Diamond sparkles in Group Three
July 31, 2021
VICTORIA’S major mares’ features are being targeted by astute horseman Joe Pace. Speaking after Diamond Party’s Group Three success at Tabcorp Park Melton just moments ago, Pace stated he has set his sights on the Mares’ Triple Crown in October with the four-year-old. Although purchased from New Zealand, Diamond... Read more
End of year majors the aim with comeback trotter
July 31, 2021
END of year majors are the aim with comeback trotter Maori Law. Having his third start from a spell – and fourth in 16 months – Maori Law was triumphant in last night’s John Slack Memorial in Ballarat. Thrilled with the gelding’s performance, co-trainer Emmett Brosnan stated features such... Read more
There’s no place like home
July 31, 2021
DEDICATED concession driver Declan Magri has become harness racing’s version of Dorothy from Wizard Of Oz. Since gaining his licence a “few months ago”, Magri has travelled far and wide in search of a winner – including a 10-hour round trip to Mildura for one drive! Last night, however,... Read more
Breeders know key elements to success
July 31, 2021
INTELLIGENCE and hard work appear to be key elements in the quest for success in any harness racing endeavour. The Jessica Francis and Jake Stockton partnership is showing signs they understand these elements well. From Alfredtown – a rural community about five kilometres north of Ladysmith and 14 kilometres... Read more
Hard work will always earn you success
July 30, 2021
“SELF-BELIEF and hard work will always earn you success.” – Virat Kohli THAT quote makes me think of the hard working, extremely successful couple Scott and Kathy Robertson from Gobbagombalin. A predominantly farming community in the central east part of the Riverina and a suburb of Wagga Wagga in New... Read more
Callaghan calls on Morgan to add to his good season
July 30, 2021
PROMINENT Hunter Valley horseman, Mark Callaghan has always had a handy team of pacers in his care and this season is no exception. Callaghan is currently training a team of 12 from his Morisset stable, which is just a short drive from the Newcastle International Paceway. “We have again... Read more
RACE ONE: Following a couple of solid placings in recent weeks, the KerryAnn Morris-trained ZIGGY ROCKS (9) appeals as an attractive investment, despite the presence of a wide gate. After posting a creditable 5.2m 4th to Jimmy Locke three starts ago, when first up for Lucky Lodge, the son... Read more
Exciting battle in fastest heat
July 30, 2021
IN AN exciting battle of promising youngsters, Tie One On outkicked Dreamonhigh in the slop to capture the fastest division of Thursday’s $54,000 Arden Downs Grand Circuit Stake at The Meadows. The event for two-year-old filly trotters, known as the Edward M. Ryan, was contested over three divisions, with... Read more
Young gun edging towards milestone
July 29, 2021
IN 2018 a wide-eyed Cameron Hart packed his bags and moved from the Riverina to the ‘big smoke’ in search of his dream. Harbouring a passion for all things harness racing, Hart was determined to forge a career as a reinsman. “I wanted to become a freelance driver and... Read more
