Passion for breeding
January 31, 2025
THERE isn’t much Brisbane horseman Alan Boyd hasn’t done in his 50 years as a harness racing participant – he has been an owner, driver, trainer and club President – but few roles give him more pleasure than breeding a city winner. Boyd grew up in Melbourne and became... Read more
Personal milestone for popular horsewoman
January 30, 2025
LEADING horsewoman Samantha Hill registered a personal highlight at Globe Derby yesterday. One of South Australia’s most popular participants, Hill notched her first training treble since obtaining her licence in 2022. Having also driven the trio, Hill is naturally “super thrilled” with the result. “I gave each a good... Read more
So many standouts!
January 30, 2025
THE 2025 APG Sydney Yearling Sale has some yearlings with amazing bloodlines offered by individual vendors on February 16. Here, we take a lot at some of the potential sale toppers in the first part of the sale. Lot 201 (vendor – Seahorse Racing) – The 2025 APG Sydney... Read more
Maiden win continues mare’s perfect record
January 30, 2025
BROODMARE gem Aratusa Lass maintained her perfect matron record thanks to Annie Crocker’s triumph at Globe Derby yesterday. A handy pacer which registered 18 wins and 18 placings across three states, Aratusa Lass has eclipsed her racing feats in the breeding barn. Owned by prominent South Australian industry figure... Read more
Fantastic fillies on offer
January 30, 2025
ASHDON Valley Racing principal Nev Ismaili started from humble beginnings but has built up an impressive band of broodmares in the past decade. Ismaili discovered harness racing through a mate, who talked him into buying a horse to race and the fever took hold from there. He now has... Read more
Aiken, Rixon eyeing another feature FFA
January 30, 2025
MIKE KO’CASS FINDS US A WINNER AT TABCORP PARK MENANGLE SATURDAY NIGHT: RACE ONE: Despite being costly in his past three trips to the races, JORDY (2) is entitled to top billing, courtesy of an ideal draw, which will be a big plus as his main threats have drawn... Read more
APG announce Trotting Series increase
January 29, 2025
PRIZEMONEY for the Australian Pacing Gold Trotting Series has received a substantial increase, with stakes for two-year-olds in 2026 and three-year-olds in 2027 rising from the advertised $25,000 to an impressive $35,000. Graduates of this year’s Melbourne Yearling Sales will be eligible to compete in mixed-sex trotting races at... Read more
Club boosts Cup night stakes
January 29, 2025
AS A club with over 87 years history behind it, the Strathalbyn Harness Racing Club has focused on country racing and supporting the harness industry. The Strathalbyn Pacing and Trotters’ Cups will once again take place this year, despite not being held at our home track. This year the... Read more
