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Industry mourning loss of champion horseman
HARNESS racing is mourning the loss of renowned horseman Neville Gath who died at the age of 89. Born in South Melbourne on May 15, 1936, Neville was a key member of the legendary Gath harness racing Read more: Industry mourning loss of champion horseman
Closing in on personal milestone
VETERAN trainer Paul Fitzpatrick is in a solid position to reach a personal milestone today. With his tally sitting on 2799 wins, Fitzpatrick is expected to reach the next pending century with Sweet S Read more: Closing in on personal milestone
Gunslinger outguns opposition
WHETHER he did or not, my old man would claim “Told Ya” after the result of pretty much anything was finalised. In the case of Soho Gunslinger, trainer Ricki Alchin can legitimately proclaim the “told Read more: Gunslinger outguns opposition
Shrewd investment keeps paying dividends
PROMINENT Adelaide businessman Gary Crocker is skilled in financial investments. Yet anything he has achieved in his professional life surely pales in comparison to a hobby decision made 20 years ago. Read more: Shrewd investment keeps paying dividends
Domination to continue
PREMIER horsewoman Emma Stewart is poised to strengthen her stranglehold on the Breeders’ Crown. Dominating the futurity like no other during the past decade, Stewart has won 12 of the 18 Two-Year-Old Read more: Domination to continue
Interstate riches on the card
A TRIP across the border is on the cards for rampaging pacer Captains Knock. Not content with dominating his home state’s country features, trainer Brad Hewitt has set his sights on a pair of Victoria Read more: Interstate riches on the card
Making the most of second chance
BARGAIN buy Grosso Naso has made the most of his second chance. Purchased by trainer Anthony Missen along with stable clients in October 2024, Grosso Naso made steady progress through the grades befor Read more: Making the most of second chance
Melton hosts 700-year world first
A WORLD first almost 700 years in the making was undertaken at Melton Entertainment Park this week. Founded in 1356, the Worshipful Company of Farriers conducted an examination for its Fellowship duri Read more: Melton hosts 700-year world first
Drawn to maintain undefeated status
UNDEFEATED youngster Snipers Fire is well-placed to maintain her perfect record this weekend. Winner of her three starts for prominent horseman Brad Hewitt, Snipers Fire is engaged in Saturday night’s Read more: Drawn to maintain undefeated status
Gunslinger ready to hit the mark
EXCITING youngster Soho Gunslinger doesn’t have to look far to find his main danger ahead of Saturday’s Club Menangle program. Favourite for the Breeders’ Challenge Eastern Region Final, Soho Gunsling Read more: Gunslinger ready to hit the mark
Group One winner to resurrect career
FORMER top youngster Viksun will attempt to resurrect her career this weekend. Among the best of her crop as a two and three-year-old, Viksun’s wins include the Group One Home Grown Classic in Melton. Read more: Group One winner to resurrect career
Late bloomer breaks maiden
LATE bloomer Trent Fiscalini didn’t take long to find his way to the winners’ circle. Obtaining his driver’s licence this season, the 35-year-old broke his maiden at Maryborough last Monday at his 15t Read more: Late bloomer breaks maiden
Covering more ground than early settlers
IN WHAT shapes as a busy 72 hours, Michelle Wight will cover more ground than early settlers this weekend. Beginning with Saturday, Wight will undertake the 380-kilometre round trip to compete in the Read more: Covering more ground than early settlers
Quest for a $1million bonus continues
QUALITY pacer Captains Knock will continue his quest for a $1million bonus this week. Harness Racing New South Wales is offering the mouth-watering funds for any pacer which completes a clean sweep of Read more: Quest for a $1million bonus continues
Here, there and everywhere!
IT’S easy to get the impression there are Weidenbachs everywhere in South Australia at the moment – particularly in the winners’ circle. In recent weeks, Victorian couple Rosie and Paul Weidenbach hav Read more: Here, there and everywhere!
Maiden finally broken after two years!
IT’S been two years in the making, but hobby trainer Daniel Zammit has finally broken his maiden. Coming close with four seconds and four thirds this season, Zammit registered that elusive victory in Read more: Maiden finally broken after two years!
This family’s thriving across the border
YET again South Australia continues to be a mecca for well-known trainer Rosie Weidenbach. In fact, SA has become a nucleus for several members of Weidenbach’s family. Based in Victoria, Weidenbach ha Read more: This family’s thriving across the border
Don’t forget to mention the Mrs!
BEFORE we get into the ‘nitty-gritty’ about yesterday’s Stawell Pacing Cup, we have to mention Alida! Alida is the partner, foundation and taskmaster of trainer Gerrard Jamieson, who captured the feat Read more: Don’t forget to mention the Mrs!
Another successful cross border mission
VICTORIAN horsewoman Emma Stewart continued her love affair with South Australia last night. A frequent cross-border raider, Stewart wins SA’s various features seemingly at will, including last night’ Read more: Another successful cross border mission
New feed developed to give you the racing ‘Edge’
HYGAIN Edge®, a new high-performance race feed that delivers smarter energy through a carefully balanced combination of high fat and controlled starch, has been launched today. Developed in close cons Read more: New feed developed to give you the racing ‘Edge’
