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Princess Sadie faces a testing distance and handicap in tonight’s Canterbury Silk Road Final, but trainer-driver Matty Williamson believes her class and recent improvement could still see her in the finish.

HRNZ has launched a new six-race mares series starting in August, with top-class performers like Duchess Megxit and Mantra Blue already confirmed to target key legs.

Trainer Nathan Purdon says Oscar “looks a million bucks” ahead of Saturday’s Inter Dominion Trotting Final, with a wide draw suiting his explosive late speed.

As the Australasian Young Drivers Champs reach the final heats, James Herbertson leads the way while Harrison Orange snags his first Aussie win. Plus: Five studs unveil their 2025-26 stallion rosters and breeding offers.

Brett Gray lines up a powerful 12-horse team at Winton’s Winter Rewards Finals Day on Thursday.

After a solid fresh-up run at Auckland, Loteria tackles her first Cambridge start tonight with a handy draw and mobile conditions that should suit as she builds toward bigger mares’ targets.

With his unmistakable Southland accent and iconic rolled Rs, Bruce Young will call time on his judging career at Winton, signing off after three decades as a voice of southern racing.

Greg O’Connor breaks down the early odds for November’s age-group features, with proven stars heading the markets and Bar Louie the early mover after an unbeaten start to his campaign.

Harness Racing New Zealand is inviting applications for two Board Director positions ahead of the 2025 AGM.