Jonny Turner

The greatest prize in Australasian racing — the Melbourne Cup — arrives in Otago this afternoon. Racing writer Jonny Turner reflects on his favourite cup moments and those that have had the biggest...

Classie Brigade will take the first step in what trainer Robert Dunn hopes will be a season of making up for lost time when he lines up in the Maurice Holmes Vase at Addington tonight.

Stallions Raise The Flag and Gallant Guru will be shown off the same day that the public flock to see the trophy they hope the horses can win.

Both Spirit Of St Louis and trainer Graeme Anderson went into yesterday's Gore meeting with fresh legs and they both performed accordingly.

Oamaru trainer Phil Williamson's trotting genius helped the New Zealand flag fly proudly on Australasian Breeders Crown finals night at Melton on Saturday.

It would be a case of ‘may the best junior driver win’ in the feature pace at Gore on Sunday.

Rangiora galloper Bluey's Chance helped continue trainer Kenny Moore excellent run of form when winning at Wingatui yesterday.

Several Otago and Southland performers have been nominated for categories at next month's South Island Racing Awards.

Wingatui apprentice Corey Campbell will continue to lay the foundations for his national apprentice's premiership bid at Wingatui today.

Leading trainer Mark Purdon has dispelled fake news about his star filly Princess Tiffany before tomorrow night's Australasian Breeders Crown final.

Here is what is going to be in this week's column.

There is absolutely no question about which flag Anthony Butt will be flying at the Australasian Breeders Crown in Victoria on Saturday night.

A star-studded line-up of New Zealand's best pacers and broodmares will vie for titles at next month's Otago harness racing awards in Dunedin.

A connection with the Kurow community made Girls Get Loose's win in the feature trot on Kurow Cup day special.

Stablemates Storm Prince and Tom Martin provided the stars turns on the Kurow Cup and gave their trainer Paul Court a late birthday present yesterday.

Levels trotter The Dominator has been in a happy place recently and that spells unhappy news for his opposition at Oamaru tomorrow.

Glamour stablemates Te Akau Shark and Melody Belle will square off in what shapes as an exciting start to the season's feature thoroughbred races at Te Rapa tomorrow.

Trainer Matt Purvis is hoping for more luck in the running for his stable at Addington tonight than he has received recently.

Firstly, I need to start this week's column with some important news.

Excitement is building at Wingatui ahead of the arrival of the Melbourne Cup later this month.