News

by Greg O'Connor

Blair Orange driving one hundred winners in a season might not seem like a big deal but as the seven-time premiership winning driver approaches three figures again, it's just as important as the first time.

Wallis & Hackett hold a strong hand in Friday's $34K Silk Road Final for trotting mares, with Melsadele and Courmayeur clashing from the back and Shesgold stepping from the front.

Kiwi pacer Betterthancash joins Rubira in the $300,000 Rising Sun after late withdrawals, giving New Zealand two strong contenders in Saturday’s star-studded age-restricted feature at Albion Park.

A new ownership group is bringing fresh energy to Cambridge Raceway, as the Taylor Street Syndicate begins to make its mark on the track.

Blair Orange leads the drivers’ premiership, with juniors making a strong showing. The Telfers are setting the pace among trainers.

Trainer Nathan Purdon has received the Leadership Excellence Award at the Entain Industry Excellence Awards, acknowledging his adaptability and strong leadership through a major relocation of his stable.

From standout performances to stallion updates and sale results, here’s a snapshot of the latest harness racing news from around New Zealand.

From Cambridge to Addington, these six runners have impressed at the trials and return to raceday this week with form on the board and eyes on the prize.

Star Kiwi filly Captains Mistress has missed a start in the Rising Sun despite strong Queensland form, leaving trainer Grant Dixon “dumbfounded. ”