Jonny Turner

The Southland town of Winton made a huge mark on the premier section of the national yearling sales in Christchurch yesterday.

All roads are leading to Wingatui for what is promising to be an exciting running for next month's 3yr-old fillies classic.

Record-breaking Australian trainer Darren Weir's desire to have quality Otago-bred stock in his stable continues to grow.

A Love You colt from champion racemare One Over Kenny topped yesterday's inaugural trotting section of the national standardbred yearling sales in Christchurch.

Leading driver Blair Orange has put Sheriff on top of the big list of good 3yr-olds he has been driving this season.

Bidders went into the hundreds of thousands of dollars to secure the stock of champion sire Bettor's Delight on the first day of the national standardbred yearling sales in Auckland yesterday.

North Taieri jockey Courtney Barnes is hoping she can stick with fast filly Xpressmymind.

Waikouaiti pacer Arma Twospoons completed her journey from the hillside to the winner’s circle at Gore on Saturday.

A trip across to the rich Sydney autumn carnival is being considered for Lizzie L’Amour, the winner of Saturday’s group 1 Herbie Dyke Stakes at Te Rapa.

All eyes will be on the sky before gun sprinter Carnival lines up on her home track at Riccarton today.

Redemption awaits seven-time group 1 winner Kawi in tomorrow’s BCD Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa.

The Waikouaiti racecourse has been given the all-clear to host a two-day harness racing meeting later this month despite no official track inspection.

A flashy young up-and-comer and a wily veteran will clash in the Gore Grass Cup tomorrow.

Canterbury apprentice Tina Comignaghi's hot run of recent form is helping her make up for lost time.

Southland and Otago trotting clubs are behind a national increase in betting turnover on harness racing.

The New Zealand Masters Games have been an opportunity for international cricket umpire Chris Gaffaney to appreciate the sport's stars.

Darts players from across Australasia have put their keen eyes and steady hands to the test at the New Zealand Masters Games in Dunedin this week.

Racing participants could decide the fate of country racetracks through an online survey.

Star southern stayer Patrick Erin is unlikely to race in New Zealand again.

The win of Miss Tuscan on Champions' Day at Wingatui on Saturday brought up Ascot Park trainer Sally McKay's 200th success as a trainer.