Observations From Addington on Friday Night
Mark Jones ‘magic’ run with Rush continued when she made it 4 from 5 since joining his stable in the rating 51 up trot. How much time is Jones really spending out at Woodend Beach. Bob Butt spends a lot, because he’s stabled there. His trotting star of the Brisbane winter Bet N Win was […]
Think the Wiz Can’t Beat Leap to Fame? – Then Think Again
Our recent claim that Merlin can beat Leap To Fame in the NZ Cup has been roundly poo-pooed by trot fans on both side of the Tasman, all of whom believe that Larry is an unbeatable certainty. They’re probably the same mob who declared India certainties to win the World Cup cricket, and we all […]
Barossa Bill Disagrees With Us About Merlin
Archie You’re living in dream land thinking that Merlin can beat Leap to Fame in the NZ Trotting Cup. Larry the legend will do to the great fake Merlin what the Kiwis have done to their own industry in NZ. The great Merlin got carted into Friday night’s race at Alexandra Park by team driving […]
Merlin Lays Down the Gauntlet to Larry
Way back to before he even had his first start we have been telling people that the Kiwi pacer Merlin was a champion, and by now most people agree, including the judges who last weekend named him the NZ 2023 Horse of the Year. On the strength of what we saw last night in the […]
Akuta Out of the NZ Cup
Early favorite Akuta is out of this year’s New Zealand Trotting Cup. The Nathan Purdon trained 5YO has reportedly broken down in his early lead up work, and won’t be seen again this year, with his future is said to be under a cloud. Akuta becomes the 2nd topline pacer from the Purdon barn to […]
Do Wins in Donkey Races Count – It’s M. Jones Only Hope of Cracking the 800 Mark Anytime Soon
Our favorite Kiwi trot trainer Mark Jones needs just one more winner to make it to the 800 career wins mark. Will he ever get there is the question most are asking? Jones has been stranded on 700 for the past 5 weeks since he last trained a winner, and hasn’t even looked like getting […]
Our Kiwi Correspondent Says it Will Snow in Darwin Before Merlin Wins the NZ Cup
In the 13 editions of the NZ cup run since Art Major progeny have been old enough to start (5yo – now 4YO under the revised age dates), the all time champion Bettor’s Delight has won 6 cups and provided 15 placegetters. In contrast Art Major a well compiled 4 placegetters (1 x 2nd & […]
A Galaxy Full of Stars – This Year’s New Zealand Trotting Cup is Going to be an Absolute Ripper
What a vintage edition of the New Zealand Trotting Cup this year’s great race on the 2nd Tuesday in Novemer truly promises to be, one of the best ever. Australia’s star pacer Leap To Fame promises to be there, and will be the one they all have to beat, if such a thing is actually […]
Team Grimson Celebrating as Swayzee Win the Cup
Come on a New Zealand Cup winning ride with Jason Grimson and his team! pic.twitter.com/1NlNrlxCgU — ♞Jonnyturner (@turnitupnz) November 14, 2023