Craig Roberts

2023 Group 1 Waterloo Cup (NZ) set for three thrilling heats across three NZ tracks

Across New Zealand (NZ) greyhounds are bracing themselves for a thrilling series of heats leading up to the 2023 Group 1 Waterloo Cup (NZ). This...

Dirk Bale breaks through for maiden group 1 in 2018 Auckland Cup

DIRK Bale (Fernando Bale x Langi Bale Aug '15) stepped out of the shadows of his star litter brother Allen Ablett when recording an all...

Allen Ablett sensational in Group 1 Hatrick Classic

ALLEN Ablett (Fernando Bale x Langi Bale Aug '15) added a second group 1 to his impressive resume when triumphing on Friday night in the...

NZ trainers slam new policy seeking to ban squeakers

NEW Zealand trainers are urging Greyhound Racing NZ (GRNZ) to review its latest policy change which prevent participants from using squeakers to train their greyhounds....

Allen Ablett and Dirk Bale shooting for second Group 1 quinella

STAR litter mates Allen Ablett (Fernando Bale x Langi Bale Aug '15) and Dirk Bale will be aiming to run their second group 1 quinella...

Former Australian Allen Ablett wins Group 1 Spion Rose

ALLEN Ablett gave champion race dog Fernando Bale (Kelsos Fusileer x Chloe Allen Mar '13) his first group 1 win as a sire when recording...

Triple shot for Roberts in Group 1 Spion Rose final

PROMINENT New Zealand trainer Craig Roberts will have a triple shot of taking home this Friday's Group 1 Spion Rose Cup (520m) at Hatrick, but...

Four Of NZ’s Best Greyhounds Go Head To Head

Four top greyhounds will battle it out in the $60,000 New Zealand Shootout race at Manukau Stadium on Thursday night. Greyhound Racing New Zealand (GRNZ)...

NZ Greyhound Trainer Profile : Craig Roberts – Part 2

After several years at the top of the greyhound training tree, Craig Roberts found the pressures of the job proving too much. In the second...

Size Can Matter A Class Above In Platinum Paws

Size Can Matter confirmed his favouritism for Friday nights Platinum Paws Final with an impressive all the way 30.14 win at Addington on Friday night.

NZ Greyhound Trainer Profile : Craig Roberts – Part 1

New Zealander Craig Roberts came to greyhound training from a family of harness-racing enthusiasts, and success in another career. He switched after spending time at...

Aussies Land In NZ In Seach Of Platinum Paws Glory

New Zealand greyhound racing is getting ready to celebrate the richest dog race ever held in the country, the $250,000 Platinum Paws.

Winsome Ashley On Target For Topgun

A greyhound field that represents a competitive blend of hardened race campaigners; touches of absolute brilliance and the promise of a real talented up-and-comer will...

Winsome Ashley Hot Favourite For NZ Futurity

The red-hot favourite for the group one greyhound New Zealand Futurity Final ($30,000) at Wanganui's Hatrick Raceway tomorrow night suffered an unexpected defeat in Dunedin...