New Zealand Greyhound Racing

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...

Nature’s Gent wins 2017 Group 1 NZ Cup at Addington

NATURE'S Gent gave Shakey Jakey (Collision x Kiacatoo Pearl May '12) his first group 1 win as a sire when collecting top honours in Thursday...

Nature’s Gent a force to be reckoned with in Group 1 NZ Cup

PAUL Freeman is hopeful former Australian chaser Nature's Gent (Shakey Jakey x Midnight News Jan '15) can deliver him and his training partner Angela Turnwald...

Runway Bono wins NZ’s Group 2 Nancy Cobain Distance Final

FORMER NSW greyhound Runway Bono (Cosmic Rumble x Runway Ready Jul '14) broke through for the first group win of his career when taking out...
Ring The Bell

Ring The Bell to fly the Aussie flag in Silver Collar showdown

VICTORIAN trainer Gerry O'Keeffe says he is pleased he made the move to bypass the Group 1 Gold Cup (710m) at Albion Park with his...
Ring The Bell

Aussie stayer in pursuit of NZ riches in Silver Collar heats

STAR Victorian stayer Ring The Bell has made the trip across the Tasman to contest a heat of the Group 1 Duke of Edinburgh Silver...

How does Swimming Goat’s record rate against history?

SINCE March this year the performances of the intriguingly-named former Australian short-course sprinter Swimming Goat in New Zealand have made headlines not only in the...
Sweet It Is

Australia’s staying sweetheart primed for Silver Collar showdown

SWEET It Is has proven to be one of the greatest stayers on Australian shores, now her trainer Braden Finn is hoping she can prove...

Aussie Trainer Making An Impression in New Zealand

After making several major moves during his involvement within the greyhound racing industry, former NSW trainer Glen Quirk appears to have found his niche in...

Smart Valentino’s Scratching Throws Sydney Cup Wide Open

A star-studded lineup of stayers will battle it out tonight at Wentworth Park, vying for the coveted Group Three Sydney Cup worth $25,000 to the...

What Did Week One Of The Golden Easter Egg Teach Us?

Leading into the semi-finals of the Golden Easter Egg, let's look back at last week's results and see what lessons can be learned and where...

Another Dollar Wins Christchurch Leg Of Jetpets Sister Cities Cup

The first heat for the Jet Pets Sister Cities Cup was conducted yesterday afternoon in Christchurch with New Zealand star Another Dollar for trainer J...

“Rose Hi” Double For Thompson At Casino Greyhounds

There is hardly a meeting goes by on the Northern Rivers without Trevor Thompson's greyhounds featuring. Most of these dogs are named with a “Rose...

Manawatu Greyhound Club Buckles As GRNZ Call In Debt

The Manawatu Greyhound Racing Club is scrambling for money to pay off a massive debt it says was dumped on it last year by the...

Greyhound Racing In Chaos As Crime Runs Rampant

In a bizzare aftermath to the story we ran last month with regard to leading trainer David Schofield and his handler Willie Hodgson and their...

Greyhound Racing New Zealand Reduces Stakes

Despite the current economic environment, Greyhound Racing New Zealand (GRNZ) has taken every step to try and maintain industry funding to both its Clubs and...

Leading NZ Trainer Faces Ban After Fiery Night

Leading New Zealand trainer David Schofield has been warned off all racecourses and faces disqualification on a number of charges including misconduct. And, if the...

Waikato Classic Court Injunction Hearing Adjourned

Court proceedings filed against the Waikato & Districts Greyhound Racing Club by prominent Tirau greyhound trainer Gary Harding were yesterday adjourned at the Hamilton District...

Todays Wairarapa Cup At Brewer/Gilbert/Lord’s Mercy

The Wairarapa Greyhound Racing has pulled off a coup for their TAB meeting at Solway Showgrounds, Masterton today. Mindful of the strong support they receive...

GRNZ Seek Harsher Penalty For “Punchy” President

In stark contrast to the GRV's pathetic handling of Jason Thompson's alleged assault in the aftermath of the Mlebourne Cup, Greyhound Racing New Zealand has...

Top NZ Owner Trainer Escapes Procaine Positive With Fine

On the back of two recent Australian Stewards Inquiries in to Positive Swabs to procaine, one of New Zealand's best-known owners and administrators, Thayne Green,...

NZ’s Waikato Classic Postponed By Court Injunction

The Waikato Times is reporting what we beleive to be the very first case of an Australian or New Zealand race in any of the...

Lord/Gilbert/Brewer Training Combo Train Half The Solway Card

Anyone who doubted that Andy Lord and Jodi Gilbert would make an instant impact on New Zealand Greyhound Racing had those doubts quickly erased last...

Happy Ending For NZ’s Lost GAP Greyhound Missy

Missy the greyhound may no longer be fast around the racetrack, but her story of survival over 24 days has highlighted her endurance skills. Missy,...