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Hagney leaving a big pair of shoes to fill
WHEN it comes to harness racing in Bathurst, members of the Hagney family have turned their hand to almost everything that can be done in the sport. Tony Hagney and his wife Colleen have given… Read more: Hagney leaving a big pair of shoes to fill
Inter Dominion ranking system released
THE 2022 Inter Dominion Pacing and Trotting Championships will feature a new ranking system, devised by the Harness Racing Victoria handicapping team. The new system has been developed to provide a… Read more: Inter Dominion ranking system released
Drawn to secure another Group One
A FAVOURABLE draw has speedy pacer Spirit Of St Louis in a strong position to add another feature to his ever-growing tally. Already boasting two Group One wins, which are complemented by a pair of… Read more: Drawn to secure another Group One
Long disqualified for failure of care
LAST month, the Victorian Racing Tribunal considered five charges issued by Harness Racing Victoria against former licensed trainer-driver Ray Long under Australian Harness Racing Rule 218. AHRR 218… Read more: Long disqualified for failure of care
King can ascend to father’s throne!
DON’T be surprised if King Tiger eventually surpasses his father! That’s the bold statement from the man who would know best…Kevin Pizzuto. Rapt with King Tiger’s efforts to remain undefeated from… Read more: King can ascend to father’s throne!
Well-bred youngster completes impressive debut
HE’S started his career on the perfect note, but has a long way to go before he can be mentioned in the same breath as his famed relative. That’s the statement from trainer Emma Stewart after The… Read more: Well-bred youngster completes impressive debut
Old bull and young bull on collision course
QUALITY stablemates Tough Monarch and Watts Up Majestic are on a collision course. Thanks to their victories at Club Menangle during the weekend, the Rickie Alchin-trained trotters will head to… Read more: Old bull and young bull on collision course
What a freakish mare she is!
STEPPING up to the Grand Circuit at her next outing hasn’t been ruled out for superstar Ladies In Red. Speaking after the four-year-old trounced her rivals in The Rising Sun at Albion Park just… Read more: What a freakish mare she is!
We’ve lost everything, but I’m worried about the horses
HIS home, vehicles, machinery and livelihood have been destroyed, but like a typical horseman John Moy is worried about his stock. Moy and his family are among so many who have fallen victim to the… Read more: We’ve lost everything, but I’m worried about the horses
Longshot the main threat…not the favourite!
ALTHOUGH there are six runners in the field, the final event at Globe Derby on Saturday night is a race in two. With three representatives each in the 2230-metre event, the handicap is a contest… Read more: Longshot the main threat…not the favourite!
Horses perish in horrific stable fire
INVESTIGATORS are at the scene of a devastating fire which engulfed a stable in Forbes. Alarmed during the early hours of morning by a sound described as “popping noises”, the Rita Burnett and her… Read more: Horses perish in horrific stable fire
Trotter to add to family’s incredible legacy
IF HIS family history is anything to go by, Meydan will win Saturday night’s Four and Five-Year-Old Final at Club Menangle with ease. The problem is his ancestry doesn’t guarantee success, plus the… Read more: Trotter to add to family’s incredible legacy
Here’s some figures to consider…
HERE’S some figures to consider… In 2017 there were 3382 foals born in Australia, with 3130 arrivals throughout the nation the following year. That equates to 6512 Aussie-bred three and… Read more: Here’s some figures to consider…
Racing a strange choice for a kid scared of horses!
FOR a kid who was afraid of horses, Dean Cernovskis picked a strange passion. Despite having no family background within the industry and being fearful of equines, Cernovskis wanted to be involved… Read more: Racing a strange choice for a kid scared of horses!
Hoping history can repeat itself
VICTORIAN horsewoman Emma Stewart is confident history can repeat itself during the weekend. Rewind to last July and Amazing Dream upstaged the ‘boys’ in the inaugural The Rising Sun at Albion Park… Read more: Hoping history can repeat itself
Star returns as much-loved hero honoured
MEMORIES of one of Australia’s most loved heroes – Preux Chevalier – will be sparked in Cranbourne on Saturday night. The former idol will be honoured with the running of the Preux Chevalier… Read more: Star returns as much-loved hero honoured
New Zealand-bred shines in USA
FORMER New Zealander Belmont Major won Saturday night’s feature pace at Saratoga Raceway for trainer Amanda Kelley. Driver Leon Bailey steered the son of Art Major to the win in 1:51.3 by a narrow… Read more: New Zealand-bred shines in USA
Injury-plagued star to continue rise to the top
HIGHLY-TOUTED squaregaiter Alpha Male is expected to have no trouble continuing his rise to the top this weekend. Creating a huge sensation after his first five starts, Alpha Male’s career was all… Read more: Injury-plagued star to continue rise to the top
Handy trotter rewarded for consistency
CONSISTENCY was rewarded in Geelong last night. Racing in solid form this campaign, handy trotter Abitofadreamer corrected a recent stint of near-misses with an overdue victory. Prepared by Kim… Read more: Handy trotter rewarded for consistency
Aussie horseman shines during dramatic US card
AN ACCIDENT during the 11th race unseated four drivers at Harrington Raceway yesterday. Royal Tang (Russell Foster), which led most of the way prior to the mishap, fell on the backstretch near the… Read more: Aussie horseman shines during dramatic US card
