Forum: New Zealand Harness Racing

Why did the Auckland Trotting Club replace the legendary Mr Roy Purdon as patron with the not VERY legendary John Banks?

Just thought i'd throw a couple out for the trots today.And YES you will see a pattern,i'm a big fan of the Tim/Anthony Butt team..follow them religiously....don't worry Neil,i'm happy with the trainers that have our horses. :D R5-4 Vulcan.Got...

Race 5- Windinherhair Race 6- Sushi Sushi from Excel Stride and Royal Verdict Race 7- Ideal Scott Race 8- Stunin Cullen Race 9- Let Me Thru Give them strength.

...of permanently moving to Oz hasn't met with any comment here thus far? I wasn't at all surprised by the initial reaction of the Kiwi trainers to the increases in $$$ at Menangle as far as them thinking of setting up satellite stables etc. but I...

Adam Hamilton reported on radio this morning that S.S. will be by passing the Miracle Mile, may contest the Hunter Cup but will almost certainly return to Auckland for the Taylor Mile and the Messenger.

Another champion bows out for well deserved retirement. What a great wee character he was and epitomised everything a champion has, speed, strength and a will to win. Have a great retirement wee guy.

How bad is this drive on the odds on favourite, Escapee in R7 at Addington on Friday night http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gas/wa/r/infohorsewahr/wsd01x?Arg=hrnzg-Ptype&Arg=RaceVideo&Arg=hrnzg-RacehdrID&Arg=194202 This is the type of drive that will...

Not sure about the rain but Isaiah looks tough from this side of the ditch. Does tend to over race in the field so when the big money is up they tend to send him. Brilliant win at Auckland in December over 2200, blasting the gate and ran them off...

I raced many times against her in both the USA and in Europe with a trotter named Quick Work. What ever happened to this mare ? Who did they breed her to ? and what did her foals do ? Are her owners still active in the horse business ? My...

I know Karloo Mick just won a year end honor in NSW (I believe). How good is Karloo Mick really?

Good luck Ian...and thanks for the story mate. When you get a free Saturday our cricket team is ready for you. http://www.harnesslink.com/www/Article.cgi?ID=84949

Anyone got any good tips for the meeting tonight? :p

Must be close to racing in Aussie. Anyone know what name he will race under? Like Mr......... or Our........... or??????

Is this horse going to suffer the sought of hype that they put on The Reactor? I like the horse, he needs to prove himself. Who is the Kiwi that is always on the defensive every time some one questions the horse or the little french man?:p

Does anyone know the web address so i can watch the sale.

AUCKLAND CUP NZ TAB FIXED ODDS AND DRAW: Trillian Trust Auckland Cup FFA 2700m Mobile (Betting Option 974) 1 Washakie $14 2 Raglan $17 3 Blacks A Fake scratched 4 Five Star Anvil $101 5 Pembrook Benny $61 6 De Lovely $13 7 Auckland...

is she good enough to run in the southern derby? 9/9 running sharp times

Lance Justice and Smoken Up have been charged with DMSO use in this year's Inter Dominion Grand Final - http://www.harnesslink.com/www/Article.cgi?ID=90028

an interesting article written by Mick Guerin,i find it rather strange however where he writes about smoken ups performance adds to his chances of horse of year,what has it got to do with winning n.z title going 1.48.5 in AUS. by an AUS. horse is...

Hi, I`ve been wondering what has become of the pacer, "Just Ned", who I followed for a while, and who won a race about June last year, but has never raced again, as far as I`m aware. I wonder whether he may have been sold and exported to...