Sire’s strong Australasian results ahead of Sale
March 22, 2023
PROGENY of Vincent produced strong results this past weekend across Australia and New Zealand. At Alexandra Park on Friday night Vincent sired a double with Sherlock and Twist Little Girl saluting. Twist Little Girl scored her third win from ten starts courtesy of a sharp sprint home in a... Read more
Success doubles as bittersweet moment
March 16, 2023
SUCCESS in Geelong tonight has doubled as a bittersweet moment. Joining forces with the Kim Procter stable once again, under-utilised driver Brad Chisholm was triumphant with handy trotter Abitofadreamer. Chisholm has been driving for Procter for the past 18 months, with the combination completing their fifth, and most likely... Read more
Becoming a ‘purist’ whether he likes it or not!
March 16, 2023
FOR a trainer who isn’t a natural fan of trotters, Joe Pace is building an impressive strike rate with the gait. A self-confessed pacing man – claims his surname has no influence – Pace captured a pair of Group Ones with rising star squaregaiter Harry Stamper last season. As... Read more
Looking to continue strong rate of success
March 16, 2023
IT’S not often South Australians play a role in Tasmanian racing, but when they do, the ‘Croweaters’ enjoy a strong rate of success. None more so than Dani Hill, who dominated the 2018 Australian Female Drivers’ Championship on the Apple Isle. Hill captured five of the nine heats in... Read more
Victory will be the perfect tonic for veteran trainer
March 15, 2023
VICTORY in Saturday night’s Scotch Notch Memorial will be “exactly what’s needed” according to veteran horseman Robbie O’Connell. Experiencing the highs and lows of racing – and life – during the past week, O’Connell is positive another win will keep the grin on his face. O’Connell was smiling last... Read more
Milestone countdown like an itch you can’t scratch
March 15, 2023
IT TOOK a lot longer than desired, but astute horseman Tony Bertwistle finally notched a personal milestone yesterday. Stuck on 99 wins for several months, Bertwistle reached the ton thanks to Sweet Paris’ success at Club Menangle. Naturally pleased with the achievement, Bertwistle stated he is even happier to... Read more
Late bloomer continues strong start to season
March 14, 2023
LATE bloomer Gloria Council continued her strong start to the season when she prepared Rockella to score yesterday. Beginning her training career during the 2011/12 term, Council has contested a dozen races in 2023 for a winning percentage of 25 and top three strike rate of 42 per cent.... Read more
Superstar heading to Australia for stud duties
March 14, 2023
THE reigning US Three-Old-Old Pacing Colt of the Year is heading to leading breeding establishment, Alabar. In conjunction with Nevele R, Alabar have secured the lifetime southern hemisphere rights to the world champion, Pebble Beach, which will stand in Victoria. The best son of the burgeoning young sire Downbytheseaside,... Read more
Louis to keep following country cup circuit
March 13, 2023
LIFE in South Australia continues to agree with Uncle Louis. Purchased from New Zealand before making his local debut last December, Uncle Louis has had 11 starts as a ‘Croweater’ for seven wins, three placings and a fourth. The squaregaiter’s victories include yesterday’s Kapunda Trotters’ Cup, which has prompted... Read more
80-year-old trainer breaks decade-long winning drought
March 13, 2023
FORMER problem child Fred Ned delivered a drought-breaking victory in Birchip yesterday. Making his debut last season as a seven-year-old, Fred Ned was having his seventh start when he scored for veteran trainer Walter Newton. Newton’s previous trip to the winners’ circle was with Fred Ned’s half-brother Pannosus in... Read more
