Horse racing: Australians being subsidised to race here, annoying local trainers
He now races for even more this Saturday and could then start favourite in the $1 million Bonecrusher…
Horse racing: Patterson goes back-to-back in Lowland
“The two runs at home, the way she got home she was unlucky, she should have won her…
Horse racing: Shock result for punters as girl power rules in Wellington Cup
“I said [to Latta] if she gets back, we will ride her for luck,” Hercock said. “From about…
Is this age-old racing saying true? That might depend on the horse
To a degree it is probably true but conventional norms can also be queried. Take New Zealand’s horse…
Far North: Abandoned horse found covered in ticks to be put down soon
However, X-rays discovered severe spinal problems in his back, with some vertebrae fusing from years of neglect. “It’s…
New copper-based drug shows promise against antibiotic-resistant MRSA
A research team at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson is developing a drug that…
Horse racing: Ellerslie’s amazing recovery from storm sets up perfectly for Karaka Millions
That means the Ellerslie track was verti-drained on Monday to break up the top surface and let the…
Horse racing: University mates chase Ellerslie dream with $20,000 purchase
“Some of them are from as far north as Kerikeri and as far south as Invercargill, not to…
Winston Peters’ global gifts: From Mongolian horse to Hillary-signed note
“It was quite a present when I think about it,” says Peters. Another favourite last year was not…
A photographer’s lens reveals the spirit of horses
The photo captures horses galloping at dusk. [Photo by Zhao Yongsheng/cpanet.org.cn] As the year draws to a close and…
Mick On Monday: Savaglee the question horse as Karaka Millions meeting takes shape
“He has never really loved Ellerslie but while he can look awkward, George [Rooke, jockey] says it doesn’t…
Our little ponies: The democracy of riding clubs
Marilyn Monroe died on August 4, 1962. My parents were discussing it a few years later and my…