60 Seconds with Troy Harris

26 June, 2019
What made you want to pursue a career in racing? Definitely going to the races as a kid and watching my dad ride.   What h

Cheeky Chimney Rules the Roost

25 June, 2019
Chimney Creek may not have been a superstar winner on the track, but in his retirement it turns out he’s got the goods to make him every bit the champ he aspired to being. Jimmy &ndas

National Volunteer Week-Bruce Harvey

21 June, 2019
How did your journey begin in the racing industry? My parents had a farm in Cambridge and we always had horses. We were in pony clubs growing up, played polo and did a lot

The Jockeys: Pope vs King

14 June, 2019
This week we caught up with two of racing’s most well-known jockeys Robbie Hannam and Michael Coleman or as they’re better known “The Pope” and “The King”. 

Childhood Memories of Tom Penrose

13 June, 2019
When we were sent this reflection from Tom Penrose, we couldn't help but ask to share it. From Totalizator machines to arriving on-course at 6.15am to ensure a

The Jumpers: Seivwright vs Higgins

31 May, 2019
We are heading into Winter now so our jumping programme is  well underway!  So we're going to highlight our courageous jumps and highweight jockeys with quickfire questions.  We'll l

Rayner Adapts Alternative Training Techniques

30 May, 2019
Taurus and Hundyamonth display their winnings 6 days before racing at Wanganui.   Taurus and Hun

Horses for Courses?

22 May, 2019
‘Horses for courses’ – for many of us it’s just a phrase translating to ‘different people are suited to different things.’ But are different horses actu

The Apprentices: Fawcett vs Scott

10 May, 2019
Each week we’re going to bring you some quickfire questions with New Zealand thoroughbred racing’s jockeys.  We learn what makes them tick on race day, gets them up for pr

Hain still 'Untouchable' on 18 year-old Thoroughbred

8 May, 2019
Merran Hain and Untouchable competing on their home turf in Gisborne. Photo: Cornege Photography