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Biscay slips into nab Eureka slot
THE world’s richest harness race has another serious X factor. Recent Queensland Derby runner-up Bay Of Biscay has become the second confirmed three-year-old starter in the $2.1m TAB Eureka at… Read more: Biscay slips into nab Eureka slot
Maiden broken four years after debut!
PLANS remain modest with Mighty Carson despite his maiden-breaking success in Gawler. Making his debut as a three-year-old in 2020, Mighty Carson was unplaced at his first three outings before being… Read more: Maiden broken four years after debut!
TAB’s Eureka slot up for grabs
TAB will select its runner for the upcoming TAB Eureka from the Racenet Discovery Stakes at Club Menangle on August 31, just a week out from the world’s richest harness race. The scratching of… Read more: TAB’s Eureka slot up for grabs
In-form mare aimed at rich futurity
NEXT month’s Vicbred Super Series is on the agenda for in-form mare, Platinum Drive. Boasting two wins and a pair of thirds from her last six starts, Platinum Drive is “in the right space” heading… Read more: In-form mare aimed at rich futurity
Conditions against in-form trotter
CONDITIONS are against him, but that doesn’t mean Overandout can’t continue his winning streak. Set to race in Melton tomorrow night, Overandout has drawn barrier nine over 1720 metres for trainer… Read more: Conditions against in-form trotter
Demanding action following catastrophic $24m loss
WE, the Presidents of the Victorian Harness Racing Kindred Bodies, are issuing this urgent and united statement to express our profound concern over the future of Harness Racing in Victoria. A… Read more: Demanding action following catastrophic $24m loss
Chasing more interstate riches
AFTER enjoying a successful interstate trip last weekend, veteran horseman Michael Honson is hoping to repeat the dose on Saturday night. Making the long trip from Broken Hill to Port Pirie, Honson… Read more: Chasing more interstate riches
Stallion service auction a boost to feisty harness club
THE Darling Downs Harness Racing Club is on a quest to rejuvenate the sport in the region . . . and it needs your support. The club is working to raise funds so it can increase the number of harness… Read more: Stallion service auction a boost to feisty harness club
Continuing rich vein of form
HANDY pacer Donnie Mac continued his rich vein of form with an eye-catching win at Club Menangle yesterday. Trained by Kristie O’Sullivan, Donnie Mac has won three of his last six starts, including… Read more: Continuing rich vein of form
Drivers hospitalized following horrific crash
DRIVERS Ellen Tormey and Tony Xiriha are recovering in hospital after a horror fall at the Bendigo trials last night. Tormey sustained a dislocated and fractured hip, broken ribs and a small tear in… Read more: Drivers hospitalized following horrific crash
Vale: Russell Harpley
Harness racing lost one of its gentlemen and successful trainers and drivers with the sad passing of well-known Temora identity, Russell James Harpley, on Friday (August 9). Russell was 92 and a… Read more: Vale: Russell Harpley
Well-travelled trotter may have finally found his home
WELL-TRAVELLED trotter Wishing Star may have finally found his home. Beginning his career in New Zealand, Wishing Star was purchased by Victorian interests but failed to flatter for two of the… Read more: Well-travelled trotter may have finally found his home
Continuing rise to the top
PROMISING trotter Toro Stride continued his rise to the top with a stellar performance at Club Menangle last Saturday night. Taking his record to four wins and a third from his last six starts, Toro… Read more: Continuing rise to the top
From sacked hack to promising prospect
HIGH-PRICED purchase Designer Vici continues to make the most of his last chance. A $100,000 buy as a yearling, the half-brother to dual Group One winner Always Ready simply wasn’t measuring up to… Read more: From sacked hack to promising prospect
Thinking outside the box
A LACK of suitable options has forced veteran horseman Michael Honson to “think outside of the box”. Based in Broken Hill, Hanson usually races his team in Mildura, but has struggled to get a start… Read more: Thinking outside the box
Problematic mare looking to extend perfect season
TRADITIONALLY heading into a race with a competitor which is unbeaten from three starts for the season would be a source of confidence. For Stacey Towers, however, the perfect form is doing little… Read more: Problematic mare looking to extend perfect season
Undefeated filly facing acid test
UNDEFEATED filly Cheeky Kiss faces her toughest test this weekend. Triumphant from five starts for trainer Mat Rue, Cheeky Kiss is engaged in Saturday night’s Pink Diamond Stake at Club Menangle… Read more: Undefeated filly facing acid test
Continuing push towards The Eureka
QUALITY pacer Petracca will continue his push towards the world’s richest pacing event this weekend. Sent for a well-earned break following his Victoria Derby triumph last October, the Emma… Read more: Continuing push towards The Eureka
Prominent couple dominate meeting
LEADING reinsman Wayne Hill equalled a personal best in Gawler yesterday. No stranger to dominating a meeting, with multiple victories on a card a regular occurrence, Hill won six of the 10 races at… Read more: Prominent couple dominate meeting
Exciting youngster ready to take command
VICTORIAN pacer Fighter Command will represent Tasracing in next month’s The Eureka at Club Menangle thanks to his track record performance in Hobart during the weekend. Eligible for the $80,000 The… Read more: Exciting youngster ready to take command
