Date set for stellar Cup meeting
June 30, 2023
EARLIER this season HRSA announced a standalone SA Cup in the Spring to complement the existing SA Country Cups Series in the Autumn. Today, all major details of this new-look SA Cup meeting are released, with Globe Derby Park to host SA Cup Night on Saturday, October 28. The... Read more
Drivers’ fees set to rise
June 29, 2023
HRSA is pleased to advise drivers’ fees will increase by $10 per drive, commencing Saturday July 8. The new fees matrix will now look as follows: $3000 races = $40 fee (up from $30) plus five per cent of prizemoney from first to last place Races above $3000 =... Read more
Aussie star to take on the world in USA
June 29, 2023
HOT off the back of Just Believe’s breakthrough Swedish campaign, another star Aussie trotter will chase international glory. Connections of Victoria’s multiple Group One winner Aldebaran Zeus have accepted an invitation to tackle some of the world’s best trotters in the $US1million MGM Yonkers International Trot in New York... Read more
Upgrade to state-bred futurity scheme
June 28, 2023
THE Southern Cross Racing and Breeding Incentive Scheme is the backbone of the South Australian industry. An evolution of this program will provide an upgrade to three areas identified for further support; two and three year-old racing, local breeders, and longevity of benefits. Currently, the bonus scheme is as... Read more
Stable newcomer impresses with win
June 28, 2023
PLANS remain modest with recent stable acquisition Leaf Stride despite his success yesterday. Having his fourth start for prominent couple Joe and Mary Rando, Leaf Stride scored at Club Menangle. The trotter had been among the placegetters during two of his previous outings. “We quite like him,” Joe said.... Read more
Money, money, money…there’s more coming!
June 27, 2023
IN WHAT is the first four announcements this week, Harness Racing South Australia is excited to unveil a new prizemoney model which will see an increase to stakes across all segments. Saturday night prizemoney (not including feature races and heats into Finals events) will be as follows based on... Read more
Free-legged freshman breaks maiden
June 27, 2023
IT TOOK longer than expected, but promising youngster Buzz Bomb has broken his maiden status. Costing himself victory upon debut, Buzz Bomb was runner-up at his first three starts for trainer Paul Cavallaro. Returning to Globe Derby for his fourth outing yesterday, the son of Art Major proved too... Read more
Disqualified under AHRR 193
June 27, 2023
On Wednesday, June 21, 2023 Harness Racing New South Wales stewards conducted an Inquiry into the conduct of licensed trainer Bill Lesslie on Thursday, July 7, 2022 in relation to the registered standardbred WHY NOTT which was trained by him and engaged to race in race 1, the OUTBACK... Read more
From unwanted prospect to stable star
June 26, 2023
FINDING a new home via the ‘grapevine’, Scoob Operator has been transformed from unwanted prospect to stable star! With his previous owner declaring Scoob Operator was “free to a good home”, news of the open offer filtered down from Queensland to South Australian trainer Mostyn Clinton, who decided to... Read more
