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Fully Funded pays out at Ruakaka

Fully Funded charges to victory at Ruakaka in an exciting finish beating Amarula (wide on track) and Lewis Caroll with ...

The big guns went to war in Ruakaka sprint with Fully Funded prevailing.

Kiwi dominating in Singapore

Mark Walker is on target to win his second Singapore trainers' premiership.

Kiwi horse trainer at top of the trainers heap in Singapore.

Save The Date on trial

Save The Date will make her Australian debut on Saturday.

Save The Date looking to earn second date across the Tasman.

Leading trainers poised for century

Bonneval has been the star of another outstanding season for trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman.

Leading trainers ready to hit century of winners.

Silver Fern to Melbourne Cup

Maria Tutaia embracing the fashion in the field during Auckland Cup Day at Ellerslie in 2015.

Silver Ferns star Maria Tutaia to take centre stage at Melbourne Cup in November.

Premiership lead grows

Chris Johnson holds a six win advantage in the national jockeys' premiership.

Slowly but surely the leading contender is wearing down his premiership rivals.

Trio guilty of pokies fraud

The Crown alleged Mike O'Brien wanted to control pokie machine profits. (File photo)

Three men, including former Internal Affairs gambling inspector, guilty of deception.

Upper Cut to chase another National

Upper Cut will return to steeplechasing after Saturday's Manawatu Hurdles.

Leading 'chaser looking good for Oulaghan.

Kiwi stayers tackle Aussies

Benzini is a leading hope among New Zealand gallopers in Australian staying races this weekend.

NZ stayers to prove their worth across Tasman.

Cup race the main aim

Riverton trainer Kelvin Tyler has five horses nominated for the Group III Winter Cup.

Constant injuries have hampered her career but Hayley Maree will get one more chance to show true talent.

Full of Mischief

Hamiltonian is one of three strong chances for the Wayne Marshment stable at Wanganui on Thursday.

It's been far from plain sailing but the aptly named Mountain Mischief may finally catch a break on Thursday.

Season over for top jockey?

Opie Bosson's season has likely come to an end thanks to a viral infection.

An illness is likely to rule out top Kiwi jockey Opie Bosson for the remainder of the season.

Trainer and jockey moving on

Trina and Jonathan Riddell are on the move to Cambridge.

Racing husband and wife team on the move north to Cambridge.

Payne's immigration hurdle

Michelle Payne won the 2015 Melbourne Cup on Prince Of Penzance, but an urgent meeting was needed to clear her to ride ...

Melbourne Cup-winning Australian jockey needs to clear British immigration before riding at Royal Ascot next week.

Auckland Cup bid

Impressive mare Ladies First could be an Auckland Cup contender next year.

Allan Sharrock has a big plan for smart mare Ladies First.

Billy Badger wins Winter Cup

Billy Badger, driven by John Dunn, wins the Nelson Pine Industries Winter Cup.

A late bid by Billy Badger earned him a narrow win in Sunday's Winter Cup.

Five weekend talking points

Blue Shadow ridden by Samantha Spratt cuts a pretty picture as she coasts to a clear-cut Te Rapa win.

From the bizarre to heartwarming on a weekend of mixed moments.

Johnson causing double trouble

The renowned Chris Johnson style has seen the South Island jockey slip clear in the jockeys' premiership.

Chris Johnson extends his premiership lead at Oamaru.

Kiwi wins Brisbane Cup

Stephen Marsh has won the Group II Brisbane Cup with promising stayer Chocante.

It had been a dismal day for the Kiwi horses at Doomben but that all changed in the last race of the day.

Kiwis fail to fire

Opie Bosson was stood down following the opening race at Doomben.

Big blow for Opie Bosson as he falls ill on what should have been a day to remember.

Getty gets job done

Getty wins on debut at Trentham ridden by Johnathan Parkes.

Debut winner Getty presses stakes claim with Trentham win.

Chaos at the races video

Things went from bad to worse during a chaotic steeplechase.

The trouble began at the start and it only got worse as riderless horses cause havoc in Trentham steeplechase.

Pike's Rebel with a cause

Three smart youngster fought out the 2-year-old race at Te Rapa with Sacred Rebel (outside) pouncing on Karisto (rail) ...

Spring prospects fight out Te Rapa juvenile race. 

Unwell Bosson stood down

Opie Bosson was stood down by the club doctor at Doomben.

Opie Bosson stood down from riding at Doomben due to illness.

Three win lead

Chris Johnson still holds a slender lead in the national jockeys' premiership.

The Johnson v Johnson battle for the national jockeys' premiership continues.

Just Ishi chasing redemption

A clever hurdler, Just Ishi is showing promise in his new role as a steeplechaser.

Temperton and Walsh team up in Trentham jumps races.

Kiwi hope scratched

Qiji Phoenix will not start at Doomben on Saturday after excess mucus was found in his throat.

Leading Kiwi hope Qiji Phoenix scratched from Group I two-year-old race in Australia.

Spell short lived

A change of plans will see Galaxy Miss race again this season.

Racehorse sent for a break but misses racing too much so now she's back.

Wet worries for Longchamp

Trainer Andrew Campbell has weekend runners at Trentham and Te Rapa.

Longchamp on track for spring Group I assignment

Bruised jockey planning return

Kylie Williams is in good spirits despite Friday's nasty looking fall and hopes to be back riding within a month.

Leading jockey bruised and battered following nasty accident but already planning race day return.

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