Jonny Turner

Evergreen trotter Valmagne returned to the winner’s circle at Winton on Saturday.

Those who did not get their fill on Christmas Day will be served up a mouth-watering treat at today’s Wingatui meeting.

Junior driver Matt Purvis has a host of good opportunities at Winton today that can help him continue his good recent form in the sulky.

Wingatui galloper Satin Guru gets a perfect opportunity to kick-start his season in tomorrow’s Tapanui Cup.

As soon as the last present is opened and  slice of turkey eaten racing fans go from Christmas mode to racing mode. Otago will go into racing overdrive —  seven race meetings in 12 days....

Former Northern mare Maid Of Steel gets a perfect opportunity to recapture her best form at Ashburton today.

The new Tim Butt and Jonny Cox training partnership notched its first winner, at Forbury Park last night.

Waikouati trainer Amber Hoffman's hopes of again playing a starring role at Forbury Park tonight are headed by Mighty Empire.

Classy mare Lizzie L’Amour put an indifferent spring campaign behind her to win in group 2 company at Te Rapa on Saturday.

Wingatui mare Passito continued her brilliant association with jockey Jillian Morris by winning at Ascot Park on Saturday.

Yesterday's Winton harness meeting was the Baynes and Beck show.

Wingatui trainer Terry Kennedy might be better served finding a 50th birthday to attend rather than going to next month's Karaka sales.

Canterbury pacer Franco Tristan returns to Winton tomorrow seeking the same success he struck on the track a year ago.

He was the star of the last Wingatui meeting and with a strong book of rides, Corey Campbell could be again at today’s races.

Talking about training and driving premierships is frowned upon in some circles. But it is certainly not within this column, writes Jonny Turner.

The peaceful surrounds of Birchwood Station in Western Southland have helped trainer Stephen Blair-Edie get his  team  in top order for Southland’s most popular race day.

Gear changes helped Oamaru trotter Playboy Prince get his manners back in check at his home track's trials yesterday.

Taieri horseman Jack Stewart is paving the way for dozens of new owners to be involved in the thoroughbred racing industry.

Officials have painted newly appointed Racing Minister Winston Peters a picture of an industry scratching to ensure its survival.