Don’t write off a champion – when he’s ‘due’
November 30, 2021
WITH a couple of fourth placings beside his name, you could say champion reinsman Darren Binskin is ‘due’ to win an Inter Dominion Pacing Championship Grand Final. “Actually, I’m probably overdue,” jokes Binskin, who has a serious contender for this year’s series in the lightly-raced stallion Line Up. The... Read more
Right time, right place for Ison’s Inter Dom hopes
November 30, 2021
THE Inter Dominion produces so many dreams and aspirations and for Tamworth reinsman Tom Ison one telephone call produced a great opportunity to contest the 2021 running of the Inter Dominion. “When the phone rang, I thought “what does Kevin Pizzuto want from me?” said Ison. Sydney trainer Kevin... Read more
Vindicated after Maestro claims Inter Final
November 30, 2021
AS THE countdown to tomorrow night’s second round of TAB Inter Dominion heats continues, we travel back in time to relive past editions of the Championships hosted by Club Menangle. VINDICATED – According to the dictionary, Vindicated is to get revenge for; avenge; to uphold or justify by... Read more
Inter rank outsider epitomises grassroots harness racing
November 30, 2021
HE’S training the rank outsider of the series, but that doesn’t faze Trent Lethaby. In fact, the Queensland horseman’s Inter Dominion campaign epitomises the grassroots element of harness racing. Making the trip south to take on the large stables, Lethaby is contesting the prestigious Championship with moderately-performed trotter Red... Read more
Victorian Inter prospect void of luck again!
November 30, 2021
CONNECTIONS of Maori Law are hoping – should the occasion arise – he receives the perfect draw in the Inter Dominion Final. While every trainer, driver and owner wants the same in the December 11 showdown at Club Menangle, the situation is slightly different for the Victorian trotter. Basically,... Read more
The year Koala was Inter Dominion King
November 29, 2021
AS WE continue to marvel in the heroics from the opening round of Inter Dominion heats at Club Menangle during the weekend, let’s take another step back in time to relive the glory of the 1980 Championship at Harold Park. SOME 79 horses were nominated for the BP-sponsored... Read more
Previewing Round 2 of the Inter Dominion at Bathurst
November 29, 2021
RACE ONE: Unplaced only twice in his 11 starts, talented 3yo HEZ DUSTY (2) looks the one to beat in the first of four G3 events set aside for the NSWBC Western Region Final’s. Prepared by Brad Hewitt, who will also take the reins, the For A Reason gelding... Read more
Inter surprise package “just getting started”
November 29, 2021
A SURPRISE package during the opening round of Inter Dominion heats, Illawong Stardust is “just getting started” according to trainer Tony Peacock. Second-up from a five-month spell, Illawong Stardust finished third in her Club Menangle-based qualifier on Saturday night. Thrilled with the trotter’s performance, Peacock stated Illawong Stardust is... Read more