NSW Country
Harry and G-Mac ready for a Breeders Challenge ‘Raid’
GLENN McElhinney has won many feature races during a long and successful career as a reinsman. There would not have been a season go past that the ace freelance driver has not been associated with… Read more: Harry and G-Mac ready for a Breeders Challenge ‘Raid’
Eight out of 10 makes for a busy night
AMANDA Turnbull has become accustomed to having busy nights wherever she races. Yet, tonight at Bathurst, the star driver will be really on the hop when she takes the reins behind eight horses on… Read more: Eight out of 10 makes for a busy night
A big ray of Sunshine inspires Atkins
DURING his time in harness racing, Hunter Valley horseman Rodney Atkins has been able to secure his fair share of handy pacers. But very few of them have been able to get him as excited as his… Read more: A big ray of Sunshine inspires Atkins
It’s ‘Tough’ to crack the half-million dollar mark
A MASSIVE field of 14 squaregaters will face the starter in Saturday night’s Garrards Tony and Jill McGrath Trotters Cup at Tabcorp Park Menangle. Co-trainers Joe and Mary Rando have five horses in… Read more: It’s ‘Tough’ to crack the half-million dollar mark
First round Inter rankings released
FOLLOWING this week’s release of the New South Wales State Governments Roadmap to Recovery, the Inter Dominion Planning Work Group has confirmed the 2021 Inter Dominion Series will proceed in… Read more: First round Inter rankings released
Phoebe ‘bets’ Hursty’s horses can fire
FROM the time she gained her license a little over two years ago, young Bathurst driver Phoebe Betts has found herself in much demand. Phoebe was born into the sport, with both her parents coming… Read more: Phoebe ‘bets’ Hursty’s horses can fire
Nathan out to continue the family tradition
IT’S fair to say the Turnbull family has been the dominant force at Parkes Paceway for the past three decades. A.D., Greg, Wendy, Steve, and Amanda have all won multiple trainers and drivers’… Read more: Nathan out to continue the family tradition
Brad’s mounting a charge for the Breeders Challenge
LIKE many top trainers around New South Wales, Goulburn horseman Brad Hewitt has turned his focus on this year’s Breeders Challenge Series, which is now in full swing. The past week has seen many… Read more: Brad’s mounting a charge for the Breeders Challenge
Tom’s in for another busy night
THE Newcastle Harness Racing Club could not be happier with the way this year’s Wandiyali Hawkesbury to Hunter Series has unfolded. Three qualifying heats were run last week with the most impressive… Read more: Tom’s in for another busy night
An early look at three major Breeders Challenge hopes
IT is an exciting time of the year for harness racing participants as the New South Wales Breeders Challenge series gains momentum throughout the state. But one who has many reasons to be excited… Read more: An early look at three major Breeders Challenge hopes
Classy filly heads into heat on winning note
CLASSY filly Cherishthememories will back-up from her victory during the weekend in Penrith on Thursday night. Racing against older rivals, Cherishthememories led from barrier three before being… Read more: Classy filly heads into heat on winning note
Four winners . . . and a mouthful of dirt
TAMWORTH reinsman Tom Ison hit the track with high hopes, then hit the track, physically on Thursday. Yet the plucky horseman still walked away the victor – multiple times. Ison had nine drives on… Read more: Four winners . . . and a mouthful of dirt
Troy’s trumping them at Penrith
SOUTH Windsor horseman, Troy Williams epitomises how hard work pays off. Raised in Dubbo and Bathurst, Williams inherited the passion that his father Gary and mother Judy possessed and while they… Read more: Troy’s trumping them at Penrith
“He’s a walking miracle – a war horse!”
IT IS a reasonable assumption David Carpenter spent too much time in detention during his school life. How else do you explain Carpenter forming a friendship with the Principal which would see them… Read more: “He’s a walking miracle – a war horse!”
Jack’s hoping to repeat his ‘Terrific Tuesday’
HE has already achieved a great deal in his young life but former Newcastle reinsman Jack Callaghan added another supreme effort to his growing list of achievements when he drove four winners at… Read more: Jack’s hoping to repeat his ‘Terrific Tuesday’
Well-placed kick puts Mat in the hot seat
THERE is no doubt that Bathurst trainer Greg Rue can spot a horse with potential. Rue, who only trains a small team of pacers at the Bathurst Showground, is currently enjoying a great run with the… Read more: Well-placed kick puts Mat in the hot seat
Panella, Elder the heroes of the Hunter
THE well-supported Woodlands Stud Lather Up Series concluded during the weekend and a three-pronged assault on the series by Hunter Region-based trainer Greg Brown paid off when his mare Waiting For… Read more: Panella, Elder the heroes of the Hunter
From team star to stable villain
WITHIN the space of 24 hours Best Beau went from team star to stable villain. A revelation since joining Greg Rue’s barn, Best Beau is unbeaten from five starts for the astute horseman, including… Read more: From team star to stable villain
Brilliant filly’s stunning return
BRILLIANT filly Captains Queen has kick-started her quest for another Group One in stunning fashion today. First-up since her Australian Pacing Gold Bullion success in April, Captains Queen treated… Read more: Brilliant filly’s stunning return
Compare the pair – same (almost) age, same hobby, but…
NEWS of Josie Justice being granted a trainer’s license at 90 became thought provoking when compared to an article published on www.nationaltrotguide.com.au last week. After almost two decades… Read more: Compare the pair – same (almost) age, same hobby, but…
