Michael Guerin

Australia

Reporter and Broadcaster at New Zealand Herald

Racing and sports journalist/broadcaster. Racing editor NZ Herald. Host of Guerin Report, analyst on Box Seat, radio stuff all over the place.

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Harness racing rarities: Kiwi trotters take on Aussie challenges

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Michael Guerin

Oscar Bonavena (blue) winning at Addington last November. Photo / Race ImagesA trio of harness racing rarities could all pay dividends on either side of the Tasman this weekend. While tonight has the usual Friday Night Lights meetings at Addington and Alexandra Park, the eyes of harness racing fans are starting to be cast overseas as the Inter Dominions in Brisbane are now three weeks away and New Zealand participation across the Tasman is ramping up.
James McDonald shines at Royal Ascot with Crimson Advocate win

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Michael Guerin

Crimson Advocate and James McDonald (blue and gold) blow their rivals away at Royal Ascot. Photo / Megan CogginBy Michael Guerin in LondonNew Zealand’s greatest jockey, James McDonald, reminded the racing world why he is the best at Royal Ascot overnight. McDonald, who is predominantly based in Sydney but rides around the world more often these days, wasn’t even confirmed to ride at this week’s glamorous Royal Ascot meeting, outside London, until two weeks ago.
One Ascot rides multiplies into 10 for James McDonald

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Michael Guerin

James McDonald won the King’s Stand Stakes on Nature Strip in 2022. Michael Guerin in LondonWhat started as a hit-and-run mission could become a doorway to one of his dreams for champion jockey James McDonald. The Kiwi, rated by many the world’s best jockey, will return to his favourite race meeting, Royal Ascot, which starts just outside London on Wednesday at 1.30am.
Horse racing: Albert Bosma’s Go Racing takes three horses to Royal Ascot

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Michael Guerin

Albert Bosma (left) inspects yearlings with one of his trainers, Stephen Marsh, at Karaka. Photo / Trish DunellThe best indication of how far Auckland racehorse syndicator Albert Bosma has come is that he wasn’t entirely sure how many horses his Go Racing business would have competing at Royal Ascot this week. That is Royal Ascot, the pinnacle of world racing, just outside London, which starts in the early hours of Wednesday morning (NZT).
The 2024 Climate Change Authority Sector Pathways Review misses the mark

2 weeks ago | queenslandcountrylife.com.au | Michael Guerin

The 2024 Climate Change Authority Sector Pathways Review misses the markConverting productive agricultural land into forestry is not the panacea for reducing emissions that the 2024 climate review proposes. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Mercurial faces heavy track as Jack Taplin gets raceday ride at Te Rapa

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Michael Guerin

Mercurial will return at Te Rapa today. Photo / Race ImagesTrainer Stephen Marsh is looking forward to putting an old hand and total novice together at Te Rapa today even if they may not combine for victory. Marsh will, somewhat surprisingly, roll out former group one winner Mercurial in the $40,000 Bayley Country Sprint, a mere $40,000 assignment on a day when he will share the limelight with the best jumpers in the Waikato Hurdles and Steeples.
Watch: Brave Kiwi harness racer dragged round track, holds on to save horse

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Michael Guerin

A New Zealand horsewoman has stunned racing fans with her courage and care for her horse after winning a race at Alexandra Park on Friday night. South Auckland harness racing driver Crystal Hackett had just won Race 8 driving two-year-old pacer Buddy Guy, when the inexperienced horse shied and became fractious when returning to the winner’s circle.
The Cossack set for Waikato Steeples despite Nedwin’s favourite status

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Michael Guerin

Paul Nelson favours The Cossack, despite Nedwin being the favourite. Trainer Paul Nelson says he can’t tip against his jumping great The Cossack – even if that would mean one of his other horses winning. Which is why the great jumper is the Nelsons’ top pick for tomorrow’s $75,000 Signature Homes Waikato Steeples even though stablemate Nedwin is the favourite.
American Me eyes comeback win in $20,000 Alexandra Park race

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Michael Guerin

American Me in the hands of Sarah O'Reilly wins the Roy Purdon Memorial at Alexandra Park last year. Photo / Trish DunellIt may be 14 months since American Me last won a race but it was the quality of that victory that suggests he is the horse to beat in the main race at Alexandra Park tonight. The Ashburton pacer returns to the north and trainers Brent and Tim White appear to have found the ideal race in the $20,000 Classique Landscapers Pace.
Crisafulli government's commitment to ag industry reforms must be acknowledged

3 weeks ago | queenslandcountrylife.com.au | Michael Guerin

Crisafulli government's commitment to ag industry reforms must be acknowledgedLast week AgForce stood beside our State Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett at the Far North Queensland Field Days as he announced some of the most fundamental reform our industry has seen in many years. Subscribe now for unlimited access.

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Michael Guerin @GuerinSports

18 Jun 25

Jmac 1 month ago: “Pretty gutted I’ll be missing Ascot” Jmac 10 days ago: “I’ve got 1 ride on Carl Spackler but don’t think I’ll have a busy week” Jmac today: Whoosh… sorry lads, just couldn’t help myself!!!!

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A win for @mcacajamez on board CRIMSON ADVOCATE in the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes for Wathnan and trainers John & Thady Gosden https://t.co/pJl4vqF1bU

Michael Guerin @GuerinSports

16 Jun 25

Royal Ascot: One ride multiplies into at least 10 for James McDonald as racing’s most glamourous week begins https://t.co/ABMQthrKnf

Michael Guerin @GuerinSports

15 Jun 25

Ascot Triple Treat: How a Kiwi and his “mates” ended up with three horses racing on the world’s biggest stage. ⁦@Ascot⁩ ⁦⁦@_GoRacing⁩ https://t.co/yPznPcl5u2