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Superstars of Kiwi racing clash on both sides of the Tasman
NZ's racing elite face off at today's Trentham season-closer, as well as in Australia.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Trainers look to heavens before final Group 1s of the season
Clouds hang over some involved in Trentham's huge meeting on Saturday.
Road To Paris will be on plane to Sydney to chase Derby double
New Zealand's Group 1 drought in Australia is now approaching two years.
Champion juvenile filly's season over but stablemate marches on
Lara Antipova's unbeaten season is over.
Karaka Ready To Run graduates dominate Hong Kong Derby
The Hong Kong result can only be good for New Zealand's horse sales industry.
Peters labels McDonald 'global superstar' after Group 1 record
The jockey is set to extend his Group 1 record to unheard-of levels.
All Blacks coach's pep talk helps champion jockey embrace pressure of record chase
James McDonald sets his sights on 200 Group 1s after breaking the all-time record.
Grylls gets Guineas ride spot-on as Origin Of Love leads throughout
Te Akau Racing continue their great record in the Wellington Guineas with the victory.
J-Mac attack: Kiwi jockey sets record with stunning Group 1 treble at Rosehill
The NZ rider has confirmed his greatness by winning three consecutive Group 1s in Sydney.
Kiwi champion set to add historic record to stunning career tally
Today Kiwi jockey James McDonald could set a record that he has craved his entire career.
Extra weight might not be enough to stop Champion winning again
Poetic Champion has the raw speed to prevail again at Trentham on Saturday.
Pacing’s biggest names expected to improve at mega meeting
Tonight is one of Alexandra Park's biggest meetings of the season.
Promising filly being lined up for shot at elite-level race
Summer Schemer will be chasing a second win at Pukekohe over 1200m on Friday.
Magic beach test: Habana out to revive stalled career at Pukekohe
The 7-year-old bay gelding has not won since the Rich Hill Mile at Pukekohe in 2024.
Long-term plan decides next mission for Omega Boy
Omega Boy jumps from a Tauranga Group 2 win to 2100m in the Awapuni Gold Cup.
'He always tries so hard': Ten-year-old Butterfield defies age again
Butterfield has now won six of his 52 starts, earning nearly $230,000.
Platinum Pantheon on top at Tauranga
Awapuni visitor Platinum Pantheon enhanced his reputation as a horse going places.
Harness racing’s superstars come out to play at Alexandra Park
Tonight's Alexandra Park meeting starts a huge two months for northern harness racing.
Quality mare dropping down in grade in Tauranga feature
Track conditions could play key role at Tauranga.
Clotworthys have plenty to sing about as the boys are back
Shaun and Emma Clotworthy have two high-class gallopers back from Aussie in their stable.
Legarto goes out on a high with back-to-back Group 1 victories
The outstanding mare will be sold at public auction in May.
Waikato stud farms join forces to keep Savaglee in New Zealand
Outstanding 3-year-old Savaglee will start his stud career in New Zealand.
NZB Kiwi delay could cost local industry close to $100,000
Most Oz fans did not get to see NZ's richest-ever race as inquiries delayed its start.
Mick On Monday: Road To Paris could take surprise Derby detour
Road To Paris gave Cambridge trainer Roger James his seventh NZ Derby success.
Lara Antipova stuns in Sistema as Australian challenge now beckons
Lara Antipova's latest victory confirms she is our best juvenile galloper.
Ellerslie delivers remarkable day of drama on and off the track
Well Written remains unbeaten after an incident-packed day, but there is a lot more to it.
Cambridge mare Moxie lives up to name by upsetting favourites in Classic
Four-year-old delivers big upset in the first major race on Champions Day.
Wife’s words of wisdom help Kelso plot Group 1 double with Legarto
The superstar mare may have gone out a winner at Ellerslie. Maybe.
How to tackle Champions Day
Ellerslie's seven black-type races provide some good betting for smart punters.
The big question hovering over Well Written if she wins NZB Kiwi
Well Written is the story of Champions Day at Ellerslie, but what about the next chapter?