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Searching for the next superstar
CROOKWELL horseman, Brad Hewitt has made his way into the top echelon of trainers, enjoying wonderful success in harness racing. But last week marked the end of a partnership between man and horse… Read more: Searching for the next superstar
This ‘journo’ has found a happy home in Bathurst
WHEN Amy Rees made the decision to relocate to New South Wales from her native Queensland, she probably didn’t really know where that journey would take her. Her partner John O’Shea had spent time… Read more: This ‘journo’ has found a happy home in Bathurst
APVMA decision to financially impact trainers nationwide
ACTION taken by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority is likely to have a severe financial impact on trainers nationwide. As of July 30, the APVMA issued a notice to Carbine… Read more: APVMA decision to financially impact trainers nationwide
Winning is in their blood
IT was a big decision to make, yet brothers Tim and Anthony Butt have very few regrets over leaving their homeland of New Zealand to chase the spoils on offer in Australia. The Butt boys come from a… Read more: Winning is in their blood
Collective sigh of relief from Vic participants
VICTORIAN participants released a collective sigh of relief this afternoon. Waiting with bated breath to see if the state government would shut the industry down, licence holders were comforted by… Read more: Collective sigh of relief from Vic participants
Looking for a treble at ‘Headquarters’
PHEASANTS Nest trainer Peter Rixon and his wife Cindy are enjoying life in the tranquil surrounds of Sydney’s south-west where they train a small team of about 10 horses. But things could have been… Read more: Looking for a treble at ‘Headquarters’
Electrifying performances reasons to be excited
THERE is no doubt the Corona virus pandemic has taken its toll on morale throughout Australia – the world in fact! In Victoria things have been tougher than the rest of the nation, meaning it can be… Read more: Electrifying performances reasons to be excited
APG National Mixed Sale “about to kick off”
AUSTRALIAN Pacing Gold would like to thank all the remarkable breeders, owners and consignors that have come forward to support the recording breaking 2020 APG National Mixed Sale that is about to… Read more: APG National Mixed Sale “about to kick off”
Chapples making their mark in the Hunter
YOU would go a long way to find a more passionate harness racing devotee than Hunter Valley horseman Mitch Chapple, who works alongside his father Guy at their training base in Maitland. Young… Read more: Chapples making their mark in the Hunter
In The Gig returning with new old host!
HARNESS racing’s marquee magazine show In The Gig returns on Sky Racing with a new line-up from August 4. And In The Gig will reach a massive new audience now with Sky Racing 2 (Foxtel 527) going to… Read more: In The Gig returning with new old host!
A stroke of luck sees Drake duck a ‘bullet’
SHIRLEY Drake’s phone is usually nestled firmly in her left pocket. For some reason she can’t explain Drake’s phone was in her right pocket while collecting feed at her western district (Victoria)… Read more: A stroke of luck sees Drake duck a ‘bullet’
Relive a couple of notable match races
AS ENTHUSIASTS embrace the buzz of a possible match race between a pair of Victoria’s star pacers, let’s take a trip down memory lane to relive a couple of the most notable head-to-head encounters… Read more: Relive a couple of notable match races
Four men eyeing a century of wins
HARNESS Racing Australia recently took the unprecedented step of extending the current racing season to December 31. The Covid19 Pandemic has wreaked havoc all over the world and harness racing in… Read more: Four men eyeing a century of wins
Punters keen to ‘back a Bourke’
THOSE who follow harness racing may not immediately recognise the name Andrew Bourke. Yet this quiet achiever, who hails from Millers Forest near Maitland, has had his share of winners from limited… Read more: Punters keen to ‘back a Bourke’
Drawn to honour champion mum
IF THERE is a sentimental wager to be had this weekend it has to be at Albion Park on Saturday night. Sent north for Queensland’s revamped Winter Carnival, Love My Sister will tackle the Fleur De… Read more: Drawn to honour champion mum
Making it in the Big Smoke
IT’S fair to say that Cameron Hart has made the grade as a harness racing driver. Growing up in Junee – a harness racing heartland, Hart was introduced to the sport from an early age and certainly… Read more: Making it in the Big Smoke
This Kid is in control
HE’S got the whole town talking . . and there’s no doubt Kid Montana is currently the pride of Narrabri. This exciting former country NSW pacer again found the winners’ circle at Albion Park on… Read more: This Kid is in control
Searching for another Beautide
FORMER Tasmanian, James Rattray continues to enjoy his wonderful run of success in New South Wales and also the surrounds of his training establishment in the Southern Highlands. The astute horseman… Read more: Searching for another Beautide
Another step towards normality
WHILE some of their neighbours are experiencing extended restrictions due to the Coronavirus pandemic, South Australian participants will take another step towards normality in a fortnight. In great… Read more: Another step towards normality
100 wins up before his 18th!
YOUNG Cessnock reinsman Blake Hughes brought up his 100th career win in the gig last Thursday at Tamworth. Amazingly, Hughes is still short of his 18th birthday and is in just his second season of… Read more: 100 wins up before his 18th!
