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

Stephen Ralph's formula for racing success is simple.

Avantage winning her ninth Group 1 race was the highlight of Fiber Fresh New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' Stakes Day on Saturday. Video / Love Racing NZ

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.

Champion mare Winx claimed a historic victory at Randwick.

Obituary: Dan O'Leary, a man of substance, character and quiet devotion

Industry leader says Government support will revive the racehorse business.

Giant galloper Julius could miss the first group one challenge of the season.

Auckland Racing Club is spending $6m on a new stable block at Ellerslie

Tracks need to be able to stand on their own, says Auckland Racing Club chief

If the horse Contessa Vanessa wins her teenage trainer will get a slice of the huge prize.

He's organised what may be NZ's biggest punter's club for today's Karaka Million.

No Australian horse race has so much thoroughbred action in one meet

Fashion fall: The Melbourne Cup relents - socks are not mandatory.

The Auckland Trotting Club has decided they are not big enough.

Exciting sprint prospect Pinzalot showed he could be a force to be reckoned with at a higher level next season.