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Perfect princess of New Zealand racing faces her greatest test
Well Written puts her unbeaten record on the line in today's Proisir Plate at Ellerslie.
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Rare Thursday treat for jumps racing fans at Te Aroha
Pakuranga Hunt Cup to be run today after weather causes delay.
Kiwi racing expert on top of the horse racing world as superstar returns
Danny Rolston is now head of racing for one of the world's biggest horse racing outfits.
Harness racing working on solutions to northern region's troubling issues
Northern harness racing is facing enormous challenges but there are lifelines.
Sad passing of female trainer who left her mark on track and future riding star
Ann Belsham trained with success at a time when female horse trainers were less common.
Bev Kelso hears of stable favourite's latest award before sad passing
Trainer Bev Kelso and her husband Ken Kelso have had a remarkable big-race record.
Perfect result for Marsh as Perfect Chaos sheds maiden
The race favourite won the first 3-year-old stakes race of the season.
Elite races reduced as NZTR announce stakes cuts at top end
NZTR cuts stakes by $3 million for the season amid funding shortfall.
Herlihy's trotters can keep golden run going at Alexandra Park
Champion horseman Tony Herlihy is the trainer to follow tonight.
Ellerslie and its darling ready for their Group 1 return to racing
The $400,000 Proisir Plate on Saturday week launches New Zealand's Group 1 season.
Birchley is no dreamer so Karaka Millions winner returns to Ellerslie
Thursday will see 47 horses in a rare Ellerslie trackwork session.
Thoroughbred Racing makes two appointments to Establishment Board
Horse racing's new Establishment Board could oversees significant changes to the industry.
Cole back in training ranks after RIB decision quashed on appeal
Cody Cole is one of New Zealand's most talented young trainers.
Smiling Sam joins her Mum and Dad in 1000-win jockey club
Sam Collett has been one of New Zealand's top jockeys since returning from Australia.
Mick On Monday: Marsh's strong hand as Proisir Plate takes shape
The $400,000 Proisir Plate is going to be a hot start to the Group 1 racing season.
Speed machine leaves rivals in her wake in Waikato Stud Foxbridge Plate
Alabama Lass was simply too quick for her rivals in the Foxbridge Plate.
Brosnan stable on fire as Diamond Jak shakes off another topweight
Diamond Jak continued his handicap-defying form at Te Rapa on Saturday.
Twain facing huge challenge in hot Foxbridge Plate at Te Rapa
The Foxbridge Plate is the first major weight-for-age race of the season
Racing agrees to historic changes as industry set on right path
New Zealand horse racing's future has taken a huge step towards sustainability.
Will being the best be good enough for The Lazarus Effect tonight?
Tbe Lazarus Effect is one of the best pacers in New Zealand.
Foxbridge Plate: Track upgrade lifts favourites' chances
The Waikato Stud Foxbridge Plate is set to be run on a better track than expected.
Trainer adamant Crocetti is loving his work and ready for Foxbridge return
Not much has gone right for the 6-year-old since he won the Sistema Railway last year.
Glamour clashes looming for Saturday on both sides of the Tasman
Three of New Zealand's best sprinters look set to clash at Te Rapa on Saturday.
Punters get extra protection from late entries for iconic harness races
Leap To Fame will be the hot favourite to win the New Zealand Cup at Addington.
Mick On Monday: Well Written answers first of many spring questions
Well Written looked ready for her comeback with a swift trial at Taupō on Sunday.
Marsh to unleash stable’s big guns before fillies do battle at Taupō
Well Written is set to trial today before a new $100,000 race takes centre stage.
Ruakākā’s flying filly may not be a saint but she is pretty darn good
She's Not Saint bolts away with local classic at home track.
We know Lara Antipova is good, but is she good enough?
New Zealand juvenile form of last season goes under the microscope at Caulfield today.
Cake but no celebration as Oamaru Jockey club get scratched
Thoroughbred racing in Ōamaru quietly slips into the pages of history today.