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COVID-19 has had a massive impact on many people’s lives this year and Morrinsville horseman Trevor Phillips is no exception.

While punters might have struggled to believe American Dealer beat both Krug and It’s All About Faith in the first group one of the season at Alexandra Park last night, the really unbelievable story of the race was the driver.

Dual Group 1 winner Ultimate Stride was crowned Otago Horse Of The Year for the 2019-20 at Waikouaiti on Friday night.

A G’s White Socks will be out to buck a growing trend when he steps out in the Hannon Memorial at Oamaru on Sunday.

Nathan Purdon has some bad news for his Dad.

A start on New Zealand’s biggest day in harness racing now beckons Need You Now after her impressive win in the Canterbury Standardbred Breeders Association Mobile Pace (1980m) at Addington Raceway on Thursday night.

Champion trainer Mark Purdon is adamant the setback to Self Assured and Spankem that will see them miss Oamaru on Sunday won’t affect their New Zealand Cup chances.

Pukekohe trainers Steven Reid and Simon McMullen had a virus hit a couple of their runners recently, but they have since recuperated and will resume at Alexandra Park on Friday night.

Reigning New Zealand Cup champion Cruz Bromac looks set to be back at Addington on November 10.