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$24million Government boost for harness racing
A $24million boost from the Victorian Government will secure jobs and reinforce community harness racing centres throughout Victoria during the coronavirus pandemic. Harness Racing Victoria Chairman… Read more: $24million Government boost for harness racing
Purple patch for Inter Dominion champion
AS ONE Inter Dominion champion is about to head into his first commercial season at stud, another stallion is showing the qualities which saw him capture the industry’s premier event. Having already… Read more: Purple patch for Inter Dominion champion
minister appoints new board member
VICTORIAN Minister for Racing Martin Pakula announced the appointment of Professor Jack Anderson to the Board of Harness Racing Victoria. Anderson is an expert in sports law and integrity matters… Read more: minister appoints new board member
World’s fastest heading to Australasia
WOODLANDS Stud is proud to announce that the world’s fastest pacer Lather Up is set to join their imposing roster in the 2020/21 season. In a major coup for Australasian breeders the World Champion… Read more: World’s fastest heading to Australasia
Milestone almost went unnoticed
PROMINENT horseman Ryan Hryhorec reached a personal milestone at Globe Derby last night. Among South Australia’s leading drivers for the better part of two decades, Hryhorec recorded his 2000th win… Read more: Milestone almost went unnoticed
Date set for regional racing to wind down
HARNESS Racing Victoria announced it would phase out of its current region-based racing in two steps. HRV chief executive Dayle Brown revealed July 1 was the “target date” for resumption of… Read more: Date set for regional racing to wind down
HRA announces change to racing season
AUSTRALIA is poised to experience its longest and shortest racing seasons. With a host of major races cancelled or postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Harness Racing Australia has announced… Read more: HRA announces change to racing season
Handy mare quick to reward connections
SENT across the Murray River in search of better options, Andyou didn’t take long to reward connections for their decision. Having her second start for Alex Alchin the former Victorian registered an… Read more: Handy mare quick to reward connections
Trainer’s dilemma due to lack of options
A LACK of suitable options is likely to see All That Glitters sent to a paddock. Speaking after the two-year-old’s success at Globe Derby yesterday, trainer Bronte Giorgio explained the limited… Read more: Trainer’s dilemma due to lack of options
Industry mourns tragic death of legendary horseman
HARNESS racing is in mourning following news of Dick White’s tragic death. A respected South Australian horseman, White, 85, died in a house fire during the early hours of the morning. The fire… Read more: Industry mourns tragic death of legendary horseman
Multiple Group One winner set for commercial stud career
AS A racehorse he was one of the most popular pacers of the modern era. With tremendous speed and a seemingly endless supply of stamina, Tiger Tara won the admiration of enthusiasts throughout… Read more: Multiple Group One winner set for commercial stud career
Classy type earns a spell
CLASSY pacer Im Sir Blake will enjoy a well-earned break before being set for another feature race campaign. Successful in Stawell last night, Im Sir Blake was sent to a paddock this morning by… Read more: Classy type earns a spell
Aussie gold for Aussie-bred horses
AS WE head towards nomination time for next year’s Australian Pacing Gold’s Yearling Sales, APG chairman Robert Marshall reflected on the contribution the sales company has made to standardbred… Read more: Aussie gold for Aussie-bred horses
Perfect night at the office
LEADING trainer Craig Cross enjoyed a perfect night at the office. Contesting four races at Club Menangle, Cross left with a quartet of winners. Cross’s haul also includes the first four home in one… Read more: Perfect night at the office
Winning streak officially in motion
AFTER handy trotter Hatchback recently broke a string of close calls trainer John Justice hoped the victory was the beginning of a streak. Before his success at Tabcorp Park Melton a fortnight ago… Read more: Winning streak officially in motion
Blue Riband winner “shouldn’t have won”
HIS name is now etched on the honour roll, but according to trainer Anthony Butt he had no right to win. Producing a less than perfect, yet equally exhilarating, performance, Elite Stride captured… Read more: Blue Riband winner “shouldn’t have won”
Premier trainer dominates unique day
MULTIPLE trips along the Western Freeway have proven fruitful for premier trainer Emma Stewart today. Beginning with the breakfast meeting at Tabcorp Park Melton this morning and ending with this… Read more: Premier trainer dominates unique day
Youngster’s form belies his name
HIS form certainly belies his name. Racing as Jay Ok, the youngster is proving far better as indicated by his victory at Club Menangle last night. First-up after“a few little setbacks”, Jay Ok… Read more: Youngster’s form belies his name
Waters chummed as Sharks prepare to clash
THEY share almost identical names and come from the same stable, but that’s where the similarities will end at Globe Derby tomorrow night. Prepared by astute horseman Dale Afford, Hesashark and… Read more: Waters chummed as Sharks prepare to clash
Veteran breaks 42-month absence from winners’ circle
“I’M very proud of that one…it means a hell of a lot to me that’s for sure.” After a 42-month absence from the winners’ circle, Im Notta Trotter made his way into the number one stall in Ballarat… Read more: Veteran breaks 42-month absence from winners’ circle
