News

On the back of an extremely successful NZB Standardbred national yearling sales where almost every key indicator reached record levels, the positivity has continued in the breeding sector with news of a slight increase in the number of mares bred.

Industry Update from John Coulam, HRNZ Chair

Westland Peak has caused plenty of headaches in her time but they’ve been swapped for handshakes thanks to trotter’s form coming solid.

Australia’s leading stable is the surprise bonus addition to harness racing’s $900,000 slot race at Cambridge next month.

Everything came together for All Together Now who continued the great form trainer Andrew Stuart has produced over the past month.

Paris Prince’s win on Sunday in the Grand Slam Trading Co. Trot gave Royal Aspirations’ stud career a notable record.

Sam Thornley capped a big week in the sulky across New Zealand with a winning double at Motukarara on Sunday, and he has another four drives at Wingatui today.  

Former Kiwi horseman Josh Dickie snared his biggest win since making Victoria home when he partnered Hes A Hammer to win the Group 1 Vicbred Home Grown Classic colts and geldings final at Melton last night.

On a day filled with highlights at Wyndham on Saturday, Chelsea Faithful enjoyed one of the biggest thrills of her training career with the quinella of Arnie’s Army and Tartan Raider.