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This could be a ‘Day’ to remember
WAGGA has, for many years, been a happy hunting ground for prominent trainer-driver Neil Day. Whether it be on the old Showground circuit or at the spacious new Riverina Paceway, Day has relished… Read more: This could be a ‘Day’ to remember
Mickey’s hitting his straps
IT would be reasonable to suggest three-year-old Mickeys House would be among the best-bred horses racing at Penrith Paceway tonight. The gelding, sired by champion stallion Somebeachsomewhere, is… Read more: Mickey’s hitting his straps
Ace horseman making the move to Bathurst
TONIGHT’S Bathurst harness racing meeting welcomes back participants from outside the Western District for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic forced the temporary regionalisation of racing… Read more: Ace horseman making the move to Bathurst
HRA Chairman relinquishes role
HARNESS Racing Australia will be looking for a new Chairman as Michael Taranto has advised the HRA Executive that he will not be seeking re-appointment as Chairman of HRA at the forthcoming Annual… Read more: HRA Chairman relinquishes role
One of the all-time greats passes
ONE of the all-time greats has been lost to the industry. At a ripe age of 34, champion pacer Westburn Grant died at the property of his trainer and co-owner Vic Frost yesterday… Read more: One of the all-time greats passes
Grace gets her moment in the sun
SHE’S no stranger to the winners’ circle after a long, successful career in the mini trots. Yet today Grace Panella shone in a bigger light . . . and on a much bigger horse! Having started driving… Read more: Grace gets her moment in the sun
On track for two records
NULKABA trainer Clayton Harmey set himself two significant goals at the beginning of the 2019/20 harness racing season – to win both a listed race and to train 100 winners in a single season… Read more: On track for two records
Better the devil you know?
VENDORS and breeders in New South Wales and Victoria face a diabolically difficult decision…who do they trust to sell their yearling in 2021? Australian Pacing Gold has been around for 30 years… Read more: Better the devil you know?
Back from the dead
Ricky May, the champion harness racing driver who died on the racetrack in January, completes his remarkable comeback by returning to racing at Addington on Friday night. And the modern day Lazarus… Read more: Back from the dead
KerryAnn closes in on another century
MENANGLE PARK trainer KerryAnn Morris is no stranger to harness racing’s ‘Centurion Club’ and is again quickly closing in on that 100-win milestone in the statewide Trainers Premiership for the… Read more: KerryAnn closes in on another century
State bodies give APG Series tick of approval
AUSTRALIAN Pacing Gold has received approval from regulators in Western Australia, Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria for its ‘terms and conditions’ relating to the APG Series 32 for yearlings… Read more: State bodies give APG Series tick of approval
HRA announces change to racing season
AUSTRALIA is poised to experience its longest and shortest racing seasons. With a host of major races cancelled or postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Harness Racing Australia has announced… Read more: HRA announces change to racing season
Multiple Group One winner set for commercial stud career
AS A racehorse he was one of the most popular pacers of the modern era. With tremendous speed and a seemingly endless supply of stamina, Tiger Tara won the admiration of enthusiasts throughout… Read more: Multiple Group One winner set for commercial stud career
Aussie gold for Aussie-bred horses
AS WE head towards nomination time for next year’s Australian Pacing Gold’s Yearling Sales, APG chairman Robert Marshall reflected on the contribution the sales company has made to standardbred… Read more: Aussie gold for Aussie-bred horses
Request submitted to defer time-honoured Championship
WITH news filtering through about the Inter Dominion being cancelled this season, Club Menangle has provided some clarification on the situation. Due to the huge impact the Coronavirus pandemic has… Read more: Request submitted to defer time-honoured Championship
APG’s Australasian Premier Trotting Sale
AFTER the enormous success of the 2020 Australasian Premier Trotting Sale, the 2021 Sale has been set for Sunday, February 7 at the Inglis Sales Complex at Oaklands Junction in Melbourne. The sale… Read more: APG’s Australasian Premier Trotting Sale
Industry mourns loss of a legend
HARNES racing is in mourning following the loss of the finest driver to grace a sulky in Australasia and perhaps the world – Gavin Alexander Lang. While there are some who possess equal prowess… Read more: Industry mourns loss of a legend
Mike Ko’cass previews Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: IDEALLY drawn in gate three and with a last-start win boosting her confidence, SPEAK NO EVIL (3) is poised to give leading mentor Craig Cross another big night at the office. As per usual… Read more: Mike Ko’cass previews Menangle Saturday night
New player’s fate in hands of regulators
EARLY May, that’s when industry newcomer Nutrien Equine will know the fate of its proposed race series. Planning to throw its gavel into the ring – the standardbred yearling sale ring – Nutrien… Read more: New player’s fate in hands of regulators
Open letter from APG Chairman
Dear companions in harness racing, Australian Pacing Gold Board and Management are busy preparing for our 2021 sales with nominations opening in June 2020. APG will continue to be your national… Read more: Open letter from APG Chairman
