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In the breeding shed, they say it takes two to tango when producing a racehorse, with both sire and dam bringing exactly fifty per cent of the genetic make-up to the pedigree of a foal.

Unlike Lather Up, not every standardbred can be the fastest horse in the world, but they all have the right for a chance to have an enjoyable life once their days in the racing stables are over.

Keeping faith in Washington VC has led to Southland breeder Cleland Murdoch enjoying the thrills of racing what could be his best horse.

One of our most exciting young harness racing sires, Downbytheseaside is set to kick off his breeding season this coming Friday (October 15th 2021) after making a full recovery following colic surgery in August.

Deny Everything has delivered his fourth win in a row, with yet another impressive performance at Addington last night, beating the likes of Darling me and Suzie Rocks in the process.  

The early signs are encouraging for one of the all-time greats of New Zealand racing who has returned home to try and save his Down Under breeding career.

So much can go into getting a horse to the races, and Friday's debutante Absolute Dynamite is a case in point.

The breeding season is officially upon us as of September 1, and with the Auckland Region remaining at Alert Level 4 for the time being, this presents some challenges for a sector that is incredibly time sensitive.

Canterbury breeder Ray Reekie has spent a lifetime involved in harness racing having grown up working in stables with the likes of Jack Carmichael, Jack Smolenski, and Cecil Devine.