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Aussie horseman dominates Minnesota meeting
EX-PATRIOT Australian horseman Chris Scicluna dominated yesterday’s Running Aces meeting in Minnesota. Along with a driving double, Scicluna registered a training treble. Scicluna opened his account… Read more: Aussie horseman dominates Minnesota meeting
Millionaire pacer suffers setback
MILLIONAIRE pacer Hectorjayjay has hit a hurdle…again. Hectorjayjay was a lacklustre fifth behind Glenferrie Hood in 1:51.9 at Albion Park on June 6 which saw QRIC stewards stand him down acting on… Read more: Millionaire pacer suffers setback
Faultless drive results in upset victory
SOUTH Australian horseman Mario Borg is glad to be wrong. With the veteran “in need of a run”, Borg admitted he gave Go Go Shikari a placing chance at best heading to Globe Derby last night. Betting… Read more: Faultless drive results in upset victory
Long way to go to match pacing namesake
CONNECTIONS of young trotter Maestro hope he will one day reach the dizzy heights of his pacing counterpart. Bred in New Zealand and named after the maestro of the sulky Maurice Holmes, Maestro had… Read more: Long way to go to match pacing namesake
Pacing sensation available via Empire Stallions
SENSATIONAL 2017 O’Brien Two-Year-Old of the Year Stay Hungry p,2,50.2; 3,1:47.3 ($1,303,709) will be available to Australasian breeders this coming season through Empire Stallions. In one of the… Read more: Pacing sensation available via Empire Stallions
Queen safely perched on her throne
AFTER an uncharacteristic lull cost her the top spot, Danni Hill has repositioned herself on her throne. Queen of South Australian racing for the better part of the past decade, Hill experienced a… Read more: Queen safely perched on her throne
Rising star heading to the top
TALENTED young reinsman Corey Johnson continued his climb to the top of South Australia’s Concession Drivers’ Premiership with another upset win at Globe Derby last night. Boasting a knack for… Read more: Rising star heading to the top
Interstate campaign earmarked for rising star
A WINTER reprieve is on the cards for promising pacer Pitch Perfect. Racing in sensational form, Pitch Perfect has been earmarked for a Queensland campaign. Trainer Roy Roots junior revealed his… Read more: Interstate campaign earmarked for rising star
You were warned!
HIGHLY-TOUTED performer Ride High completed an electrifying racing return at Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. First-up since last December, the Clayton Tonkin-trained stallion trounced his rivals in… Read more: You were warned!
Superstar moving to new barn
SUCCESSFUL sire Auckland Reactor is moving to a new breeding barn. Having completed a deal with the stallion’s former owners, veteran horseman Tony Peacock will stand the millionaire at his Moama… Read more: Superstar moving to new barn
Haras des Trotteurs boosts Nutrien trot sales race series
NUTRIENT Equine is thrilled to receive an offer of support from Haras des Trotteurs aimed at harness racing three-year-old trotting fillies and colts/geldings. Principal of Haras des Trotteurs – Pat… Read more: Haras des Trotteurs boosts Nutrien trot sales race series
Trainers take appeal to Supreme Court
ON 23 December 2019, licensed trainer-driver Ellen Tormey and licensed trainer-driver Glenn Douglas, both applied to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) for a review of the… Read more: Trainers take appeal to Supreme Court
Stakes rise for pair of Group Ones
TWO of Victoria’s premier races have benefited from stakes boosts. Harness Racing Victoria announced this morning the Victoria Cup and Great Southern Star will be increased this season. The extra… Read more: Stakes rise for pair of Group Ones
Disqualification, suspension and fines from altercation
YESTERDAY the Victorian Racing Tribunal considered charges issued by the Harness Racing Victoria stewards against licensed drivers Ken Rogers, Kaela Hryhorec and Michelle Phillips. These charges… Read more: Disqualification, suspension and fines from altercation
Sensational news for the breeding industry
HE’S the 2018 US Two-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year and the reigning North America Cup holder – and he’s heading ‘Down Under’ this season. In sensational news for the breeding industries of New… Read more: Sensational news for the breeding industry
Drawn to hit a high note
AN IDEAL draw and strong form has Pitch Perfect ready to hit a high note at Club Menangle on Saturday night. Boasting five wins and two seconds from his last seven starts, Pitch Perfect is set to… Read more: Drawn to hit a high note
Patience rewarded with drought-breaking win
CO-TRAINERS Mary and Joe Rando were rewarded for their patience at Club Menangle yesterday. Producing the kind of performance the couple know he is capable of, Do Ball broke a long drought from the… Read more: Patience rewarded with drought-breaking win
Better the devil you know?
VENDORS and breeders in New South Wales and Victoria face a diabolically difficult decision…who do they trust to sell their yearling in 2021? Australian Pacing Gold has been around for 30 years… Read more: Better the devil you know?
Aussies shine in United States
AUSSIES and Kiwis stole the show at The Meadowlands last night. Heading the charge was ex-patriot Australian Tahnee Camilleri who prepared top pacer Dancin Lou for a stunning first-up victory… Read more: Aussies shine in United States
Youngster achieves rare modern-day feat
TALENTED youngster Im Hector achieved a rare modern-day feat at Globe Derby last night. Completing an upset for astute trainer Claire Goble, Im Hector captured the South Australia Trotters’ Derby… Read more: Youngster achieves rare modern-day feat
