NSW Country
He’s on the road for ‘Memphis’
MENANGLE Park-based horseman Jack Trainor is preparing for a trip “back home” to New Zealand, where he will campaign with Ladyship Mile winner Stylish Memphis. The talented mare is one of two New… Read more: He’s on the road for ‘Memphis’
Well deserved win almost goes unnoticed
A WELL deserved victory has almost gone unnoticed. Competing in Junee on Tuesday night, Complicated broke her maiden status for trainer Len Clement. While a pacer registering its initial win is… Read more: Well deserved win almost goes unnoticed
End of the road for local pacer who became a hero
HE starred on the Grand Circuit and became one of the western district’s pin-up horses in NSW. Now popular Bathurst pacer Our Uncle Sam has officially been retired. Trainer Chris Frisby made the… Read more: End of the road for local pacer who became a hero
Successful debut for new stable
HAVING made a successful debut yesterday, Sofia Arvidsson hopes to maintain her perfect record this afternoon. Recently ‘spreading her wings’ into New South Wales, the former Victorian-based… Read more: Successful debut for new stable
Making up for lost time
CONNECTIONS of promising youngster Ripp hope he can continue to make up for lost time when he heads to Bathurst tonight. Being readied for last season’s Bathurst Gold Crown, Ripp was sidelined as a… Read more: Making up for lost time
Jack, Hart hoping for a ‘quaddie’
IT is always a highlight for the leading freelance drivers to contest the feature carnivals and races, right across Australasia. This is what they work so hard to achieve. Two of the best in the… Read more: Jack, Hart hoping for a ‘quaddie’
Opportunity to match sister’s remarkable feat
HE’S facing an uphill battle in his bid, but Petracca has the opportunity to match his sister’s remarkable feat. In what will be a phenomenal breeding and training performance, Petracca is aiming to… Read more: Opportunity to match sister’s remarkable feat
Reigning champ looking to join elite sorority
REIGNING champion Just Hope will aim to join an elite sorority when she heads to Bathurst this week. Winner of last season’s Gold Tiara for two-year-olds, Just Hope is engaged in Friday night’s Gold… Read more: Reigning champ looking to join elite sorority
From that barrier, he’ll need to be good . . . really good!
FRIDAY night’s Oberon Earthmoving Bathurst Gold Crown appears to be one of the most open Finals for some years following the seven competitive qualifying heats run last Friday night. The… Read more: From that barrier, he’ll need to be good . . . really good!
Locals have their eye on the Crown
LOCAL trainers will provide almost half the finalists in this year’s Bathurst Gold Crown and Gold Tiara. Last Wednesday night the two-year-old fillies contested the qualifying heats, and five… Read more: Locals have their eye on the Crown
Emergency animal disease alert issued
AS Harness Racing Australia have advised in previous Industry Notices, Japanese Encephalitis Virus has been detected and confirmed in humans, as well as piggeries in Victoria, Queensland, New South… Read more: Emergency animal disease alert issued
Forgotten star given ‘all clear’ for comeback
THIS time last year he was regarded as a star, but at present he’s an all but forgotten pacer. Trained by prominent couple Anthony Butt and Sonya Smith, Wolf Stride was touted as a true Grand… Read more: Forgotten star given ‘all clear’ for comeback
One of the best two-year-olds I’ve trained
THE Bathurst Gold Crown is a race that trainers right across Australasia yearn to win. But for the locals it is a burning desire to have horses capable of competing in the Group 1 feature in the… Read more: One of the best two-year-olds I’ve trained
Honouree Stakes are in his sights
THE Gold Tiara and Gold Bracelet are the only feature races on the Bathurst Carnival’s program that have eluded Ellalong horseman Michael Formosa. So, it is no surprise that he has been named the… Read more: Honouree Stakes are in his sights
TAKE A BOW AUSTRALIA’S LEADING LADIES
IT’S been said before, but simply has to be said again out loud (or in caps) TAKE A BOW AUSTRALIA’S LEADING LADIES. With the Teal Pant Campaign ending yesterday, reinswomen across the nation… Read more: TAKE A BOW AUSTRALIA’S LEADING LADIES
Leading NSW breeders back Bathurst sale
MANY of New South Wales’ most successful breeders have thrown their support behind the Bathurst Gold Crown Yearling Sale to be held on Sunday (March 20) at 11am at Bathurst Paceway. Paul Carmody… Read more: Leading NSW breeders back Bathurst sale
Time to evoke a ‘counting coup’ on rival
ALTOUGH the war has been won, pride is still on the line ahead of tomorrow’s last round of Australian Pacing Gold Sales. During the past couple of months Michael Court and I have engaged in an… Read more: Time to evoke a ‘counting coup’ on rival
So many reasons to be there…but here’s some more!
THERE are already 170 reasons to head to Sunday’s Australian Pacing Gold Sale, but if you want more numbers here’s a pair – Three and 10. The original figure represents the Lots in the Sydney… Read more: So many reasons to be there…but here’s some more!
Aiming for an Australian first
ALREADY a member of one of harness racing’s most prominent families, Amanda Turnbull has the opportunity earn the clan an Australian first at Club Menangle on Saturday night. With children often… Read more: Aiming for an Australian first
History against Miracle Mile hat-trick
UNLESS you’ve been in a cave or a coma you’ll be aware King Of Swing is aiming for a Miracle Mile record at Club Menangle on Saturday night. Triumphant during the past two editions of Australasia’s… Read more: History against Miracle Mile hat-trick
