‘I’ll know when it’s time to go,’ says Lang GAVIN Lang pauses and smiles when asked why he continues...
Thompson glad that he had a Bitgoingon
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JOHN DUNNE FORMER South Australian pacer Abitgoingonhere broke his metropolitan maiden status when he scored a well-deserved win...
A ‘BACK To The Future’ promotion by Harness Racing South Australia has proved an outstanding success. Under the guidance...
From manufacturing to filling floats
October 8, 2018
HAVING manufactured plenty of floats to carry people’s precious cargo, Matt Tuza has decided to fill one of his products with horse of his own. Managing Director of Tuza trailers, Matt recently purchased a share of three-year-old pacer, Artistic Cowboy. Enjoying a spell following his handy freshman campaign, Artistic... Read more
Upset victories for Pac-men!
October 7, 2018
FANS of the little yellow muncher or the boxing legend, or even journalists with the same initials, should have full wallets after last night’s New South Wales meetings. An instant phenomenon when released in 1980, Pac-Man was the must play game of a generation. Ranked fourth among the all-time... Read more
Harness racing’s answer to Nadia Comaneci.
October 6, 2018
ALTHOUGH bred to be a horseman, Mitch Turnbull has proven to be harness racing’s answer to Nadia Comaneci. A Romanian gymnast and five-time Olympic Gold Medallist, Comaneci had the world in awe when she became the first competitor in her field to receive a perfect 10 for her performance... Read more
Who will claim top honours?
October 3, 2018
LAST year it was Bling It On but who will be crowned this year’s New South Wales Horse of the Year? The answer will be revealed at the annual Arthur J. Gallagher Harness Racing Awards Night on October 27 at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth. Like last year, voting is... Read more
Riverina awards winners galore
September 17, 2018
RECORD breaking reinsman Blake Jones collected three awards last Saturday night after setting benchmarks which are unlikely to be broken any time soon. Jones drove a record 108 winners in the Riverina with his nearest rival some 70 winners in arrears, which also finishing third on the New South... Read more
Another dominant family affair
September 10, 2018
ANOTHER New South Wales country meeting developed into a ‘Turnbull-fest’ last night. A few weeks ago members of the Turnbull tribe dominated the Dubbo program as seven members of the family made their way into the winners’ circle. Led by Steve, the crew included his children Amanda, Josh, Mitch... Read more
Mare transport subsidy to combat drought
September 7, 2018
HARNESS Racing New South Wales has introduced a transport subsidy for NSW-based broodmares to combat the effects of the drought in a move which will also help ensure future supply of racing stock. The capped transport subsidy for HRNSW approved mares will be to Yirribee Stud in Wagga and... Read more
TCO2 trainer disqualified
September 6, 2018
HARNESS Racing New South Wales stewards conducted an inquiry today into a report received from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory that plasma Total Carbon Dioxide above the prescribed threshold was detected in a pre-race blood sample taken from Heez Perfect at Tamworth on Sunday 17 June 2018. Gary Litzow... Read more
Stallion’s fee reduced as part of drought relief
September 4, 2018
WHILE it hasn’t quite ‘sunk in’ for a lot of city-based people, Australia is in the grip of a devastating drought. Water is all but a mirage, farmers are struggling to feed their stock, while feed itself is in dangerous low supply nationwide. Various fundraisers have been organised –... Read more
Massive year for APG purchases
September 3, 2018
AUSTRALIAN Pacing Gold purchases enjoyed a high rate of success during the 2017/18 season. From age-restricted events to open class majors, APG graduates were to the fore throughout Australasia. Lead by Shez All Rock, APG stars captured an incredible 21 Group Ones for the term. Making her debut at... Read more
