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Another record for freakish trotter
FREAKISH squaregaiter Keayang Zahara created another slice of history in Cranbourne tonight. Proving a class above her rivals in the Trotters’ Cup, Keayang Zahara took her bankroll to $1,010,535 to be Read more: Another record for freakish trotter
Never doubt a champion!
IF THE remaining doubters needed any further proof Leap To Fame is still the southern hemisphere’s premier standardbred, it was delivered just moments ago. Some began questioning Leap To Fame’s status Read more: Never doubt a champion!
Trainers break 25 years worth of dry spells!
A DROUGHT-BREAKING victory early on the card appeared to have a flow-on effect in Melton last night. Three trainers registered their first successes in “a long time”, with the trio having a combined w Read more: Trainers break 25 years worth of dry spells!
All-round nice guy to be honoured
ONE of harness racing’s, and indeed the world, nicest guys – Greg Norman – will be honoured at Globe Derby tonight. A true “scholar and gentleman”, Norman lost his determined battle with cancer on Jan Read more: All-round nice guy to be honoured
Shoeless trotter to continue rise through grades
HARNESS racing’s answer to ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson is a short-priced favourite to continue his rise through the grades when he returns to Club Menangle on tonight. Among the all-time great baseball pla Read more: Shoeless trotter to continue rise through grades
$250,000 bonus in the bag
MAKING it look easy in the end, Captains Knock has secured the first stage of Harness Racing New South Wales’ lucrative bonus. By capturing the Gold Rush Cup in Bathurst just moments ago, Captains Kno Read more: $250,000 bonus in the bag
Oh Miki, you’re so fine
RETIRED as the fastest horse of all-time with a record of 1:46, the American horse Always B is widely regarded as one of the greatest racehorses of his era. He was a dual Breeders Crown champion, won Read more: Oh Miki, you’re so fine
Hoping to relive the glory
CITING her victory in last year’s edition as the highlight of her season, popular horsewoman Samantha Hill hopes to relive the glory in coming weeks. As trainer and driver of handy pacer Offyarocka Cr Read more: Hoping to relive the glory
Ready to catch everyone by surprise
THEY caught pretty much everyone by surprise last weekend, and with a bit of luck, they’ll do it again tomorrow night. That’s the hope of trainer Aaron Dunn heading into Cranbourne’s premier night of Read more: Ready to catch everyone by surprise
Breeder ready for APG debut
IPSWICH horticulturist and hobby breeder, owner and trainer Bruce Wyborn is excited about his first foray as a vendor at the Australian Pacing Gold QLD Yearling Sale on Sunday, February 8. Wyborn, the Read more: Breeder ready for APG debut
Aussie icons to headline Carnival of Miracles
CLUB Menangle is excited to announce Australian rock band The Angels as the headline entertainment for Garrards Miracle Mile on Saturday, March 14. The Angels will perform some of their classic hits a Read more: Aussie icons to headline Carnival of Miracles
Draw gives hope of a ‘satisfying’ win
A FAVOURABLE draw doubled with improved fitness has given Fifteen Aces’ connections hope of a ‘satisfying’ win this weekend. Successful in Penrith on June 30, 2023, Fifteen Aces was soon diagnosed wit Read more: Draw gives hope of a ‘satisfying’ win
Charity to benefit from yearling’s sale
BALLARAT breeders Steve and Chelsea Dickson have pledged five percent of the proceeds from the sale of their filly at the Australian Pacing Gold Melbourne Yearling Sale on February 15 to support resea Read more: Charity to benefit from yearling’s sale
I’m certainly upbeat about his chances!
AT THE moment there are three, but in the tradition of the cult 1980s movie Highlander…”there can only be one”! As it stands, three pacers are eligible for Harness Racing Victoria mammoth $1million bo Read more: I’m certainly upbeat about his chances!
Sad passing of passionate owner, breeder and committeeman
JUST days after the running of a key event he helped launch, passionate harness racing participant Dean York has passed away. York lost his brave battle with cancer yesterday – only a day after 84th b Read more: Sad passing of passionate owner, breeder and committeeman
Perfect start to season continues
HANDY pacer Hasty Bid continued his perfect start to the season last Saturday night. Having his third outing for the year, Hasty Bid overcame a wide draw to score with ease at Globe Derby. Understanda Read more: Perfect start to season continues
Huge incentives for buyers
THE refurbishment of Albion Park, the building of a new training centre at Marburg, harness racing returning to Toowoomba and a strong opportunity to compete in a rich race series are huge incentives Read more: Huge incentives for buyers
Another Cup, another win…it almost seems that easy!
ANOTHER provincial cup, another victory for the Brent Lilley/Tristan Larsen combination…it almost seems that easy! During the past 12 months the duo have won an incredible nine Trotters’ Cup, includin Read more: Another Cup, another win…it almost seems that easy!
Glimpse of what can be expected
POISED to play significant roles in the upcoming Carnival Of Miracles, Rakero Rocket and Double Lou gave a glimpse of what can be expected at Club Menangle last Saturday night. Australia’s premier for Read more: Glimpse of what can be expected
Is Zahara the best trotting mare Australia has produced?
IT ALMOST feels like blasphemy just typing this, but is Keayang Zahara the best trotting mare Australia has produced? If he could, my mentor, the late Bob Cain, would be calling me all sorts of names Read more: Is Zahara the best trotting mare Australia has produced?
