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Racing: Huge handicap for Benny
New Zealand's most successful trainer Barry Purdon is not in the habit of warning punters not to back his horses, especially one as good as Pembrook Benny.
New Zealand's most successful trainer Barry Purdon is not in the habit of warning punters not to back his horses, especially one as good as Pembrook Benny.
One of harness racing's most successful partnerships is set for a major change.
If you have already backed It's A Dundeel in the BMW and got a fright with yesterday's story that the New Zealander could instead switch to the Doncaster, you can probably relax.
Central Otago horseman Geoff Knight might have to book a working holiday around the upper South Island if he wants to complete the racecourse "sweep".
The first Melbourne Cup to reach A$1 million was in 1985, won by former New Zealander What A Nuisance.
When Nicole Molander left New Zealand three years ago with a few battling horses and a dream she never expected to return with a group one superstar.
The radical rules for Saturday's A$400,000 Great Southern Star are forcing Colin De Filippi to abandon his legendary patience.
Fiorente didn't have to be among trainer Gai Waterhouse's fastest on the training track yesterday to all but confirm a Ranvet Stakes start.
On a day of brutal falls for jockeys it was apt that Jim Culloty, the Gold Cup winning trainer.
An old friendship forged through great horses convinced New Zealand driving great Tony Herlihy to make the trek to Waikouaiti today.
Otago sprinter Natuzzi is off to take on the Australians at their own game.
John Sargent is on twin missions. The more pressing yesterday was fixing up a hangover.
The weathercasters were again wrong (really) because rain would have devastated what will be remembered as one of the full-programmed highlights of the season.
There is one important factor involving all races at Te Rapa and Trentham tomorrow - the weather.
Regardless of conditions, Peacefuleasyfeelin and Brad Thorn are going to be difficult to hold out in the $50,000 Hyland Race Colours NZ St Leger at Trentham tomorrow.
James Stormont couldn't have picked a better time to hit form.
A remarkable feast of racing lies ahead in Britain over the next four days but it is rare a Cheltenham Festival should have so many subplots.
It was a spectacular spill, but everyone walked away from this crash at a Westport race track.
Donna Logan says she's considering leaving her phone off the hook.
A spectacular return to form by Boban in the Chipping Norton Stakes has completed a two-state group one double for the Schofield family.