Can unbeaten colt reach heights of famous father?
September 30, 2020
IT’S unlikely he will ever match the feats of his famous father, but Warrior is certainly heading in the right direction. Successful in Bendigo last night, Warrior is undefeated from three starts. Although the colt boasts a perfect record trainer Emma Stewart is unwilling to make a comparison with... Read more
Stellar news for trotting breeders
September 30, 2020
CHAMPION sire Timoko is the latest French stallion to join Haras des Trotteurs’ roster for this year’s breeding season in Australia and New Zealand. He stands at Hingstdepan in France alongside Bold Eagle and Brillantissime, which are also new to Haras des Trotteurs this season. Timoko was a stunning... Read more
Draw to test Delacombe Destroyer
September 29, 2020
EXCITING pacer Ride High faces the biggest test of his campaign after drawing the outside of the back row in Saturday night’s TAB Smoken Up Sprint at Tabcorp Park Melton. The Clayton Tonkin-trained stallion is likely to be forced to do a power of work as his rivals will... Read more
Relocation to reduce industry costs
September 29, 2020
IN A move which is set to benefit the local industry, Harness Racing SA has elected to transfer its operation to another office. The governing body rents a building from the South Australian Harness Racing Club, but will vacate the premises within the next five weeks. As of November HRSA... Read more
Trainer dedicates win to late mother
September 29, 2020
EMOTIONS were at a premium following the opening race at Globe Derby yesterday. Having recently made a difficult trip back to South Australia, trainer Matt Maguire registered his first win since his mother Margaret died. Dedicating the victory to his mum, Maguire’s success came via Gus Or Bust at... Read more
Taking large team south for key majors
September 28, 2020
NEW South Wales-based couple Anthony Butt and Sonya Smith are set to embark on a Victorian campaign. Scheduled to cross the border on Wednesday, the pair plan to spend two months interstate. Bringing a team of 12 trotters and pacers, Butt and Smith will target keys majors such as... Read more
Thriving since moving interstate
September 27, 2020
LIFE in South Australia continues to agree with Ellmers Hoofing It. Having his eighth start since arriving in the state Ellmers Hoofing It was once again a class above his rivals at Globe Derby last night. Since arriving at Jonathon Kingston-Mayne’s stable the gelding has registered seven wins and... Read more
Humbo2020 full of bonuses
September 27, 2020
HUMBLETONIAN day 2020 will take place at Maryborough on Monday October 12. As is always the case at this meeting, #Humbo2020 will feature only Vicbred eligible horses who have never won a race. Every horse which breaks its maiden on the day, which will of course be every winner that day, will... Read more
Thrilling win ignites six decades of memories
September 27, 2020
AWAY from the ‘wow factor’ Pink Galahs’ success at Tabcorp Park Melton last night carried plenty of sentiment. Competing against a hot of the best trotting mares in the nation, the three-year-old upstaged her older rivals to capture the Sumthingaboutmaori Free-For-All. For the squaregaiter’s owners the win brought back more... Read more
