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Dream run continues for Jeannie

The dream run of trotting mare I Dream Of Jeannie continued at Ashburton today when she won the $60,000 Listed McKain Quality Construction Mobile Trot. Trained by Robert and Jenna…

Spike gets the North Island on the board

Little Spike was the first North Islander to claim a title at today’s Pheobe Stud Harness 5000 at Ashburton today. The four year old gelding is raced by the Estate…

Massive pick me up for Williamson

Clotilde Wainwright proved the perfect tonic for trainer Nathan Williamson as he recovers from a race night injury that fractured his skull just over a week ago. “There will not…

Green gets 400 with Mor Moonlight

Southland driver Kirstin Green brought up a milestone at Ashburton today when three year old trotter Mor Moonlight, which she also trains won the $60,000 Listed Mainland Repairs Mobile Trot….

‘Turtle’ gets to 1000

Canterbury driver Tim Williams, the man affectionately named ‘Turtle’ became the 29th driver in New Zealand to drive 1000 winners when he reined home Transonic (Bettor’s Delight) to win by…

It’s official! Harnesslink has new owner

Worldwide harness racing website Harnesslink officially has a new owner. Harnesslink welcomes Australian businessman Mick Harvey as the new owner of the substantial harness racing website, after the deal was…

Ashburton undercard in review

Got The Chocolates (Art Major) once again turned the tables on arch rival Marketplace in today’s $30,000 Ashburton Three Year Old Showcase. Driver John Dunn didn’t have the lightning gate…

Republican Party top dog

Republican Party (Bettor’s Delight) cemented his top seeding in the New Zealand harness racing nominations for next month’s IRT New Zealand Cup when he comprehensively won the $60,000 Group Two…

Muscle Mountain climbs to new heights

Muscle Mountain (Muscle Hill) reached remarkable heights this afternoon when he won his fourth Ashburton Trotters Sprint. That sort of record is unheard of in modern day harness racing and…

Purdons power up for Ashburton

The Ashburton harness racing meeting on Monday is a pivotal day for many horses, with most trainers using the meeting as a stepping stone for higher stakes races in the…

Gray set for two days

As well as having a strong presence at the Tuapeka HRC meeting at Invercargill on Sunday, Ryal Bush trainer Brett Gray will have two runners at Ashburton on Monday. In…

Williamson goes wide

Southland horseman Nathan Williamson is gearing up for the busiest time of the year. Over the next four days he’ll start horses on Friday night at Addington, on Sunday at…