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Will Australia be a happy hunting ground for Kiwi?
CONNECTIONS of classy New Zealand squaregaiter Majestic Man hope Australia can provide better luck at the highest level. Competing against the best on the Shaky Isles, Majestic Man has captured… Read more: Will Australia be a happy hunting ground for Kiwi?
Stake hike for APG Final
A STAKE hike will lift the Group One Albion Park Gold Final to be third richest harness race in Queensland $150,000. Ahead of Sunday’s APG Sale at The Creek, which will see 48 pacing lots go through… Read more: Stake hike for APG Final
Stars on Cup collision course
THE much-anticipated rematch between Lochinvar Art and King Of Swing is becoming closer to a reality, with the pair headlining hopefuls for an A G Hunter Cup start on February 6. Nominations closed… Read more: Stars on Cup collision course
Vale: John Geary
POPULAR Sydney trainer-driver John Geary lost his battle with serious illness this week, although his legacy to this industry will live on through his children Chris and Belinda. Always an advocate… Read more: Vale: John Geary
Manning’s magnificent milestone
AUSTRALIA’S very own ‘Wonder Woman’ Kerryn Manning has notched another incredible milestone. Thanks to her victory with Glenavril King in Stawell yesterday, Manning registered her 4000th win as a… Read more: Manning’s magnificent milestone
Flash grey a stand out at APG Sale
HEADING to the Australian Pacing Gold Sales potential buyers are looking for a standout. Towards the top of the selection – or elimination – process is breeding. The possible new stable acquisition… Read more: Flash grey a stand out at APG Sale
Modest plans despite Group Two success
PLANS remain modest with classy mare Treasure despite her latest feature victory. Competing at Globe Derby during the weekend, Treasure was a class above her rivals in the State Of Origin Final to… Read more: Modest plans despite Group Two success
From hard luck story to superstar
IT’S almost impossible to remember there was a time when Lochinvar Art was considered a hard luck story because he just couldn’t win a Group One. As a two and three-year-old Lochinvar Art contested… Read more: From hard luck story to superstar
First metro double for almost two decades
ASTUTE horseman Aaron Dunn enjoyed a perfect trip to Ballarat last night. Entering the meeting with two prospects, Dunn left with a pair of winners. While he has registered numerous provincial… Read more: First metro double for almost two decades
Sioux claims first major scalp
HAVING claimed a major race scalp tonight, Sioux Rainbow will be given “plenty of opportunities” to add to her lance before the season is over. Speaking after the filly captured the J L Raith… Read more: Sioux claims first major scalp
Protest causes long wait to celebrate
IT WAS a stressful wait to celebrate, but veteran horseman Robbie O’Connell has “never been happier”. O’Connell’s classy trotter Magicool caused an upset when he crossed the finish ahead of his… Read more: Protest causes long wait to celebrate
Warhorse earns another shot at Group One glory
VETERAN warhorse Tough Monarch has earned another interstate trip for a chance at further Group One glory. Needing to produce his best form at Club Menangle tonight, Tough Monarch thrilled… Read more: Warhorse earns another shot at Group One glory
Sioux out to claim a major scalp
HANDY youngster Sioux Rainbow will be out to claim a major scalp tonight. Set to return to leading venue Club Menangle, Sioux Rainbow is engaged in the J L Raith Memorial for trainer Paul… Read more: Sioux out to claim a major scalp
Annual awards night date announced
HARNESS Racing SA advises the annual South Australian Harness Racing Awards will be held on Friday, February 26, 2021 at the Mawson Lakes Hotel, Mawson Lakes. The evening is a highlight on the SA… Read more: Annual awards night date announced
Mare too slick for the ‘boys’
MAEWEGONOW, the only mare in the field, opened a daylight lead at the three-quarters and romped off to an easy victory in last night’s feature at The Meadows, an $11,000 Conditioned Trot. The 1-5… Read more: Mare too slick for the ‘boys’
Drawn to complete hat-trick
ANOTHER perfect draw should see handy pacer Maharajah complete a hat-trick at Globe Derby on Saturday night. The son of Bettors Delight was able to win his last two starts at the troubled venue by… Read more: Drawn to complete hat-trick
Major contender scratched from Ballarat Cup
HURRICANE Harley is a shock scratching from Saturday night’s Ballarat Pacing Cup as connections wait veterinary advice regarding his future. Owner Anne Anderson revealed the stallion pulled up sore… Read more: Major contender scratched from Ballarat Cup
Nothin’ finer than Carolina
HANDY pacer Carolina Beach worked out of a cozy pocket trip behind the strong leader, Wild Wild Western, then blew by him in the lane to capture last night’s Open Handicap Pace at The Meadows. Wild… Read more: Nothin’ finer than Carolina
APG sale extremely important for industry
NEXT month’s Australian Pacing Gold Melbourne Sale, scheduled for February 7, is building into something extremely important for the sport going forward within that state. With $600,000 of local… Read more: APG sale extremely important for industry
Grand mare attempting to join elite group
GRAND mare Dance Craze will attempt to join an elite group of trotters at Ballarat on Saturday night. Triumphant in last season’s E B Cochran Cup at the leading provincial venue, Dance Craze will… Read more: Grand mare attempting to join elite group
