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Outstanding freshman earns RNR
WITH an interstate trip cancelled, “rest and relaxation” are on the agenda for outstanding freshman Reoffender. Originally planning to head to Victoria before the season’s end in a bid to secure a… Read more: Outstanding freshman earns RNR
Happy homecoming completed
WELL-TRAVELLED filly Elusive completed a happy homecoming of sorts during the weekend. Bred at Dave and Glenda Battye’s South Australian-based Buckland Park Homestead, Elusive made her debut in… Read more: Happy homecoming completed
Time for well-earned break
A LONG break is the reward for promising freshman Zenario following his feature success at Globe Derby last Saturday night. Making the trek across the border for the Southern Cross series, Zenario… Read more: Time for well-earned break
Accomplished trainer registers first win
ACCOMPLISHED greyhound trainer Kevin Sandiford completed his transition to harness racing last night. Enjoying his share of success with ‘dish lickers’ across almost four decades, Sandiford decided… Read more: Accomplished trainer registers first win
Attempting to break four-year drought
CONNECTIONS of Urbadboy hope Saturday night’s program is an omen for the former promising youngster to return to the winners’ circle. Notching seven victories during his debut term as a… Read more: Attempting to break four-year drought
Trainer disqualified until mid 2026
HARNESS Racing New South Wales stewards conducted an inquiry yesterday into a report received from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory that Tapentadol was detected in the urine sample taken… Read more: Trainer disqualified until mid 2026
Ready to turn the tables on defending champ
THIS is his best chance to win a big race. That was the call from trainer Alan Cronin while discussing Saturday night’s Southern Cross Final at Globe Derby. Cronin will be represented by… Read more: Ready to turn the tables on defending champ
Draw puts pep in trainer’s step
A PERFECT draw has put some pep in ace horseman Luke McCarthy’s step ahead of Friday night’s opening round of Inter Dominion heats in Newcastle. McCarthy has a runner in the Pacers’ and Trotters’… Read more: Draw puts pep in trainer’s step
Rising star to continue ascent
RISING star trotter The Locomotive is ready to continue his ascent to the top this weekend. Arguably the best of his crop, the four-year-old is poised to contest the opening round of Inter Dominion… Read more: Rising star to continue ascent
Hoping to buck the trend
SOUTH Australian horseman David Phillips is hoping to ‘buck the trend’ during the weekend. With ‘Croweaters’ usually on the wrong side of interstate invaders – particularly Victorians – the Mount… Read more: Hoping to buck the trend
Draw Delights David
REJUVENATED pacer Max Delight has a prime opportunity to earn maximum points during Friday night’s opening round of Inter Dominion heats. Heading into the Championship in stellar form, Max Delight… Read more: Draw Delights David
Local filly makes massive statement
LOCALLY-OWNED youngster Brighton made a massive statement at Globe Derby last Saturday night. Breaking her maiden at her sixth start, Brighton captured an 1800-metre Southern Cross heat in a slick… Read more: Local filly makes massive statement
Ladyship winner ready for futurity heats
KEPT fresh since her Ladyship Stake triumph a fortnight ago, promising youngster Kittykat Cutie is primed for tonight’s Southern Cross heat at Globe Derby. Winner of her last two starts – with her… Read more: Ladyship winner ready for futurity heats
Premier horsewoman in horrific training accident
PREMIER reinswoman Amanda Turnbull will require more surgery while facing a lengthy stint on the sidelines following an horrific training accident. Campaigning a team in Queensland, the New South… Read more: Premier horsewoman in horrific training accident
Reigning champ ready for title defence
REIGNING champion No Notthebuttons is back in town to defend his title. Successful in last season’s Southern Cross Final, No Notthebuttons will make the trip from Victoria to contest Saturday… Read more: Reigning champ ready for title defence
Inter final rankings and naming rights announced
HARNESS Racing New South Wales and TAB have teamed up in a naming rights agreement for the 2024 TAB Inter Dominion Championships. The partnership was announced today at a media launch in Newcastle… Read more: Inter final rankings and naming rights announced
Slot Race applications open
APPLICATIONS for slots into Australasia’s richest two-year-old harness racing event are now open. The second running of the $500,000 Ladbrokes Protostar – restricted to 10 starters – will take… Read more: Slot Race applications open
Interstate raiders dominate card
VICTORIANS dominated proceedings during last night’s Mount Gambier meeting. With several border-hopping stables in action, raiders captured five of the eight races while also figuring among the… Read more: Interstate raiders dominate card
Ready for first-up success
FRESH from a triumphant raid south of the border, astute trainer Blake Fitzpatrick hopes to extend his run of success at Club Menangle today. Fitzpatrick crossed the Murray River last weekend to… Read more: Ready for first-up success
Harness racing loses a true character
ROCKBANK-based trainer Brian Kiesey, who was born on Christmas Day 1960, sadly passed away on Sunday, November 17 aged 64. Kiesey loved nothing more than being around his horses, spending many hours… Read more: Harness racing loses a true character
