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Hedge-cutters' lucky break
Winning $306,059 on a horse punt wasn't "rocket science" for an Auckland couple, who know little about racing and just wanted to have an afternoon break from trimming their hedge
Winning $306,059 on a horse punt wasn't "rocket science" for an Auckland couple, who know little about racing and just wanted to have an afternoon break from trimming their hedge
The $10 on offer about Chintz when on-course betting began for yesterday's $70,000 Westbury Classic at Ellerslie surprised co-trainer Tony Pike.
Mark Oulaghan got Who Shot Thebarman the fittest horse in New Zealand and Matt Cameron is New Zealand's most dedicated jockey.
Don't bother trying to tell trainer Mark Purdon that Adore Me is too young to win tomorrow night's Auckland Trotting Cup.
Rosehill trainer Chris Waller will revive the partnerships between two of his best horses and their regular riders.
In the competitive world of horse racing, one kilogram can make all the difference.
It's only midweek level racing at Canterbury today, but trainer John Sargent expects to learn if Mountain View can figure in one of the autumn's best races.
Mark Oulaghan has trained more Grand National Hurdles and Grand National Steeplechase winners than most can count.
Just a day after a rare defeat, Adore Me's season is looking up again after last night's barrier draw for the Auckland Trotting Cup.
Sydney-based trainer Bjorn Baker says relative weight is the key to the chances of Celtic Prince in tomorrow's $500,000 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup at Ellerslie.
Ross Coles, 65, has been a steward at Ellerslie Racecourse since age 14, was a champion show jumper and has managed Olympic eventing teams.
Rival jockey Leith Innes said it best immediately after Puccini's jaw-dropping $750,000 TV3 NZ Derby on Saturday.
The words of champion New Zealand driver Tony Herlihy were ringing in the ears of James Rattray when his Inter Dominion dream turned into a nightmare yesterday.
After a day of pacing gloom, the New Zealand heroics came from a forgotten star at Menangle.
New Zealand punters are stepping away from their usual stance of avoiding short-priced favourites around Who Shot Thebarman.
It might have taken until 4.00am yesterday and quite a few beers before the McKay camp and owners Paul and Cushla Smithies finally settled on taking Puccini to Sydney.
Thousands of harness racing fans turned out last night at Alexandra Park for the first 10 races kicking off the Auckland Cup Week carnival.
Hems are being lowered, headwear embellished and pocket squares ironed as New Zealand's best-dressed racegoers prepare to strut their stuff tomorrow.
If you asked the question "exactly how good is Puccini?" the sensible answer would be "I'll tell you tomorrow night".
Snooki gets a rare opportunity in tonight's Northern Oaks at Alexandra Park - the chance to race her own age group.
One of the largest crowds of the Blues' season is expected tonight to kick off another bumper events weekend for Auckland.
With a number of national and regional competition wins between them Anna Campbell and her daughters Claudia and Eleanor have nailed the art of racewear.
Battles already won and lost at Alexandra Park could play a major role in Venus Serena justifying her red hot favouritism for tonight's $125,000 Pascoes Northern Oaks.
If Smolda is going to win the A$750,000 Inter Dominion Final on Sunday he is going to have to do it the hard way.
Donna Logan went into last year's NZ Derby with Habibi extremely confident and she was right.
Gai Waterhouse's leading Golden Slipper contender Law will step out at Rosehill tomorrow in what could be his final start before the juvenile showpiece.
Matt Cameron's knee might be improving enough to ride Spellbinder in tomorrow's $750,000 TV3 NZ Derby at Ellerslie, but don't be surprised if he tells you he's dizzy.