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Two $100,000 races launch three-year-old Guineas countdown
This weekend will start to define the pecking order for NZ 3-year-old thoroughbred racers.
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Lord Spencer the new royalty of New Zealand jumping scene
Victory in the Grand National Steeplechase caps a remarkable day for jockey Lemmy Douglas.
Hidden injury rules New Zealand’s best pacer out of rest of season
New Zealand's best pacer to miss the rest of the season with shock injury.
Trial to spark up Well Written as superstar’s return nears
The unbeaten mare resumes trials, while jumpers prepare for their huge day at Riccarton.
'A bit of an enigma': Hamilton trainers chasing polytrack riches
Skymax and Novak will chase a share of the $75,000 Cambridge purse.
'He can win': Mo'unga set for return with handicap at Addington
Trainer Regan Todd still has the New Zealand Cup as Mo'unga's aim.
Blackadder's cunning South Island switch delivers big-race win
Mr Fortrus won the $75,000 Polytrack Championship at Riccarton.
'Nowhere to hide': Lupo Solitario ready for Ellerslie challenge
He returned from Hong Kong after a race fall and won the Easter Handicap.
Riccarton trainers eye home synthetic riches
Third Decree and Motiontime will chase a $75,000 Polytrack prize.
Jaarffi returning for another season
Group 1 winner Jaarffi will race on for another season at the age of 7.
Lord Spencer all class in competitive Koral
Lord Spencer's rise in the steeplechasing role continued at Riccarton Park.
Welcome to the new season in the game that never stops
After a dramatic week, the racing industry starts a new season today.
Why farewelling our greyhound friends just doesn't seem right
OPINION: The last greyhound meeting ever run in New Zealand will be at Whanganui tonight.
Bradman looking to go better than namesake in his final race
The 10yo gelding faces a huge task carrying the 59kg topweight in Saturday's Winter Cup.
Trentham bosses fight to save horse race track
Trentham bosses say the case for closing their racetrack does not stand up.
Revealed: The New Zealand racetracks targeted for closure
ANALSIS: Seven active racetracks are targeted for closure, while others fight to survive.
Waitak facing enormous task to defend his Group 1 spring titles
Wexford Stables has some huge firepower for the thoroughbred spring.
Mick On Monday: Dramatic week dawns for New Zealand racing
This week could be one of the most important in New Zealand racing history.
Quondo gets revenge over Swiss Prince in tough Te Rapa battle
Quondo makes it three wins on end in the Te Rapa mud.
Diamond Jak enormous in rare weight-carrying Taumarunui Gold Cup victory
Diamond Jak defends the cup the hard way at Te Rapa.
Sharrock chases Cup victory with help from ‘old mate Butch’
Tisse is favoured in a tough Taumarunui Cup at Te Rapa today.
Top trainers struggle to split their Te Rapa sprinting quartet
Wexford Stables has a strong hand on the last Saturday of the thoroughbred season.
Surprise driving star chasing multiple milestones in magic season
Andre Poutama is chasing dual milestones during a record season.
Greyhound industry resigned to its fate as end is in sight
Greyhound racing will be banned in New Zealand from August 1.
Time for punters to be able to trust what their eyes are telling them
OPINION: Punters don't always get great views of a race's most important part: the finish.
Queensland jockey coming to NZ with legend's seal of approval
Newcomer Kyle Wilson-Taylor is the latest overseas addition to New Zealand's riding ranks.
Marsh's two superstars take first steps towards new-season returns
The unbeaten superstar of New Zealand thoroughbred racing is nearing her public comeback.
Mick On Monday: Williamson's remarkable treble sums up life for many Kiwi horse trainers
Kiwi trainer Nathan Williamson educated the three horses who set Albion Park alight.
Gordon’s first black-type success comes with a bonus quinella
Prioress is in the form of her career and secured a valuable stakes win at New Plymouth.