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Hopeful Saturday night will be a ‘howling success’
BUTT brothers Tim and Anthony hope Saturday night will be a ‘howling success’. Recently relocating to Victoria, Anthony is poised to contest the Ballarat Cup with rising star Wolf Stride. Co-trained… Read more: Hopeful Saturday night will be a ‘howling success’
No fairy tale return for veteran horseman
IT WASN’T the fairy tale comeback he hoped for but veteran reinsman Robbie O’Connell “thoroughly enjoyed” his racing return. After an extended absence from driving, O’Connell partnered Power Pass at… Read more: No fairy tale return for veteran horseman
Comeback reinsman lucky to be alive
COMEBACK reinsman Glenn Gath is lucky to be alive following a horrific track work accident this morning. Recently ‘returning to the fold’ after spending more than a decade at the Lloyd Williams’… Read more: Comeback reinsman lucky to be alive
Moran not as confident as you might imagine
YOU’D think driving an odds-on favourite would provide a fair amount of confidence. In the case of David Moran, however, he isn’t as positive as you might imagine. Moran is set to partner star pacer… Read more: Moran not as confident as you might imagine
Has the apprentice overtaken the master?
DURING last year’s corresponding meeting we posed the question….has the apprentice overtaken the master? Following tonight’s edition of the Shepparton Cup program the question remains the same, and… Read more: Has the apprentice overtaken the master?
Sights set on premier four-year-old event
NEXT month’s Chariots Of Fire is at the top of the hit list for recent import Burnham Boy. Having his third Australian start since arriving from New Zealand at Club Menangle tonight, Burnham Boy… Read more: Sights set on premier four-year-old event
Back in the sulky again….
AFTER sitting on the sidelines for the better part of a decade, veteran horseman Robbie O’Connell is making a comeback. Although he has continuously trained a small team, O’Connell hasn’t driven in… Read more: Back in the sulky again….
Former rising star attempting comeback
MULTIPLE premiership winner David Harding will have an interesting runner at Globe Derby on Monday. Engaged in the final event on the card, Rocktellz is poised to have his first start since… Read more: Former rising star attempting comeback
Win revives memories and bragging moment
THERE are very few things worse than a bragging sibling, so it was particularly frustrating when my sister called to gloat about backing a $15 winner yesterday. While running her eye over the… Read more: Win revives memories and bragging moment
State award nominations released
HARNESS Racing New South Wales has announced the Horses of the Year nominees for the 2019/20 season. The racing season ran from September 1, 2019, to December 31, 2020, due to the impact of the… Read more: State award nominations released
Stock of premier sires to command attention
WITH the release of Harness Racing Australia’s stallion premierships, it would appear one Lot at Australian Pacing Gold’s Brisbane Sale will be in high demand. Scheduled to be conducted at Albion… Read more: Stock of premier sires to command attention
Rising star begins quest for another Group One
RISING star Zuess Bromac will begin his quest for another Group One when he returns to racing on Saturday night. Given a well-earned break following his Australasian Breeders’ Crown triumph at… Read more: Rising star begins quest for another Group One
Drought-breaking win opens floodgate
CONNECTIONS of Galleons Glory hope her recent drought-breaking win has opened a floodgate. Absence from the number one stall for 22 months, Galleons Glory registered an overdue success in Goulburn… Read more: Drought-breaking win opens floodgate
Australian Group One winner undefeated in US
AUSTRALIAN Group One winner Let It Ride remains unbeaten in the United States. Having his sixth start since arriving in the northern hemisphere, Let It Ride stopped the clock in 1:52.1 after… Read more: Australian Group One winner undefeated in US
Late entry has potential to be sales’ topper
A LATE entry into the catalogue has the potential to be the sales’ topper. With connections making a last minute decision to send the youngster north, the colt will enter the ring as Lot 10A during… Read more: Late entry has potential to be sales’ topper
Ex-patriot Aussie dominates The Meadowlands
EX-PATRIOT Australian Todd McCarthy dominated the weekend’s racing at the Meadowlands. McCarthy won four races during the Friday night program, scoring with Break The Deal, The Double Deuce… Read more: Ex-patriot Aussie dominates The Meadowlands
Plans remain modest despite Group Three victory
PLANS remain modest with The Croupier despite his upset victory at Club Menangle last night. Leading home a Craig Cross-trained quinella in a Group Three, The Croupier paid a mouth watering $61 on… Read more: Plans remain modest despite Group Three victory
Partners off to a ‘flying start’
TRAINING partners Sonya Smith and Anthony Butt are off to a ‘flying start’. Although they have been a couple since 2014, Smith and Butt only formed a training partnership as of this season. Heading… Read more: Partners off to a ‘flying start’
Veteran trainer’s perfect birthday present
ASTUTE horseman Greg Scholefield has celebrated his birthday in style. Making the long trek to Globe Derby tonight, Scholefield received the ideal present when his star pacer Emain Macha completed… Read more: Veteran trainer’s perfect birthday present
Maiden win for new training partnership
RISING star Boots Electric registered a milestone victory at Tabcorp Park Melton last night. Although they have been a couple since 2014, Sonya Smith and Anthony Butt formed a training partnership… Read more: Maiden win for new training partnership
