Freshman honours ill-fated dam
April 9, 2020
PROMISING youngster Our Uncle Dan honoured his mum with a win in Bathurst last night. Notching his second victory from five starts, Our Uncle Dan scored on the anniversary of his dam’s untimely death. The Chris Frisby-trained freshman is from well-performed mare Aunty Dawn, which was killed when struck... Read more
Reduced stake levels revealed
April 9, 2020
HAVING made the tough decision to cut prize money earlier this week, Harness Racing SA has released the new stake levels. Citing the closure of TAB agencies, hotels and clubs during this Coronavirus pandemic as catalyst for the move, HRSA revealed turnover has declined as a result. Income from... Read more
MIKE KO’CASS PREVIEWS BATHURST SATURDAY NIGHT
April 9, 2020
RACE ONE: IN what appears to be a tough and open card of racing, BETTOR SPORT (4) is worthy of another chance after an out-of-character display of bad manners at the meeting here on April 1. A member of the highly successful Bernie Hewitt team, the 4-y-o son of... Read more
Victory dedicated to hospitalised son
April 8, 2020
POPULAR horsewoman Charlene Gusman completed an emotional victory in Kilmore just moments ago. Planning to forego the drive behind her stable runner, Lola Montez, as late as last night, Gusman made a decision to partner the mare, which upstaged her stablemate and favourite, Shesalwaysdreaming. Unplaced as the $1.80 shot... Read more
Draw no threat to winning streak
April 8, 2020
A DIFFICULT draw should do little to prevent Atomic Red from continuing his winning streak. In super form this preparation, the Australian Pacing Gold purchase has won five of his last seven starts, including his three recent outings. Atomic Red’s two latest victories were in Bathurst, where he returns... Read more
Changes to Breeders’ Challenge announced
April 8, 2020
HARNESS Racing New South Wales has announced changed to the 2020 Breeders’ Challenge Series. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the futurity has been moved back in the calendar and will be conducted between September and November under the established structure. The Finals of the major series will be held... Read more
Forgotten star close to racing return
April 8, 2020
FORGOTTEN star Hectorjayjay is closing in on a remarkable return to racing. After almost two years on the sidelines, the Blacks A Fake winner had an eye-catching trial at Albion Park yesterday. In 2018, the gelding’s connections were told he may never race again after sustaining a series of... Read more
Leaked documents send shockwaves through industry
April 7, 2020
SHOCKWAVES have been sent through the South Australian industry yet again. Already fearing for the long term future of the sport’s home track – Globe Derby – participants and South Australia Harness Racing Club members have been left reeling by a leaked document. Just to recap, with the club... Read more
Message of solidarity as stake cuts announced
April 7, 2020
IN WHAT deserves a round of applause, Harness Racing SA staff have sent a message of solidarity to participants…“we’re in this together”. As restrictions begin to affect the industry, HRSA made the difficult decision of announcing a cut to stakes just moments ago. Citing the closure of TAB agencies,... Read more
