

Mick on Monday: Sterner tests await top stable
The time for sterner tests has arrived for one of New Zealand's most powerful stables.

‘Thrilled’: How relaxed regime led to Willydoit’s Derby triumph
Willydoit won the $1.25m NZ Derby at Ellerslie with a decisive performance.

Ellerslie takes on the Melbourne Cup with richest-ever local race day
NZ's richest-ever race day should have close races - and the industry faces rivals too.

How a star horse motivates jockey's return to racing success
Willydoit has been one of the finds of the 3-year-old crop this season.

Matamata outing perfect timing for NZB Kiwi hope
Stephen Marsh’s in-form stable will have an array of stakes contenders in action.