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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
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
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
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
TAB announces its $2.1m Eureka slot representative
THE TAB has selected exciting three-year-old The Lost Storm to represent its slot for the inaugural $2.1 million TAB Eureka at Club Menangle on September 2. Tabcorp managing director and chief… Read more: TAB announces its $2.1m Eureka slot representative
Megastar heading to Club Menangle
ONE of the world’s most popular sporting megastars will be the racing ambassador for the world’s richest harness race. Former UFC champion Charles Oliveira, who boasts over six million Instagram… Read more: Megastar heading to Club Menangle
Another Group One in sight for star reinsman
VICTORIAN reinsman Nathan Jack is no stranger to winning Group 1 races: the 37-year-old reinsman has won 30 of them. Regarded as one of Australia’s best freelance drivers, Jack heads to Tabcorp Park… Read more: Another Group One in sight for star reinsman
Put Ego first as we find you a winner at Club Menangle
RACE ONE: At least six or seven runners are capable of greeting the judge, and it will come as no surprise. The Sean Grayling trained and driven PUMP THE BRAKES (9) continues to be thereabouts on a… Read more: Put Ego first as we find you a winner at Club Menangle
Snowstorm can’t rain on Blayney’s party
A MINI snowstorm that hit the central tablelands on Sunday afternoon was not enough to stop the Blayney Harness Racing Club from celebrating its 50th Anniversary. On one of the coldest days recorded… Read more: Snowstorm can’t rain on Blayney’s party
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
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
From the winners’ circle to eating dirt
DEAN Chapple tasted the highs and lows – in a big way – at Thursday’s Tamworth harness meeting. Chapple enjoyed a win in taking out the opening event on the program before being involved in a race… Read more: From the winners’ circle to eating dirt
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’
Plans remain uncertain with promising youngster
PLANS remain uncertain with promising youngster Byrneside Boom despite his success at Tabcorp Park Melton during the weekend. Fourth upon debut after breaking stride at the start, the Damian… Read more: Plans remain uncertain with promising youngster
$2.1million slot race the ultimate goal
SUCCESS in tonight’s Australian Pacing Gold Bullion Final at Club Menangle has strengthened My Ultimate Ronnie’s prospects of competing in The Eureka. The nation’s richest event, the $2.1million… Read more: $2.1million slot race the ultimate goal
Dan wins war over stable buddy
A RETURN trip to Club Menangle is on the cards for promising freshman War Dan Buddy. Speaking after the two-year-old captured the $400,000 Australian Pacing Gold Final at the world class venue just… Read more: Dan wins war over stable buddy
Creating huge impression among training ranks
HIGHLY regarded for his prowess in the cart, Nathan Jack is creating a huge impression among the training ranks this season. Having last prepared a small team during the 2017/18 season, Jack made a… Read more: Creating huge impression among training ranks
Two down, but more to go!
PREMIER horsewoman Belinda McCarthy has made a clean sweep of tonight’s Australian Pacing Gold Finals for three-year-olds. Capturing the fillies’ division with Peaceful, McCarthy completed the… Read more: Two down, but more to go!
