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Stable’s stayers face challenging day as summer gets even hotter
Cambridge stable has a great record in staying races but expects a tough day at Ellerslie.
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Once the ugly ducklings of the yearling sales, trotters are set to shine today
The Karaka standardbred sale is the most elite in the Southern Hemisphere.
Daring ride pays dividends as Diamond shines on rough day
Diamond Jak leads throughout to win the Kaimai Stakes.
Waikato Stud stallion gets timely boost as juvenile lands stakes win
Justin Case looks a smart early representative for new stallion Banquo.
Hot favourite extends Te Akau's dominance of race to fifth consecutive year
Lara Antipova remains unbeaten and looks like our most talented juvenile.
Weather woes biggest concern as brilliant Lara Antipova returns
Matamata filly Lara Antipova could be the best juvenile galloper in the country.
Superstar sprinter to miss $600,000 Group 1 race
First Five to bypass next Saturday's $600,000 Ōtaki-Māori Classic at Ellerslie.
Champion driver’s choice huge tip for tonight’s Addington feature
Driver-go-round ahead of Group 1 mares' race at Addington tonight.
Clash of unbeaten fillies highlight of superstar Matamata meeting
Two local fillies dominate the richest race on Matamata racing's biggest day.
Jimmysstar nearing return to further fly New Zealand flag in Australia
A superstar NZ sprinter is getting ready for a huge autumn campaign.
Bosson’s chances of quick Group 1 back-up improve with Oaks booking
Champion jockey starts chase for next Group 1 after huge milestone
Mick On Monday: Classic double possible if Ohope keeps winning
Ohope Wins dominates two Group 1 markets as she could chase a classic double.
Ohope Wins shows X-factor in Ellis Classic as NZ Oaks looms
Ohope Wins looks every inch a future Oaks winner with her Te Rapa triumph.
Hometown hero First Five too fast for Aussies in BCD Sprint at Te Rapa
First Five lodges a claim to be rated NZ's best sprinter with the $500,000 victory.
Legarto launches in Herbie Dyke to give Bosson 100th Group 1 win
Opie Bosson joins one of racing's most exclusive clubs with his 100th Group 1 victory.
Bosson back to being punter’s favourite on Te Rapa mega day
Champion jockey has hot book of rides at rich Te Rapa meeting.
Australian sprinters could have upper hand in Group 1 sprint
The Hayes brothers could dominate tomorrow's $500,000 BCD Sprint at Te Rapa.
Ohope can win but competition steps up a level in Ellis Classic
Tomorrow is moving day for our best three-year-old fillies.
Transtasman targets on intense Saturday for racing's $4 million man
Cambridge horseman has eyes on $4million worth of targets tomorrow
Queen of trotting has surprise tip for Alexandra Park punters
A northern trotting stable can win two at Alexandra Park tonight after a record season.
How fans can join Warriors, Blues and Auckland FC in $4m NZB Kiwi race
The NZB Kiwi is part of a huge weekend of sport in Auckland in early March.
Pier returns home rejuvenated to defend NZ's dented racing pride
Pier and Savaglee have been absent from New Zealand racetracks for almost a year.
Australians being subsidised to race here, annoying local trainers
Aussie gallopers are being paid $10,000 subsidies to come race in New Zealand.
Taking on Australian heroes going to be no party for Kiwi pacer
Republican Party wins our best pacer title but now the real battle resumes.
Mick On Monday: Is the reigning Horse of the Year in trouble?
Te Rapa will host its hottest meeting of the racing season on Saturday.
Shock result for punters as girl power rules in Wellington Cup
A Palmerston North mare completes a remarkable month for her sire Almanzor.
Patterson goes back-to-back in Lowland
The filly is now getting set for the New Zealand Oaks at Ellerslie in March.
Is this age-old racing saying true? That might depend on the horse
Some of the biggest names racing today face a weighty problem.
Sharrock thinks he has a real baller set for Wellington Cup
Congolese basketballer the inspiration for a New Zealand racehorse.
Wonderful trotter's rivals have a mountain to climb at Addington
Millionaire trotter Muscle Mountain is back at Addington tonight.