Harry Stamper’s rivals faced harness racing Armageddon when the trotter loomed ominously on the home turn in his impressive winning debut at Winton yesterday.
Balfour trainer Robert Wilson’s skilled hand with a trotter resulted in him notching his 50th career victory after he produced Willangus Lad and One Two Menny to win at Winton yesterday.
After travelling a long road to the winner’s circle, junior driver Kaleb Bublitz made the day he drove his first winner one to remember at Ascot Park yesterday.
Kirstin Barclay produced yet another brilliant training and driving performances as Paddyproudfoot announced his return to racing with victory in the Tuapeka Cup on Sunday.
Nathan Williamson continued to pay back owner Dayle Kinzett for his babysitting duties two decades ago with the win of Get Up N Dance at Ascot Park at Invercargill on Saturday.
Whiterig trainers Ross and Chris Wilson won the curtain-raiser with Robyns Shadow at Young Quinn Raceway yesterday and now have their sights on the main event with Robyns Playboy.
After putting a tumultuous season behind him, Gore harness racing trainer Shane Matheson started the new term off in grand style with the win of Harry H at Ascot Park yesterday.
Dunedin-born trainer Amber Hoffman claimed the last honours from 111 years of racing at Forbury Park after the track was given a rousing farewell on Thursday night.
Forbury Park stalwart Ray Hanson continued a 35-year association with the Williamson family with the win of Dem Bones Dem Bones on her home track last night.