Horse Racing news
'Weather won't help': Challenges face Mercurial at Te Rapa
Rainy conditions could challenge Mercurial, who struggles on heavy tracks.
War Machine's run at Eagle Farm to evoke memories of pivotal pair in gelding's career
The 4-year-old will start the popular elect in Saturday’s Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap
Why Jesko could be NZ's next great steeplechaser
Jesko secured a five-length victory over Al's Red Zed and Call Me Jack.
'Very nice performance': Major Major strides to Ellerslie victory
The 7-year-old won his first 2100m race for the stable of Katrina and Simon Alexander.
Trainer upbeat as Pacific Breeze aims for 2YO Championship Final
Pacific Breeze aims to qualify for the $60,000 2YO Winter Championship Final.
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike enters four in Ellerslie juvenile contest
Pike has Arthur, Ashoka, Boombox and Happy Youmzain in today's race for two-year-olds.
Racing videos
“Rallying the greyhound army”: Confidential plan to fight greyhound racing ban revealed
The industry will mount a lobbying strategy and consider legal action to save the sport. Video / Carson Bluck
Kea Kids News: Otago hills are alive with the smell of burnouts
Reporter Jimmy is at the Rev Rock and Hop in Lawrence, where the vintage cars are gleaming and the gearheads’ best burnouts have the audience gagging. Video / KKN
NZ Herald Live: Winston Peters makes greyhound racing announcement
Winston Peters makes greyhound racing announcement
How a New Caledonia trip gave Kiwi jockeys a unique racing edge
New Caledonia resumed racing after two years of civil unrest and disruptions.
Why this talented filly is heading to Australia's racing stage
Jockey Ethan Brown will ride Velocious, wearing the Go Racing silks.
Why this talented filly is heading to Australia's racing stage
Jockey Ethan Brown will ride Velocious, wearing the Go Racing silks.
'True professional': Trainer praises Twain's latest triumph
Twain won the Waihou Tavern race at Te Aroha on Monday.
'Very special': Kiwi jockey's buzz for Royal Ascot return
He was crowned World’s Best Jockey for 2024 in December.
Racing heavyweights to have greater role in its direction
The biggest names in New Zealand racing are coming together to help guide its future.
Young trotter has the power to keep winning at Alexandra Park
The new Metro series has breathed life into Alexandra Park's winter racing.
Air jockey: Meet Craig Grylls, New Zealand's top rider who likes to pilot his way to victory
New Zealand's champion jockey flies himself around the country.
Wexford Stables snare double before meeting abandoned
Another race meeting ends early but this time it was nobody's fault.
Wexford 3-year-olds rise in torrid Tauranga conditions
Prudentia won at Tauranga, coming from last to first on a Heavy10 track.