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Former rising star breaks 31-month drought
ONCE regarded as a rising star among the pacing ranks, Rackemup Tigerpie hasn’t reached the lofty heights predicting for the gelding. Proving himself among the best of his crop during a strong… Read more: Former rising star breaks 31-month drought
85-year-old cutting regular path to winners’ circle
A FEW years ago he was enjoying retirement with no plans of returning to training. Then some personal circumstances changed, and at the ripe age of 82, Donald Thomas dusted off the harness! Since… Read more: 85-year-old cutting regular path to winners’ circle
On target for country cup hat-trick
CLASSY pacer Spirit Of St Louis will be given the opportunity to complete a Victorian country cup hat-trick next weekend. Successful in the Shepparton Cup just moments ago, Spirit Of St Louis’… Read more: On target for country cup hat-trick
We all know it’s not good to brag!
WE ALL know it’s not good to brag, so there’s no need to mention who won last year’s selection battle between my seasoned colleague Michael Court and I. Before each of the 2021 Australian Pacing… Read more: We all know it’s not good to brag!
Major breeding establishment closes down
EGMONT Park Stud, on behalf of Kay and Kevin Seymour, have issued the following statement to the harness racing industry: After 55 years in the sport of harness racing, Kay and I have decided to… Read more: Major breeding establishment closes down
Poised to repeat last week’s personal highlight
ACHIEVING a personal best last weekend, prominent trainer Shane Loone hopes to replicate the feat at Globe Derby on Saturday night. With four runners in the opening race on the card, Loone prepared… Read more: Poised to repeat last week’s personal highlight
Promising pair stepping up to Cup company
PROMISING pacers Kimble and October Reign will be given their first test against open class opposition during the weekend. Just a fortnight after becoming four-year-olds, the stablemates are engaged… Read more: Promising pair stepping up to Cup company
Passing of respected administrator and gentleman
HARNESS Racing Australia was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Rod Pollock. Pollock was a determined and loyal servant of the industry, including 11 years of distinguished service as Chief… Read more: Passing of respected administrator and gentleman
Disqualified on seven charges
ON NOVEMBER 15, 2021, the Victorian Racing Tribunal considered eight charges issued by Harness Racing Victoria against unlicensed person Mark Callick. On the day, charge 2 was withdrawn by HRV… Read more: Disqualified on seven charges
First step towards “pie in the sky” goals
GIVEN plenty of grounding last season, rising star Powderkeg will be asked to “step up” this term, with his trek to the top beginning this weekend. Among the best of his crop, Powderkeg experienced… Read more: First step towards “pie in the sky” goals
Trainer’s lucky escape from fire
TIMING is everything, a fact prominent trainer Mario Borg was reminded of yesterday. With his mares spelling in a back paddock in recent weeks, Borg decided to bring them closer to the house on… Read more: Trainer’s lucky escape from fire
Horror draw to ruin Arty’s comeback party
A HORROR draw has dampened dreams of a fairytale return to racing for star pacer Lochinvar Art. Set to make his first racing appearance since winning the A G Hunter Cup last February, Lochinvar Art… Read more: Horror draw to ruin Arty’s comeback party
Time for classy pacer to be “put to the test”
HAVING provided a solid indicator he is returning to his best, classy pacer Boots Electric will be “put to the test” in coming weeks. First-up from a two-month break, Boots Electric captured… Read more: Time for classy pacer to be “put to the test”
Jet zooming towards main target
A COUPLE of easy days before pressing towards her main target this campaign…that’s the plan with quality mare Im Ready Jet. Speaking after the trotter’s success in last night’s Maori Mile in… Read more: Jet zooming towards main target
Times like this remind us why we love harness racing
PREMIERSHIP winning reinswoman Samantha Pascoe equalled her best winning haul at Globe Derby last night. After scoring in the first three events on the card, Pascoe completed a quartet midway… Read more: Times like this remind us why we love harness racing
Personal milestone for prominent horseman
PROMINENT horseman Shane Loone registered a personal milestone at Globe Derby just moments ago. Among South Australia’s leading trainers for the past five years, including being runner-up on the… Read more: Personal milestone for prominent horseman
Those nights don’t come along very often
ASTUTE trainer Ken Tippet wound back the clock in Kilmore last night. Heading to the country venue with three runners, Tippet returned home with a pair of winners and a runner-up. Although never far… Read more: Those nights don’t come along very often
Chance to capture another provincial feature
IN-FORM trotter Blue Coman will be given the opportunity to add another provincial feature to his collection during the weekend. Successful in the Gunbower Cup with Kerryn Manning in the cart two… Read more: Chance to capture another provincial feature
Restrictions already gaining positive results
DETRACTORS were out in force, and it’s understandable to see why, after Harness Racing SA announced its plans for the South Australia Cup. Once part of the Grand Circuit, the Cup is a shadow of its… Read more: Restrictions already gaining positive results
Champ drawn to collect another Group One
FRESH from becoming Australasia’s latest millionaire, champion Tornado Valley will attempt to add another Group One to his remarkable tally. Just to recap, Tornado Valley’s success at Tabcorp Park… Read more: Champ drawn to collect another Group One
