The fact they have horses racing at all those venues sums up not only the size of their operation but its importance to harness racing up and down the country. But by the weight of numbers and talent of those involved, the record could be an early Christmas present for the Telfers, their staff and the big boss of parent company Stonewall Stud, Steve Stockman today. Telfer is a numbers man, smart enough to know the record is probably theirs but not looking for chickens to count. “She is a really well mannered mare and although she might be better right-handed, she can win,” admits Telfer. He became the Herald’s Racing Editor in 1995 and covers the world’s biggest horse racing carnivals.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 23, 2025 17:36 UTC