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D-Day date set for embattled club
ALTHOUGH some media jumped the gun with news which had not been made official, the gist of the story has now become fact. Last week www.nationaltrotguide.com.au became aware of movement within… Read more: D-Day date set for embattled club
Tough first-up task for returning star
IN WHAT shapes as his last hurrah, injury-plagued pacer Shadow Sax will make his racing return on Saturday night. Showing plenty of promise as a two and early three-year-old, Shadow Sax was… Read more: Tough first-up task for returning star
Respected administrator nominated for top position
WELL-KNOWN industry identity Gary Crocker has been nominated for the Harness Racing Australia Chairman’s position. The role has been vacant since Michael Taranto stood down last June, with Vice… Read more: Respected administrator nominated for top position
Personal achievement almost went undetected
ONE trainer’s personal achievement almost went undetected in Shepparton during the weekend. Making his debut for the Amy Crossland on Sunday, Officially Shady scored first-up for his new… Read more: Personal achievement almost went undetected
Great deal of satisfaction from first-up victory
NEW arrival Letherhairdown provided connections with “a great deal of satisfaction” yesterday. Making her Australian debut, Letherhairdown completed an eye-catching win in Cranbourne for trainer… Read more: Great deal of satisfaction from first-up victory
Retirement looming despite victory
WITH retirement looming veteran pacer Go Go Shikari will be given plenty of opportunities to add to his tally before he embarks on a new career. Following the 10-year-old’s success at Globe Derby… Read more: Retirement looming despite victory
Aussie reinsman dominates The Meadowlands card
McCARTHY, McCarthy, McCarthy, McCarthy! No, not Andy of Hambletonian fame, but little brother Todd stole the show at The Meadowlands last night. The recent Australian invader registered a quartet of… Read more: Aussie reinsman dominates The Meadowlands card
Interstate stars in his sights
VICTORIA’S two stars have been issued a stern warning. Thanks to some exhilarating performances, Ride High and Lochinvar Art have dominated the spotlight in recent months. The bulk of the focus has… Read more: Interstate stars in his sights
“Watching the TV I wasn’t sure if he’d won”
ASTUTE horseman David Thorn is glad the sale of Red Reactor failed to eventuate. With his owner Bryan Candy looking to sell the five-year-old, a deal was progressing with American interests only for… Read more: “Watching the TV I wasn’t sure if he’d won”
Holy Grail beyond reach but bigger wins ahead
HE’S unlikely to reach harness racing’s ‘Holy Grail’ – the Inter Dominion – but Sir Galahad is capable of bigger wins according to trainer Gary Hall. Continuing to build a solid record with a… Read more: Holy Grail beyond reach but bigger wins ahead
“That was the definition of horsepower!”
A DECISION will be made next week regarding Ride High’s path into the Victoria Cup. With the Grand Circuit event scheduled to be run at Tabcorp Park Melton on October 10, trainer Clayton Tonkin has… Read more: “That was the definition of horsepower!”
Veteran’s remarkable winning streak continues
“WHEN he goes back to Glenn and gets beaten I’m going to hold that over him forever!” That was the tongue-in-cheek statement from Geoff Lucas after Bernie Winkle continued his remarkable winning… Read more: Veteran’s remarkable winning streak continues
Busy schedule ahead for rising star
NEXT month’s The Holmfield will be the first feature target for rising star Andover Sun this preparation. Returning from a seven-month break with a win at Tabcorp Park Melton today, the Maree… Read more: Busy schedule ahead for rising star
Potential bargain is waiting to be snapped up
A POTENTIAL bargain is waiting to be snapped up. After winning her last two starts Orlandos Princess was advertised for sale this week. Failing to attract a buyer, Orlandos Princess raced at Tabcorp… Read more: Potential bargain is waiting to be snapped up
Group One winner remains unbeaten
SEVERAL majors, including an interstate campaign, are on Treachery’s agenda. Returning from a six-month spell in Bendigo last night, Treachery maintained her perfect record from three starts… Read more: Group One winner remains unbeaten
Multiple feature race winner returning
MULTIPLE feature race winner Drop The Hammer will make his racing return this weekend. Sent for a well-earned spell last May, the pacing-bred son of Bettors Delight is set to contest the final event… Read more: Multiple feature race winner returning
Confidence high with ‘moral’
TO SAY confidence is high with Nurburgring ahead of tomorrow’s Albion Park meeting would be an understatement. A recent arrival at the Steve Borg stable, Nurburgring has had three starts for a win… Read more: Confidence high with ‘moral’
Promising filly ready to extend winning streak
PROMISING youngster The Sneaky Fox will require luck in her bid to extend her winning streak when she heads back to Globe Derby. Successful at her two starts from a break, The Sneaky Fox is the… Read more: Promising filly ready to extend winning streak
Bajada disqualified and fined on multiple charges
EARLIER this week the Victorian Racing Tribunal considered eight charges issued against licensed trainer Joe Bajada under Australian Harness Racing Rules (AHRR) 193(1), 187(6), 187(2), 196C(1)(b)… Read more: Bajada disqualified and fined on multiple charges
Supreme Court appeal decision
YESTERDAY Justice Richards of the Supreme Court of Victoria handed down a judgment dismissing appeals by licensed trainer-driver Ellen Tormey and licensed trainer-driver Glenn Douglas against a… Read more: Supreme Court appeal decision
