Racing

Stable change helps Roxanne to victory

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Gem broodmare Blantyre was credited with her eighth winner when Roxanne won at Ascot Park yesterday.

Buchanan fondly remembered for consistency and leadership

Bryce Buchanan's recent death in Christchurch served to recall his prolific deeds as a harness trainer-driver and stud master in Southland in the 1970s and 1980s.

Invercargill HRC tips

Jamie Searle's selections for the Invercargill Harness Racing Club meeting at Ascot Park today:

Te Akau's hopes resting with Zabene

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Zabene, representing the powerful Te Akau Racing Stables, is an early nomination for The Southland Times-Invercargill Gold Cup (2600m) at Ascot Park on Saturday.

Wings looking to turn it around

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A change of environment might help Taieri Wings regain form at Ascot Park today.

Hunter guides Franco Ledger to another win

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Southland pacers Franco Ledger and Glencoe VC quinellaed yesterday's $25,000 Waikouaiti Cup.

Counting down to Gold Cup

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Fashion and some of the South Island's best gallopers will feature at the Southland Racing Club's Gold Cup meeting at Ascot Park on Saturday.

Lord Forbes might be back

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Oreti Beach trainer Gavin Forbes is tempted to bring Lord Forbes out of retirement.

Roxburgh trainers claim hat-trick at Winton

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Roxburgh trainers Geoff and Jude Knight and Oamaru junior driver Matthew Williamson combined to win three races at Winton yesterday.

Winton HRC tips

Jamie Searle's selections for the Winton Harness Racing Club meeting today.

Bryce Buchanan left his mark on southern racing

Bryce Buchanan, who died in Christchurch on Wednesday, was one of the most successful Southland harness trainers, drivers and stud masters during the memorable and competitive 1970s and 1980s period.