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Racing
06 January 2026
Blackadder seeking to break Reefton hoodoo
Former West Coaster John Blackadder has had plenty of success around the South Island, but there remains one track firmly on his hit-list, his former hometown of Reefton.
Racing
04 December 2025
Ears Back returns to happy hunting ground
Canterbury mare Ears Back’s best form has been in the North Island this year, and she has crossed the Cook Strait once more to try to add to her stakes haul.
Racing
07 August 2025
Northern mission on the cards for Rangiora mare
“At the moment, she’ll start, and I think she’ll give a very good account of herself."
Racing
31 May 2025
Southern raider strikes black-type gold
"She’s done a very good job this season and is heading out on a high.”
Racing
27 May 2025
Ears Back seeking black-type in season swansong
“She has been working really well. I am happy with her ahead of Saturday.” 
Racing
01 April 2025
Alps target on the line for Ears Back
“Here’s hoping for Thursday."
Racing
27 February 2025
Talented three-year-old ready for Guineas showdown
“She’s very well and the 1600 should suit her.”
Racing
28 December 2024
Ears Back defies draw for Timaru Cup triumph
Neither a wide draw nor a talented field of rivals at Phar Lap Raceway on Saturday could stand in the way of Ears Back, who took her career earnings past $200,000 with a tenacious performance in the Craigmore Sustainable Holdings Timaru Cup (1600m).
Racing
20 March 2024
Ears Back hunting black-type
Ears Back will head to Riccarton on Saturday in search of black-type in the Gr.3 Valachi Downs South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m).