An ace rider steps in to help trainers.

Kelsey Hannan is expected to be released from hospital within the next 24 hours.

Hannan was reportedly communicating with medical staff before being airlifted to hospital.

The group placed a bet of more than $450k, breaking the previous record of $400k.

'I was nervous coming here today,' said the man who rode to victory in two $1m races.

Trainer Stephen Marsh didn't wait long after winning the Karaka Millions to shift focus

When Robbie Patterson was a young horseman, he half-dreamed of days like this.

The Taranaki galloper swept to victory in the $450,000 group 1 at Hastings

I Wish I Win struggled to find room to run before falling short with a late charge.

Joe Kamaruddin is soon to be crowned Champion Apprentice Jockey for the 2021-22 season.

"Whatever counselling he has undertaken, is not achieving the desired results."

Helena Baby returned to his best form to take out the Opunake Cup.

A banned trainer says she never wanted to hurt her horse and has let everyone down.

Wingatui thoroughbred trainer Graeme Mee will have to learn to walk again.

The horse sustained a catastrophic injury while training and could not be saved.

South Coast Arden's trainer Brent Mangos is happy to stay on the sidelines.

In this episode Liz takes us over the highlights from the weekend races at Awapuni, Matamata, and last week's Wanganui races where Beau Geste blitzed to the finishing post. Video / LOVERACING.NZ

Liz Whelan takes a look at the last week of racing highlights. Video / LOVERACING.NZ

Beauden carries 60kg with the next best on 57kg, then the majority of his rivals on 53kg.

New racing minister Grant Robertson visited the local TAB to place bets on the Melbourne Cup. Video / Mark Mitchell

Millions of Aussies will get caught up in the excitement of the Melbourne Cup.

The Melbourne Cup barrier draw is completed with the horses locked in.

Showcasing 2-year-old filly Showgem showed plenty of speed.

Race tracks under threat of closure next season will soon find out if they can stay open.

Brandon Morgenrood was also charged with an act that caused undue suffering to the horse.

Aucklanders embraced the sunshine and dressed to impress at the biggest Melbourne Cup day party at Ellerslie Racecourse. Video / Leon Menzies / Michael Craig

Opie Bosson likely rider as McDonald veers to Waller.

Tony Pike thinks the 5-year-old can win the Schillaci.

The queen of NZ racing has been crowned before historic race starts.

A campaign that started so well for Endless Drama has ended in disappointment.