Horse Racing
Champion horse breeder Sir Patrick Hogan dies, aged 83
Sir Patrick's horses Sir Tristram and Zabeel made him a multi-millionaire. Audio
Horse racing: Flogging tracks to survive
Forcing racing clubs to close their tracks and outsourcing the TAB could revitalise the horse racing industry, but as Max Towle discovers, some diehards won't accept change without a fight. Audio
Controversy over Tamil family's deportation from Australia
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton reports on the growing public and political demands for the government to let a Tamil family, including two Australian-born children, stay in Australia. Even… Audio
Nights Sport
Peter Lampp is back. Tonight amongst other things...Brendon Hartley and Formula 1 latest. Audio
Trotted out, horse racing scandal
Sports commentator Brendan Telfer on the scandal which has enveloped the harness racing circuit, and several changes to the team ahead of the All Black's test in Nelson. Audio
Sheldon Murtha: racing industry has had its head in the sand
Racing broadcaster Sheldon Murtha talks about the independent report released this week by Australian racing expert John Messara, on the state of the racing industry in this country. Audio
Plan to cut 20 race tracks a 'gamechanger' for industry
The racing industry is facing two choices, significant change or death, says Racing Minister Winston Peters, who backs a report recommending getting rid of 20 tracks.
Crossroads for racing industry - Peters
The Racing Minister Winston Peters says the industry is facing two choices, significant change or death. Mr Peters has released an independent report by Australian racing expert, John Messara, that… Audio
Plan to save racing industry long overdue - racing judge
There'll be no more days at the races in Stratford and Hawera under a radical plan to save the dying industry. The two Taranaki towns are among 20 around the country slated to lose their race courses… Audio
Racing industry to get govt funding for all-weather tracks
New Zealand First's loyalty to the racing industry has galloped beyond tax breaks for good-looking race horses to include several all-weather race tracks for the industry.
Racing industry hopes for $15m of govt funding
The horse racing industry is a step closer to getting Government funding for several wet weather tracks. As we reported earlier, thirty-million-dollars of contingency funding in the Provincial Growth… Audio
Winx sets new race win record
Champion thoroughbred Winx notched an Australian record 26th win in succession to claim a Group 1 race named in her honour at Royal Randwick in Sydney.
Aaron Kuru down at first hurdle, remounts to win
Jockey Aaron Kuru, born in Hastings but now working in Cambridge, was racing in the opening steeplechase event at the Awapuni races on 16 June when his horse Des De Jeu stumbled at the first hurdle… Audio
A day at the races Hurunui-style
The Hurunui Race and Gala Day is a highlight on the local calendar. The biennial community event was held recently at Medbury in North Canterbury and attracted more than 2000 race-goers. Audio, Gallery
A day at the races Hurunui-style
The Hurunui Race and Gala Day is a highlight on the local calendar. The biennial community event was held recently at Medbury in North Canterbury and attracted more than 2000 race-goers.
AudioTrouble at the track
There's increased scrutiny on thoroughbred racing after an industry crisis meeting last month sparked by a spate of weather related race abandonments, the resulting financial pressures and calls for… Audio
'Too many race courses' for NZ industry to maintain
The national horse trainers' association says small, poorly maintained tracks are to blame after six racing meetings were abandoned or postponed last week.
Payne suspended after positive drug test
Michelle Payne, the first woman jockey to ride a Melbourne Cup winner, has been stood down after failing a doping test.
Tapwrit wins Belmont Stakes
Puerto Rico-born jockey Jose Ortiz assumed the bragging rights from his older brother when he guided 5/1 second-favourite Tapwrit to victory at the Belmont Stakes.
Savaria wins Wellington Cup by a nose
The jockey Hayden Tinsley has ridden Savaria to victory in the Wellington Cup at Trentham Gardens.
