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“It’s a big step up in grade, but why not?”
AFTER Blue Chipped scored at Tabcorp Park Melton yesterday trainer Joe Borg stated he had no set plans for the handy pacer. A consistent gelding which has finished in the top four during his past… Read more: “It’s a big step up in grade, but why not?”
Highly-focused after ‘cruellest cut’
AS A male you can consider it the cruellest cut of all, but for promising type Allshookup the procedure has transformed him into a well-focused racehorse. Racing solidly with three wins and two… Read more: Highly-focused after ‘cruellest cut’
Board reluctantly accepts CEO’s resignation
HARNESS Racing SA’s Board has today reluctantly accepted the resignation of Ross Neal as chief executive officer. Neal has been CEO for the last three years and has acted tirelessly in the interests… Read more: Board reluctantly accepts CEO’s resignation
Motor revved up to break maiden
IT TOOK longer than anticipated, but Icanmotor has broken his maiden. Considered a handy type after finishing second at his first two starts, Icanmotor never delivered on that early promise until… Read more: Motor revved up to break maiden
Multiple Group One winner retired
“IT WAS a tough decision, but the right one” That’s how prominent owner Pam Hockham explained the news her star pacer Shadow Sax has been retired. After discussing Shadow Sax’s prospects with… Read more: Multiple Group One winner retired
Aussie and Kiwi shine in USA
FORMER New Zealand pacer Jack’s Legend was a 1:51 winner in the $20,000 Open Pace at Harrington Raceway last night. The Josh Green-trained gelding led most of the way from post position eight and… Read more: Aussie and Kiwi shine in USA
Busy few months awaits top youngster
LAST night’s Group One winner Aldebaran Zeus will be given a short let-up ahead of a “pretty busy few months”. Speaking after Aldebaran Zeus completed a narrow victory in the Australasia Premier… Read more: Busy few months awaits top youngster
Industry rallies behind X-Man during time of need
INDUSTRY participants are wrapping their arms around well-known horseman Tony Xiriha in his time of need. A GoFundMe page has been established by the Conroy family to raise funds for the… Read more: Industry rallies behind X-Man during time of need
No reason for concern
HE MADE his way to Globe Derby tonight thinking he “could maybe run second”, but to Stephen A’Court’s delight, he left the venue with a feature winner. A’Court had Paige One engaged in the Allwood… Read more: No reason for concern
Runs don’t come much bigger than that in a Group One!
ALTHOUGH she has only just returned from a spell, star filly Banglez is likely to be given another break. Second-up since February when competing in Kilmore tonight, Banglez captured the… Read more: Runs don’t come much bigger than that in a Group One!
Lockdown halts NZ racing
DUE to the government’s decision to extend the Alert Level 4 lockdown there will be no racing of any code in New Zealand. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announcemed today the country will stay at… Read more: Lockdown halts NZ racing
Will Wood be good?
A LOT more hangs in the balance than just the winner’s cheque for Wheres Wood Wood at Globe Derby tomorrow night. An enigmatic pacer, Wheres Wood Wood is engaged in the Allwood Sales Series Final… Read more: Will Wood be good?
Chance to join famous mum as Group One winner
PROMISING filly Evas Image has another opportunity to join her mother as a Group One winner. Engaged in tomorrow night’s Australasian Premier Trotting Sale Final in Kilmore, Evas Image will contest… Read more: Chance to join famous mum as Group One winner
Off the market thanks to victory
YESTERDAY’S Tamworth winner Seelster Song has been given a reprieve. Looking to sell Seelster Song earlier in the week, connections have decided to keep the daughter of Mister Swinger “a little… Read more: Off the market thanks to victory
Trotter’s chance to prove he is aptly-named
HE’S drawn to prove he is aptly-named, but trainer Chris Svanosio isn’t exactly oozing confidence. Engaged in Saturday night’s Australasian Premier Trotting Sale Final in Kilmore, Whos The Man will… Read more: Trotter’s chance to prove he is aptly-named
Veteran horseman a Jack of all trades
FROM being bred to be in harness racing to becoming a harness racing breeder, Trevor White has done it all. Born to Merle and Lance in 1954, White believes there is every chance he was taken… Read more: Veteran horseman a Jack of all trades
Driver suspended for “unacceptable” action towards reinswoman
ON AUGUST 17 2021, the Victorian Racing Tribunal considered a charge issued by Harness Racing Victoria Stewards against licensed trainer-driver Michael Bellman under Australian Harness Racing Rule… Read more: Driver suspended for “unacceptable” action towards reinswoman
Star’s younger sibling makes perfect debut
SHE’S got a long way to go before she can be compared to her star sibling, but Coral Stride has begun the quest in the perfect manner. In fact, by scoring upon debut in Terang last night, Coral… Read more: Star’s younger sibling makes perfect debut
Bittersweet win as forced retirement looms
VETERAN horseman Terry Coelli registered a bittersweet victory in Young yesterday. While he is thrilled with the win, Coelli is saddened by the prospect it could be his last. In fact, it may even be… Read more: Bittersweet win as forced retirement looms
Classy freshman aimed at rich futurity
NEXT month’s New South Wales Breeders’ Challenge heats are the priority with exciting freshman Smaltese. Trainer Brian Portelli outlined his plans for the two-year-old following his victory in… Read more: Classy freshman aimed at rich futurity
