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Well-planned operation
RESPECTED studmaster Mick Holtam has been involved in the harness industry since he was a teenager but he still gets emotional when his favourite yearlings go through the sale ring. Holtham started… Read more: Well-planned operation
Risk sets scene for dynasty
A CHANCE phone call from a mate in Victoria led West Australian Mike Howie to buy broodmare gem Benjor Maddy Lombo for $5000 and set the scene for a dynasty which has already earned almost $2million… Read more: Risk sets scene for dynasty
King’s army ready for Cup assault
LEADING horseman Ryan Hryhorec will launch a four-pronged attack on the latest country feature as he seeks to continue his reign as South Australia’s King of the Trotters’ Cups. Hryhorec has… Read more: King’s army ready for Cup assault
Class of 2025 look outstanding
THE Soho brand is one of the most recognisable in harness racing in this country…. Their honour roll includes top pacers the calibre of Soho Tribeca, Soho Lennon, Carlas Pixel, Soho Valencia, Soho… Read more: Class of 2025 look outstanding
Foundation bloodline still going strong
RESPECTED breeder Dr Ed Dewar has scaled back his Whitby Falls operation from the heady days when he imported US stallions and had a big team of classic winning youngsters in his stable. But he has… Read more: Foundation bloodline still going strong
Younger sibling’s title in his sights
TOP pacer Swayzee is expected to have little difficulty booking another clash with his younger sibling this weekend. Engaged in Saturday night’s Cordina Group Sprint at Club Menangle, Swayzee is… Read more: Younger sibling’s title in his sights
Harness racing is in his blood
HOBBY breeder Phil Petricevich is from a blueblood WA harness racing family and grew up surrounded by quality horse flesh. He has dabbled in horse ownership throughout his life but has only turned… Read more: Harness racing is in his blood
Rank outsider still a “sneaky chance”
HE’S the rank outsider of the field, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t a “sneaky chance” of causing an upset. Engaged in Saturday night’s Chariots Of Fire at Club Menangle, Major Hot is all but… Read more: Rank outsider still a “sneaky chance”
Double bonus on offer
TWO of the three youngsters offered by Benger breeder Westover in the 2025 APG Perth Yearling Sale on March 2 will be eligible for double Westbred bonuses and the Westsired classics in 2026. The… Read more: Double bonus on offer
Drawn to capture overdue Group One
QUALITY pacer Bay Of Biscay is favoured to register an overdue Group One victory this weekend. Proving himself among the best of his crop, Bay Of Biscay has been runner-up in the New South Wales and… Read more: Drawn to capture overdue Group One
Bound to attract plenty of attention
BUSSELTON vendor Reese Kaptein will present a half sister to his dual Group One winning filly Im Bella Jay at the 2025 APG Perth Yearling Sale on March 2. Im Bella Jay (1.57.6, $186K) was known for… Read more: Bound to attract plenty of attention
One Cup down, another to go
FRESH from becoming his family’s latest feature winner, Offyarocka Crocker will begin his quest for a second Cup on Tuesday night. By Art Major, Offyarocka Crocker is from broodmare gem, Aratusa… Read more: One Cup down, another to go
Miracle Mile title defense officially on
SUPERSTAR Leap To Fame’s Miracle Mile title defense is officially on. Capturing last season’s edition in brilliant fashion, Leap To Fame became the first pacer drawn wider than barrier six to win… Read more: Miracle Mile title defense officially on
Who wants to be a millionaire?
THE first youngster in part three of the solo stars of the 2025 APG Perth Yearling Sale is an all-American bred colt who’s is related to a couple of millionaire pacers – one in the US and one bred… Read more: Who wants to be a millionaire?
Chance to become clan’s latest feature winner
THRIVING since arriving in South Australia, Offyarocka Crocker has a strong chance to become his family’s latest feature winner this weekend. By Art Major, Offyarocka Crocker is from broodmare gem… Read more: Chance to become clan’s latest feature winner
Quick to make a huge impact
RESPECTED horseman Dennis Roche has only sold yearlings for a few years but has already made a big impact on the WA breeding scene and could even bag an Australian Two-Year-Old Filly of the Year… Read more: Quick to make a huge impact
Perth’s Prime Prospects
IT IS always interesting to watch new sires emerge. There are three stallions in the 2025 APG Perth Yearling Sale who will have their first crops of two-year-old on Australian tracks this season… Read more: Perth’s Prime Prospects
King ready to reign
CONNECTIONS of talented pacer Kingman hope he can emulate his stablemate at Club Menangle on Saturday night. Contesting last weekend’s Hondo Grattan Stake, Kingman was unplaced from barrier eight as… Read more: King ready to reign
Treasure trove of quality
WA buyers are blessed with a treasure trove of quality bloodlines in the 2025 APG Perth Yearling Sale. Here, we look at some of the youngsters offered by solo venders in the early part of the sale… Read more: Treasure trove of quality
Trainer breaks 12-year drought
VETERAN horseman Bryan McBride broke a long drought from the winners’ circle earlier this week. Training Giamatti to score at Globe Derby on Monday, McBride registered his first success in more than… Read more: Trainer breaks 12-year drought
