Horse Racing news
Why weather could be key in high-stakes Breeders race at Te Rapa
Trainer Tony Pike isn't worried about rain for Poetic Champion’s race.
Awapuni relaunch could see Group 1 bonuses next season
The Palmerston North turf track took 19 months and $5.7million to refurbish.
Horse racing legend has no interest in slowing down
Training legend John Wheeler on why retirement is not an option.
Matamata mare seeking Holy Grail – a Group 1 win in Australia
Major race wins across the Tasman have been hard to come by for NZ's best horses in 2025.
Weather causes Alexandra Park postponement tonight
Tonight's harness racing meeting has been postponed because of the weather.
Beside Me’s chances boosted for Alexandra Park meeting
The flying filly now looks a great bet at a rare Alexandra Park Thursday night meeting.
Racing videos
“Rallying the greyhound army”: Confidential plan to fight greyhound racing ban revealed
The industry will mount a lobbying strategy and consider legal action to save the sport. Video / Carson Bluck
Kea Kids News: Otago hills are alive with the smell of burnouts
Reporter Jimmy is at the Rev Rock and Hop in Lawrence, where the vintage cars are gleaming and the gearheads’ best burnouts have the audience gagging. Video / KKN
NZ Herald Live: Winston Peters makes greyhound racing announcement
Winston Peters makes greyhound racing announcement
Kiwis taking on the world in mega-rich Hong Kong race
El Vencedor has earned a trip to Sha Tin after three Group 1 wins in 28 days.
Racing: Nereus starts Queensland invasion early
Some Kiwi stars are off on an annual raid on Queensland's racing riches.
Racing: Nereus starts Queensland invasion early
Some Kiwi stars are off on an annual raid on Queensland's racing riches.
Luckless campaign ends early for pacing superstar Merlin
Merlin has had no luck this campaign so his trainers are pulling the pin.
Crocetti going long way to pick fight with a Kiwi
South Auckland trainer Danny Walker is going a long way to try to beat another local.
Merlin eyes $100k Taylor Mile after $1m race boost
Trainer Scott Phelan believes last week's race improved Merlin's fitness.
Matamata trainer targets A$1m Australian Oaks with rising star
Why Dubai Goldrush is NZ's big hope in the Australian Oaks
'Weight can stop a train': Trainer's bold strategy for Whangaehu
Bill Thurlow believes Whangaehu can handle the 59kg topweight at Trentham.
Why Atishu's final race could be a storybook ending at Randwick
Atishu aims for a fourth Group One win at the Queen of the Turf Stakes.
Racing: Te Akau Racing’s David Ellis secures A$1m colt in Sydney
David Ellis purchased a Snitzel colt for A$1 million at the Easter Yearling Sale.