Barn bounces back
June 18, 2019
REBOUNDNING from a disastrous trip at Northfield Park, Barn Girl shot to the lead and held off a pair of talented challengers to capture last night’s $20,000 Open Handicap Trot at The Meadows. In that journey at Northfield, Barn Girl was parked most of the way, making the lead... Read more
Aussie Aussie Aussie – McCarthy makes us proud
June 5, 2019
NO DOUBT there are hard driven competitors around the globe but it’s difficult to imagine any nationality being more competitive than Australians. Be it sporting events, politics or arguing over two flies on a wall, Aussies love to compete and win. As fierce as we are, we also accept... Read more
National Trotguide’s man claims major award
June 4, 2019
AUSTRALIA has again tasted success on the global media landscape as part of the International Media Awards thanks to our online editor Paul Courts. The awards were presented on the final night of the World Trotting Conference in Stockholm last Friday (while Courtsy claims he was working hard covering... Read more
Drivers hospitalised after race fall
June 4, 2019
IN AN accident-marred featured race, a $20,000 Open Pace at Harrington Raceway, Jo Ann Looney-King’s Q’s Cruise was a 1:52.3 winner over Abbeydorney and Allwillworkout. The accident involved three horses and drivers and occurred on the final turn near the three-quarter mile mark. All Night Party and driver Mike... Read more
Power couple dominate another Jewels day
June 1, 2019
POWER couple Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen have once again dominated New Zealand’s Harness Jewels day. Turning the program into their own special event in recent years, the duo captured five of the nine Group Ones during today’s Addington card. Since becoming a training partnership in 2014, Purdon and... Read more
Mage battles hard for upset win
May 30, 2019
HANDY mare Battle Mage surpassed $300,000 in earnings with an upset 1:56 win in the $17,000 Open Trot at Harrington Raceway last night. The daughter of Kadabra earned her third win of the year with a two-length victory over Blownoutofthewater and Jammin Jack. Trained by Eric Ell for owner... Read more
In-form mare too slick again
May 29, 2019
IN-FORM campaigner Artrageous was a 1:53.1 winner in the $18,000 Mares’ Open at Harrington Raceway today. The Andrew Stafford-trained mare notched her third consecutive win after holding off a fast closing Goin Again and Sayulita. Driven by Art Stafford junior, Artrageous passed late for her fourth win of the... Read more
Aussie feature winner too good in USA
May 27, 2019
AS SHE so often is, Shartin was simply sensational at Harrah’s Philadelphia yesterday. Duelling down a determined Caviart Ally, the Australian major winner captured the $100,000 Betsy Ross Invitational for pacing mares. Unlike her previous five wins this season, finding the lead was no easy task for the six-year-old... Read more
Nothing foolish about Terror’s performance
May 23, 2019
IN-FORM mare Foolish Terror extended her streak of one-two finishes to six when she quarter-poled to the front and prevailed easily in yesterday’s feature at The Meadows, a $12,700 Filly and Mare Conditioned Pace. Foolish Terror got away third, but after Dan Rawlings moved her to the point, she... Read more
Handy mare completes soft win
May 15, 2019
HANDY mare Artrageous was an easy winner in the $11,000 Mares Open II at Harrington Raceway today. The daughter of Art Major led every call for trainer Andrew Stafford junior, who co-owns the five-year-old with partners Bonnie Benson, John Johannsen and Holly Case. Moments of Joy caught the eye... Read more
