NSW Country
Vale Bob Chisholm
IT IS with sadness that advise the recent passing of former Bankstown Harness Racing Club Chairman/President, Robert Clive Chisholm. Affectionately-known as Bob, Chisholm, who was a successful… Read more: Vale Bob Chisholm
Blue Riband not part of King’s agenda
DESPITE the lure of southern riches, King Tiger will not travel interstate this season. Stretching his record to an impeccable six wins and a third from seven starts with his Bankstown Derby… Read more: Blue Riband not part of King’s agenda
Memories of one of harness racing’s great characters
WIN, lose or draw, it will be an emotional time as memories of one of harness racing’s great characters come rushing back in Bankstown tomorrow night. In what shapes as the omen bet of the week… Read more: Memories of one of harness racing’s great characters
Long family history continues
THE Cordina family has done so much for harness racing. Patriach Joe had such a passion for the sport as an owner, breeder and sponsor with his business Cordina Chickens continuing to support the… Read more: Long family history continues
Young guns ready for Championship
TWO of the finest talents in harness racing will represent New South Wales in the Australian Drivers’ Championship next month. Cameron Hart and Grace Panella will wear the state’s colours when the… Read more: Young guns ready for Championship
Youngster’s 18-hour double
WINNING consecutive starts is nothing unusual, in fact it’s a feat repeated throughout Australia almost on a daily basis. Becoming the latest pacer to register successive victories with his… Read more: Youngster’s 18-hour double
Mat’s magical milestone
FITTINGLY popular reinsman Mat Rue has reached a personal milestone at the same venue where it all began. Piloting a double in Parkes last night, Rue notched his 1000th win at the same track where… Read more: Mat’s magical milestone
Young gun’s busy schedule continues
IT HAS been a frantic time for prominent young reinsman Jack Callaghan. Callaghan has been a frequent flyer of late, travelling between Sydney and Brisbane for the Sunshine State’s Winter Carnival… Read more: Young gun’s busy schedule continues
Embarrassment of riches
THERE is no doubt the Newcastle Harness Racing Club has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to horse numbers in the Hunter Valley. Despite conducting nine race programs, and often racing on… Read more: Embarrassment of riches
Highly sought-after draw not so good!
TRADITIONALLY having a horse race twice in a week and drawing the pole on both occasions would be a welcome scenario. As far as Nathan Turnbull is concerned, the starting position couldn’t be much… Read more: Highly sought-after draw not so good!
From no background to prominent industry identity
ALTHOUGH harness racing is widely-considered a family-orientated industry, those with no background becoming prominent members of the sport is not uncommon. Just recently we published an article… Read more: From no background to prominent industry identity
Blake’s making his mark with the best of them
PROMISING reinsman Blake Hughes continues to enjoy a remarkable run of success in harness racing. The 19-year-old is recognised as one of the Hunter Valley’s most talented reinsmen and is currently… Read more: Blake’s making his mark with the best of them
Hagney leaving a big pair of shoes to fill
WHEN it comes to harness racing in Bathurst, members of the Hagney family have turned their hand to almost everything that can be done in the sport. Tony Hagney and his wife Colleen have given… Read more: Hagney leaving a big pair of shoes to fill
King can ascend to father’s throne!
DON’T be surprised if King Tiger eventually surpasses his father! That’s the bold statement from the man who would know best…Kevin Pizzuto. Rapt with King Tiger’s efforts to remain undefeated from… Read more: King can ascend to father’s throne!
We’ve lost everything, but I’m worried about the horses
HIS home, vehicles, machinery and livelihood have been destroyed, but like a typical horseman John Moy is worried about his stock. Moy and his family are among so many who have fallen victim to the… Read more: We’ve lost everything, but I’m worried about the horses
Half the program makes it a ‘Jem’ of a day
‘CONEY and Coney’ sounds more like a brand name for a good pair of jeans. But in this case, it’s a good pair of ‘genes’ and in harness racing it is a name that appeared in the winner’s circle four… Read more: Half the program makes it a ‘Jem’ of a day
600 wins and Painting a perfect picture
PERSONAL milestones in harness racing throughout New South Wales have come thick and fast during the past few months. Obviously the most significant one was that achieved by Bathurst’s champion… Read more: 600 wins and Painting a perfect picture
Looking for a win – Boots and all
MICHAEL Boots is fast becoming one of the most recognised owners in harness racing around Australia. The Leeton-based businessman has an undeniable passion for harness racing and an ability to find… Read more: Looking for a win – Boots and all
Racing a strange choice for a kid scared of horses!
FOR a kid who was afraid of horses, Dean Cernovskis picked a strange passion. Despite having no family background within the industry and being fearful of equines, Cernovskis wanted to be involved… Read more: Racing a strange choice for a kid scared of horses!
Meet the newest Chapple ready to rock
YOUNG Jack Chapple has been counting down the days to make his debut in the harness racing world as a reinsman . . . and that day has finally arrived. Chapple, the son of well-known Moonbi trainer… Read more: Meet the newest Chapple ready to rock
