Racing
'Pretty smart horse': Wine Rocs powers home for Ellerslie victory
The 3-year-old's success indicated there are more wins to come in his current campaign.
Latest from Thoroughbred Racing
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
One of racing's great administrators to be missed as Castles steps down
Andrew Castles is one of New Zealand horse racing's most accomplished administrators.
Kiwi world champion James McDonald and Romantic Warrior win Triple Crown
The champion jockey wins two Group 1 races 27 hours apart in different hemispheres.
Trainer gets unexpected bonus race because Lupo doesn't like being lazy
The big galloper is in career-best form after returning from Hong Kong.
Inside the TAB: How bookies set odds and why they fear a Warriors win
Here's why a Warriors win in the NRL grand final is the TAB's worst nightmare.
Patterns emerge as synthetic racing celebrates fifth birthday
Synthetic track racing has become a crucial part of the winter racing calendar.
Top trainers ready for Hastings racing's first big day out in 600 days
On Thursday, it'll be 600 days, to the day, since the last race in Hastings.
Grinzinger Moon continues unbeaten run in New Zealand
Grinzinger Moon has now won six of her 10 starts and $102,000 in prizemoney.
Stablemate looms as threat to Champagne Stakes hot favourite
The Cambridge stable has winning chances on both sides of the Tasman.
NZ 2000 Guineas hero on comeback trail again after throat operation
Pier is one of New Zealand's best-performed gallopers.
Ellerslie's track guru confident he can deal with surprise attack
Ellerslie has become the shining light of New Zealand racetracks.
Spring in the step as racing set for return to Hastings
Horse racing in Hastings came to a sudden halt in September 2024.
Forsman hoping good things come in threes with transtasman assault
Single Red looks well placed to win her Australian debut on the Gold Coast tomorrow.
Persistence pays off as Nicholas one of new stars of jockeys' ranks
Elen Nicholas is one of the big movers in the New Zealand jockeys' ranks.
Big NZ First donors argue for tax breaks to save 'unsustainable' racing industry
Of NZ First's $475,000 in donations so far in 2026, $300k is from racing interests.
Mick On Monday: The men who just keep finding Derby winners
Wigmore causes a huge upset in the South Australian Derby.
Vegas Queen ready to rule in comeback race
The dark horse has already beaten New Zealand's best sprinter while fresh up this season.
Very different stablemates give Falconer shot at Te Rapa double
Trainer Margaret Falconer has two winning chances at Te Rapa tomorrow.
James-Wellwood stable chasing Queensland winter glory
A Cambridge stable eyes one of Queensland's iconic races.
Mark Walker snares Group 1 in Adelaide as team fires at home
New Zealand trainer Mark Walker tasted Group 1 success in South Australia.
Kiwi comeback jockey hoping to Ace his return to the big time
A popular New Zealand jockey is taking on the world's best in Adelaide on Saturday.
Cambridge stable chases black type on both sides of Tasman
The James/Wellwood team has strong chances on both side of the Tasman.
Former Cole representatives forced out of Ellerslie meeting
A disqualified trainer's horses are not allowed to start at Ellerslie.
Go Racing has huge Melbourne Cup team gearing up for November
A New Zealand syndicator has a dream team for the Melbourne Cup.
Mick On Monday: Superstar gets beat, trainer offers rare apology
Autumn Glow's future lies in sprints and mile races after suffering a first defeat.
New Zealand filly wins $1m Australian Oaks
Ohope Wins added the Australian Oaks to the New Zealand Oaks she won in February.
Kiwi world champion sprinter wins again in Hong Kong
A New Zealand sprinting superstar sets another track record at Sha Tin in Hong Kong.
Joliestar can take big step toward Royal Ascot in Sydney super sprint
Joliestar and Road To Paris headline a big day for New Zealand at Randwick.
Queensland pair too good for Kiwis but greater challenge awaits
Aussie couple dominate New Zealand's harness racing best at Cambridge.
Shoebill's staying credentials to be tested before black-type options
A handy filly has to determine her autumn options at Ellerslie.