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Inconsequential moments lead to life changing circumstances
WHILE reflecting on major junctures in your life it's amazing to think how a series of events, as inconsequential as they seemed at the time, led to something pinnacle. For example, if your slow drivi Read more: Inconsequential moments lead to life changing circumstances
Trainer ‘gutted’ as boom youngster euthanized
AUSTRALIA’S champion three-year-old pacer Hollywood Strip has been euthanized after suffering another massive injury blow. Trainer Brad Hewitt was choking back tears as he confirmed the news with the Read more: Trainer ‘gutted’ as boom youngster euthanized
Hygain presents “Blast from the past”
WITH wonder mare Keayang Zahara nearing a return, it feels timely to relive the career of one of the sport’s all-time greatest trotting mares. Sent for a spell following her Group One Hammerhead Mile Read more: Hygain presents “Blast from the past”
HRA appoints new Independent Chairperson
HARNESS Racing Australia has announced the appointment of John Dumesny as its new Independent Chair. Following Friday’s Annual General Meeting in Brisbane, Dumesny succeeds Graeme Campbell OAM, who co Read more: HRA appoints new Independent Chairperson
Eureka details finalised
HARNESS Racing Australia has confirmed the TAB Eureka will move to a new position on the racing calendar, with the world’s richest pacing race to be staged at Club Menangle on Saturday, 21 November 20 Read more: Eureka details finalised
The new Hygain product you won’t ‘beet’
HYGAIN has unveiled Tru Beet, an advanced fibre solution delivering a fast- soaking, highly digestible beet pulp mash for horses. Developed using steam extrusion technology, Tru Beet is an unmolassed Read more: The new Hygain product you won’t ‘beet’
Legacy continues
BETTOR’S DELIGHT, the dominant sire in Australia and New Zealand of the 21st Century, has established a legacy that will last for generations. The Woodlands Stud flagship has topped the Australian sir Read more: Legacy continues
Top class broodmares headline APG Mixed Sale
A STRONG contingent of more than 25 superbly bred broodmares and breeding prospects will underpin the Australian Pacing Gold autumn mixed online sale this weekend. The sale features broodmares by the Read more: Top class broodmares headline APG Mixed Sale
Star mare on the market
ONE of Tasmania’s best racemares, Le Betty, is to go up for auction at the Australian Pacing Gold Autumn Mix Sale online from May 24 to 25. Le Betty, who has won her way back to a NR 64 mark, has won Read more: Star mare on the market
All Bets are Off on this filly!
ALL BETS OFF was one of North America’s most outstanding colt pacers in the 2010’s, winning 30 races including five Grade One’s and $3 million in stakes and taking a mark of 1:48.4. The Bettor’s Delig Read more: All Bets are Off on this filly!
First crop from US Horse of the Year to lead APG Autumn Mix Sale
THE first ‘Down Under’ crop of the world champion and 2023 USA Horse of the Year Confederate is expected to attract significant interest in the weanling section of the Australian Pacing Gold Autumn on Read more: First crop from US Horse of the Year to lead APG Autumn Mix Sale
Hygain presents ‘Blast from the past’
A PAIR of harness racing icons will be honoured at Club Menangle on Saturday night. A father and son combination, the late Joe and Michael Ilsley enjoyed a high rate of success within the industry, wi Read more: Hygain presents ‘Blast from the past’
Click here to take part in HRA’s national survey
HARNESS Racing Australia has commenced the development of a new Strategic Plan designed to help shape the future direction of the industry. As part of the process, HRA has launched a national industry Read more: Click here to take part in HRA’s national survey
Fundraiser to build training centre
MORE than 200 items are being auctioned to raise funds for a training centre on Friday night. Brainchild of the Terang Harness Racing Owners’, Trainers’ and Supporters’ Group, the function is schedule Read more: Fundraiser to build training centre
From ship deck to sale ring
The ranks of hobby breeders come from all walks of life, but Hunter Valley enthusiast Wayne Hamilton has a background that is a little outside the typical path. Hamilton is a former officer with the R Read more: From ship deck to sale ring
Star fillies from the same family
NONAGENARIAN Victorian breeder Helen Head has nominated two fillies for the Australian Pacing Gold Sydney Yearling Sale at Warwick Farm on Sunday, March 15 – both from the same maternal family. The pa Read more: Star fillies from the same family
Fillies top APG Sale
A PAIR of fillies offered by the Wagga-based Atworthy Park Group topped the Australian Pacing Gold Melbourne Yearling Sale at Oaklands Junction on Sunday. The top price paid was $112,500 for a lovely Read more: Fillies top APG Sale
Colt set to steal Queensland Sale spotlight
ASSOCIATED with a cavalcade of stars dating back to the 1970’s, Wayne Honan has a single offering at the Australian Pacing Gold Brisbane Yearling Sale at Ipswich Turf Club on Sunday, February 8. It is Read more: Colt set to steal Queensland Sale spotlight
Oh Miki, you’re so fine
RETIRED as the fastest horse of all-time with a record of 1:46, the American horse Always B is widely regarded as one of the greatest racehorses of his era. He was a dual Breeders Crown champion, won Read more: Oh Miki, you’re so fine
Huge incentives for buyers
THE refurbishment of Albion Park, the building of a new training centre at Marburg, harness racing returning to Toowoomba and a strong opportunity to compete in a rich race series are huge incentives Read more: Huge incentives for buyers
