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One of the country's highest profile and most influential breeders is confident there will be spin-offs for all the racing codes from New Zealand's Free Trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates.

A significant driver change has been confirmed for the upcoming World Driving Championship to be held around New Zealand this November.

Voukefalas may not be a name we have heard of much in New Zealand, but in North America he is a horse that has captured the imagination of the harness racing world, and the hearts of those closest to him.

Champion Aussie pacer Leap To Fame will go into the IRT NZ Trotting Cup sight unseen this trip.

The two biggest young guns of New Zealand pacing face potentially brutal barrier draws at Friday night’s mammoth Addington meeting.  

Rangiora trainer Tom Bamford can breathe a sigh of relief - at least for now - after Rakero Rocket showed he is on track for the second Tuesday in November with yesterday's Alabar Methven Cup win.  

Zoe Cobb was a casual follower of Mach Shard during his racing days - now they are the best of mates.

The Aussie raid on New Zealand Cup Week is looking more imposing by the day.

Franco Marek ($5. 50FF) will be looking to make his case stronger for a spot in this year's IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup by producing a stout effort in today's Group 3 Alabar Methven Cup (4. 36pm).