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Hewitt heads to Bathurst ‘Armed’ and ready
CROOKWELL trainer Scott Hewitt will head to any track to place his horses in suitable races . . . and lately he has been making regular trips to Bathurst with his handy team of pacers. Scott, his… Read more: Hewitt heads to Bathurst ‘Armed’ and ready
300th win a special moment
LANDING his 300th win made Bathurst’s eight-race program a pretty special one for Mitch Turnbull this week. The milestone came courtesy of the Steve Turnbull-trained Major Bracken, in the final… Read more: 300th win a special moment
Hewitt holds the key to BC heats
TWO further heats of the Regional Series of the NSW Breeders Challenge are being held at Penrith tonight and despite it being a disruptive year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the state-bred feature… Read more: Hewitt holds the key to BC heats
John Tapp goes head-to-head with Jack Trainor
JACK Trainor didn’t expect to have two runners in the same race just five weeks into his professional training career. Even more bizarre was the fact that he has only four horses in work at his… Read more: John Tapp goes head-to-head with Jack Trainor
Ross, Burley happy to share the workload
SHE may currently be missing from the state, but Amanda Turnbull is certainly making her presence felt as she operates dual stables in New South Wales and Victoria. Turnbull is currently domiciled… Read more: Ross, Burley happy to share the workload
Kiwi filly too good in Redwood Classic
KIWI filly Mexicana delivered trainer Josh Dickie and reinsman Greg Sugars the prestigious Volstead Redwood Classic trophy today at Maryborough. Having her first run in Australia, the daughter of… Read more: Kiwi filly too good in Redwood Classic
Respected administrator new HRA chairman
RESPECTED administrator Graeme Campbell OAM was today voted in as the Harness Racing Australia Independent Chairman during yesterday’s 2020 HRA Annual General Meeting. Campbell has over 40 years… Read more: Respected administrator new HRA chairman
It’s Crunch Time for Cameron
TALENTED young Sydney-based reinsman Cameron Hart has achieved a lot in harness racing in a short space of time. He was a rising star right from the beginning of his driving career, which kicked off… Read more: It’s Crunch Time for Cameron
Kiwi-bred pacer too quick in USA
FORMER New Zealand pacer Jack’s Legend notched his fourth consecutive win when successful at Harrington Raceway last night. Owned by Rich Lombardo, David Kryway, Eric Good and Josh Green, Jack’s… Read more: Kiwi-bred pacer too quick in USA
Jack’s got his eye on his first Group One
JACK Trainor is making the most of his recent decision to branch out and train a few pacers of his own. Known for his talent as a freelance reinsman, the former New Zealander continues to find… Read more: Jack’s got his eye on his first Group One
Plethora of talent on show in Breeders Challenge
THE build-up to the New South Wales Breeders Challenge has been mouth watering and on Saturday night at Tabcorp Park Menangle the talented youngsters that made their way through to the two-year-old… Read more: Plethora of talent on show in Breeders Challenge
Forgotten star returning from 16-month injury break
FORGOTTEN star Turn It Up is ready make his racing return. In what will double as his debut for Queensland horsewoman Vicki Rasmussen, Turn It Up is set to compete at Albion Park tomorrow night… Read more: Forgotten star returning from 16-month injury break
Adams has found his No. 1
LONDONDERRY trainer-driver Ross Adams has had his share of handy horses throughout a long career in harness racing. His father Merv, who passed away in 2007, was a stalwart of harness racing in the… Read more: Adams has found his No. 1
Multiple Group One winner to stand at stud in Australia
ALABAR and Nevele R Stud are excited to announce Ultimate Machete will be relocating to Alabar Australia for the 2020/21 season. The recently announced changes to the Vicbred First Win Bonus are a… Read more: Multiple Group One winner to stand at stud in Australia
Respected administrator nominated for top position
WELL-KNOWN industry identity Gary Crocker has been nominated for the Harness Racing Australia Chairman’s position. The role has been vacant since Michael Taranto stood down last June, with Vice… Read more: Respected administrator nominated for top position
Aussie reinsman dominates The Meadowlands card
McCARTHY, McCarthy, McCarthy, McCarthy! No, not Andy of Hambletonian fame, but little brother Todd stole the show at The Meadowlands last night. The recent Australian invader registered a quartet of… Read more: Aussie reinsman dominates The Meadowlands card
It’s a magical four for Chapple
“IT was one of those days where everything just fell into place.” That was the reaction of Moonbi trainer and reinsman Dean Chapple after winning the first four races at Tamworth on Thursday… Read more: It’s a magical four for Chapple
Ready for a northern ‘raid’
UP-AND-COMING Hunter Valley trainer Mitch Chapple heads north to Tamworth this afternoon brimming with confidence when he tackles two $10,000 heats of the New South Wales Breeders Challenge Series… Read more: Ready for a northern ‘raid’
Jack ready to add to a big week
YOUNG Hunter Valley reinsman Jack Callaghan has had a most fortuitous start to his career . . . and at just 18 has done more than most teenagers in harness racing could ever dream of. Being born to… Read more: Jack ready to add to a big week
Seeking fame and fortune in the U.S.
FROM a youngster who once preferred to be out riding motor bikes – to a prominent harness racing driver about to embark on an international career, Todd McCarthy has covered a lot of territory in… Read more: Seeking fame and fortune in the U.S.
