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Seven-year-old Siena becomes trotter’s biggest fan after chance racetrack meeting
THERE is 100 per cent chance I will get in trouble for saying this, but Abitofadreamer is no superstar. A handy type, which always gives his best, whatever he lacks in speed and ability, the gelding… Read more: Seven-year-old Siena becomes trotter’s biggest fan after chance racetrack meeting
Key changes to The TAB Eureka
THERE are two key enhancements to the 2024 TAB Eureka. In the days after mighty mare Encipher won the inaugural running of the $2.1million race at Club Menangle last September, Harness Racing… Read more: Key changes to The TAB Eureka
“It is a family thing”
RODNEY and Kristen Mercieca of Carmer Standardbreds have about 70 years of harness racing experience between them and know what it takes to produce a quality yearling. The pair grew up in the sport… Read more: “It is a family thing”
Countdown to ‘mega week’ is on
NZB’s 2024 edition of the National Yearling Sale is just days away, set to take place on 18 February at Karaka and to 20 and 21 February in Christchurch. The Sale will kick off with a mega Harness… Read more: Countdown to ‘mega week’ is on
Champion reinsman reaches milestone
SITTING down to relax is a rarity for Chris Alford. Between his driving commitments and spending time with his family, Alford is always in demand and on the go. And this morning was no different for… Read more: Champion reinsman reaches milestone
Millionaire ‘Breezes’ to historic victory
A EUROPEAN millionaire landed a knockout blow on Australia’s trotting champion in Saturday night’s Yabby Dam Farms Great Southern Star Final. Callmethebreeze’s scintillating all-the-way heat victory… Read more: Millionaire ‘Breezes’ to historic victory
Now for a ‘Leap’ to the Miracle Mile
QUEENSLAND’S champion pacer Leap To Fame ticked another box in a career destined for greatness with a big Grand Circuit victory on foreign soil in Saturday night’s SENTrack A G Hunter Cup. The… Read more: Now for a ‘Leap’ to the Miracle Mile
Strike Gold with APG vouchers
TEN lucky buyers will get a big boost in their endeavours to ‘strike gold’ at the February 4 Australian Pacing Gold sales, with 10 $4000 vouchers to be won. The promotion, Strike Gold with 4K, will… Read more: Strike Gold with APG vouchers
Quality over quantity
IT’S quality over quantity as the old saying goes, and as you look through this year’s sales catalogue you would be foolish to dismiss those vendors only bringing one yearling. Let’s check out some… Read more: Quality over quantity
Opportunities have never been better
IN HORSE breeding, the goal is often to produce individuals with desirable traits such as athleticism, conformation, temperament, and specific skills, like high speed. Breeders may carefully choose… Read more: Opportunities have never been better
Leading pair to make Queensland debut
A PAIR of leading lights in the NSW breeding industry, Joanne Andersen and Dyanna Thommeny, will be represented for the first time at a Queensland yearling sale with a single entry in the Australian… Read more: Leading pair to make Queensland debut
Chapple takes the Gold
“I AM struggling this morning, for sure!” That was the response from Moonbi trainer-driver Dean Chapple after celebrating his stable’s significant win on Tuesday evening at Tamworth Paceway. Chapple… Read more: Chapple takes the Gold
Heading towards Sales’ record
WHEN the showy Soho Tribeca-Our Star Dust colt steps into the sales ring for the Australian Pacing Gold sale at the Oaklands Junction auditorium on Sunday, February 4 he will bring up a milestone… Read more: Heading towards Sales’ record
Stellar draft from prominent breeder
MONARCH Farm matriarch Margaret Donohue has seen a lot of smart youngsters after a lifetime involvement with harness racing and she is “very happy” with her draft of yearlings in the APG Gold Coast… Read more: Stellar draft from prominent breeder
Magnificent Seven
BURWOOD Stud, which was founded in 1982 by Noel and Christine Denning and has stood the successful sires Ultimate Falcon, Cammibest and Changeover, have been long-time supporters of the Australian… Read more: Magnificent Seven
An early clash for two of Menangle’s ‘big guns’
METROPOLITAN racing returns to Tabcorp Park Menangle on Saturday night after going into recess over the Christmas-New Year period. The break gave regional centres the chance to highlight their… Read more: An early clash for two of Menangle’s ‘big guns’
Jeff’s ready to launch into the New Year with gusto
RACE ONE: Racing returns to Headquarters on Saturday night with a seven-event card and an open contest awaits punters when the field steps out for the running of the first Menangle race for 2024… Read more: Jeff’s ready to launch into the New Year with gusto
Group One winner enjoying new lease on life
WALKING into a barn full of quality pacers and trotters, Kim Procter took an instant liking to a “handsome boy”. Upon asking which horse it was, Procter was told the name in a manner which suggested… Read more: Group One winner enjoying new lease on life
While the big cats are away, Orlando’s ready to play
RACE ONE: The Jason Grimson-trained MAJOR MAJOR (8) appeals as the one to beat after the former Victorian produced a strong display in scoring at Headquarters a week ago. Stepping out for his second… Read more: While the big cats are away, Orlando’s ready to play
