News

1 August 2025

Final 2025-26 dates calendar confirmed

The dates calendar for the 2025-26 season has now been finalised.

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1 August 2025

Star pacer on comeback trail after Horse Ambulance response

Cold Chisel was one of the country’s most exciting young pacers when his career was almost derailed at Ashburton last year, until a specialised horse ambulance played a pivotal role in getting him back on track.

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1 August 2025

Poutama on the mend after crash at Cambridge

Driver Andre Poutama is expected to be discharged from hospital today after an incident-packed race four at Cambridge last night.

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1 August 2025

Addington to get Friday night Smackdown

Trainer Steven Reid almost doesn’t want to use the big “J word” when assessing the chances of debutante filly Smackdown at Addington tonight.

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1 August 2025

Draw huge help for Hawkeye at Alexandra Park tonight

Hot favourite Hawkeye Pierce could be forgiven for being a touch confused when he scores up from barrier 2 in the race of the night at Alexandra Park tonight.

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31 July 2025

HRNZ Statement: Actions in Response to Review Panel Findings

HRNZ has released its official response to the Independent Panel’s recommendations, outlining key actions, review timelines, and areas for improvement in regulation, communication, and participant engagement.

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31 July 2025

Independent Panel Releases Findings on Young Guns Final

An independent panel has completed its review into the 2YO Young Guns Final and released 12 recommendations to improve rules, processes, and communication across future race series.

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31 July 2025

Trial to be extended at Addington

The "front line limit" trial at Addington Raceway is to be extended for another fortnight or so.

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31 July 2025

Royally-bred filly crosses the Tasman to NZ

When it comes to precious standardbred cargo, maybe the most valuable in modern times is due to arrive in Canterbury today.

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