Loving life in new state
August 31, 2025
LIFE in South Australia continues to suit Bellezza Nera. Purchased from Western Australia last January, Bellezza Nera has become SA’s leading pacer since crossing the Nullarbor. The son of Rock N Roll Heaven has had 16 starts for top horseman David Harding, which have netted eight wins and six... Read more
Milestone for premier trainer
August 31, 2025
EQUALLING a personal best and notching a milestone last night, premier horseman Ryan Hryhorec is also closing in on two more highlights. Hryhorec dominated the Globe Derby meeting by training five winners on the nine-race card. It is the second time Hryhorec has registered a quintet as a trainer,... Read more
Pair disqualified
August 28, 2025
ON Tuesday 19 November 2024 Harness Racing New South Wales (HRNSW) Stewards commenced an investigation into the conduct of licensed trainer Mr Neville Hargraves and licensed trainer / driver Mr Paul Sapio on Tuesday 19 November 2024 in relation to the registered standardbred WHYIMAN which was trained by Mr... Read more
Thought I was going to look like an idiot!
August 27, 2025
I WAS worried when I took off around the bend as I thought I was going to look like an idiot halfway up the straight! That was the thought going through Rikki Cernovskis’ mind as Donnie Gal broke clear of the pack at Club Menangle yesterday. After racing in... Read more
Perfect career start continues
August 27, 2025
CONTINUING the perfect start to her career with another win at Globe Derby promising filly Centrefold Star will be given a brief freshen-up before embarking on a feature campaign. Making a successful debut at the same venue a fortnight ago, Centrefold Star repeated the dose earlier this week. Pleased... Read more
Disqualified for 15-and-a-half years
August 26, 2025
Harness Racing New South Wales (HRNSW) Stewards have concluded an Inquiry into relation to the following matters: Mr Mitchell Reese’s pre-race involvement with the horse GARGZDAI GIRL prior to its win at Newcastle on Friday, 20 January 2017; Mr Reese’s involvement in the possession and supply of unregistered and/or... Read more
Jimmy snaps frustrating run of near misses
August 26, 2025
HANDY youngster Just Jimmy snapped a frustrating run of near misses yesterday. Runner-up during his last three starts – and four of his recent five – Just Jimmy broke his maiden at Globe Derby. Thrilled with the result, driver Sharni Newman hopes the victory is the beginning of a... Read more
Promising freshman aimed at majors
August 24, 2025
PROMISING freshman Usyk will be given a short break before embarking on another feature campaign. Having his third start for Russell Jack when competing in Melton last night, Usyk maintained a perfect record for the veteran horseman by securing the Youthful Stake. Impressed with the two-year-old’s progress, Jack has... Read more
Well-bred youngster’s perfect debut
August 24, 2025
WELL-BRED youngster Cyclone Jenni completed a perfect debut last night. Undertaking her first trip to the races, Cyclone Jenni captured the Youthful Stake in Melton for co-trainers Debbie and Gary Quinlan. Although naturally pleased with Cyclone Jenni’s performance, the Quinlans have adopted a “see how she goes” philosophy with... Read more
Jubilation on show for the world to see
August 23, 2025
THERE was no hiding the joy as Blazin By crossed the line at Ballarat a few nights ago. Sure the race was a standard midweek event, but the moment was anything but a run-of-the-mill occasion for young driver Riley Pace. A third generation horseman, Pace’s jubilation was on show... Read more
