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Well Bred Debutantes Begin Year on Winning Note
Excerpt from The Latest Breeding News in The Breeders News (NZ Standardbred Breeders Association) 2026 rolled in and it didn’t take long for some well-bred stock to begin their racing careers on a winning note, much to the delight of the committed breeders who have patiently waited for these moments to arrive. One race later on the same card, (at Rangiora) Ninth Wave Arden justified his short-priced favouritism in the hands of Blair Orange , producing a remarkably similar
Jan 8


Memories May Be Made By This
October 23 2025 Purdon Racing is looking toward a huge weekend of racing but there will be special interest in one of the early contenders-ARDEN’S MEMORY in the 6.47 at Alexandra Park Friday. The beautifully bred Bettor’s Delight-Venus Serena mare,bred and raced by the John and Judy Stiven and family,long time supporters of the stable,has not raced since last December when she ran second in a three year old fillies event at Invercargill. Her spring campaign had started promis
Oct 23, 2025


Ardens Horizon comes from last
29 September 2025 Ken Casellas Arden's Horizon clocking up win 15 A splendid effort by Ardens Horizon to surge home from last at the bell...
Sep 29, 2025


Arden Lodge 2025 NZB Standardbred Yearling Sale Draft
Arden Lodge has five entries in this year's NZB Standardbred National Yearling Sale in Christchurch on the 18th February; three colts and...
Feb 3, 2025


Taketheplunge Extends Winter Rose's Record
Bruce Stewart for Harnesslink 25 January 2025 The win at Addington last night by Taketheplunge ( Downbytheseaside ) extended the fabulous...
Jan 25, 2025


Strengthening The Relationship
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Dec 22, 2024


South Coast Arden's FFA Success
Former New Zealander South Coast Arden ( Somebeachsomehere x Southwind Arden ) followed up with a recent Bathurst success with a gritty...
Nov 24, 2024


Arden's Memory Wins First Nevele R Fillies Heat
23 August by Bruce Stewart Harnesslink The win by pacing filly Arden’s Memory (Bettor’s Delight) at Addington tonight was tinged with...
Aug 23, 2024


Arden's Memory Makes Memorable Win for Stiven Family
John and Judy Stiven were on course at Ashburton Raceway to see their well bred three year old Arden's Memory win the Doug Coley Flooring...
Aug 16, 2024


Clearing Maidens -Daughter of Venus Serena Impresses at Ashburton
August 12 2024 Harnesslink Media In our weekly Clearing Maidens article we look through those breaking through for their first victories....
Aug 12, 2024


After 19,620 km-that's win number 15!
29 July 2024 in Australia, Top 4 by Terry Gange There are many reasons why Arden-bred eight-year-old gelding Neds Beach...
Jul 30, 2024


C C Arden bounces back after debut dramas
By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk 13 July 2024 After giving driver Tim Williams "a scare" on debut, C C Arden made amends with a gutsy...
Jul 13, 2024


CC Arden Has Plenty Under The Bonnet
Harnesslink Bruce Stewart 12 July 2024 Although harness racing trainer Amanda Telfer and driver Tim Williams know Addington winner Arden...
Jul 13, 2024


Diamond Creek mares heading to New Zealand (Arden Lodge)
Bruce Stewart for Harnesslink 16-6-2024 American powerhouse Diamond Creek Farm is set to expand it’s harness racing breeding operation in...
Jun 16, 2024


Pair Flying the Arden Flag in North America
Venturesome Arden and Illustrious Arden have both been performing well since being exported to the US in October 2023.
May 1, 2024
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