March 7, 2025

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Santanna Mach’s unusual and remarkable racing record

Santanna Mach is the very essence of the 1980s Tourism New Zealand slogan : “Don’t Leave Home Until You’ve Seen The Country” The grand old harness racing campaigner lined up…

Wehadababyetzaboy explodes late for victory

Wehadababyetzaboy (Sweet Lou) exploded late to win the Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday night. Captaincountrystar and Alta Revelry N hustled away quickest off the wings of the…

Bet N Win sets the tone for a big campaign

Bet N Win(NZ) (What The Hill) warmed up for New Zealand’s richest trotting features with his big fresh up victory in the $35,000 Group Three Lamb & Hayward Trotters Classic…

Miracle Mile is the one Grimson “really wants”

FOR all his success, the Miracle Mile is the race Jason Grimson desperately wants to win. Grimson has already won Inter Dominion finals, two NZ Cups, a Hunter Cup, a…

Romeo Foxtrot dances into I Can Doosit ready to surprise

If you were asked at a pub quiz who is the leading stake earner for North Island harness racing two and a bit months into the season, it’s highly unlikely…

Utah Jazz heads Williamson line up at Ascot Park

Utah Jazz (Bettor’s Delight) leads a strong Nathan Williamson team at the Northern Southland TC harness racing meeting at Ascot Park tomorrow. The filly is a close relation to Chicago…

Duchess Megxit returns after tough week for top trainer

Training legend Barry Purdon is hoping this weekend goes better than last and he has two of his stable stars with harness racing opportunities to put a smile back on…

The 2025 Breeding Season – “we can stabilise and eventually rebuild”

Harness Racing New Zealand Chief Executive Brad Steele says there is still room for optimism despite the fall in breeding numbers for the 2025 season. Latest figures show that a…

Weekly spotlight on breeding

Breeding authority Peter Wharton presents harness racing news on breeding from Australia, New Zealand and North America brought to you by Yabby Dam Farms & Racing! Yabby Dam Racing, principal…

Westport icon hoping to celebrate eighty years young in style

The West Coast and Buller districts of the South Island is a region known for its dramatic landscapes, rich history, and strong connections to industries such as mining, forestry, and…

Harness Analyst – Auckland 7th March

Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst. Providing you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand. Harness racing hits Auckland again today…

Indy de Jyr wins GNT Leg 1

Indy de Jyr (7g Theo Josselyn-Sidonie-Hand du Vivier) dominated the first leg of the Grannd National du Trot series (Gr. III, purse 90,000€, 2900 meters, 16 entrants ages 5-10) at…