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Dazzling times for NZ Cup contenders in Ashburton Flying Stakes — Dazzling times for NZ Cup contenders in Ashburton Flying Stakes

Manners can take a horse a long way in modern day open class pacing.

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Becky's Girl and Prestigious contrasting trotting winners at Ashburton — Becky's Girl and Prestigious contrasting trotting winners at Ashburton

The old adage about sticking with trotters in form proved spot on but in two very contrasting ways at Ashburton on Monday.

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The history of the Kaikoura Cup - 100 not out — The history of the Kaikoura Cup - 100 not out

From Kintail in 1914 to Merlin last year - a new book detailing a Century of Kaikoura Cups has been produced in time for the 101st running of the great race at South Bay next Monday (November 2).

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Wild Willow with deserved Waimate Cup win — Wild Willow with deserved Waimate Cup win

Wild Willow and trainer Warren Stapleton combined for a third Cups win in Sunday's $20,000 Waimate Cup at Phar Lap Raceway.

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Home favourite popular winner at Invercargill — Home favourite popular winner at Invercargill

The Tuapeka faithful had to wait but Ideal Crown made it worthwhile when she dashed to victory in the finale on Tuapeka Lodge Cup Day.

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Job done by gun Aussie trio — Job done by gun Aussie trio

Three of Australia’s biggest stars capped their preparations for Go Media New Zealand Trotting Cup Week with wins across two meetings last night.

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Gotfeelingsyouknow confirmed for Cup week — Gotfeelingsyouknow confirmed for Cup week

The Aussie team of raiders for Go Media New Zealand Trotting Cup Week just got a bit stronger.

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Purdon name up in Friday Night Lights at Addington and Alexandra Park — Purdon name up in Friday Night Lights at Addington and Alexandra Park

The name Purdon dominating a Friday night of harness racing in New Zealand is nothing new.

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Schumacher off to flying start in amateur ranks — Schumacher off to flying start in amateur ranks

After exactly 50 wins in the "pro" ranks, Fergus Schumacher is certainly now making his presence felt as an amateur.

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"Life member" John McDermott talks racing, family (and Princess Diana) — "Life member" John McDermott talks racing, family (and Princess Diana)

He's been a successful breeder, administrator, trainer and even a former New Zealand amateur driving champion - now John McDermott is a Life Member of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club.

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Road to Cup Week

Weekly Rankings for the New Zealand Trotting Cup and Renwick Farms Dominion Trot

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Australasian Young Drivers Championships 2026

Australasian Young Drivers Championships 2026
Cambridge, Auckland, Ashburton, Addington
November 4-10

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Racing Nation Podcasts

Listen to all shows and interviews here with racing expert Greg O'Connor

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The Box Seat card 2024

The Box Seat

Latest edition of The Box Seat - October 21

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100 Kaikoura Cups card book 2026

27 October 2026

The history of the Kaikoura Cup - 100 not out

Wild Willow Waimate Cup 2026 card Jonny Cox

27 October 2026

Wild Willow with deserved Waimate Cup win

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26 October 2026

Becky's Girl and Prestigious contrasting trotting winners at Ashburton

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26 October 2026

Dazzling times for NZ Cup contenders in Ashburton Flying Stakes