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Passion taken to the next level
VICTORIAN horsewoman Courtney Slater’s love of harness racing (and not forgetting Courtney’s hard working man Mark Driscoll) can be credited in part to her much loved parents, Ian and Judi, and her… Read more: Passion taken to the next level
Menangle Saturday: Form expert Mike Ko’cass finds you all the winners
RACE ONE: Former SA pacer ARTILLERY (3) will face the starter for the first time since joining the Belinda McCarthy and, with gate three next to his name, the talented son of Art Major is ready to… Read more: Menangle Saturday: Form expert Mike Ko’cass finds you all the winners
Re-Homing boost for retired standardbreds
AN exciting new partnership has been created between Nutrien Equine and the New South Wales Harness Racing Industry Standardbred Re-Homing Company. Through the partnership, six standardbred horses… Read more: Re-Homing boost for retired standardbreds
One man’s passion continues to benefit industry decades later
ONE of Australia’s best-known sporting and agricultural personalities, Alexander George Hunter served both sectors with distinction. Dying in April 1953 near his famed Seymour property at the age of… Read more: One man’s passion continues to benefit industry decades later
Taleah’s terrific Team Teal triumph
IT HASN’T taken ‘Team Teal’ long to “hit the board”. In fact, it only took two races for a member of the squad to register the first victory of this season’s teal pants campaign. Causing an upset… Read more: Taleah’s terrific Team Teal triumph
Aiming to prove she is a very rare mare
SHE’S already a champion among her sex, but on the weekend Amazing Dream will aim to prove she is a very rare mare. A multiple Group One winner, Amazing Dream boasts 24 wins and 18 placings from 47… Read more: Aiming to prove she is a very rare mare
It was a year of satisfying growth
IT’S not just the vibe which feels good in Australian harness racing, the most important statistics from last season back it up. The industry finished 2021 with a bang. In the first full season… Read more: It was a year of satisfying growth
Amazing Dream the firmer for Hunter Cup
CHAMPION mare Amazing Dream has been the most significant mover with TAB since last night’s Hunter Cup barrier draw. The Nathan Purdon-trained daughter of Bettor’s Delight came up with barrier eight… Read more: Amazing Dream the firmer for Hunter Cup
TAB a crucial part of ‘Team Teal’
WHILE they are never far from the spotlight during any part of the season, it is that time of the year for the industry’s reinswomen to shine. Between tomorrow and March 15 Australasia’s leading… Read more: TAB a crucial part of ‘Team Teal’
Come and see the ‘Teal’ thing
NEW South Wales harness racing fans have been urged to “Come and See the Teal Thing” as the industry pledges its extended support for women’s health. Harness Racing NSW is again backing the annual… Read more: Come and see the ‘Teal’ thing
APG offering a world first!
HAVING already established what is an Australian – and believed to be a world – first several years ago, breeding enthusiast Kerrie Hymers is poised to create another record next weekend. By… Read more: APG offering a world first!
One of the all-time greats honoured tonight
ONE of the most admired pacers produced on this side of the equator will be honoured at Globe Derby tonight with the running of the Minor Derby Free-For-All. Headlining a handy program, the open… Read more: One of the all-time greats honoured tonight
Brittany Graham takes an early look at the Hunter Cup aspirants
THIS weekend marks the final opportunity for fringe runners to put forward their case for Hunter Cup glory next Saturday. The Country Cups route has been intriguing over the last few weeks… Read more: Brittany Graham takes an early look at the Hunter Cup aspirants
Menangle Saturday: Mike Ko’cass finds us a winner
RACE ONE: A tricky race to kick-off proceedings with the draw adding to the degree of difficulty in finding the one to beat. Despite going from two favourable draws, which paved the way for winning… Read more: Menangle Saturday: Mike Ko’cass finds us a winner
Swing retains title as Australian King
CHAMPION pacer King Of Swing has been crowned Australian Harness Horse of the Year for the second successive year. King Of Swing becomes the ninth horse to win the title at least twice since its… Read more: Swing retains title as Australian King
Penrith’s ‘dynamic duo’ ready to strike
IT’S hard to find a more ‘in-form’ combination in Sydney harness racing in recent weeks than trainer Joe Conolly and junior driver Seaton Grima. Based at Llandilo north-west of Penrith, the duo… Read more: Penrith’s ‘dynamic duo’ ready to strike
There are times when a reminder is required!
AS MENTIONED a couple of weeks ago, we all know it’s not good to brag. On that occasion it was pointed out how there’s no need to mention who won last year’s selection battle between my seasoned… Read more: There are times when a reminder is required!
Alchin goes one-two with a Golden Guitar
IT’S HARD enough to win any feature race in this country, let alone quinella it! Yet Aqua Sancta has won the $40,000 Multiquip Golden Guitar Final beating stablemate Delightful Dude in a tidy mile… Read more: Alchin goes one-two with a Golden Guitar
Is star filly ‘obvious’ choice for awards?
THERE’S been some interesting debate during the past week or so as the industry counts down to ‘award season’. Voting has closed for the national awards – winners to be announced next week – with… Read more: Is star filly ‘obvious’ choice for awards?
MENANGLE PREVIEW from Mike Ko’cass
RACE ONE: On what will be a night of thrilling action, the opening race will provide an intriguing clash between the Belinda McCarthy-trained MUSCLE FACTORY (5) and the Lester Hewitt-prepared HES… Read more: MENANGLE PREVIEW from Mike Ko’cass
