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NZ Sires’ Stakes Board Confirms Unchanged Stakes Commitment for 2026/27 as Second Half of Season Begins. We knew this would happen. It’s August already — and you know what that means. Last month of winter. Spring around the corner. And before you can kick the hopple shorteners, it’ll be Cup Week or close to it. […]
Tony Abell’s involvement in harness racing runs deep and wide. Not only is he a successful breeder and racehorse owner, as an administrator he played a major role in setting up many feature races in both New Zealand and Australia. He has travelled extensively to harness racing countries. He’s never been short of an idea, […]
Sires’ Stakes Semis Autumn Classic Series’ Short on Numbers? As one of New Zealand’s most prestigious and lucrative harness racing series, the NZ Sires’ Stakes is no stranger to attention. In recent weeks, entry numbers for preludes and semifinals have fallen short of expectations and prompted some reflection. There have certainly been bright spots, such […]
