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After 169 starts without success, Orari trainer Lionel Dobbs was clearly delighted to grab his first win in the harness code with Betterthandiva at Ashburton race way yesterday.

Put a ring around June 8 if you’re one of many hoping to see Aussie champ Leap To Fame in the New Zealand Cup at Addington in November.

If South Seas Rock’s growing popularity ever warrants him having a theme song, Frank Sinatra’s My Way might be the perfect fit.

Nathan Purdon celebrated taking over the family business in Group 1 style on Friday night.

Champion trainer Mark Purdon is on the move from his Christchurch base, and is stepping away from full-time training.

Clevedon based trainer and driver Matthew White scored a winning double with his two starters at Cambridge Raceway’s meeting last night.

Time is running out for those wanting to qualify for the first ever $30,000 Canterbury Plains Series Final at Addington on Friday, May 17.

After winning 18 races and over $450,000 in stakes, Braeview Kelly has run her last race.

Reigning New Zealand Cup champion Swayzee will make his long-awaited racetrack return, albeit just in a trial, at Menangle next Wednesday.