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TAB selects runner for Eureka slot
TAB has announce Chariots of Fire champion Frankie Ferocious fill its slot in the $2.1 million TAB Eureka at Club Menangle on September 7. This is the first TAB Eureka for the four-year-old which is… Read more: TAB selects runner for Eureka slot
Stablemates book northern campaign
STABLEMATES My Ultimate Sunny and Karakajack Tooth have booked an interstate campaign. Heading into last night’s HRNSW Foundation Final at Club Menangle, trainer Jarrod Alchin revealed he was… Read more: Stablemates book northern campaign
Take the ‘Knock’ and stick with the class at Menangle this weekend
RACE ONE: Small in numbers, but overflowing with class, that sums up the eight-event card, with the return to racing in the opening event by CAPTAINS KNOCK (9) being one of those exciting performers… Read more: Take the ‘Knock’ and stick with the class at Menangle this weekend
APG appoints new General Manager
AUSTRALIAN Pacing Gold has announced the appointment of former client services and account manager Anthony Essex as the new general manager. APG deputy chairman Peter Watkinson expressed the… Read more: APG appoints new General Manager
Return of ‘Grimmo’s big guns’ the highlight
RACE ONE: This appears to be a match in two between the Brad Hewitt-trained and driven BLUTO (6) and NO HEART THROB (1) from the Jack Trainor stable. Despite drawing wider for the 1609m challenge… Read more: Return of ‘Grimmo’s big guns’ the highlight
Aussie adds another USA highlight to resume
TIME has seemed to pass quickly for Australian reinsman Todd McCarthy since his arrival in the U.S. in the summer of 2020, but he’s certainly made the most of it. McCarthy has been a Rising Star… Read more: Aussie adds another USA highlight to resume
Finally on the verge of reaching milestone
IT’S been an extremely long countdown, but top reinsman Robbie Morris is ‘finally’ on the verge of reaching a personal milestone. Almost a year ago Harness Racing New South Wales’ media started the… Read more: Finally on the verge of reaching milestone
Josh ready to turn up the ‘Turbo’
HARNESS Racing in New South Wales is on a high this week with the running of further regional finals of the TAB Championships. Heats of the Championships have culminated in four high quality… Read more: Josh ready to turn up the ‘Turbo’
This is not a ‘typo’, I suggest you back Taipo
RACE ONE: Now under the care of Peter Rixon, following a successful career under the guidance of Margaret Lee, JILLIBY NITRO (2) is perfectly placed to start his new partnership on a winning note… Read more: This is not a ‘typo’, I suggest you back Taipo
Hryhorec’s heroics to claim record
PREMIER horseman Ryan Hryhorec etched his name into the record books today. Dominating proceedings at Globe Derby, Hryhorec drove the winner in seven of the eight races on the card, while finishing… Read more: Hryhorec’s heroics to claim record
Here’s your full book of winners for Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: Following an explosive win at Headquarters a week ago, JILLIBY NITRO (5) again appears the one to beat. The Victorian-based son of Bettors Delight was having just his second outing since… Read more: Here’s your full book of winners for Menangle Saturday night
Looking forward to catching up with an old mate
NEWCASTLE Harness Racing Club tonight honours the late Bill and Glenn Tomlin with the annual staging of a memorial series at the International Paceway. Three qualifying heats run last Friday night… Read more: Looking forward to catching up with an old mate
Australia’s top crown goes to…
THE buzz time Australian harness racing is enjoying was underlined by champions Leap To Fame and Just Believe fighting-out 2023 Australian Harness Horse of the Year honours. It was Queensland pacing… Read more: Australia’s top crown goes to…
Reason to celebrate for White, Reynolds
THE win by Lettys Reason in Saturday night’s Club Menangle Waratah Series Final gave the Oberon combination of Wayne White and Justin Reynolds plenty of cause to celebrate. White, who only trains a… Read more: Reason to celebrate for White, Reynolds
Phenomenal coup for Aussie breeders
IT’S happening…the greatest trotter ever to head ‘Down Under’ is on his way this season. Never before has a US Trotter of the Year stood in Australia or New Zealand – let alone a reigning US Trotter… Read more: Phenomenal coup for Aussie breeders
Sad passing of top horseman and great bloke
ONE of Victoria’s most innovative and influential trainers, Peter Tonkin, passed away today on his 70th birthday. Tonkin, the father of master horseman Clayton Tonkin, was a star in his own right… Read more: Sad passing of top horseman and great bloke
Aussie reinsman back for more at Yonkers
AUSTRALIAN reinsman Andy McCarthy enjoyed success with Incaseyoudidntknow in last year’s Blue Chip Matchmaker Series for older female pacers at MGM Yonkers Raceway and the tandem began this season’s… Read more: Aussie reinsman back for more at Yonkers
Feature revives memories of record-breaker
BOASTING a solid program, including several features, Saturday night’s Melton meeting will also send enthusiasts on a trip back in time. One of the highlights of the evening is the Captain Sandy… Read more: Feature revives memories of record-breaker
Harness racing’s forgotten champion
CRAMMED with emotion and edge of your seat moments, Rocky IV is arguably the best sequel in the highly-successful franchise. During one particular scene before his deadly ‘exhibition bout’, Apollo… Read more: Harness racing’s forgotten champion
Larry joins The Frog and Kid as ‘Big Three’ winners
WITHOUT ‘going the early crow’ and declaring him one of the all-time greats, Leap To Fame has joined a pair of immortals as the only pacers to win Australia’s ‘Big Three’. Though he has reached… Read more: Larry joins The Frog and Kid as ‘Big Three’ winners
