Racing
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.
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Safety net for punters as biggest names on Te Rapa weather watch
Trainers are on weather watch as the first major race of the thoroughbred season looms.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top trainers struggle to split their Te Rapa sprinting quartet
Wexford Stables has a strong hand on the last Saturday of the thoroughbred season.
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.
Queen of Winterless North Donna Logan returns home and punters should follow
Logan's stable has several winning chances and a promising young apprentice.
Te Akau looks to add to Honour Roll but eyes are already on next season
Te Akau racing will have a red-hot team in Victoria this spring.
Auckland horse owner facing charge after three emaciated racehorses surrendered
MPI inspectors and the SPCA visited two properties during checks in May.
Winter cult hero another reason syndicators keep returning to NZ
A winter high-flier is the latest Kiwi star to fly the flag across the Tasman.
Quondo goes back-to-back at Tauranga
The 3yo again showed his affinity for rain-affected tracks, making up for a slow start.
Tenfoot Tall bulletproof in Kiwifruit Cup
Tenfoot Tall handsomely rewarded her many supporters in Tauranga on Saturday.
Platinum Diamond to renew rivalry with Churchillian
Three-year-old filly Platinum Diamond will take on weight-for-age company once again.
Trainer Todd Pollard kicking goals in Queensland
It’s been a whirlwind six months for Pollard, who set up his own stable at Eagle Farm.
Bradman on target for southern Group finale
The 8-year-old is chasing back-to-back wins at Trentham on Saturday.
Lord Spencer dominant in maiden steeplechase triumph
Lord Spencer didn’t let the inclement weather rain on his parade at Te Aroha on Sunday.
Regal consolation for owners after Joliestar pipped at the post
The New Zealand mare ran a close third in the mega-rich race at Royal Ascot.
Matter of timing as Joliestar seeks sprinting crown at Royal Ascot
Joliestar is favourite for the Group 1 sprint at Royal Ascot.
Champion stallion Savabeel passes away leaving incredible legacy
Savabeel was New Zealand's champion thoroughbred stallion.
Canheroc to make stable debut for Pitmans
Michael and Matthew Pitman will try to snare the lion's share of the $40,000 purse.