News

28 June 2025

Schumacher scores milestone win

Relief and emotion came hand in hand as Fergus Schumacher brought up his 50th career driving win at Alexandra Park on Friday night.

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27 June 2025

HRNZ introduces new Conduct of Meetings, Programming, Handicapping and Rating Regulation

Harness Racing New Zealand has released a new regulation that will shape how meetings are conducted and races are programmed, handicapped, and rated.

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27 June 2025

The Greek Freak breaks through for Stevens team

From 360-degree spins to the winner’s circle — The Greek Freak’s wild journey paid off for the Stevens team at Winton.

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27 June 2025

Esmeralda ready to tackle Akatea’s dominance

Gerard O’Reilly’s mare Esmeralda takes on unbeaten rival Akatea in tonight’s $34,000 Silk Road Series Final.

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26 June 2025

Harness 5000: HRNZ Publishes Stallion Fees and Eligible Exports

HRNZ has published the official stallion service fees and a list of exported horses that may still qualify for the Harness 5000 Series.

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26 June 2025

Dual-code weanling sale a Karaka first

Thoroughbred and standardbred weanlings will go under the hammer at the same venue on the same day - a rare crossover moment for both racing codes.

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26 June 2025

Team White’s Queensland ‘trip of redemption’

Stacey & David White will return to Brisbane with two top-class hopes, and one unfinished story - as Bet N Win and Betterthancash take aim at Group 1 glory.

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26 June 2025

Green chasing tribute win with Midnight Babe

Kirstin Green will honour the late Murray Brown when she drives a daughter of Beaudiene Bad Babe in Brown’s Harness Jewels silks at Winton on Thursday.

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26 June 2025

Vale Murray Brown

Highly respected trainer Murray Brown has passed away in Invercargill, leaving behind a legacy of over 500 winners and a deep impact on the southern harness racing community.

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