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Chapple gives the locals a reason to cheer
MOONBI trainer Dean Chapple is looking for a big showing from his stable at the Carnival of Cups meeting tomorrow [Friday] night at his home track, Tamworth Paceway. With seven runners competing… Read more: Chapple gives the locals a reason to cheer
Stock poised for significant boost
QUEENSLAND’S squaregaiting stocks are poised to receive a significant boost. As part of Sunday’s sensational NED’s Australian Pacing Gold Sale, 11 trotting-bred yearlings will ‘go under the hammer’… Read more: Stock poised for significant boost
He’s happy to wear the ‘Crown’ at Bathurst
IT’S fair to assume that Menangle Park-based horseman Jack Trainor rates Bathurst’s Gold Crown Paceway as one of his favourite tracks. Fresh from training a winning treble at the venue last… Read more: He’s happy to wear the ‘Crown’ at Bathurst
Formosa hoping his third win will be his first
ELLALONG horseman Michael Formosa is on track to annex his third $40,000 Multiquip Golden Guitar Final at Tamworth on Friday night. Formosa is listed as the trainer of two past winners but is still… Read more: Formosa hoping his third win will be his first
You’ll go crazy over this 88
THANKS to some outstanding decisions made by Queensland breeders back in the season of 19/20, the team at Neds-APG have been able to assemble 88 distinguished Lots for the Neds -APG Gold Coast Sale… Read more: You’ll go crazy over this 88
We all know it’s not good to brag!
WE ALL know it’s not good to brag, so there’s no need to mention who won last year’s selection battle between my seasoned colleague Michael Court and I. Before each of the 2021 Australian Pacing… Read more: We all know it’s not good to brag!
Hannah would love to hit the ‘repeat’ button
PROMISING young Pheasants Nest-based driver Hannah Rixon has started her 2022 season with a burst. From just four drives, Rixon has booted home three winners, including a double at Penrith last… Read more: Hannah would love to hit the ‘repeat’ button
Passing of respected administrator and gentleman
HARNESS Racing Australia was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Rod Pollock. Pollock was a determined and loyal servant of the industry, including 11 years of distinguished service as Chief… Read more: Passing of respected administrator and gentleman
Dwyer leads a Queensland invasion
QUEENSLAND trainer Graham Dwyer has been making the trip from his North Maclean-based stables to contest the Tamworth Harness Racing Club January Racing carnival for the past four years. And 2022… Read more: Dwyer leads a Queensland invasion
FINDING WINNERS: Here’s the ones to follow at Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: Back in 1965 one of the hit movies was the Sons of Katie Elder, starring the ‘Duke’ John Wayne and Dean Martin, two of four sons out to gain revenge for their mother’s death. Great movie… Read more: FINDING WINNERS: Here’s the ones to follow at Menangle Saturday night
Magnificent Miki offerings in Sale
Diamond Creek Farms promote Always B Miki as the horse which has the heart of a champion. They say, “he has proven this time and time again; whether by setting a world record during the Allerage… Read more: Magnificent Miki offerings in Sale
Frisby could have rivals in a spin
A FRISBY could be the one to ‘catch’ when the TAB Carnival of Cups roadshow rolls around to the Parkes Paceway tonight with a strong eight-race program. The region has ended 2021 with a bang with… Read more: Frisby could have rivals in a spin
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at National Trotguide. May the best of your past be the worst of your future! Read more: Merry Christmas
Perfect Christmas gift – without the hassles of shopping!
IF YOU’RE part of the majority at this time of the year by leaving your Christmas shopping until the last minute fear not! Australian Pacing Gold has the perfect present idea, which will also help… Read more: Perfect Christmas gift – without the hassles of shopping!
Mike Ko’cass unearths all the winners at Tabcorp Park Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: Courtesy of drawing ideally in gate one and boasting a high level of consistency, JUST DESSY (1) appeals as the one to beat. Prepared by Belinda McCarthy and to be driven by Jack… Read more: Mike Ko’cass unearths all the winners at Tabcorp Park Menangle Saturday night
Lady drivers steal the show with six winners
LADIES “reined” supreme at the Tamworth on Thursday – winning six of the nine races on the program. Elly Chapple, who was contesting her first meeting at Tamworth since returning from the Robbie and… Read more: Lady drivers steal the show with six winners
He’s ready to hit the ‘sweet’ spot when it matters most
FEW would argue that Victorian-based reinsman, Greg Sugars is sitting ‘sweetly’ among the upper echelon of drivers Australia-wide. Sugars (37) is on the verge of cracking 3500 career victories and… Read more: He’s ready to hit the ‘sweet’ spot when it matters most
They’re racing at Menangle Friday night: Here are all the winners
RACE ONE: The consistent James Rattray trained and driven ROSSINI (2) will be hoping to celebrate his 50th start in style following a couple of recent creditable runs in Victoria. After greeting the… Read more: They’re racing at Menangle Friday night: Here are all the winners
Once-in-a-lifetime horse gets a shot at immortality
A GROUP of owners from western Sydney will head to Tabcorp Park Menangle on Saturday night, excited to have a finalist in the TAB Inter Dominion Championship. Owners Mitch Dickens, Craig Chesham and… Read more: Once-in-a-lifetime horse gets a shot at immortality
Right time, right place for Ison’s Inter Dom hopes
THE Inter Dominion produces so many dreams and aspirations and for Tamworth reinsman Tom Ison one telephone call produced a great opportunity to contest the 2021 running of the Inter Dominion. “When… Read more: Right time, right place for Ison’s Inter Dom hopes
