Jett to soar against Australasia’s best
May 31, 2025
FRESH from the most successful fortnight of his budding career, 17-year-old driving sensation Jett Turnbull has received another accolade. The talented young reinsman has been selected to represent New South Wales in the Australasian Young Drivers’ Championship, be held during the Inter Dominion Carnival in Queensland in July. “This... Read more
Cyberattack on racing system deemed deliberate
May 31, 2025
RISE Racing wishes to provide a further update to the harness racing industry of the recent cybersecurity incident that temporarily disrupted access to the Harvey system. On 12 May 2025, RISE identified a deliberate cyberattack involving unauthorised access to components of the system. Immediate response measures were enacted to... Read more
State governing body appoints new CEO
May 28, 2025
HARNESS Racing South Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer. After a nationwide search was conducted, Heath Pocock will take up the title. The announcement is a timely one as current CEO Dean Elliott is in his final week at HRSA before commencing... Read more
MIKE KO’CASS SHOWS HE’S A GOOD ‘JUDGE’ WHEN IT COMES TO FINDING WINNERS AT MENANGLE; HERE’S THIS WEEK’S RACE-BY-RACE ANALYSIS: RACE ONE: Suitably drawn and coming off a confidence-boosting win, MIKI PINS (2) is capable of producing an encore performance. Caught facing the breeze last week, the son of... Read more
Ballarat feature gateway to $500,000 major
May 28, 2025
A GOLDEN ticket for the $500,000 Protostar, the richest two-year-old race on the Australasian calendar, to be run at Albion Park on July 12, awaits the winner of the $20,000 Durham Park Two-Year-Old Rising Star at Ballarat on June 12. Bruce and Vicki Edward’s Durham Park, in partnership with... Read more
Dual Group winner back after 18 months off
May 28, 2025
FORMER rising star Ripp will make his racing return this weekend. Completing a winning debut as a two-year-old, Ripp was sidelined for more than a year through injury before establishing himself among the best of his crop. A dual Group One winner at three, the son of Somebeachsomewhere made... Read more
Grand plans for underutilised facility
May 27, 2025
HARNESS Racing South Australia and Gawler Harness Racing Club are pleased to announce they have entered into a Heads of Agreement for the long-term lease of the Gawler harness racing facility. A recent feasibility study conducted by HRSA identified Gawler as a highly viable location based on several key... Read more
From long drought to pending milestone
May 27, 2025
FRESH from a drought-breaking victory last month, Daniel Tucker is hoping to register a personal milestone this weekend. Preparing Captain Cosmonaut to score in Port Pirie on April 4, Tucker notched his first success since With Authority was triumphant at the same venue in April 2023. Among the placegetters... Read more
