The Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott-trained Sir Charles Road will be looking to continue his love affair with Sydney on Saturday when he lines up in the Gr.1 Sydney Cup (3200m) at Randwick.

Following an extensive consultation process New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has reduced the number of racing venues to close from the 2019/20 season to seven.

Following an extensive consultation process New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has reduced the number of racing venues to close from the 2019/20 season to seven.

A home-away-from-home for Kiwi Paul Coll at the PSA tournament in the Netherlands, the DPD Open in Eindhoven.

The 26-year-old from Greymouth on the West Coast is based in Hoofddorp in the Netherlands and is loving the fact he doesn’t have to travel far to play a top tournament.

A dominant second half pushed Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse to an emphatic 66-50 win over the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel in a top-of-the-table clash in Dunedin.

The Matamata thoroughbred community celebrated another Group One victory on Saturday when Brutal took out the Doncaster Mile (1600m) at Randwick.

It is make or break time for national title hopefuls this weekend.

A small change to the event rules may make a big difference to the number of boats on the start line for this years’ PIC Coastal Classic yacht race.

The Gallagher Chiefs will welcome fans to an open their training session up for their fans on Tuesday 23 April at the Chiefs Rugby Club training field at Ruakura in Hamilton.

"Every time you walk out on the field, it’s a privilege."

Umpire Tony Gillies has enjoyed this privilege for the final time, deciding to pull stumps on officiating to focus his energy outside of cricket, including putting more time into his beekeeping business.