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23/10/2026

Harness Racing Unhinged with the post race report after the feature race at Addington tonight 🎥

600 👏Congratulations to STEVE AND AMANDA TELFER who tonight at Addington Raceway won their 600th race in partnership!Spr...
23/10/2026

600 👏

Congratulations to STEVE AND AMANDA TELFER who tonight at Addington Raceway won their 600th race in partnership!

Spruced Up in the hands of Tim Williams got the job done for the team who have had a lot of success together over the years!

Congratulations to you both and the Stonewall Stud and Stables team 👌

LA VENTURE breaks her maiden in style, claiming the Group 3 Macca Lodge Sire's Stakes 2YO Fillies Classique at Addington...
23/10/2026

LA VENTURE breaks her maiden in style, claiming the Group 3 Macca Lodge Sire's Stakes 2YO Fillies Classique at Addington tonight!

Beautifully handled by Sam Ottley, the two-year-old filly delivered a first feature race victory for the training partnership of Michael Purdon and Alison Ward.

Bred by Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd, La Venture is raced by V L Purdon, T Robertson, Michael Purdon and Miss A M Ward.

An impressive milestone for the partnership, with their first Group race success coming from just their second training win! 👏

Congratulations to all connections!!

Simon Smith is back in the sulky tonight!After five years away from race day driving, the self-employed farrier returns ...
23/10/2026

Simon Smith is back in the sulky tonight!

After five years away from race day driving, the self-employed farrier returns with Bryce’s Meddle at Addington tonight before partnering last-start winner Ocean Of Tears at Timaru on Sunday.

Both have drawn barrier one for his return to the junior driving ranks.

Full story in the comments.

23/10/2026

What a finish from Bring On The Muscle in the 2024 Hambletonian Classic!

He looked out of contention turning for home but produced an incredible finishing sprint to take the win, giving trainer Clark Barron his first Group victory with a trotter.

The Neumanns Tyres Vipal Hambletonian Classic returns to Ashburton Trotting Club on Monday.

Big punting opportunities this Labour weekend!• Addington tonight: $20,000 Late Quaddie, starting Race 8 at 8.08pm• Ashb...
23/10/2026

Big punting opportunities this Labour weekend!

• Addington tonight: $20,000 Late Quaddie, starting Race 8 at 8.08pm
• Ashburton Monday: $30,000 Late Quaddie, starting Race 8 at 4.40pm
• Ashburton: guaranteed $10,000 First 4s on Races 4–11

Plus, TABs new Place Extra is available on all races, offering bets on horses to finish in the top half of the field, including in multis and Same Race Multis.

Full details in the comments.

Barrier two gives Freeze Frame his chance to return to the winner’s circle at Addington tonight.Cran Dalgety sees the 8....
22/10/2026

Barrier two gives Freeze Frame his chance to return to the winner’s circle at Addington tonight.

Cran Dalgety sees the 8.38pm mobile pace as an ideal opportunity for the three-year-old to rebuild his confidence after taking on Jumal.

Secret Beach could relish the 2600m trip, while Dalgety rates Avalon a sneaky chance in Race 7.

Full punting preview in the comments.

A return to mobile racing could be the key for Merlin at Alexandra Park tonight.Barry Purdon rates him the horse to beat...
22/10/2026

A return to mobile racing could be the key for Merlin at Alexandra Park tonight.

Barry Purdon rates him the horse to beat in the opening mile at 5.28pm, ahead of stablemates Better Knuckle Up and the returning Sooner The Bettor.

Elsewhere, Copy Book Landing looks an obvious chance in Race 2, while Bolt For The Hill has conditions in his favour against Our Col in Race 6.

Full punting preview in the comments.

A strong hand at Cambridge tonight for the Blanchard stable! Peter and Vaughan Blanchard line up five runners, with Pete...
22/10/2026

A strong hand at Cambridge tonight for the Blanchard stable!

Peter and Vaughan Blanchard line up five runners, with Peter Ferguson partnering three of their leading chances.

Hill Billie Bundy returns chasing a fourth consecutive win, while Shes All Legs and Miki Mirage are also expected to be competitive.

Vaughan Blanchard shares his thoughts on the stable’s chances ahead of tonight’s meeting.

Full story in the comments 👇

Jumal will sit out Ashburton, but the New Zealand Derby remains firmly in his sights.Trainer Steven Reid is easing up on...
21/10/2026

Jumal will sit out Ashburton, but the New Zealand Derby remains firmly in his sights.

Trainer Steven Reid is easing up on his Flying Stakes winner ahead of next month’s Addington assignments, with a trial and the NZ Derby Prelude next on the agenda.

Full story in the comments.

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