The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club has announced the appointment of Peter Jensen as Chief Executive Officer.

The chairman of North Island Trainers and Drivers Association is delighted at the Auckland Trotting Club's recent stakes boost announcement.

Dave Iremonger's personal best season looks as though it can only get better after nailing three winners in two days last Friday and Saturday.

Anthony Butt has teamed with his brother Tim for so many big wins, but he was quick to declare My Field Marshal’s Len Smith Mile success “extra special.”

Just months after announcing some of the largest stake increases in harness racing history the Auckland Trotting Club has decided they are not big enough.

Bernie Hackett and Michelle Wallis have been left scratching their heads after Princess Mackendon’s third win in four starts in the feature trot at Alexandra Park last Friday night.

Vincent's amazing three-year-old season has come to an end with fans already wanting more.

The continued improvement of Donegal Carrickfin has seen the once rogue pacer become one of the finds of Canterbury racing season and the fun might not be over yet.

The McMillan Equine Feeds New Zealand Junior Driver Championship as we know it is changing. The event that highlights our top young drivers is set to take place over two race nights rather than the customary one night.

Mistacullect, who was advertised to give away, turned up trumps for new owner Mo Eddington when having his first start at Forbury Park on Thursday night.

Wyndham trainers Gordon and Colin Lee have the chance to wind up a successful season on a winning note at Forbury Park on Thursday night.

The 25th annual North Island Harness Racing Awards, which will be held at Alexandra Park on Saturday September 2, has attracted three sponsors.

This year you can renew and pay for your licence on the HRNZ website.

Torrid Bromac, who is awaiting a flight to the United States after a change of ownership last week, won for caretaker trainer Gavin Smith at Oamaru on Sunday.

The barrier draw has only added to the intrigue of Sunday’s $100,000 Group 1 Len Smith Mile at Menangle.

Poppy Drayton’s fiery family traits could be seen in the winner’s circle shortly after the 3-year-old filly notched up her second career win at Cambridge Raceway last Friday.

The racing future of Hunter Cup winner Bling It On remains uncertain after a nasty fall in his comeback race at Albion Park on Saturday night.

David Aiken has a few words of warning for anyone doubting Lennytheshark ahead of next Sunday’s Group 1 Len Smith Mile.

Jim Dalgety won with Time Traveller at Forbury Park on Thursday night 58 years after he caused a boil over on the Dunedin track.

With uncut gems on the line, a princess would be a more than fitting winner tonight at Addington.

Cambridge Raceway’s leading trainers in 2016-2017 – Steve and Telfer and Chris Garlick can increase their lead at the top of the track’s training premiership Friday night.

Fans have been dished-up an unexpected treat at Menangle on Saturday night.

Over recent weeks the Cambridge Raceway Board has been reviewing its current operation as a sustainable business and as a leading racing venue.

The newly established HRNZ Youth Council has recently been focussed on working with the NZRB on several initiatives designed to both increase participation and make it easier for young people within the industry to forge a successful career path.

Gordon and Colin Lee are closing in on a milestone they didn't consider relevant in the past.

He is still tiny and has a “bung” eye, but Chicago Bull is ready to pick-up where he left off.

If anyone deserved a Jewels Crown at Ashburton last Saturday then it’s Auckland Trotting Club steward, David Turner.

Zac Butcher still doesn't know how Jacks Legend won Saturday’s Emerald crown without his lucky charm on-course to watch the 3-year-old upset the apple cart.

Maurice McKendry believes his recognition in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours is more a reflection on the people who have helped him achieve all the success he has had in his career more so than of his own accomplishments.

It wasn’t quite the half dozen that most predicted, but Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen still walked away from Ashburton on Saturday with smiles on their faces and a little more bling in their keeping.

Hunter Cup winner Bling It On is ready to resume racing, but a big “tummy” means he won’t lock horns with Lennytheshark and co at Menangle in coming weeks.