NSW Country
‘Jett’ propelled – and a ‘Jack’ of all trades
TWO of the Western District’s up and coming young reinsmen, Jett Turnbull and Jack Chapple had a night out at Parkes on Friday, driving five of the eight winners between them. Both are still in the… Read more: ‘Jett’ propelled – and a ‘Jack’ of all trades
Feature success adds to impressive record
FORMER top trotter My High Expectations strengthened his impressive siring record by producing a feature winner last weekend. From limited numbers, My High Expectations has ‘fathered’ a handful of… Read more: Feature success adds to impressive record
Can our No. 1 form analyst tip the card?
RACE ONE: WAVETHEBILL (6) has certainly provided punters with plenty of extra cash of late, and although the task becomes a shade more difficult, the Elizabeth Heath-conditioned son of Net Ten Eom… Read more: Can our No. 1 form analyst tip the card?
Thurstons have found a winner here
FOR the past decade, Forbes-based owner-breeders Phil and Denise Thurston have had a great deal of success combining with prominent Goulburn horseman Brad Hewitt. Since retiring to their… Read more: Thurstons have found a winner here
Making his mark as a stallion
GROUP One winner My High Expectations is beginning to make his mark as a sire. From limited numbers, My High Expectations has produced a handful of winners, including Gait With Grace which proved… Read more: Making his mark as a stallion
Can perfect Group One record continue?
NEW South Wales raider Jewel Melody is on target to extend her perfect Group One record within the Sunshine State. A quadruple Group One winner last season as a two-year-old, Jewel Melody registered… Read more: Can perfect Group One record continue?
First metro win is one to savor
SHE laments the fact it is pretty cold up Tamworth way at 5.30 in the morning. Yet that was a distant memory for Jemma Coney on Saturday night when she landed her first metropolitan win – scoring on… Read more: First metro win is one to savor
Draw to help Don instigate surprise hit on rivals
AS HIS ‘north valley’ campaign continues, Don Hugo is in a prime position to instigate a surprise hit on his rivals during the weekend. Trained in New South Wales by Belinda McCarthy, Don Hugo was… Read more: Draw to help Don instigate surprise hit on rivals
Disqualified under AHRR 193
On Wednesday, June 21, 2023 Harness Racing New South Wales stewards conducted an Inquiry into the conduct of licensed trainer Bill Lesslie on Thursday, July 7, 2022 in relation to the registered… Read more: Disqualified under AHRR 193
VALE: Dr Alan Chittick
HE was one of harness racing’s prominent breeders, owners, trainers and drivers as well as a show trotting broadcaster. So the sport lost another stalwart with the passing of Dr Alan James Chittick… Read more: VALE: Dr Alan Chittick
Queensland campaign for quality youngster
QUALITY youngster Eve Crocker has been granted a winter reprieve thanks to her successful racing return. First-up from an 11-week break, Eve Crocker was a class above her rivals in the National… Read more: Queensland campaign for quality youngster
Award-winning series returns for 2023
CLUB Menangle’s award-winning KARI J C Caffyn Indigenous Drivers’ Series returns for 2023 with up to seven heats to be conducted across New South Wales. Launched in 2010, when held as a stand-alone… Read more: Award-winning series returns for 2023
Drought-breaking win snaps hoodoo
THERE’S deja vu and there’s deja vu! For veteran horseman Geoff Lawson, he was convinced he is stuck in the latter – a repetitive cycle destined never to be broken! Training horses for a “pretty… Read more: Drought-breaking win snaps hoodoo
Trainer disqualified over cobalt levels
HARNESS Racing New South Wales stewards have concluded an inquiry that commenced on July 20, 2022 into reports received from the National Measurement Institute and Chemcentre that Cobalt above the… Read more: Trainer disqualified over cobalt levels
Celebratory drinks put on hold
ALTHOUGH thrilled with the win, enjoying a few top shelf drinks will have to wait for another day according to trainer Grant Forrest. Forrest earned some celebratory beverages after Thebestbourbon… Read more: Celebratory drinks put on hold
Young reinsman making a fist of opportunities
FORMER Tamworth horseman Jack Chapple has settled into life near Bathurst, working for Bernie and Cath Hewitt at their Georges Plains stables. Chapple made the move to “see how things would pan… Read more: Young reinsman making a fist of opportunities
Promising young reinsman humbled by support
ONE of the most consistent drivers in the Sydney basin, promising young reinsman Lleyton Green provided a reminder of his talent by landing a treble at Club Menangle yesterday. At just 19, Green… Read more: Promising young reinsman humbled by support
Nine-hour round trip well worth it
TRAVELLING home didn’t seem to take as long. That was the call from James McPherson after scoring at Tabcorp Park Melton last night. Undertaking the long journey from Henty in country New South… Read more: Nine-hour round trip well worth it
Elder earning respect
FOURTH generation Hunter Valley participant Melanie Elder is reaping the benefits of the grounding she has been given in harness racing by fast becoming recognised for her talent as a trainer. The… Read more: Elder earning respect
Draw puts in-form mare’s perfect season at risk
HANDY mare Im Presie Belle is among the most in-form pacers racing in New South Wales. Prepared at Pheasants Nest by Peter Rixon, the last start Canberra Cup winner is owned by well-known Condell… Read more: Draw puts in-form mare’s perfect season at risk
