Win brings tears to driver’s eye
November 21, 2019
TO SAY Sofia Arvidsson derived a lot of joy from today’s victory would be a gross understatement. Partnering exceptionally-bred trotter Gus An Maori to a provincial win, Arvidsson was “over the moon” with the triumph. “It was just a country race, which may not mean much to everyone else,... Read more
Troubled club hoping for Christmas miracle
November 21, 2019
ANOTHER deadline has been missed in the long-running Globe Derby land sale saga. Having found itself in millions of dollars debt, the South Australian Harness Racing Club committee elected to sell a portion of its unused land to raise money. As such, a section was sold to a developer... Read more
Captain takes command in record time
November 21, 2019
STAR pacer Captain Crunch punished his opposition on his way to an all-age track record performance at Dover Downs last night. In a class of his own, Captain Crunch captured an elimination of next week’s $335,000 Hap Hanson Progress Pace for three-year-old colts and geldings, Racing far more tractably... Read more
Disqualified for assaulting a steward
November 21, 2019
ON NOVEMBER 18 2019, the Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Racing Appeals and Disciplinary (RAD) Board considered two charges issued against former licensed stablehand Brody Robertson-Leech under Australian Harness Racing Rules (AHRR) 231(1)(e) and 187(2). Mr Robertson-Leech was represented at the hearing by his father, former licensed trainer Gary Leech.... Read more
Veteran thriving under new rating system
November 20, 2019
VETERAN pacer The Octagon’s form can be attributed to the National Rating System according to trainer Franca Carbone. Finding it difficult against higher classed opposition last season, The Octagon has won three of his four starts this term, with a second also to his credit. Pleased to see the... Read more
Aussies prominent in trot rankings
November 20, 2019
AUSTRALIAN hopefuls dominate the top five rankings for the upcoming Trotters’ Inter Dominion. Of the five contenders three are Aussies, headed by Tough Monarch at two. Thanks to his victory in the Group One Trotting Free-For-All, Tough Monarch has jumped from six to two. Betting markets also reacted to... Read more
Final Inter Dominion rankings
November 20, 2019
ONLY 30 pacers remain in contention for the upcoming Inter Dominion following a string of withdrawals. Most notable among the absentees is former top ranked candidate Spankem. The early favourite was scratched from the prestigious series by co-trainers Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen earlier this week. Spankem has been... Read more
Strengthening stance as Cups King
November 20, 2019
IN-FORM pacer Code Black will attempt to strengthen his stance as Victoria’s Country Cups King on Saturday night. Triumphant in the Maryborough and Yarra Valley Cups during his last two starts, Code Black is primed tackle Geelong’s flagship event. Impressed with the gelding’s performances, trainer Emma Stewart is confident... Read more
Premiership winner’s three state hat-trick
November 19, 2019
MULTIPLE premiership winning horseman Joe Carbone is riding the quest of a wave thanks to a string of wins spread across three states. Although he has been South Australia’s leading trainer on numerous occasions, Carbone’s victories came as an owner. “I stopped training quite a few years ago now,... Read more
Poised to replace Murray as stable poster boy
November 19, 2019
IMPOSSIBLE as it seems, San Carlo may soon be replaced as the stable glamour boy. Affectionately-known as Murray, San Carlo has gained a strong following thanks to his racing ability, which has seen him establish a record of 29 wins and 10 placings from 51 starts for earnings of... Read more
