Schoolboy reinsman earns an ‘A’ with first win
May 31, 2021
WITH his concentration elsewhere today Nick Brown’s grades may have taken a hit, but the young reinsman Nick Brown certainly earned an ‘A’ during the weekend. Partnering Lord Chancellor at Globe Derby, Brown produced a textbook drive to record his maiden Saturday night victory. Naturally thrilled with the occasion,... Read more
Well-earned break after exceeding expectations
May 31, 2021
HAVING exceeded expectations during the weekend, promising filly Jo Rocks is being rewarded with a much-needed break. Working below her best during the lead up to Saturday night’s Australian Pacing Gold Consolation, Jo Rocks surprised connections when she emerged triumphant at Tabcorp Park Melton. Convinced the three-year-old is “still... Read more
Poorer world after death of true gentleman
May 31, 2021
SAYING harness racing has lost one of its truest gentlemen is simply not enough. It is the world which is poorer following the passing of Gary Hoban, who lost his battle with cancer yesterday. A renowned horseman who was never short of a handy horse in his stable, Hoban... Read more
Perfect excuse for a winter reprieve!
May 30, 2021
FOLLOWING last night’s Regional Championship State Final success at Club Menangle, trainer Brad Hewitt is considering rewarding himself and talented pacer Send It with a Queensland campaign. With several majors scheduled in coming months, Hewitt believes the interstate riches on offer are the perfect excuse for a winter reprieve!... Read more
Locals haven’t seen the last of talented raider
May 30, 2021
VICTORIANS haven’t seen the last of Tasty Delight. After registering a well-earned Group One success at Tabcorp Park Melton last night, New South Wales trainer Brian Portelli revealed his plans of returning south later in the year. Set to give the son of Bettors Delight a short break, Portelli... Read more
Oh, what a night!
May 29, 2021
OH, what a night! Late in May 2021, Emma Stewart and Clayton Tonkin had some fun… Heading to Tabcorp Park Melton with runners in four Australian Pacing Gold Finals, the power couple left with three Group Ones winners. Just for good measure, the Stewart/Tonkin camp also filled two quinellas... Read more
All’s well that ends well
May 29, 2021
ALL’S well that ends well for one group of owners. Following a tumultuous and disappointing few days Miss Boudica’s connections literally gained some consolation at Gloucester Park last night. Planning to have the quality filly competing in tonight’s Australian Pacing Gold Final at Tabcorp Park Melton, trainer Michael Brennan... Read more
All hail the short course King
May 28, 2021
IN-FORM pacer Adam Crocker is officially the Trot Rods King. Successful in a heat of the short course series in Redcliffe last week, Adam Crocker had to wait until the remaining qualifiers were contested before claiming the title. Racing Queensland conducted the series over several weeks, which saw fields... Read more
