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Eight charges lead to disqualification until 2033

September 22, 2020

HARNESS Racing New South Wales stewards commenced an inquiry on 5 October 2016 into the results of the following Out of Competition blood samples taken from horses in the care of trainer Shaun (Anthony) Simiana: FRANCO TIAGO NZ Sample collected on 17 April 2016 WALKABOUT CREEK Sample collected on... Read more

Handy mare back to her best

September 22, 2020

HANDY mare Semiramide has returned to her best. A recent purchase for the Robbie Caton stable, Semiramide scored first-up at Globe Derby on August 31 for her new connections before racing well below expectations at her subsequent start. Taken back to the troubled venue yesterday the daughter of Mach... Read more

Undefeated youngster making long-awaited return

September 21, 2020

UNDEFEATED youngster Expensive Ego will make his long-awaited return tomorrow. Sidelined after suffering a tear in a suspensory, Expensive Ego is set to compete at Club Menangle. The Australian Pacing Gold purchased hasn’t raced since winning at the 1400-metre circuit on August 31, 2019. With three recent trials, however,... Read more

No interstate trip for Group One winner

September 21, 2020

AN INTERSTATE trip has been ruled out for high class pacer Colt Thirty One. Although he entertained the idea of travelling south for the Victoria Cup with the son of Mach Three trainer Grant Dixon has elected to bypass the Grand Circuit event. The Cup is scheduled to be... Read more

Debutante produces plenty of power

September 21, 2020

HE DIDN’T muster 1.21 gigawatts, but Plutonium produced plenty of power at Globe Derby during the weekend. Making his Australian debut for trainer David Drury, Plutonium outmuscled his rivals to complete a strong victory over 1800 metres. “I’m very impressed with the way he went,” Drury said. “He’d shown... Read more

Decision regarding Cup campaign yet to be made

September 19, 2020

A DECISION is expected to be made over the next few days regarding an interstate campaign with rampaging pacer Cash N Flow. Registering his twelfth consecutive win at Club Menangle tonight, Cash N Flow is being considered for a trip south to tackle the Victoria Cup. The Grand Circuit... Read more

Pleasantly surprised with upset win

September 19, 2020

PLEASANTLY surprised is how trainer Brian Portelli described his win at Club Menangle tonight. While he had faith in his entrant’s ability, Portelli “wasn’t overly confident” in Hotjane Bling’s prospects under the race’s conditions. A last start winner around the world class venue in a mobile event, Hotjane Bling... Read more

Harley revved up for the Cup

September 19, 2020

IN WHAT is becoming an embarrassment of riches being readied for the Victoria Cup, another rising star has signalled his attentions for the Grand Circuit event. Second-up from a 24-week spell, Hurricane Harley outclassed a field of Cup hopefuls in Bendigo tonight. The Cup is scheduled to be run... Read more

Bridesmaid finally became the bride

September 19, 2020

AFTER playing the bridesmaid in recent weeks Egodan finally became the bride last night. Racing in strong form, the son of Sportswriter had finished second behind Bernie Winkle during his previous three starts leading into the Mildura meeting. A revelation since being transferred to trainer Geoff Lucas, Bernie Winkle... Read more

Club committee member ‘comes out swinging’

September 19, 2020

NO ONE heard the time keeper ring the bell to begin the next round, but a South Australian Harness Racing Club committee member has ‘come out swinging’ this morning. With the troubled venue under siege from multiple directions, Chris Haskett has sent www.nationaltrotguide.com.au a statement this morning titled “HARNESS RACING... Read more