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Prince back to reclaim throne
EXPECT something, but not too much. That’s the call from trainer Emma Stewart ahead of Phoenix Prince’s racing return. Sidelined through injury for the past two years, Phoenix Prince is engaged in… Read more: Prince back to reclaim throne
A new dawn beckons
A NEW dawn for harness racing beckons as we look forward to a spectacular day on the Gold Coast on Sunday, January 23, where an astonishing line up of 92 lots (81 pacers and 11 trotters) have been… Read more: A new dawn beckons
Superstar’s “perfect” trial along comeback trail
SUPERSTAR pacer Lochinvar Art is bound for his hometown Shepparton Gold Cup after a “perfect” trial at Tabcorp Park Melton today. David Moran gave Lochinvar Art a quiet hit-out in a two-horse clash… Read more: Superstar’s “perfect” trial along comeback trail
Magnificent Miki offerings in Sale
Diamond Creek Farms promote Always B Miki as the horse which has the heart of a champion. They say, “he has proven this time and time again; whether by setting a world record during the Allerage… Read more: Magnificent Miki offerings in Sale
Greatest filly ever produced in the Southern Hemisphere
AS WE get older we all have that moment when we say something and think “God, I sound like my father or mother”. Around the National Trotguide office that fatherly figure is the late Bob Cain, who… Read more: Greatest filly ever produced in the Southern Hemisphere
“That was bloody awesome!”
THERE appears to be two things for certain within the Alex Ashwood-Tayla French team. One: Parisian Artiste is the stable star…Two: the trotter is Tayla’s favourite male. Speaking after Parisian… Read more: “That was bloody awesome!”
Quality mare creates history with ‘threepeat’
QUALITY mare Maajida has joined an elite group thanks to her win at Tabcorp Park Melton just moments ago. Overcoming a torrid draw Maajida proved too good in a Vicbred Super Series Final. In doing… Read more: Quality mare creates history with ‘threepeat’
Second best decision could lead to Group One success
THE second best decision Martin Holt has made could result in Group One success at Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. While searching through classifieds Holt decided to purchase a mare in-foal to Bacardi… Read more: Second best decision could lead to Group One success
Former Kiwi registered 10th consecutive win
REMARKABLE veteran Dream Out Loud closed out his 14-year-old campaign Thursday at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, and what a farewell it was. The former New Zealander registered his 10th straight… Read more: Former Kiwi registered 10th consecutive win
Looking to break family hoodoo
HISTORY and the draw are against her, but Our Little Jet is ready to break the hoodoo. By Bettors Delight from Canadian mare Kabbalah Karen B, Our Little Jet is a half-sister to star performers Our… Read more: Looking to break family hoodoo
Brown’s already making his mark – at 17
MENANGLE Park-based reinsman Jack Brown is a star on the rise in the New South Wales driving ranks. The 17-year-old, who was raised at Wilberforce in Sydney’s north-west, comes from a dedicated… Read more: Brown’s already making his mark – at 17
Aiming to join elite company
QUALITY mare Maajida will attempt to join an elite group at Tabcorp Park Melton on New Year’s Eve. Engaged in the four-year-old leg of the rich Vicbred Super Series, Maajida is aiming for a clean… Read more: Aiming to join elite company
Would you expect anything less?
ANOTHER program crammed with Group Ones, and as you’d expect, a collection of Australian Pacing Gold graduates in the thick of the action. Tabcorp Park Melton is poised to host a whopping 12 Group… Read more: Would you expect anything less?
Maiden win after 36 years!
NEARLY four decades after gaining his licence, Michael Azzopardi has broken his maiden status. A licence holder “on and off” since 1985, Azzopardi registered his initial success when Abbracciami was… Read more: Maiden win after 36 years!
Long drought from winners’ circle broken
HOBBY trainer Jim Kypirtidis broke a long drought from the winners’ circle thanks to Midnight Avenger’s upset victory in Bendigo. Having her 13th start, Midnight Avenger scored at $17 with Michael… Read more: Long drought from winners’ circle broken
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at National Trotguide. May the best of your past be the worst of your future! Read more: Merry Christmas
Changes to state’s futurity scheme
THE Southern Cross Racing Series and Incentive Scheme is a fundamental feature of harness racing in South Australia, and with that in mind today’s announcement will further bolster ongoing… Read more: Changes to state’s futurity scheme
Just treat last week’s run as an anomaly
JUST treat last week’s run as an anomaly. That’s the advice from Copy That’s owner Merv Butterworth. Favourite in the Cranbourne Cup, Copy That finished at the tail of the field – beaten 36 metres… Read more: Just treat last week’s run as an anomaly
Top horseman looking to honour late mother
CHAMPION horseman Steve Turnbull is hoping to break a drought from the winners’ circle of a very special race on Boxing Day. Although the feature has been part of the Bathurst calendar since 1954… Read more: Top horseman looking to honour late mother
Perfect Christmas gift – without the hassles of shopping!
IF YOU’RE part of the majority at this time of the year by leaving your Christmas shopping until the last minute fear not! Australian Pacing Gold has the perfect present idea, which will also help… Read more: Perfect Christmas gift – without the hassles of shopping!
