Despite getting off to an unhappy start, Taranaki's Xtreme Race Day proved a hit, with thousands of punters turning out. Moments before Saturday's first race, at New Plymouth Raceway, a trainer was kicked in the stomach by a horse she was following. JOHN VELVIN/STUFF Jericho Cup race winner Aigne, ridden by Charlotte O'Beine, in green and gold sitting third on the first time round. The day's big race was the 3210m qualifier for Jericho Cup, Australia's longest flat race. JOHN VELVIN/STUFF The Jericho cup race field crossing the finish line.

Source: Stuff September 29, 2019 04:30 UTC