By Duane Ranger
It’s taken Robert Argue seven months to drive his fourth career winner. Prior to that you have to go back to the 2010 to have seen him salute the judge.
But life has changed for Argue. He now a Dad to 3-year-old Brooklyn and works for one of the North Island’s strongest stables.
“Life is great at the moment. My partner and I live in the new sub-division at Pokeno and I travel to Clevedon every day to work. I’ve always wanted to be ...
By Michael Guerin
Sometimes the more things change the more they stay the same.
Which pretty much sums up the feature trot at Alexandra Park on Friday night.
Realmein did the right thing by punters by justifying his favouritism for the 2200m standing start, breaking 2:50 and winning effortlessly after a confident Phil Butcher drive.
The win was Realmein’s first since January last year, when he won in Australia when being campaigned by Tim Butt,...
By Duane Ranger
Group 3 Summer Cup winner of last season Hughie Green will resume in the Spring Cup at Alexandra Park on September 30.
The big son of Art Major and Alta Serena will then line-up in The Holmes DG Pace on October 14 at the same venue.
“That’s all we have got planned for him right now. After the Holmes DG then we will see where he’s at and plan his racing schedule from there. He isn’t nominated for the New Zealand Cup. I think the Auc...
By Duane Ranger
Impressive Alexandra Park winner of the last two Fridays – Acceptance - will always be special to John and Josh Dickie - in more ways than one.
The 3-year-old Bettor’s Delight gelding not only has a promising future but he is also one of the last horses purchased at a Sales by the late Kerry Hoggard.
The former Auckland Trotting Club president and owner of Rosslands Stud passed away in October 2015. Earlier in the year Hoggard paid...
By Michael Guerin
For a man who knows the glory of group one victory, this was a different kind of satisfaction.
Because trainer John Dickie knows not many trainers prepare four winners on a night at Alexandra Park.
Dickie and son Josh, who is his training partner and stable driver, pulled off the rare feat on Friday night when Acceptance, Bronze Over, This Excuse Is Fine and I Am The Greatest all won.
It was the first four-win night for either...
