Passing of veteran horseman
August 17, 2026
HARNESS racing and indeed the world is poorer following the death of respected horseman and all-round gentleman Ian Caruana at the age of 74 last week. Migrating from Malta to Australia with his parents in 1964, Caruana quickly adopted his older brother Anthony’s interest in standardbreds. Anthony arrived in... Read more
Bragging rights amongst brothers
August 17, 2026
CLUB Menangle has enhanced its status as a family friendly destination. Earlier this month the Bigeni boys – Jake, Klayton and Mason – were successful at the venue in what was the first time the trio had won at the same meeting. The brothers were triumphant as drivers, while... Read more
Classy youngsters to follow same path
August 17, 2026
SUCCESSFUL in last Saturday night’s co-features in Melton, Cardigan Sniper and La Cantatrice will continue to follow similar paths in coming weeks. A member of the all-conquering Emma Stewart stable, Cardigan Sniper continued his impeccable record by capturing the Youthful Stake in effortless fashion. With Mark Pitt in the... Read more
More interstate trips on the cards
August 16, 2026
CLASSY filly Go Easy On Me will continue to do the bulk of her racing in New South Wales for the foreseeable future. Although based in Victoria, Go Easy On Me has raced on the opposite side of the Murray River during five of her six starts for the... Read more
Derby domination like never before
August 16, 2026
NEVER far from registering remarkable milestones, Victorian horsewoman Emma Stewart is an odds-on favourite to complete another this afternoon. Stewart has undefeated youngster Enjoy Life engaged in the Tasmania Derby, with the son of Always B Miki a $1.30 hot shot despite drawing barrier nine. Enjoy Life won his... Read more
Hoping to end interstate campaign on a high
August 16, 2026
ENJOYING a successful stint in South Australia, Victorian horseman Jeremy Quinlan hopes to end his campaign on a high tomorrow. Quinlan crossed the border with two members of his stable nine days ago, with Our Cheeky Devil thriving interstate. The son of Shadow Play has had three starts for... Read more
Primed for interstate campaign
August 15, 2026
TALENTED youngster Heza Royal will round out his preparation ahead of an interstate campaign tonight. Poised to cross the border into Victoria in search of more feature glory, Heza Royal will compete at Globe Derby as trainer Allan Cronin finalises travel arrangements. Successful in last season’s Southern Cross Final... Read more
Champion mare honoured
August 15, 2026
ONE of harness racing’s all-time great mares will be honoured at Club Menangle tonight. A star of the mid 1990s, Norms Daughter was bred by Dave Palmer and named after his late father, Norm, who owned numerous top performers, including Gap Road which won a heat of the 1984... Read more
Trainer appealing disqualification
August 13, 2026
ON Monday 10 August 2026, Harness Racing New South Wales stewards concluded an inquiry that commenced on June 5, 2026 in relation to the conduct of licensed trainer Chris Bourke in the race day stalls at the Newcastle Harness meeting on that date. The Inquiry was adjourned to allow... Read more
Stable change working wonders
August 13, 2026
LIFE in South Australia appears to agree with Lightning Bling. Failing to make an impact during his first 22 starts in Victoria, Lightning Bling scored at his second outing for astute horseman Dean Girardi. Runner-up upon debut for his new stable, the son of Bling It On proved too... Read more
