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Stable newcomer impresses with win
PLANS remain modest with recent stable acquisition Leaf Stride despite his success yesterday. Having his fourth start for prominent couple Joe and Mary Rando, Leaf Stride scored at Club Menangle… Read more: Stable newcomer impresses with win
Money, money, money…there’s more coming!
IN WHAT is the first four announcements this week, Harness Racing South Australia is excited to unveil a new prizemoney model which will see an increase to stakes across all segments. Saturday night… Read more: Money, money, money…there’s more coming!
Free-legged freshman breaks maiden
IT TOOK longer than expected, but promising youngster Buzz Bomb has broken his maiden status. Costing himself victory upon debut, Buzz Bomb was runner-up at his first three starts for trainer Paul… Read more: Free-legged freshman breaks maiden
Disqualified under AHRR 193
On Wednesday, June 21, 2023 Harness Racing New South Wales stewards conducted an Inquiry into the conduct of licensed trainer Bill Lesslie on Thursday, July 7, 2022 in relation to the registered… Read more: Disqualified under AHRR 193
From unwanted prospect to stable star
FINDING a new home via the ‘grapevine’, Scoob Operator has been transformed from unwanted prospect to stable star! With his previous owner declaring Scoob Operator was “free to a good home”, news of… Read more: From unwanted prospect to stable star
Veteran reclaims share of record
VETERAN pacer Cash N Flow has reclaimed a share of a record. Proving too slick at Club Menangle last night, Cash N Flow registered his 27th victory at the world class venue to equal Tough Monarch’s… Read more: Veteran reclaims share of record
Not bad for a free service!
ONE person’s bid to boost the local breeding industry is beginning to gain the desired outcome. Acquiring proven stallion Tinted Cloud in 2019, prominent horseman Shane Loone offered free services… Read more: Not bad for a free service!
High praise for talented concession driver
IN A world of ‘keyboard warriors’, you know you’re doing something right when praises surface on social media. Following his success in the opening event in Ballarat last night, talented young… Read more: High praise for talented concession driver
VALE: Dr Alan Chittick
HE was one of harness racing’s prominent breeders, owners, trainers and drivers as well as a show trotting broadcaster. So the sport lost another stalwart with the passing of Dr Alan James Chittick… Read more: VALE: Dr Alan Chittick
Aussie Group One winner too good in USA
AGRESSIVE tactics achieved the desired result with former Aussie pacer Im Sir Blake yesterday. Competing at Oak Grove Racing, Im Sir Blake was pushed forward from by barrier three by Atlee Bender to… Read more: Aussie Group One winner too good in USA
Queensland campaign for quality youngster
QUALITY youngster Eve Crocker has been granted a winter reprieve thanks to her successful racing return. First-up from an 11-week break, Eve Crocker was a class above her rivals in the National… Read more: Queensland campaign for quality youngster
Brave Aussie shines in European Group One
AUSTRALIA’S Greg Sugars backed his brilliant trotter and Just Believe responded with an extraordinary second in the Norrbottens Stora Pris at Boden just moments ago, putting Victorian harness racing… Read more: Brave Aussie shines in European Group One
Outsider causes upset in headline feature
POPULAR reinswoman Jackie Barker seized the moment and her “favourite” horse responded in a way she wasn’t sure the mare could, landing trainer Diane Giles a coveted Allied Express Cinderella… Read more: Outsider causes upset in headline feature
Phenomenal strike rate to continue
BOASTING an impressive strike rate with his boutique stable, respected horseman Greg Scholefield is expected to enhance his stats at Globe Derby tonight. Recently registering a personal milestone… Read more: Phenomenal strike rate to continue
Vale: Bruce Kennedy . . . a complete horseman
ONE of harness racing’s nice guys as well as a successful trainer-driver, Bruce Joseph Kennedy, from Moss Vale, passed away last Sunday, June 11. He was 86. Born on April 26, 1937, Bruce Kennedy was… Read more: Vale: Bruce Kennedy . . . a complete horseman
Vale: Peter Carson – a legend in our trotters’ training ranks
ONE of harness racing’s most successful trainers of trotters in New South Wales, Peter Carson passed away last weekend after a short illness. He was 83. Born on December 19, 1939, Peter Carson was… Read more: Vale: Peter Carson – a legend in our trotters’ training ranks
Looking to extend perfect season
FRESH from a successful hit-and-run mission south of the border, Im Presi Belle will head to Club Menangle this weekend in a bid to extend her unbeaten season. Taken to Victoria a fortnight ago, Im… Read more: Looking to extend perfect season
Much-needed prizemoney boost on its way
STELLAR news has come out of Harness Racing South Australia’s office coupled with a ‘watch this space’ attachment. Following the state government’s announcement it is increasing the share of betting… Read more: Much-needed prizemoney boost on its way
APG to expand Sales locations
LEADING standardbred sales company Australian Pacing Gold will conduct yearling sales in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia in 2024. APG chose not to run sales in Melbourne… Read more: APG to expand Sales locations
Reformed juvenile breaks maiden
FANS of the coolest crime fighters will be rejoicing following last night’s Globe Derby meeting. First-up from a stint in the ‘longest yard’, Modsquad robbed favourite punters’ hopes by causing a… Read more: Reformed juvenile breaks maiden
