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Crime set to pay in $100,000 Championship
CRIME may not pay, but purchasing a yearling from Australian Pacing Gold certainly helps the bank balance! That fact will be to the fore again today as six APG buys contest the Riverina Regional… Read more: Crime set to pay in $100,000 Championship
On target for another successful interstate raid
REGULAR visitor Emma Stewart will make another South Australian raid during the weekend. Boasting a phenomenal strike rate when crossing the border, the premier Victorian trainer has a pair of… Read more: On target for another successful interstate raid
Feels like a Group One to me
IT’S lost the official status as a result of Harness Racing Australia’s shake up, but last night’s Western Regional Championship “still feels like a Group One” according to Isobel Ross. Previously… Read more: Feels like a Group One to me
From novice to $100,000 feature contender
REWIND the calendar a handful of years and Ashleigh Delosa “knew nothing about harness racing”. Harbouring a passion for horses, and having a little experience with ‘hacks’, Delosa saw a trainer… Read more: From novice to $100,000 feature contender
Top filly to chase slice of history
JOINING an elite sorority thanks to her win at Club Menangle just moments ago, star youngster Rockinwithattitude will be given the opportunity to create a slice of history in coming months. Speaking… Read more: Top filly to chase slice of history
Group One winner scores first-up for two years
FORMER rising star Shockwave capped off a remarkable comeback at Gloucester Park last night. Having his first start since July 2021, the Group One winning Australian Pacing Gold purchase rewarded… Read more: Group One winner scores first-up for two years
Prime opportunity to snap bridesmaid status
TOMORROW night’s Globe Derby meeting presents Im Hector with a prime opportunity to snap his recent bridesmaid status. Racing in his customary consistent form, with seven placings from 12 starts… Read more: Prime opportunity to snap bridesmaid status
Veteran and “Johnny Come Lately” combine for unlikely win
A VETERAN and a “Johnny Come Lately” combined for an unlikely win at Globe Derby last night. At his 185th start, Barney Fella caused an upset by scoring at $16 with Declan Whelan in the cart. Having… Read more: Veteran and “Johnny Come Lately” combine for unlikely win
Confident despite difficult Derby draw
ON PAPER Saturday night’s draw appears to have put a dampener on Rockinwithattitude’s bid to join an elite sorority. Winner of last weekend’s New South Wales Trotters’ Oaks at Club Menangle… Read more: Confident despite difficult Derby draw
Trainer disqualified after Levamisole detected in urine sample
HARNESS Racing New South Wales stewards conducted an inquiry today in relation to a report from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory that Levamisole had been detected in the post-race urine… Read more: Trainer disqualified after Levamisole detected in urine sample
From last start winner to rank outsider
ACCORDING to punters Paulis Pride has close to no chance tonight despite being a last start winner. Among the favourites in Port Pirie a week ago, Paulis Pride outstayed his rivals by racing in the… Read more: From last start winner to rank outsider
Figures paint good picture for industry sector
KEY early figures show Australia’s breeding numbers have held-up well despite a number of perceived and real headwinds. Challenging economic times, difficult seasonal issues and talk the new… Read more: Figures paint good picture for industry sector
All hail the Queen
PEOPLE across the Commonwealth were celebrating their new King during the weekend, but for harness racing enthusiasts, it was all about the Queen. Undertaking what has become an annual trip, Queen… Read more: All hail the Queen
Rising star’s perfect start to season
RISING star Jamaican Rock has continued his perfect start to the season. Among South Australia’s best two-year-olds last term, Jamaican Rock returned from a five-month spell to register a soft win… Read more: Rising star’s perfect start to season
Exciting filly aiming to join elite sorority
EXCITING youngster Rockinwithattitude will be given the opportunity to join an elite sorority. Winner of tonight’s New South Wales Trotters’ Oaks at Club Menangle, Rockinwithattitude will return to… Read more: Exciting filly aiming to join elite sorority
Back to the paddock after perfect cameo campaign
HAVING completed a perfect “cameo campaign”, Sahara Breeze is heading back to a paddock. Given a rushed preparation to be readied for the Australian Pacing Gold series, Sahara Breeze made a clean… Read more: Back to the paddock after perfect cameo campaign
Deja vu moment for premier trainer
PREMIER horsewoman Emma Stewart has experienced a case of deja vu. Making the trek to Harold Park in May 2008, Stewart captured the Australian Pacing Gold Final with Keppel Bay. Among the outsiders… Read more: Deja vu moment for premier trainer
This filly’s a winner racing under ‘Doug’s Rules’
DOUG’S Rules is turning into a handy pacer under the guidance of Tamworth trainer Brendan James. But don’t be fooled by the racing name – Doug is actually a filly. “I syndicated her and that was my… Read more: This filly’s a winner racing under ‘Doug’s Rules’
Any accident has the potential to be dangerous…but you can see the funny side!
CHAMPION reinsman Chris Alford summed up what had the potential to be a disastrous situation in Ballarat last night in the perfect manner. After watching David Murphy summersault backwards from the… Read more: Any accident has the potential to be dangerous…but you can see the funny side!
Tough draw for reigning champion
REIGNING champion Mister Hunter faces a difficult title defence on the weekend. Successful in last season’s Australian Pacing Gold Bullion Final at Tabcorp Park Melton, Mister Hunter will return to… Read more: Tough draw for reigning champion
