Home is where the Cup is!
February 29, 2024
HOME is where the heart is, or in the case of Mario Borg, where the Cup is! A long standing committee member of the Strathalbyn Harness Racing Club, Borg aims to have a runner at the organization’s main meeting each season. Although the club closed its racetrack doors after... Read more
Breeder’s case of beginner’s luck
February 29, 2024
IT’S been a case of beginner’s luck for Busselton trainer-breeder Reece Kaptein, whose first broodmare in Belturbet NZ was the dam of a multiple Group One winner. “Reece bought her to race but after three starts she broke down, so he decided to breed from her,” Kayla Trewenack, Kaptein’s... Read more
Key changes to The TAB Eureka
February 29, 2024
THERE are two key enhancements to the 2024 TAB Eureka. In the days after mighty mare Encipher won the inaugural running of the $2.1million race at Club Menangle last September, Harness Racing Australia promised a full review. “We were open about that,” HRA CEO Andrew Kelly said. “We wanted... Read more
Chance to emulate legendary father
February 29, 2024
A SOLID draw has bolstered Better Be The Best’s chances of joining some elite company this weekend. By capturing the Paleface Adios Stake at Club Menangle last week, Better Be The Best earned a berth in Saturday night’s Chariots Of Fire. Australasia’s premier four-year-old event, the $250,000 major has... Read more
Keeping legacy alive
February 28, 2024
HARRY Capararo was a highly respected breeder and staunch supporter of WA harness racing and his son Peter has made it his goal to keep his legacy alive. Harry was the driving force behind Adda Equine Stud and was involved with winners of more than 1000 races. His best... Read more
Youngsters “have come out firing”
February 28, 2024
BOYANUP horseman Dennis Roche offered four youngsters at last year’s APG Perth Yearling Sale and they have come out firing early in the season, with two winners and a runner-up from three starters. Vincent filly Reinette won the first two-year-old race of the season, Bettagetonpip won her first race... Read more
“Hopefully we can make him proud”
February 27, 2024
BOYANUP horsewoman Jacqueline Prentice loves to support her successful trainer-husband Justin in his racing venture but her background with thoroughbreds and show horses has seen her take the lead in the growing breeding operation. Prentice has a busy schedule, balancing the care of their two young children Carter (2)... Read more
Riding the crest of a wave
February 27, 2024
PROMINENT horseman Ryan Hryhorec is riding the crest of a wave. During his last 11 starts as a driver, Hryhorec has registered seven wins and three placings across two meetings. As a trainer, Hryhorec has six wins and a pair of placings from 10 starts from the same programs.... Read more
Outstanding youngsters spearhead draft
February 26, 2024
WAGIN breeder Kevin Spurr will offer 10 yearlings, his biggest sale’s draft, at the APG Perth Yearling Sale on March 3, spearheaded by two outstanding youngsters by highly underrated sire Shoobees Place. Shoobees Place has 54 winners from 134 foals of racing age in Australia, with earnings of more... Read more
Two milestones await evergreen pacer
February 26, 2024
RETIREMENT is looming, but evergreen pacer Celestial Daybreak still has two more targets to reach before his career comes to an end. Registering an overdue win in Port Pirie yesterday, Celestial Daybreak stretched his earnings to $193,600, which brings one target into play. According to trainer Shane Loone the... Read more
