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The tide has turned, at least for now. The Aussie influence in New Zealand’s biggest races has been growing over the past few years, but this week was utter dominance.

Nobody loves consolation prizes. They are nice and all and even more so when they come with winning part of the $200,000 stake Friday’s Allied Security NZ Pacing Free at Addington did.

There isn’t much Robert Dunn hasn’t achieved in his career.

The hesitation in Pete McMullen’s voice suggests there could be relief in sight for New Zealand’s beleaguered open class trotting stars.

For a few tear-soaked minutes at Addington on Friday there were no borders.

The twilight Show Day meeting, complete with four Group 1s and the two $500,000 slot races, is underway at Addington Raceway.

Promising three-year-old pacer Captain Sampson will look to keep his winning streak intact when he lines up tonight at Cambridge Raceway in the 2025 Thames Pacers Country Cup (8. 23pm).

Northern harness racing has lost of one its biggest supporters with the sudden and unexpected passing of Gary Williams.

Gates open at 1. 00pm and entry to Show Day is by gold coin donation.