NEWS: Spring is just around the corner but one of New Zealand's most exciting pacers will be absent. Miracle Mile placegetter, Tact McLeod has suffered an injury during the early stages of his new preparation in Southland and won't be seen until 2026.

200 for KIMBERLY 📷 Congratulations to KIMBERLY BUTT who just drove her 200th winner this afternoon at Addington Raceway in race 8. She drove Major Doosie for her employers Brent and Tim White to pick up the milestone win - with Brent also collecting a training milestone!

Congratulations to BRENT WHITE who just achieved 300 training wins Major Doosie scored in the hands of Kimberly Butt who also got a milestone win. Brent trained 211 winners in his own right & now trains with Tim White - they have trained 89 together

The Southern Surge is off to a flyer, with what was 141 nominations for Sunday’s meeting at Winton — more than double last year’s total. Every race is worth $15,000, and with the response well beyond expectations, the card’s grown from 8 heats to 11 hrnz.co.nz/.../big-number…

Waikato BOP Harness. The meeting has been put back by 2 races following a crash in race 4 . The new times are race 4 now 8.30pm race 5 now 8.50pm race 6 now race 6 now 9.11pm. Both drivers are being checked by the ambulance.

Last night at Cambridge Raceway STEVE TELFER achieved 800 training wins! He started the night on 798 training wins and after the stable won race 1 with Adjournment and race 5 with Cyamate the milestone was achieved! With the team absolutely flying we are sure to see many more!

We are excited to see Akuta back racing tonight at Alexandra Park and can't wait to see how the star pacer returns to the race track! Brittany Graham and Michael Guerin spoke to trainers Mark and Nathan Purdon ahead of the race this evening hrnz.co.nz/.../akuta-to-t…

200 wins for SAM THORNLEY & what a way to do it! He just notched up his 200th NZ win. He brought up the milestone in style, guiding Royal Gypsy to victory in the prestigious Darren DeFilippi Memorial. A superb drive in a race he’s won before but this one will no be extra special

Congratulations to DAVID AND CLARE MCGOWAN who secured their 200th training success tonight at Alexandra Park! Castana in the hands of Taitlyn Hanara dug deep to get the job done for the training partnership. Well done to you both - 200 wins is a remarkable achievement! 🤩

Congratulations to ROBBIE CRAWFORD who got on the board tonight at Addington Raceway with a win that was sure to put a smile on everyone’s face – how could it not!

400 for John 🎉 Congratulations to JOHN MORRISON who achieved 400 driving wins today at his home track in Ashburton! John drove Heaven's Mark to take out race 3. He also trains the horse adding to the moment! Congratulations John we look forward to the next 400!

From seven to 18 - that's how many horses are now eligible for the brand new Harness 5000 meeting at Ashburton this December. In the space of a week the total has more than doubled, with veteran trainer Bruce Negus leading the way. tinyurl.com/5dv4eb9d

They went to the races tonight on 398 training wins in their partnership and after wins with Mady Mary and Belle Neige they have trained 400 winners together!! Fittingly, daughter Crystal Hackett did the steering on both runners to bring up the milestone! Congratulations!

Westar Milly gets the first training success for the partnership of DEREK & NEITA BALLE tonight at Alexandra Park! Zachary Butcher did the steering.

Australia, the challenge is set! $4M+ in stakes across pacing & trotting this NZ Cup Week - are you in? tinyurl.com/sa9dnbvc

WARREN RICH brings up 50 tonight at Alexandra Park 🙌 Congratulations to Warren who just drove Snowy's Success to win to pick up his 50th driving win! Warren has just returned as an open driver after holding his Amateur Driver and winning 25 of his races as an amateur.

Another milestone tonight at Alexandra Park with JEREMY YOUNG picking up his 100th training win! Big Herb was too big and too strong in race 4 on the card getting the job done for the man everyone calls Zinny! Congratulations Zinny, we look forward to the the next 100 ! 🙌

The IRT NZ Cup dream is well and truly alive and well for MO'UNGA! With a perfectly timed drive from Robbie Close the gelding showed a great turn of foot to take out the Group 3 Allied Security Maurice Holmes Vase and get his ticket straight into the big one - the IRT NZ Cup

Akuta is back in winning form, taking out race 8 at Alexandra Park for trainers Mark & Nathan Purdon Alexandra Park | Harness Racing NZ | Woodlands Stud NZ

Muscle Mountain is back in business, winning the VIP Trade Basil Dean FFA with ease for trainers Greg & Ben Hope Addington Raceway & Events Centre | Harness Racing NZ | Woodlands Stud NZ