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What was worth noting from all over the country for the week ending 29/8/2024

It's just over a fortnight till the qualification period closes for the New Zealand Junior Drivers' Championships.

Reduced ticket prices have been announced for IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup day at Addington Raceway on Tuesday, November 12, with General Admission prices starting at $25, down from $40 last year. To see more click here

Junior driver David Grundmann was elated with his first ever New Zealand win at Cambridge on Tuesday.

Star southern three-year-old Bring On The Muscle will start telling trainer Clark Barron about his future endeavours at Winton on Thursday.

A total of 32 horses - 16 pacers and 16 trotters - have been nominated for the IRT New Trotting Cup and the Renwick Farms Dominion Trot at Addington Raceway on Tuesday, November 12.

Copy That's return, the latest update on Alexandra Park's $1m race night, and a new mental health website all feature in this week's News Briefs.  

"Loved every minute of it," was Robbie Close's summation of his first ever skydive after he jumped from 18,000 feet in Auckland earlier this week.

Woodlands Stud’s five shuttle stallions have arrived on farm ahead of the upcoming breeding season in Australasia. Bettor’s Delight, Sweet Lou, Downbytheseaside, What The Hill and Lather Up all arrived in immaculate condition.