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It’s ALL about time….
THOSE old enough, and we know you are out there, will recall the 1960s sitcom, It’s About Time which followed the escapades of two astronauts who travel back in time and meet up with the prehistoric… Read more: It’s ALL about time….
Concession driver’s “death-defying” race fall
“ONCE everyone knows you’re ok it becomes a joke.” Able to see the funny side of the inglorious moment in the spotlight, concession reinsman Zac Chappenden is counting his lucky stars after what… Read more: Concession driver’s “death-defying” race fall
Australian Group One winner extends USA winning streak
DUAL Australian Group One winner Let It Ride extended his winning streak with an impressive performance at Miami Valley Raceway yesterday. Covering the mile in 1:50, Let It Ride stretched his… Read more: Australian Group One winner extends USA winning streak
Predicted to play strong role in another rich futurity
PREMIER trainer Emma Stewart is predicted to play a strong role in yet another rich futurity. Dominating features such as the Vicbred Super Series, Breeders’ Crown and Southern Cross in recent… Read more: Predicted to play strong role in another rich futurity
Daniel’s found his ‘calling’ . . . and it’s ‘Missen accomplished’
HE may be a Tamworth ‘local’ but Daniel Missen’s dulcet tones can be heard across the state . . . and much further afield. From a young age the Peel High School alumni knew where he wanted to go in… Read more: Daniel’s found his ‘calling’ . . . and it’s ‘Missen accomplished’
‘Methuselah’ to upstage younger brigade in Final
CALL his stable star a veteran, grandpa or Methuselah, it matters little to Christopher Nicol ahead of tonight’s Port Pirie Cup. Nicol is set to contest the $25,000 feature with Assassinator, which… Read more: ‘Methuselah’ to upstage younger brigade in Final
Grimson magic continues with historic win
ONCE again Jason Grimson’s masterclass has come to the fore. Thrust into the limelight during the past two seasons, Grimson’s rapid rise to the top has seen the New South Wales trainer capture a… Read more: Grimson magic continues with historic win
Owner in recovery ward as star wins $1million slot race
ACCORDING to his wife, prominent owner Merv Butterworth may not be fully aware their classy pacer Copy That has won tonight’s The Race at Cambridge Raceway. Having undergone a hernia operation in… Read more: Owner in recovery ward as star wins $1million slot race
Success beyond her wildest dream
ASK Kate Gath about her early days in Victoria and you’ll be surprised she’s become the household harness racing name that she is today. Quite frankly, the South Australian native never saw herself… Read more: Success beyond her wildest dream
Form and weight of numbers in his favour
STRONG form and weight of numbers are what trainer Luke O’Neill is relying on this weekend. The form side of the equation comes from Lady In The Sky, which heads into Saturday night’s Port Pirie Cup… Read more: Form and weight of numbers in his favour
Hoping history repeats itself in Cup Final
ASTUTE horseman Paul Cavallaro hopes history can repeat itself this weekend. Contesting South Australia’s various country cups last season, Cavallaro capped off the circuit by capturing the Final… Read more: Hoping history repeats itself in Cup Final
Superstar on his way to Victoria
VICTORIA’S siring ranks were given a terrific boost with the announcement the 2022 USA and Canadian Three-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year Pebble Beach 3, 1:48.2 ($1,720,875) will do stud duties at… Read more: Superstar on his way to Victoria
‘Greybeard’ pacer out to reclaim record
EVERGREEN pacer Don Boston will attempt to regain his share of a record when he returns to Club Menangle on Saturday night. Rewind to February 11 and Don Boston was the co-holder of the mantle for… Read more: ‘Greybeard’ pacer out to reclaim record
Money keeps coming for NSW raider
ALTHOUGH he has stayed steady in the betting, Betterzippit has attracted the most attention from punters ahead of Friday night’s The Nullarbor at Gloucester Park. Trained by New South Wales-based… Read more: Money keeps coming for NSW raider
Sound warning issued ahead of next weekend’s Cup Final
ASTUTE horseman Christopher Nicol has issued a sound warning ahead of next weekend’s Cup Final in Port Pirie. Nicol is poised to contest the $25,000 feature with veteran pacer, Assassinator, which… Read more: Sound warning issued ahead of next weekend’s Cup Final
Trainer disqualified
HARNESS Racing New South Wales stewards concluded an inquiry on Wednesday in relation to a report from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory that Levamisole had been detected in the post-race… Read more: Trainer disqualified
Sire’s strong Australasian results ahead of Sale
PROGENY of Vincent produced strong results this past weekend across Australia and New Zealand. At Alexandra Park on Friday night Vincent sired a double with Sherlock and Twist Little Girl saluting… Read more: Sire’s strong Australasian results ahead of Sale
Success doubles as bittersweet moment
SUCCESS in Geelong tonight has doubled as a bittersweet moment. Joining forces with the Kim Procter stable once again, under-utilised driver Brad Chisholm was triumphant with handy trotter… Read more: Success doubles as bittersweet moment
Becoming a ‘purist’ whether he likes it or not!
FOR a trainer who isn’t a natural fan of trotters, Joe Pace is building an impressive strike rate with the gait. A self-confessed pacing man – claims his surname has no influence – Pace captured a… Read more: Becoming a ‘purist’ whether he likes it or not!
Looking to continue strong rate of success
IT’S not often South Australians play a role in Tasmanian racing, but when they do, the ‘Croweaters’ enjoy a strong rate of success. None more so than Dani Hill, who dominated the 2018 Australian… Read more: Looking to continue strong rate of success
