The Harness Half Hour

This week's show features Sarah O'Rielly following her win in the Australasian Young Drivers Championship; Phil Kennard, part-owner of InterDom Pacing Champ Ultimate Sniper, and Graeme Henley of Alabar Stud NZ.

This week's episode features John Dickie following his win with Paramount King in the first InterDom Trotters heat, Brad Williamson after notching up 300 wins in NZ, Dan Lynch of Manawatu HRC and Bookmaker, Richard Wilson.

This week's episode features race replays and aftermaths of the Group One races at Addington over NZ Cup Week.

We chat to Robert Dunn following his milestone of 1500 winners, including Classie Brigade taking out the Kaikoura Cup. Nigel Armstrong talks syndication and Westview Racing and Richard Wilson is with us for the Bookie Update.

This week's show features Sheree Tomlinson following her record setting win with Marcoola on Monday. US TV host Heather Vitale is on the show to talk about her trip this week to the Kaikoura Cup meeting. And Aaron Swain of McMillan Equine Feeds lets us know about upcoming events. Plus Bookie Richard Wilson is with us for our usual Bookie Update.

This week's show features junior driver Zev Meredith following his first win; Grant Anderson of the Kaikoura TC updates us on their travel subsidy for their Sunday meeting; Jim Crawford of the Tuapeka HRC is with us ahead of their annual meeting this weekend also. And Richard Wilson as usual provides us with the Bookie Update.

On this week's podcast we interview retiring freeze brander, John Boyd, following his recent award for 50 years' service to the harness racing industry. We're also joined by trainer James Stormont, who on Friday night trained his 200th winner in Sunny Petite. Bruce Stewart chats to us about the upcoming Riverton Trotting Club meeting, and the brand new Southern Harness website, which includes exclusive punting information! Plus Bookmaker Richard Wilson is back with another Bookie Update.

On this week's show we chat to Cambridge trainer Kyle Marshall following his dream start to his training career; Glenn Hames talks about the new Fast10 Horse Racing concept which will launch at Addington on December 20; Graeme Harris of Airpark Canterbury updates us on the Addington Owners Card they have sponsored. Plus we have our regular update with Bookmaker, Richard Wilson.

This week we talk to Gemma Thornley following her first win as a driver; Breeder and owner of Habibi Inta, Julie Maghzal, talks about her special history with the DG Jones Cup; Founder of Catch Driver Ryan Clements talks about the exciting new plans for the game and Paul Hailes of the Northern Southland Trotting Club talks about this Saturday's exciting events oncourse. Plus we have our weekly bookie update with Richard Wilson.

This week's Harness Half Hour features Ned Hodkinson, Ohio based trainer of Kiwi bred Celestial Arden, who last week defeated Wiggle It Jiggle It on Little Brown Jug Day; Garry Tippett of the Setarip Syndicate who celebrated 50 years recently; and Kim Walsh of Alexandra Park talks about hospitality options around the Interdominions. Plus Bookie Richard Wilson is back for his update.

This week on the Harness Half Hour we interview Alabar Syndciate Manager Ivan Berhnes following Chase Auckland's gritty win in the New Brighton Cup; One of our most remotely based trainers, Ian Munro, talks to us after he celebrated his first training win in nine years over the weekend; Oamaru Harness Racing Club President David Heffernan joins us to discuss this Sunday's Hannon Memorial meeting. Plus we have our usual Bookie Update with Richard Wilson.

This week's show features junior driver Alicia Harrison following her winning double last week including the Te Awamutu Cup; John Stiven of Arden Lodge after he trained his first winner; Newly appointed Methven TC President, Mark Lemon and our regular update with Bookmaker Richard Wilson.

This week's episode of the Harness Half Hour features Grant Eynon, co-owner of Classie Brigade after his Maurice Holmes Vase win; Ali Lane of MiStable talks to us about the special offer for NZ Trainers; Financial Consultant Matt Golding is on the show to talk about the newly launched Junior Driver Saving Scheme; Keryn McElroy of Addington Raceway announces some special features for Cup Week as tickets go on sale and Richard Wilson gives us the latest Bookie Update

This week's guest are Phil Williamson; following his first dual Group One winning haul; Grant Anderson of the Kaikoura Trotting Club updates us on this years' meeting and Jill Stockman of Stonewall Stud talks ownership opportunities. Also Richard Wilson is back for this week's Bookie Update.

This week's episode features junior drivers Alana Cameron and Nathan Delany following their recent wins, and Philippa Hanley of Hanley Formula talks to us about their sponsorship of the Australasian Young Drivers Championship. Plus James Renshaw is with us for this week's Bookie Update.

This week's episode features Rebecca Heads following her first win as a driver; Southland trainer Ross Wilson talks about his big award at the recent Southland Harness Awards and Minnesota driver Steve Wiseman explains about his upcoming trip to New Zealand. Plus our usual bookie update with Richard Wilson.

This week's show features one of the world's leading drivers, Tim Tetrick, following his world record win with Kiwi mare, Shartin. Junior driver Kaleb Bublitz chats about his first drive and Catch Driver Cadet of the Year. We're with Gerald Cayford, President of the Kurow Harness Racing Club and Graeme Harris of Airpark Canterbury chats about the new rewards for guests of the podcast.

This week's show features Mark Hurrell following his win in the Darren DeFilippi Memorial last week; Peter Hunter after he trained Unloaded to win the South of the Waitaki Final and Michael House on his best season to date, finishing third in the trainer's premiership. Plus Richard Wilson is back with his Bookmaker Update.

This week's episode features Linda Toscano, North American Hall of Fame trainer of Speeding Spur, following his recent effort at the trials in New Jersey. Donna Williamson, Timaru based trainer and vet. And Hunterville trainer Scott Dickson. Also our usual chat with Bookie, Richard Wilson.

This week's show features Jo Herbert, who will make a comeback to race driving after nine years out of the sulky; Kirsty Adams, co-owner of Rake, who remarkably paid for the horse with bags of feed. And Barry Dent chats to us about the upcoming Combined Canterbury Awards Dinner. Richard Wilson takes a break this week, but will return next week with our Bookie Update.

This week's show features Brent Mangos, following the fresh up win of The Devils Own in the Winter Cup. Also the trainer of Clifden Clowers, Sandra Mounce, has a chat to us about her ten year old barefooted bolter; Keryn McElroy of Addington Raceway announces the release of Cup Week hospitality tickets and we have our usual update with Bookmaker Richard Wilson.

This week's show features junior driver Kim Butt, following her 100th NZ driving win. We chat to Cam Bray of NZB Standardbred regarding the 2020 National Yearling Sales and Robyn Clapperton of Cambridge Raceway updates us on what's on offer oncourse this Sunday. Plus our usual chat with bookie, Richard Wilson, features.

This week's episode features Southland trainer Steve Baucke following his win in the Uncut Gems last Friday; We chat with Pam Turner after Bit of a Tiger's win last Friday night, Pam is a trainer, owner and breeder in the harness racing industry; and Grant Beckett of Phoebe Standardbred talks about their latest addition to the stallion ranks. Plus Bookmaker Richard Wilson is with us for our usual update.

This week we chat to Matty Williamson following his trip to compete in the World Drivers Championship in Sweden; Dr Andrew Grierson of Woodlands Stud updates us on Speeding Spur's American campaign and goals and Ashburton trainer Brent White joins us following a weekend of spoils in Nelson. All that plus our usual Bookie Update with Richard Wilson.

This week show features race by race aftermaths with winning connections from the 2019 IRT Harness Jewels held at Addington Raceway.

This week's episode focuses on the IRT Harness Jewels events and features Addington track manager John Denton, Keryn McElroy of Addington Raceway, IRT's Richard Cole and Bookmaker Richard Wilson.

This week's episode features Brad Williamson, following Get Lucky's big weekend of wins, Steve Philips on the NZ Am Driver Champs and qualifying two mares for the 4YO Diamond, Greg Hayes of In The Gig talks the Aussie Jewels contenders and our usual chat with Bookie Richard Wilson.

This week's show is brought to you by Airpark Canterbury and HRNZ Marketing and features Tony Herlihy on Tickle Me Pink's road to recovery; Margo Nyhan talks openly about her and Peter Davis' return to the winners circle; Amber Hoffman chats about her recent milestone win and Keryn McElroy of Addington Raceway has the latest on IRT Harness Jewels events. Plus our weekly Bookmaker update with Richard Wilson features.v

This week's Harness Half Hour features Robert Dunn following his recent first Group One trotting wins with Sundee's Son; co-breeder of Spankem, Robin Wah, explains the thrill of breeding a Miracle Mile winner; Sam Smolenski joins us to chat about his new career path and Brendon Hill is on the show following his recent milestone. Plus Bookmaker Richard Wilson dives into the week's highs and lows punting wise.

This week's show features Southland trainer/driver Kirstin Barclay following her four win training haul with training partner Tank Ellis on Saturday – including the remarkable win by U May Cullect. We are live at Phar Lap Raceway, chatting to Timaru HRC President Elizabeth Shand about the upcoming Mother's Day meeting. Junior driver Kerryn Tomlinson chats to us following her first pacing winning drive at Timaru with Sweet Mary and Canterbury owner Wendy Nordqvist explains why she loves harness racing ownership. All that plus our usual update with Bookie Richard Wilson.

This week's podcast features live interviews from Addington including junior driver Ben Hope following his first group race win, owner and breeder Ray Reekie following I'm Tough's debut win, co-owner of Ashley Locaz Lynda Van Beek. Also Cambridge trainer Mike Berger and popular Canterbury owner Peter Baken. Our usual Bookie Update with Richard Wilson features also!

This week's guests are: Robbie Close, following his recent first training win; North island trainer Adrienne Matthews who is on the verge of her best season yet and Peter Lagan of NZB Standardbred talks about the upcoming all age sales. And Bookie Richard Wilson is with us for our regular bookie update.

This week's episode features Tom Kilkelly, owner of the excitement machine U May Cullect; Pukekohe trainer Derek Balle talks about his training journey and highlights; Trackside Manawatu commentator Justin Evans describes his long road to the commentary box and John Earl, Chairman of Southern Harness, talks progress in the South. Plus there is our usual chat with Bookmaker Richard Wilson.

The Harness Half Hour is now proudly brought to you by Airpark Canterbury and HRNZ Marketing. This week we'll chat to Graeme Harris of Airpark Canterbury around his love of harness racing, junior driver Sarah O'Reilly joins us to talk about her special win in her grantfather's memorial race at Methven, Adam Hamilton takes us through an in depth report on the potential Australian contenders in the IRT Harness Jewels, while Keryn McElroy of Addington Raceway has some exciting news regarding the IRT Harness Jewels packages and entry fee. Plus as usual Richard Wilson has all of the inside oil from the Bookmakers Desk

On this week's show Jess Smith chats to Arna Donnelly following her haul of four winners at Cambridge, Dave Kennedy talks about the thrill of selling a top lot at the yearling sales, Amber Lethaby picks up her 100th driving win, and we find out more about Trackside's Marc Cookson. Also our regular chat with Bookie Richard Wilson features.

This week's guests are Syd Breen, following his Wyndham Cup quinella, Dan Lynch of Manawatu HRC, Rowena Mackintosh of Wairio TC and Courtney Clarke of HRNZ updates us on Team Teal. Richard Wilson also gives us the latest news from the Bookies Desk!

This week's show features Nigel Armstrong of Westview Syndication; John Morrison on his career and Team Teal; Southland trainer/driver Chelsea Faithful on her hack turned winner and Heather Vitale tells us about Shartin's major award win.

This week's show features Dylan Ferguson after his top lot purchase at Karaka; Debbie and Mark Smith of Shard Farm; Kirk Larsen on his new ownership model; Robyn Clapperton from Cambridge Raceway and of course our weekly Bookie Update with Richard Wilson.

It's a Team Teal Special focusing on the Team Teal Campaign. Guests are Duncan McPherson, founder of Team Team, Karen Livingstone from ANZGOG, and former Black Fern Melodie Robinson who will be featuring in the Celebrity Dual Sulky Race on Team Teal night. This is a cause close to her heart.

This week's podcast features Richard Cole of IRT – naming rights sponsors of the 2019 IRT Harness Jewels; Southland driver Richard Stevens who had 14 years between wins; Steve Hollander of the Rural Games announces some exciting news for harness racing fans. And as usual Richard Wilson is back for our bookmaker update.

This week's podcast features Jack Best on his first driving win, Tony Dickinson of Alta Dream Lodge, Kelly Peteru of Alexandra Park, Courtney Clarke of HRNZ and bookmaker Richard Wilson.

In this special edition of the Harness Half Hour, we interview members of the industry associated with the upcoming NZB Standardbred Yearling Sales. Guests include Ken Breckon, Trent Yesberg, Logan Hollis, Mark Smith, Cathie Shaw and Hazel Van Opzeeland.

This week's Harness Half Hour features Te Awamutu Cup winning trainer Robbie Hughes, Amberley TC President Ross Rennie, Jess Young winning driver of the Marlborough Cup and Ross Cleland President of Gore HRC. Plus we put James Renshaw in the hot seat again for the Bookie Update.

In the first Harness Half Hour for 2019 we chat to young trainer Darren Keast who has exploded into the start of the new year racking up eight training wins, Scott Phelan joins us to talk about his role as a mentor for young drivers in the North, Jamie Gameson is on the verge of a big training milestone and also talks about Hororata's big appeal for Ovarian Cancer.

Featuring guests from all clubs racing over the holiday period! Find out what is happening at meetings near you and take friends and family along for the action! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

This week's show features Akaroa Cup winning trainer, Jack Harrington; Kirk Larsen on his exciting new ownership option; Catherine Cameron on her Monte trot winning ride and bookmaker Richard Wilson.

This week we feature Sheree Tomlinson following her win in the Australasian Young Drivers Championship in Brisbane, also we highlight the upcoming holiday circuit racing by chatting with Geoff Knight and Jay Abernethy, and Tom Conroy from Forbury Park updates us on the new catering side of the business and an exciting new look coming to the course very soon.

This week's show features a chat with Craig ‘The Whale' Thompson, North Canterbury trainer Bob Butt, Kyle Marshall on how you can win a share in one of his horses, Brad Reid of The Breeders and Bookmaker Richard Wilson.

This week's show features live aftermath following the Dominion win of Marcoola, we chat to Ken and Clint Ford after the phenomenal win. Lauren Pearson of Southland chats Super Fast Pat, Michelle Wallis wants a Rowe Cup, Club news with Mark Weaver of Geraldine and Bookmaker Richard Wilson gives us all the goss on Cup Week.

This week the show features aftermath interviews from the three Group One features on Christchurch Casino NZ Trotting Cup Day at Addington.

In the final show before the NZ Cup, this week's guests are Todd McCarthy, driver of Tiger Tara, Airpark Canterbury sponsored driver Matthew Williamson, the voice of Cup week Mark McNamara and Laurie Goodson regarding the traditional Cup Week gold tournament and Bookmaker Richard Wilson.