The Race of the Century
By Scott MacLean It might seem a little strange now, but in the mid-80s New Zealand’s racing bloodstock was amongst the very best on earth and dominated the sport here[…]
Tagged: Horse Racing
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Which Sports Matter Most? Exploring New Zealand’s Popular Sports
New Zealand has a strong sports culture that covers a variety of physical activities. Still, when you ask a resident what their favourite sport is, you may get completely different[…]
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Farewell Beautiful Lady
By Scott McLean In the annals of Australasian horse racing, few thoroughbreds have generated as much adulation and affection as Makybe Diva, the only horse to ever win the Melbourne[…]
The Cups for the Ladies
By Scott MacLean Tomorrow is the first Tuesday in November, which means at a shade past 5pm our time, the Melbourne Cup – the race that stops two nations –[…]
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“… and Kiwi is last of all”
By Scott MacLean Tomorrow is the first Tuesday in November, and with it the 163rd running of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington. It’s long been “The Race That Stops A[…]
The Master Breeder
By Scott MacLean Earlier this month thoroughbred racing lost a titan of the industry. Patrick Hogan was neither a jockey nor trainer, but as a breeder left an unmistakable mark.[…]
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Sporting pictures of the Week :-6 November
Novak from all angles at the Paris Masters. Jess Kerr with some company at training. Cult hero Ravel Florin on a decent junket. Teenage Phoenix player Alyssa Whinham rocking some[…]
Sporting pictures of the Week :- 13 February
Senegal won the African Cup of Nations during the week, and this is one impressive victory parade. Fair to say that OSH were having the day off. In a congested[…]
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Sporting pictures of the Week :- 7 November
Kobe Steel’s Aaron Cruden, Ben Smith, Brodie Retallick escort primary school children to school. Matt Giteau settles in to watch the Melbourne Cup. You’d have thought that with no spectators[…]
Sporting pictures of the Week :- 25 October
La Vuelta gets underway in Spain. The Slovenia giro is pretty good too. Winx was the greatest horse of the 21st century, so it was appropriate she was honoured with[…]
