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Faultless flight sees money come for Well Written ahead of Epsom
The money is coming for Well Written in the market for Saturday's Epsom in Sydney.
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Wonderful Waitak defends Group 1 crown after perfect Craig Grylls ride
Second Group 1 of the season at Hastings produced a thrilling finish.
Draws could become increasingly important at huge Hastings meeting
Three major races highlight the return of Group 1 racing to Hastings today.
Punters come running for Jumal in last race of harness racing power hour
Some of New Zealand pacing's biggest names return in a power hour at Addington tonight.
Liguria ready for return in hot fillies race as part of Hastings triple treat
Forgotten filly returns in one of two outstanding three-year-old races at Hastings
Big boy ready to roll for Group 1 Mile
First Five's track work this week suggests improvement in tomorrow's Group 1 at Hastings.
Favourite may need some Opie magic as Group 1 racing returns to Hastings
Big-time racing returns to Hastings on Saturday but punters will face some challenges.
From Warriors to Waitak, Scott moves on quickly as racing season heats up
Waitak will try to defend his Howden Mile title on Saturday but could still be improving.
Preusker's plan pulled off to perfection as Christmas comes early at Te Aroha
Christmas was heavily punted before winning the Great New Zealand Steeplechase today.
Trainer hoping to claim jumping prize he was robbed of 45 years ago
Improving track conditions could aid Smug in today's Great New Zealand Steeplechase.
Quid's win hands Myers premier hurdles double
The 8-year-old smashed his rivals in the Great New Zealand Hurdles at Te Aroha.
Merlin can still work his magic, even from 20m back-mark in Spring Cup
Tonight could be a rare harness racing meeting where horses off handicaps dominate.
Brosnans could get their just rewards as Great NZ carnival kicks off
Squire has the form on the board but also the topweight in today's Great NZ Hurdles.
Kiwi sprinting queen back from Royal Ascot with $25m target
Joliestar faces one more season of racing before she retires to the broodmare paddock.
Debutante filly has proud family record to live up to at Ellerslie
Acclivitous has looked sharp ahead of her debut for trainer-of-the-moment Stephen Marsh.
Valuable colt's spring dreams end
Seize The Day has suffered a setback that will sideline him until summer.
Christmas comes early as Aussie jumper crosses Tasman for GNZ
A rare Australian raider will tackle the Great New Zealand Steeplechase on Sunday.
Sydney young gun snares Well Written ride as Kiwi superstar eyes Aussie riches
New Zealand's best racehorse takes on the Aussies for A$1.5 million early next month.
Mick On Monday: Trainers praying for drying track for next leg of Triple Crown
The next Group 1 of the season has a lot of questions hanging over it.
Lara Antipova bounces back to win listed race at Flemington
New Zealand’s champion 2-year-old beat a $71 outsider in her Australian return.
Justin Case fights off late charge to win Hastings feature
The gelding hit the front at the 200m during Sam Collett’s inch-perfect ride.
Heavy tracks leaves trainers struggling for suitable spring start points
Heavy tracks are playing havoc with horse trainer's spring planning.
Justin Case ready for whatever challenge Hastings track provides
Track conditions could play a huge role in the major races at Hastings on Saturday.
Telfer's big guns have obstacles to overcome in Alex Park returns
Ride The Waves looks a huge winning chance but her trainer is cautious with a stablemate.
Kiwi horseman Paddy Payne leaves behind impressive family legacy
The story of Payne's daughter Michelle winning the Melbourne Cup captivated world racing
Broodmare career beckons for mare who almost pulled off miracle upset
Belle Cheval only had 8 starts but that included a valuable Australian Group 1 victory.
New Zealand galloper now rated one of fastest ever after smashing record
Ka Ying Rising is on top of the world after another record run in Hong Kong.
Well Written completes unique treble with Horse of the Year glory
Well Written was honoured as New Zealand's best horse to cap an incredible weekend.
Racing’s superstar maintains perfect record and keeps dreams alive
New Zealand's best racehorse wins Proisir Plate and now set to take on Australia
Classy filly pounces in Sunline Vase to break stable’s winter drought
Wexford Stables of Matamata finds spring form at the right time at Ellerslie.