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Racing
29 August 2026
Williams goes out a winner
Ever-popular horsewoman Kylie Williams signed off her riding career with a fairytale ending, piloting the Shankar Muniandy-prepared What She Wants to win the aptly named Celebrating Kylie Williams (1800m) at Riccarton in her final raceday ride.
Racing
28 August 2026
Williams to bow out at Riccarton
Kylie Williams has been a staple of New Zealand’s jockey ranks for three decades, but at Riccarton on Saturday she will don silks for the last time.
Racing
22 January 2026
Mother-and-son to reunite at Ellerslie
Kylie Williams is hoping she will have plenty to celebrate when she is sunning herself in Rarotonga on Sunday.
Racing
07 November 2025
Bates returns home to fulfil his Mum’s dream
After recording her 1,000th win in the saddle in September, veteran jockey Kylie Williams had just one final goal she wanted to achieve before hanging up her riding boots – ride against her son, Logan Bates.
Racing
30 September 2025
One final goal for Williams
“It will be cool to ride against him and hopefully he will get back here for Cup Week if all goes well.” 
Racing
14 September 2025
Matamata imports shine at Riccarton
Saturday’s two $50,000 open handicaps at Riccarton were won by a pair of former Matamata horses who seem to be loving their new lives in the South Island.
Racing
12 May 2025
Short stands tall in Wairio Cup
A decision to run Short out of grade in Sunday’s Hype Landscaping and Washrite Wairio Cup (2200m) paid off in a big way for local Invercargill trainer Anna Hewitson.
Racing
30 April 2025
Heavy weekend ahead for Riviera Rebel
“He doesn’t mind a heavy track. He’s not very big, but he’s quite strong and he has got that will to win. Having topweight is the biggest concern though."
Racing
12 April 2025
Third Decree shines in Southern Alps Challenge
“She was given a phenomenal ride by Kylie Williams, and when she’s ridden like that, she has the ability to be quite explosive. She showed that today."