Heading interstate for Blue Riband
May 21, 2019
AN INTERSTATE trip is on the cards for talented trotter Kitsilano. Speaking after the filly’s success in a Southern Cross Final during the weekend, trainer Greg Rogers revealed his plans to tackle the best of her crop over the border. Rogers has set his sights on the Victoria Trotters’... Read more
Maiden Group One for trainer and driver
May 21, 2019
AMIDST the backslapping of landing his first Group One winner in more than 40 years of training Stan Cameron took the time to think of his good mate Neil McCallum at Tabcorp Park Melton during the weekend. Cameron puts the polish on his rejuvenated trotter Savannah Jay Jay, which... Read more
Hooray! Hooray! It’s finally over today….
May 20, 2019
HOORAY! Hooray! It’s finally over today…. After six weeks of battles and frustrations the stand-off between Harness Racing SA and the South Australian Harness Racing Club has reached its conclusion. With the two parties finalising negotiations, industry participants can rejoice in the news life is about to return to... Read more
Group One set as long term target
May 20, 2019
SHORT term plans are yet to be set for last Saturday night’s Queen Of The Pacific winner Pistol Abbey. Unsure what the four-year-old’s next target will be, trainer Emma Stewart has set the Vicbred Super Series as Pistol Abbey’s long range assignment. Heats of the series begin next month... Read more
Shark aimed at Group One Classic
May 18, 2019
NEXT month’s Allwood Stud SA Sales Classic is the upcoming target for talented freshman Hesashark. Discussing his plans following the two-year-old’s victory in tonight’s Southern Cross Consolation in Port Pirie, trainer Dale Afford revealed Hesashark will tackle heats of the series in a fortnight. Should all go according to... Read more
Sensational South Australian strike rate
May 18, 2019
NEW SOUTH WALES horsewoman Amanda Turnbull is happy to call South Australia her adopted state following another success stint. Winner of last season’s Southern Cross Final with Animal at Globe Derby, Turnbull returned with the youngster for his title defence in Port Pirie tonight. This time around, however, Turnbull... Read more
Primed and ready for another upset
May 17, 2019
A SUITABLE draw, winning form and high confidence – everything needed for Aces Daughter to cause another upset at Port Pirie on Saturday night. Runner-up during her debut in Victor Harbour last month, Aces Daughter made her second appearance in a Southern Cross heat at Port Pirie last weekend.... Read more
Achievements and mistakes make us who we are
May 16, 2019
IN THE midst of a stellar season, South Australian reinsman Ken Rogers is in a strong position to enjoy the biggest night of his career this weekend. With nine drives on Saturday evening’s Port Pirie the card, Rogers has numerous solid chances including three Group Twos. Rogers actually has... Read more
Filly attempting to join elite sorority
May 15, 2019
WELL-PERFORMED filly Bubbles And Cheese has a prime opportunity to join an elite sorority in Port Pirie on Saturday night. Engaged in a Southern Cross Final, the daughter of Betterthancheddar is aiming to become just the 12th filly to successfully defend her title. Beginning from barrier seven, Bubbles And... Read more
Trainer looking to remove thorn from side
May 15, 2019
THERE haven’t been many majors which have eluded Emma Stewart during the past decade. Australia’s most prolific Group One winner, Stewart has captured an incredible 61 top shelf events since her initial triumph with Mawarra Hatrick in the 2007 Vicbred Super Series Final at Moonee Valley. Stewart’s tally breaks... Read more