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Talented mare continues remarkable season
TALENTED mare Jessiejesorjessica charged through the sloppy ‘lightning lane’ to grab her 15th win if the season in last night’s feature at The Meadows, a $10,800 Conditioned Trot. In claiming… Read more: Talented mare continues remarkable season
Even ‘the King’ turns it on for the trots
THERE are many remote racetracks across the globe, but this one takes the cake . . . or rather, the cheese. That’s because few tracks are quite as remote as King Island, which hosted their first of… Read more: Even ‘the King’ turns it on for the trots
Former champion on target to regain title
FORMER champion Spankem proved he is on target to regain his Miracle Mile title with a stylish victory in Addington yesterday. Runner-up in the famed New Zealand Cup over 3200 metres three days… Read more: Former champion on target to regain title
Kiwi in search of more Aussie majors
CLASSY New Zealand filly Mexicana will return to the scene of her biggest win in search of more Group One glory today. Winner of the famed Redwood Classic in Maryborough during her Australian debut… Read more: Kiwi in search of more Aussie majors
New Zealand Cup winner out of Free-For-All
A QUICK trip to the stables to check on his latest New Zealand Cup winner yesterday afternoon was enough to convince Mark Purdon to scratch Self Assured from Friday’s $180,000 NZ Free-For-All. The… Read more: New Zealand Cup winner out of Free-For-All
Outrage over ‘shambolic’ start to New Zealand Cup
HORSEMEN and punters are demanding that New Zealand’s standing start procedures must change after another shambolic start to this year’s New Zealand Trotting Cup. In one of the worst starts to the… Read more: Outrage over ‘shambolic’ start to New Zealand Cup
John Tapp goes head-to-head with Jack Trainor
JACK Trainor didn’t expect to have two runners in the same race just five weeks into his professional training career. Even more bizarre was the fact that he has only four horses in work at his… Read more: John Tapp goes head-to-head with Jack Trainor
They’ve done it again…
THEY’VE done it again. The might of the All Stars has confirmed its reputation as the best big-race stable in the Southern Hemisphere after claiming another Group One $572,400 IRT New Zealand… Read more: They’ve done it again…
Superstar retired to stud
CONNECTIONS of Tall Dark Stranger have confirmed the top-ranked horse in harness racing has completed his on-track career. With a mark of 1:47.2, a career summary of 19 wins and two seconds from 22… Read more: Superstar retired to stud
Kiwi filly too good in Redwood Classic
KIWI filly Mexicana delivered trainer Josh Dickie and reinsman Greg Sugars the prestigious Volstead Redwood Classic trophy today at Maryborough. Having her first run in Australia, the daughter of… Read more: Kiwi filly too good in Redwood Classic
SKY’s Adam Hamilton joins the team at National Trotguide
Sky Racing’s expert ADAM HAMILTON shares his thoughts on all things harness racing, including this weekend’s Breeders Challenge at Tabcorp Park Menangle: THE delay to the NSW Breeders Challenge… Read more: SKY’s Adam Hamilton joins the team at National Trotguide
Kiwi-bred pacer too quick in USA
FORMER New Zealand pacer Jack’s Legend notched his fourth consecutive win when successful at Harrington Raceway last night. Owned by Rich Lombardo, David Kryway, Eric Good and Josh Green, Jack’s… Read more: Kiwi-bred pacer too quick in USA
French import to make Aussie debut in Derby heats
FRENCH import Holzarte Vedaquais is on target to make his Australian debut. Purchased by clients of the Tim Butt stable as a racing and breeding proposition, Holzarte Vedaquais has been sent to… Read more: French import to make Aussie debut in Derby heats
Plethora of talent on show in Breeders Challenge
THE build-up to the New South Wales Breeders Challenge has been mouth watering and on Saturday night at Tabcorp Park Menangle the talented youngsters that made their way through to the two-year-old… Read more: Plethora of talent on show in Breeders Challenge
Stellar news for trotting breeders
CHAMPION sire Timoko is the latest French stallion to join Haras des Trotteurs’ roster for this year’s breeding season in Australia and New Zealand. He stands at Hingstdepan in France alongside Bold… Read more: Stellar news for trotting breeders
Captain takes charge in Little Brown Jug
CAPTAIN Barbossa selected the perfect occasion to visit the winners’ circle for the first time this year. Unlucky in his starts this campaign, Captain Barbossa regained top form to capture… Read more: Captain takes charge in Little Brown Jug
Aussie mare causes upset at The Meadows
FORMER Australian mare Hedges Avenue worked out a cozy pocket trip, then roared through the sprint lane to spring a 14-1 upset in last night’s feature at The Meadows. Always Giggling, the 4-5… Read more: Aussie mare causes upset at The Meadows
Aussie reinsman dominates The Meadowlands card
McCARTHY, McCarthy, McCarthy, McCarthy! No, not Andy of Hambletonian fame, but little brother Todd stole the show at The Meadowlands last night. The recent Australian invader registered a quartet of… Read more: Aussie reinsman dominates The Meadowlands card
Aussie off to a flying start in USA
DURING the past several years Todd McCarthy contemplated leaving his native Australia to continue his career in North America. Watching his brother Andy win four Breeders’ Crowns last October at… Read more: Aussie off to a flying start in USA
Dunn reins handy youngster to impressive win
YOUNGSTERS Amigo Volo and Big Oil have sharpened their games by taking on their division’s best all season. That preparation showed Monday at The Meadows when each captured a division of a $188,732… Read more: Dunn reins handy youngster to impressive win
