‘I’ll know when it’s time to go,’ says Lang GAVIN Lang pauses and smiles when asked why he continues...
CONSISTENT mare Shadesoff hit the outright lead in the Wagga pacer of the year title on Tuesday night with...
Proctor takes charge with a quartet!
HE’S done it before and he will do it again!
Hunter Valley reinsman Jason Proctor...
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
Popular pair recovering from accident
August 28, 2018
PROMINENT trainer Kevin Pizzuto and his staff member, Karen Crouch, are recovering from a road accident this morning. Traveling to the track to work several horses, the duo found themselves in shock after crashing into another vehicle and subsequently a tree. “I was driving to do track work when... Read more
Not so happy hunting ground
August 27, 2018
VICTORIA continues to be a thorn in the side of James Rattray Despite his huge success since arriving in New South Wales, Rattray is constantly found wanting when he heads south of the Murray River. The former Tasmanian horseman made numerous trips to Victoria with his superstar Beautide, which... Read more
Keeping it in the family
August 23, 2018
ONLY a few days after dominating the Dubbo program, the Turnbull tribe have set the mantle during another local meeting. Just to recap, seven Turnbulls made their way into the winners’ circle during Dubbo’s 10-race card. Led by Steve, the crew include his children Amanda, Josh, Mitch and Nathan along... Read more
Keeping it in the family
August 20, 2018
LAST night’s Dubbo meeting developed into a family affair after seven members of the Turnbull tribe made their way into the winners’ circle. Led by Steve, the crew include his children Amanda, Josh, Mitch and Nathan along with his sister-in-law, Wendy, and her son Jason. Registering five wins as... Read more
