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With the help of Katie Williamson’s parents Ross and Robyn Jones, she and her trainer husband Nathan are able to juggle their busy lives to include breeding from some well-related mares. Adjoining Nathan’s stable, the family has a purpose-built breeding station with accommodation for foal watch, so everything is handy. Ross and Robyn are well […]
Thirty year old Kim Blakemore is taking a break from harness racing for now as she focuses on being a new Mum to her ten week old daughter. Despite the excitement of having a new baby, her enthusiasm for breeding horses albeit on a small scale, has not diminished. She’s currently breeding from Love Yourself, […]
Young trotter Master McGoogan (What The Hill) demonstrated his speed off the gate for Matty Williamson tonight. From the outside of the front row in tonight’s $50,000 Group Three Greg and Leigh Ayers ‘The Sundon’ Two Year Old Classic at Addington, Williamson pushed the go button early and while second favourite Duke Of Bourbon galloped […]
Steve and Amanda Telfer take a powerful team of pacers to Addington tomorrow night with Bettor’s Anvil in the Chairmans Handicap, their headline act. Hear Amanda’s views on Stonewell’s eight runners. Race One: Stella Rouge (Bettor’s Delight) – driver Tim Williams – FR5 Race Three: Tactacool (Lazarus) – driver Tim Williams – FR1 […]
It’s an ominous warning, but Rangiora trainer Steven Reid thinks Jumal (Downbytheseaside) is a whole lot better since he was last raced in May. “To me he feels like a good 20 to 25% better than he was last time, especially mentally,” he said. The highly talented colt lines up in Friday’s Wai Eyre ‘Lazarus […]
Driver Tony Herlihy knew Belle Biddy (Bettor’s Delight) had the horsepower to lead early and outstay her ten rivals in the $100,000 Group One Caduceus Club Two Year Old Fillies Classic at Alexandra Park tonight. “I wasn’t sure how much gate speed she had but she’s learning all the time and she’s quite strong with […]
Branxholme trainer Nathan Williamson heads north to Oamaru with four good chances. Here are his comments on each of his runners. Race Six: Indulge Me (Downbytheseaside)-SR1 Race Seven: Off The Canvas (Art Major)-SR3 Race Eight: Dreams Are Free (Captaintreacherous)-FR5 Race Nine: Tarragindi (Majestic Son)-1-30 metres by Bruce Stewart, for Harnesslink
The country’s leading two year old trotter Apollo Eleven (Bold Eagle) will have a hit out at the Cambridge Workouts at Cambridge tomorrow as he gets ready for some major targets in the next few months. “He’s been into Cambridge a couple of time for fast work, but he’s been doing most of his work […]
It’s just a six race card at Gore on Sunday and Ashburton trainers Brent and Tim White head south with three runners. Race Three: Jazzy Upstart (Downbytheseaside) -driver Sarah O’Reilly – FR3. Race Four: Ridge (What The Hill) – driver Sarah O’Reilly – UR1-25 metres. Race Six: Carrera Bravo (Downbytheseaside) – driver Sarah O’Reilly – […]
There was plenty of action around him, but Bronski (Bettor’s Delight) remained calm and in the hands of Gemma Thornley he finished best to win Race Three at Addington tonight. As Carolan Questro came around the field the leader Tomogalak appeared to take fright and broke, putting the harness racing field into disarray. Once the […]
Ohoka harness racing trainer Tom Bagrie was relatively confident of a good showing from his three year old filly Song Of Seas, (Downbytheseaside) in the first heat of the Nevele R Fillies Series at Addington on Friday night. Bagrie shares in the ownership of Song Of Seas with Claire Sarsfield, Brian Cowley and his partner […]
On Sunday, the Williamson family will be starting close to thirty percent of the horses on the card at Southern Surge Finals Day at Winton. Phil (8), Matty (7), Brad (7) and Nathan (5) look set to play a big game across the ten races. Here’s what they had to say about their top two […]
As spring racing is shaping up and the best of New Zealand’s harness racing stock is starting to appear at the trials, it’s inevitable that interest and excitement begins to build. In this edition of Stable talk, Hayden Cullen runs an eye over some of the stable’s stars as they prepare to return to the […]
The excitement that is spring racing is nearly upon us. Some of our best equine athletes are starting to appear at the trials and it’ll only be a matter of time before some of the mouthwatering match ups that spring and summer racing bring, will emerge. In this Stable talk John Dunn of Diamond Racing […]
Southland pacer Dreams Are Free (Captaintreacherous) was too smart when winning the $20,000 Waitaki Hotel Kurow Cup at Oamaru today. Trainer driver Nathan Williamson got the entire away well from the 35 metre mark and he said, “He was quick into his gear and it certainly helps to make up a bit of the handicap […]
Unbeaten trotting filly Duchess Maria (Father Patrick) was back at the workouts yesterday at Wyndham as she looks to kickstart her promising career. The now three year old’s last start was at Addington in September as a two year old when she beat Kyvalley Ray in the G3 ‘The Sundon’ before an injury halted her […]
The excitement of spring racing is nearly upon us. As some of our best equine athletes are beginning to make their appearance at the trials, it’s just a matter of time before the inevitable match ups of spring and summer racing spark our enthusiasm and produce some excitement. In this Stable talk, Cran Dalgety of […]
Winton breeder Chelsea Faithful (SBSR) has plenty to juggle across a day. Working for Branxholme trainer Nathan Williamson in the morning, she also trains her own small team. And in addition she has two brood mares to manage. “It’s worked for the last eight years, but it’s hard work. At the moment I’ve got too […]
After a successful harness racing campaign in Australia, on Tuesday Marketplace (Bettor’s Delight) returned home to Regan Todd’s Yaldhurst stable. “He looks awesome, is in great nick and straight back into work. He’ll have two lead up runs heading into the Canterbury Classic (October 16th), they’ll be handicap races. The Hannon Memorial is probably going […]
Excitement is tinged with sadness when Southland trainer Kirstin Green talks about her impressive debutant winner Rocky Balboa (Sweet Lou). At the Wyndham HRC meeting at Central Southland Raceway today, the giant three year old sped out of the gate and dominated, winning by a length and a quarter from Off The Canvas. ROCKY BALBOA […]
When you carry a name like Lomu the expectations are high and that legendary name sits firmly on the rump of Franco Lomu (Bettor’s Delight). The Regan Todd trained three year old is certainly heading in the right direction and his win last night at Addington was his third in just a handful of starts. […]
Top Southland trainer Nathan Williamson has five good chances at the Wyndham Harness Racing Club’s meeting at Winton this Sunday. Race Two: Simply Amazing (Bettor’s Delight) – driver Nathan Williamson (FR1) Race Three: Off The Canvas (Art Major) – driver Nathan Williamson (FR1) Race Five: Rise Up N Dance (Art Major) – driver Nathan Williamson […]
The win by Ride The Waves (Downbytheseaside) in the Woodlands Stud North Island Silk Road Series Final at Alexandra Park last Friday night further highlights the wonderful bloodline Southern breeder and horse hotelier Diane Cournane has developed over a long period of time. “I think she’s a very good progressive filly by the looks of […]
For a thirty year old, Nick Coxon has packed in a fair bit. The Palmerston North, born Hamilton Boy’s High educated Coxon represented New Zealand in the 2013 Australian Youth Golf Olympic Festival in Sydney. He’s won numerous amateur golf events and he turned professional in 2018. After touring American as a pro, Nick now […]
