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Trainer practicing ‘Magnum’ look in preparation for winning photo
ASTUTE horseman Mario Borg plans to produce his ‘Magnum’ look if given the opportunity to be in a presentation photo tomorrow night. Borg has several runners engaged at the Globe Derby program… Read more: Trainer practicing ‘Magnum’ look in preparation for winning photo
Miracle Mile champ close to trialling
TUESDAY night is looming as Catch A Wave’s highly-anticipated return, with trainer Andy Gath preparing the star pacer for his first public trial since his Miracle Mile triumph at Club Menangle last… Read more: Miracle Mile champ close to trialling
Confident of one thing ahead of Group One
ADMITTING he is unsure whether success can be achieved, Victorian horseman David Miles is confident of one thing ahead of Saturday night’s phenomenal Albion Park program. Miles is poised to contest… Read more: Confident of one thing ahead of Group One
‘Fab Five’ ready to dominate Group One
AUSTRALIAN Pacing Gold stock are poised to dominate Saturday night’s stellar Albion Park program. The card is crammed with features, including the main event – The Rising Sun – in which five APG… Read more: ‘Fab Five’ ready to dominate Group One
Can Cagney remain on “top of the world”?
ALREADY on “top of the world”, connections of James Cagney hope to remain in that position during the weekend. Making ‘saps’ of his opposition from three starts since arriving in Australia, James… Read more: Can Cagney remain on “top of the world”?
More pain for injured horsewoman
STILL dealing with the after affects of her horrific race fall, Victorian horsewoman Charlene Gusman has had her pain increased. Gusman was involved in a fall during the last race at Shepparton on… Read more: More pain for injured horsewoman
New home for world champion Warrawee Needy
WARRAWEE Needy, one of the most proven sires available to New South Wales breeders, will stand this season at the newly-established Artistic Lodge in the Bathurst region, run by experienced horse… Read more: New home for world champion Warrawee Needy
Tale of two Pauls – one suspended, the other pending
TODAY the Victorian Racing Tribunal considered four charges issued by Harness Racing Victoria Stewards against licensed trainer Paul Parsons under Australian Harness Racing Rules (AHRR) 187(2) and… Read more: Tale of two Pauls – one suspended, the other pending
Draw to help Don instigate surprise hit on rivals
AS HIS ‘north valley’ campaign continues, Don Hugo is in a prime position to instigate a surprise hit on his rivals during the weekend. Trained in New South Wales by Belinda McCarthy, Don Hugo was… Read more: Draw to help Don instigate surprise hit on rivals
Freshman matching superstar sire early on
HE’S got an extremely long journey before he can be compared to his superstar father, but Kick The Switch is certainly heading in the right direction. Showing a tremendous amount of promise, the… Read more: Freshman matching superstar sire early on
Perfect tonic while recovering from horrific race fall
INJURED horsewoman Charlene Gusman received the ideal tonic last night. While Gusman recovers from a horrific race fall, her stable star, Hes Charlies Angel, was winning in Melton. Gusman was… Read more: Perfect tonic while recovering from horrific race fall
Freshman shows namesake’s fighting qualities
SHOWING all the fighting qualities of his namesake, Maximus Meridius has proven too good in the ‘Coliseum’ – officially-known as Club Menangle – once again. Named after Russell Crowe’s character in… Read more: Freshman shows namesake’s fighting qualities
Queensland trip a possibility for promising filly
A TRIP north is a possibility with Loco Diablo thanks to her success in Melton tonight. By stretching her record to three wins and a second from four starts, the Australian Pacing Gold purchase may… Read more: Queensland trip a possibility for promising filly
Small steps the key to talented trotter
SMALL steps will prevent talented squaregaiter Lettuce Trot from heading to Queensland. Triumphant in the $50,000 Four and Five-Year-Old Final at Club Menangle tonight, Lettuce Trot gives the… Read more: Small steps the key to talented trotter
Maiden voyage across Bass Strait
NEW South Wales trainer Rickie Alchin has runners engaged in several states this weekend, including his first starter in Tasmania tomorrow night. Alchin will make his Tassie debut when Joe The… Read more: Maiden voyage across Bass Strait
Victorian reinsman a key part of Zeus’ American campaign
EX-PATRIOT reinsman Brad Chisholm is set to play a crucial role in Aldebaran Zeus’ tilt at the MGM Yonkers International Trot in New York. Chisholm, who has driven more than 170 wins, recently left… Read more: Victorian reinsman a key part of Zeus’ American campaign
Date set for stellar Cup meeting
EARLIER this season HRSA announced a standalone SA Cup in the Spring to complement the existing SA Country Cups Series in the Autumn. Today, all major details of this new-look SA Cup meeting are… Read more: Date set for stellar Cup meeting
Drivers’ fees set to rise
HRSA is pleased to advise drivers’ fees will increase by $10 per drive, commencing Saturday July 8. The new fees matrix will now look as follows: $3000 races = $40 fee (up from $30) plus five per… Read more: Drivers’ fees set to rise
Aussie star to take on the world in USA
HOT off the back of Just Believe’s breakthrough Swedish campaign, another star Aussie trotter will chase international glory. Connections of Victoria’s multiple Group One winner Aldebaran Zeus have… Read more: Aussie star to take on the world in USA
Upgrade to state-bred futurity scheme
THE Southern Cross Racing and Breeding Incentive Scheme is the backbone of the South Australian industry. An evolution of this program will provide an upgrade to three areas identified for further… Read more: Upgrade to state-bred futurity scheme
