Lengthy disqualifications for trio
June 18, 2019
ON Friday 16 November 2018, Harness Racing NSW (HRNSW) Stewards commenced an Inquiry in relation to the results of analytical tests conducted by two (2) laboratories approved by HRNSW on a post-race urine sample obtained from the horse: EL KAPITAN following its win in Race 1 at Broken Hill Saturday... Read more
Boom filly on target for another G1 success
May 26, 2019
FRESH from her demolition of the recent Australian Pacing Gold Final, boom filly Pelosi already has a stranglehold on another series. Taken on the long trip to Newcastle, the Queenslander thrashed her rivals in a New South Wales Breeders’ Challenge heat. As such the Anna Woodmansey- trained youngster has... Read more
Emotions running high following maiden win
May 23, 2019
EMOTIONS were running high following Dancelikeanangel’s success in Bathurst last night. Breaking her maiden at her second start by capturing a New South Wales Breeders’ Challenge heat, the filly’s win came on the eve of the anniversary of breeder Kenny Smith’s tragic death. Smith died as a result of... Read more
Draw enhances Simmon’s chances
April 23, 2019
A FAVOURABLE draw has placed Persimmon in a solid positioned to cause an upset in Bankstown on Friday night. A handy fourth in last week’s Renshaw Cup in Penrith, Persimmon will tackle the M H Treuer Memorial for trainer Kevin Pizzuto. Satisfied with the gelding’s latest effort Pizzuto believes... Read more
Ranger ready to round up rivals
April 18, 2019
TALENTED horseman Brad Hewitt is hoping to be doing little more than “ridin’ shotgun” behind The Texas Ranger in Penrith tonight. Hewitt will be sitting behind The Texas Ranger in a Kevin and Kaye Seymour Evolution Series heat, with the three-year-old drawn to find the lead from barrier two.... Read more
Tough Group Two draw not a major concern
April 16, 2019
A WIDE draw has done little to dent trainer Brent Lilley’s confidence ahead of Thursday night’s Renshaw Cup in Penrith. Lilley is set to contest the Group Two with rising star Sicario, which will begin from barrier five. Picard is the widest runner in gate six. “It’s not the... Read more
Do yourself a favour and back debutante
April 12, 2019
IF YOU’RE thinking of having a wager tonight do yourself a favour and back Always Flashing. After contacting Kevin Pizzuto to discuss Persimmon’s prospects at Tabcorp Park Menangle tomorrow evening, it became clear the prominent trainer would rather talk about Always Flashing. Set to make his debut for Pizzuto,... Read more
Giggles to put a smile on your face
April 10, 2019
IN A period full of drama – within the industry and out in the ‘real world’ – here is something to put a smile to your face. Or to be precise – some GIGGLES! Although her racing career never amounted to much, Amazing Courage is proving to be a... Read more
New South Wales country cups bonus
April 2, 2019
IN WELCOMING news Harness Racing New South Wales has announced a $20,000 Cups Bonus for Sydney’s upcoming Carnival of Cups doubleheader in Penrith and Bankstown. The bonus will be eligible to owners and trainers of horses which compete in the Renshaw Cup and Treuer Memorial. The Renshaw Cup in... Read more
Another interstate trip on cards for undefeated freshman
March 30, 2019
BOOM freshman Jilliby Nitro will be given a short break before being sent on another interstate campaign. Completing a clean sweep of the Bathurst Gold Crown series last night, Jilliby Nitro is in the middle of the long trip back to trainer Marg Lee’s Terang property as this article... Read more
