Jonny TurnerWednesday's announcement by the New Zealand Racing Board of increased stake money might have been somewhat of a surprise, but it was a welcome one. That is a $12 million increase from the $136.2 million, which was allocated this season. Of the increase, $6.5 million will go to New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR), $3.55 million to Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) and $1.95 million to Greyhound Racing New Zealand (GRNZ). Shane Anderton, thoroughbred trainer: "It will be interesting to see how they are going to spend it. Steve Tyler, thoroughbred trainer: "I hope they don't put it all on the top end of the Saturday meetings.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 20, 2017 23:38 UTC