Ohope Wins may be good enough to defy racing’s prevalent trend
That is not to say Ohope Wins will be sitting last in today’s Oaks, but she will likely…
Winter Olympics 2026: Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic dream cut short as Johnson claims downhill gold
She was taken to Treviso’s Ca’ Foncello hospital which later revealed that Vonn “underwent orthopaedic surgery to stabilise…
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…
Interest rate hikes to come this year – economists shift forecasts after elevated inflation
That brings them into line with market pricing. BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis described inflation as “worryingly…
Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win Afcon final marred by ugly scenes
As most of their players walked off the pitch, some Senegal supporters in the small section of away…
Weather: Northland faces wet week following flooding and torrential rain
Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay and the Bay of Plenty are also looking damp, he said. Monday and Tuesday will…
Trainer Stephen Marsh says Ammirati’s quick back-up at Ellerslie is part of Derby plan
“I rang [racing manager] Bruce Perry before that race last week and told him I thought this horse…
Long Bay closed to cars as people on North Shore flock to the beach amid soaring temperatures
“Be patient where vehicle access to beach and parks will be busy,” said a council spokesperson. “Long Bay…
World champion jockey James McDonald made an offer he can’t refuse for Trentham
Tomodachi is owned by Sir Peter Vela, who has been one of McDonald’s greatest supporters and mentors, so…
Racing’s black type magic man returns in time for huge summer
The pair were reunited at the Matamata trials on Friday and will resume an association that has seen…
Fire and health unions stage one-hour nationwide strike amid warnings of delays, safety threat
“We will answer 111 calls during the hour and respond to fires in strike affected areas, but our…
The decision that could decide today’s $1m New Zealand Cup
The big one: Worth $1 million the Cup is over 3200m. Other features: $400,000 Renwick Farms Dominion (trotters),…