Two-state shutdowns are just a precaution
March 24, 2020
THIS IS JUST A PRECAUTION That’s the message which needs to be loud and clear to participants in New South Wales and Victoria following cancelled race meetings in both states. Earlier today Harness Racing New South Wales stopped this afternoon’s program at Club Menangle, tonight’s Leeton card, tomorrow evening’s... Read more
A year on from life-changing accident
March 24, 2020
IT WAS the accident which shocked harness racing fans throughout the nation. Gary and Joedy Whitaker were enjoying some quality family time at the Redcliffe meeting on March 24, 2019 when they were struck by the mobile gate’s arm as they stood behind the fence to watch the next... Read more
Our aim is to enable racing to continue
March 17, 2020
TALKING to Club Menangle’s chief executive regarding the restrictions the organisation has put into place in relation to Corona Virus, his message reflected Jerry Maguire’s plea to Rod Tidwell. Trying desperately to get Tidwell to act appropriately, Maguire begs “Help me help you.” In a nutshell that’s precisely what... Read more
Open letter from APG Chairman
March 16, 2020
DEAR friends in the Australian harness racing industry – breeders, vendors, buyers, trainers, owners, administrators. The outbreak of COVID-19 will have a major effect on communities around the world. Fortunately, global events such as this do not occur often. Sadly, however, their impact, both social and financial, can be... Read more
Sad passing of former top racehorse and sire
March 6, 2020
IT IS with great sadness Alabar has announced the passing of Safely Kept. The 31-year-old son of Jate Lobell was humanely euthanised this morning due to mobility issues resulting from old age. “Safely Kept was a very special horse to anyone who came into contact with him,” Alabar’s Alan... Read more
Lyn’s legacy lives on
February 1, 2020
WITH the 2020 Teal Pants Campaign beginning today focus is directed at women’s health, particularly ovarian cancer. Initiated in 2014, the campaign has raised more than $2million since beginning in Victoria. Since then Team Teal was expanded into New South Wales before going Australia-wide and into New Zealand. This... Read more
Your chance to own a Derby or Oaks winner
January 21, 2020
HOW would you like to own a Victoria Derby or Oaks winner? Well, the upcoming Melbourne Australian Pacing Gold Sale could be your chance. Not only will six APG purchases contest Saturday night’s editions of the prestigious Group Ones at Tabcorp Park Melton, four of them have siblings ready... Read more
