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Major step towards another Group One appearance
RISING star Zeuss Bromac will take a major step towards another Group One appearance during the weekend. Prepared by multiple premiership winning horseman Paul Fitzpatrick, Zeuss Bromac has… Read more: Major step towards another Group One appearance
Hoping to match grandfather a century later
ALMOST a century after his grandfather beat a host of the southern hemisphere’s best pacers in a prized Cup, Father Brian Glasheen is hoping to do the same this weekend. Glasheen’s grandfather… Read more: Hoping to match grandfather a century later
Frisby still pinching himself as stable flourishes
TO suggest that Chris and Anthony Frisby and their band of loyal owners have been enjoying the ride of their lives over the past few seasons would be an understatement. Brian Frisby has dabbled in… Read more: Frisby still pinching himself as stable flourishes
Round one goes to Sydney sidekick!
TO MY dismay the grip on my throne has been loosened while bragging rights have been thrust into Michael Court’s possession. After claiming the title as top yearling selector during last season’s… Read more: Round one goes to Sydney sidekick!
Case of third time lucky?
CONNECTIONS of high class mare Bettor Enforce hope for a case of third time lucky at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. Since being trained in New South Wales by Craig Cross and now Belinda… Read more: Case of third time lucky?
Robbie’s happy to don the ‘teal’ for KerryAnn
LEADING driver Robbie Morris is set to ‘woman-up’ during the next six weeks. No, he won’t be harness racing’s version of Tootsie! With the Teal Pants Campaign beginning yesterday, Morris has joined… Read more: Robbie’s happy to don the ‘teal’ for KerryAnn
Star squaregaiter to miss Grand Circuit event
OUTSTANDING mare Dance Craze will not be given the opportunity to regain her Great Southern Star throne on Friday night. Originally being set to contest the Grand Circuit event at Tabcorp Park… Read more: Star squaregaiter to miss Grand Circuit event
Swing remains the King
MIRACLE Mile winner King Of Swing has captured New South Wales’ highest accolade and crowned the 2019/20 Horse of the Year. The Horse of the Year Awards were determined by 10 members of the media… Read more: Swing remains the King
Dan truly is ‘The Man’
THE voice of the trots is now a Caduceus Club of Victoria Living Legend. Dan Mielicki was announced as the 29th recipient of the prestigious award during the Victorian Harness Racing Club’s Night of… Read more: Dan truly is ‘The Man’
King primed and ready to defend throne
REIGNING champion King Of Swing rounded off his title defence preparation in the perfect manner. Scoring in 1:53.5 over 2300 metres at Club Menangle, King Of Swing is “in perfect shape” for Saturday… Read more: King primed and ready to defend throne
“This is what harness racing is all about.”
CELEBRATING his biggest night at a race meeting last weekend, Aaron Dunn never expected to better it any time soon. Heading to Ballarat with two prospects, Dunn left with a pair of winners. While he… Read more: “This is what harness racing is all about.”
Perfect start to Aussie campaign
CONNECTIONS of classy New Zealand squaregaiter Majestic Man are glad he made the trip to Australia. With trainer Phil Williamson less than enthusiastic about travelling across the Tasman given the… Read more: Perfect start to Aussie campaign
Fakin proves he’s the ‘real deal’
NEXT month’s New South Wales Derby heats are the main focus with promising youngster He Aint Fakin. Returning from a 10-week break with a Group Two win at Club Menangle tonight, He Aint Fakin has… Read more: Fakin proves he’s the ‘real deal’
Jeffrey scores in personal best time
HANDY performer Jeffery P overwhelmed a distinguished field at The Meadows last night, cruising to a career-best 1:52.1 victory in the Open Handicap Trot. Jeffery P quarter-poled to the top for Dave… Read more: Jeffrey scores in personal best time
Colleagues collide for APG bragging rights
LAST year while having a browse through the Australian Pacing Gold catalogue, Kim Procter and I selected a Lot from each east coast sale we thought was the standout. The youngsters were selected… Read more: Colleagues collide for APG bragging rights
New trotting award announced by HRA
HARNESS Racing Australia is delighted to announce the establishment of the Maori Miss Award to recognise excellence in trotting breeding. Previously trotting broodmares were eligible to win the… Read more: New trotting award announced by HRA
Recent acquisition a terrific purchase
RECENT stable acquisition Megiddo is proving to be a terrific purchase. Bought to aid Adrian Pace gain his driver’s licence, Megiddo has also assisted Joe Pace in being the world’s best Dad! Having… Read more: Recent acquisition a terrific purchase
‘Sonthony’ to take partnership to next level
ENJOYING a stellar start to their partnership, Sonya Smith and Anthony Butt hope to take their success to another level this weekend. Although the pair have been a couple since 2014, Smith and Butt… Read more: ‘Sonthony’ to take partnership to next level
Strong Sales drafts from major breeders
MANY of the leading breeders from both sides of the Tasman have thrown their weight behind the Australasian Premier Trotting Sale to be held at Oaklands Junction on Sunday, February 7. Aldebaran… Read more: Strong Sales drafts from major breeders
Need for a hobby turns into lifelong passion
“We were looking for a hobby, so thought why not give it a go?” WORKING their large Queensland property Lindsay and Mary Vagg figured they needed a hobby. After spotting some standardbred fillies… Read more: Need for a hobby turns into lifelong passion
