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TAB Eureka Slots update
SUBMISSIONS for slots in the world’s richest harness race, the $2.1 The TAB Eureka, have closed with enormous interest. As expected, the race is over-subscribed, and Harness Racing Australia’s… Read more: TAB Eureka Slots update
More than $3.5 million in additional returns
QBRED is an incentive scheme delivering over $3.5 million in additional returns for breeders and owners of harness horses bred and racing in Queensland. With a lucrative range of exclusive stakes… Read more: More than $3.5 million in additional returns
Some of the best families in the southern hemisphere
AUSTRALIAN Pacing Gold’s upcoming Mixed Sale presents astute buyers with an incredible opportunity to select from a massive list of 212 lots from some of the best families available in the southern… Read more: Some of the best families in the southern hemisphere
Aussie and Kiwi part of world record 1:45.4 victory
SOUTHERN Hemisphere horsemen have played a major role in establishing a world record. Having flirted with establishing the mark for the fastest mile in history during the past fortnight, Bulldog… Read more: Aussie and Kiwi part of world record 1:45.4 victory
From no background to prominent industry identity
ALTHOUGH harness racing is widely-considered a family-orientated industry, those with no background becoming prominent members of the sport is not uncommon. Just recently we published an article… Read more: From no background to prominent industry identity
Solicitors to take immediate action
Dear friends in harness racing, Much discussion, publicly and privately, has followed APG’s notice to the industry that the Company will not be conducting sales in Melbourne and Sydney in 2023. In… Read more: Solicitors to take immediate action
Inter Dominion ranking system released
THE 2022 Inter Dominion Pacing and Trotting Championships will feature a new ranking system, devised by the Harness Racing Victoria handicapping team. The new system has been developed to provide a… Read more: Inter Dominion ranking system released
We’ve lost everything, but I’m worried about the horses
HIS home, vehicles, machinery and livelihood have been destroyed, but like a typical horseman John Moy is worried about his stock. Moy and his family are among so many who have fallen victim to the… Read more: We’ve lost everything, but I’m worried about the horses
Half the program makes it a ‘Jem’ of a day
‘CONEY and Coney’ sounds more like a brand name for a good pair of jeans. But in this case, it’s a good pair of ‘genes’ and in harness racing it is a name that appeared in the winner’s circle four… Read more: Half the program makes it a ‘Jem’ of a day
600 wins and Painting a perfect picture
PERSONAL milestones in harness racing throughout New South Wales have come thick and fast during the past few months. Obviously the most significant one was that achieved by Bathurst’s champion… Read more: 600 wins and Painting a perfect picture
Horses perish in horrific stable fire
INVESTIGATORS are at the scene of a devastating fire which engulfed a stable in Forbes. Alarmed during the early hours of morning by a sound described as “popping noises”, the Rita Burnett and her… Read more: Horses perish in horrific stable fire
Chasing 11 winners at ‘The Big M’
RACE ONE: Following a costly display at Headquarters two weeks ago, ONE TWO MANY (8) is worthy of another chance, despite the presence of a wider starting role. An impressive winner when debuting… Read more: Chasing 11 winners at ‘The Big M’
Racing a strange choice for a kid scared of horses!
FOR a kid who was afraid of horses, Dean Cernovskis picked a strange passion. Despite having no family background within the industry and being fearful of equines, Cernovskis wanted to be involved… Read more: Racing a strange choice for a kid scared of horses!
Finding all the winners for Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: With his level of fitness going up a further notch, FOCUS STRIDE (10) is entitled to top billing, despite the presence of a wide gate. Less the reserve and the classy son of Art Major will… Read more: Finding all the winners for Menangle Saturday night
Ready to claim overdue Group One
SATURDAY night’s Group One is a reminder of why it pays to buy from Australian Pacing Gold. Of the six Aussie-bred pacers in the Redcliffe Gold Cup four were purchase through APG Sales, while one of… Read more: Ready to claim overdue Group One
Here’s how to back a winner at Menangle on Saturday night
RACE ONE: With the benefit of an ideal draw, LETS GET ROCKIN (2) has the chance to collect his third win from his past four trips to the races. Prepared by Michael Doltoff, Lets Get Rockin won… Read more: Here’s how to back a winner at Menangle on Saturday night
Star squaregaiter’s career succumbs to injury
WELL-PERFORMED trotter Wobelee has been retired. Trainer Alison Alford broke the disappointing news this morning, stating Wobelee was suffering from “another suspensory injury”. The top performer… Read more: Star squaregaiter’s career succumbs to injury
Riddle me this…
RIDDLE me this…how does 14 fit into 88? For the mathematicians among us, it’s 6.285 times. For those more focused on harness racing, 88 is the number of Group races relatives of the 14 Lots in… Read more: Riddle me this…
Potential Grand Circuit performer on the market
ENJOYING plenty of luck on the track, Libertybelle Midfrew hasn’t experienced the same good fortune with her foals in recent years. A highly-talented pacer, Libertybelle Midfrew was triumphant in… Read more: Potential Grand Circuit performer on the market
She could be yours at a bargain price!
SHE’S a six-figure purchase which is closely related to one of the most talented pacers produced in the southern hemisphere and she could be yours at a bargain price! Bought from Australian Pacing… Read more: She could be yours at a bargain price!
