Jonny Turner

Tonight's group 1 New Zealand Oaks at Addington has all of the hallmarks of last month's New Zealand Derby.

Wingatui trainer Claire Anderton is hoping a frustrating run with her stable star The Precious One will end at Riccarton today.

Minister for Racing Winston Peters announced a $4.8 million tax cut for the New Zealand racing industry in today's Budget.

For a man with no background in racing, Jack McLeod sure has made an incredible contribution to the industry in Otago.

Star New Zealand-born jockey James McDonald showed he has not lost any of his class after 18 months out of the saddle with a returning win in Sydney today.

Trainer Jamie Richards has gone from the Taieri to become the head of New Zealand's richest racing stable.

New Zealand's racetracks needs to be better resourced to serve the racing industry - that was the key message heard from the New Zealand Racecourse Managers Association in Dunedin yesterday.

Wheelchair Norm raced into canine immortality at Forbury Park yesterday, becoming New Zealand's most winning greyhound.

Racing Minister Winston Peters has hinted that the long-awaited race fields legislation is not likely to be passed any time soon.

The Otago harness racing community is mourning the loss of Forbury Park Trotting Club general manager Rodney Moore, who died on Saturday.

Two Southland veterans combined for a milestone victory at Winton on Saturday.

Ascot Park trainer Jo-Ann Gordon’s high-flying season continued when Shakti won the Wairio Cup on his home track yesterday.

Riverton galloper Timy Tyler gets a big chance to return to the winner’s circle at Invercargill tomorrow.

Corks are set to pop for trainers Katrina and John Price at Winton today.

Southern-bred filly Bettor Joy has the chance to avenge her big-race bad luck at Addington tonight.

Champion reinsman Dexter Dunn put on a driving clinic, bagging five wins at Forbury Park last night.

Former Highlander Marty Banks can die a happy man after having the Bring Back Marty Banks Mobile Pace at Forbury Park tonight named after him.

New Zealand's apprentice riders have been given a boost with the extension of their claiming limits.