Trotter’s victory breaks frustration
April 17, 2019
IT’S been “frustrating” but Garland Greene has finally made his way into the winners’ circle. Having his 14th start – and seventh for trainer Stephen Cini – Garland Greene has shown promise but has been unable to produce on race day according to the horseman. “He’s got the ability,... Read more
Multiple Group One winner to stand at stud
April 17, 2019
NEW ZEALAND Three-Year-Old Pacer Of The Year; New Zealand Four-Year-Old Pacer Of The Year; New Zealand’s fastest pacer over 1950 and 2200 metres; four Group One wins…. By an eight-time New Zealand Stallion of the Year from a mare destined to be New Zealand’s Broodmare of the Year –... Read more
Elson hoping to continue ‘Beach party’
April 16, 2019
WESTERN Australian horsewoman Kristy Elson hopes the ‘beach party’ can continue when she returns to Gloucester Park on Thursday night. Heading to the venue this evening with two runners, Elson registered the quinella in the opening event on the card as Jaspervellabeach led the way. Driven by Nathan Turvey,... Read more
Astronomical task in Cup title defence
April 16, 2019
TOP pacer Harjeet faces an astronomical task in his title defence in Launceston on Sunday night. In what is likely to double as his last start in the state, Harjeet will have to overcome a 30-metre back mark in the Easter Cup. The Todd Rattray-trained son of Rocknroll Hanover... Read more
Tough Group Two draw not a major concern
April 16, 2019
A WIDE draw has done little to dent trainer Brent Lilley’s confidence ahead of Thursday night’s Renshaw Cup in Penrith. Lilley is set to contest the Group Two with rising star Sicario, which will begin from barrier five. Picard is the widest runner in gate six. “It’s not the... Read more
Raiders to dominate Blue Riband series
April 16, 2019
RAIDERS look set to dominate Saturday night’s Victoria Oaks heats at Tabcorp Park Melton. Although there are talented locals to offer resistance, the visitors appear to have strength on their side. The outsiders will be lead by Belle Of Montana and Smart As Camm Be, which are the early... Read more
Popular reinsman riding the crest of a wave
April 15, 2019
POPULAR reinsman Ken Rogers continues to enjoy the crest of a wave. Driving in sensational touch, Rogers captured four of the seven races at Victor Harbor today to complete his second quartet in as many weeks. A fortnight ago Rogers made four trips to the winners’ circle at Globe... Read more
Freshman to maintain undefeated status
April 15, 2019
EXCITING freshman Gimondi is expected to have no trouble maintaining his perfect record at Tabcorp Park Menangle tomorrow. Winner of his two outings for trainer Blake Fitzpatrick, the trotter is a short priced favourite in a Foundation Series heat. Pleased with the two-year-old’s performances, Fitzpatrick is positive Gimondi can... Read more
Feature proceeding despite dispute
April 15, 2019
FEARS of the Golden Nursery being abandoned were in vain, with heats of the feature being conducted in Victor Harbor today. Concerns were harboured in relation to the Alabar-sponsored event after trainers declared they would boycott meetings due to the dispute between Harness Racing SA and the South Australian... Read more
Rising star being set for Grand Circuit debut
April 14, 2019
HAVING made a victorious racing return at Albion Park last night, rising star Colt Thirty One will be readied for his Grand Circuit debut during the next couple of months. Completing a clean sweep of the Qbred Finals with his triumph in the four-year-old division, Colt Thirty One has... Read more
