NSW Country
Perfect warm-up for the Breeders Challenge
THE New South Wales Breeders Challenge Series is fast approaching, and officials are hoping the situation with the Covid-19 outbreak across the state improves to allow the qualifying heats to… Read more: Perfect warm-up for the Breeders Challenge
Mat aims for the big guns with stable star
Mat Rue knows aiming for the upcoming home state Inter Dominion with his stable star Fouroeight is a longshot. Still, the former Miracle Mile-winning reinsman would love nothing more than to be able… Read more: Mat aims for the big guns with stable star
Off the market thanks to victory
YESTERDAY’S Tamworth winner Seelster Song has been given a reprieve. Looking to sell Seelster Song earlier in the week, connections have decided to keep the daughter of Mister Swinger “a little… Read more: Off the market thanks to victory
Mini trots the perfect way to launch Grace’s career
SHE’S only 18-years-old, yet Grace Panella is another talented driver that credits her success in harness racing to the valuable experience she gained through the Mini Trotting Association. Panella… Read more: Mini trots the perfect way to launch Grace’s career
Veteran horseman a Jack of all trades
FROM being bred to be in harness racing to becoming a harness racing breeder, Trevor White has done it all. Born to Merle and Lance in 1954, White believes there is every chance he was taken… Read more: Veteran horseman a Jack of all trades
Hannah’s back to make her mark
PHEASANTS Nest-based driver Hannah Rixon has joined the concession driving ranks, which are currently in a healthy state throughout New South Wales. Hannah’s twin brother Will and her older sister… Read more: Hannah’s back to make her mark
Bittersweet win as forced retirement looms
VETERAN horseman Terry Coelli registered a bittersweet victory in Young yesterday. While he is thrilled with the win, Coelli is saddened by the prospect it could be his last. In fact, it may even be… Read more: Bittersweet win as forced retirement looms
Daley’s loss inspires Ross
SOMETIMES in anyone’s chosen sport there are many twists and turns on the way to making a success of it. That scenario could not be more highlighted when looking at the career of up-and-coming… Read more: Daley’s loss inspires Ross
Knocking on the door of 700 wins
WHEN Moonbi reinsman Dean Chapple heads into the eight-race card at Tamworth this afternoon he will be itching for a win . . . or preferably two. Chapple is just two winning drives away from a… Read more: Knocking on the door of 700 wins
Lockdown in favour of the ‘locals’
NEWCASTLE Harness Racing Club is reaping the benefits from the large number of horses that are trained in the Hunter Region during the current Covid-19 restrictions. Normally there would be a big… Read more: Lockdown in favour of the ‘locals’
Hart, Rando and Grima all making their marks
RACING at Tabcorp Park Menangle during the past week provided four significant milestones for harness racing participants based in the Sydney region. Star reinsman Cameron Hart notched up his 500th… Read more: Hart, Rando and Grima all making their marks
Hewitt ready to bounce back into local winners’ circle
GOULBURN trainer-driver Brad Hewitt has just returned from a two-month hiatus in Queensland where he campaigned with a team of pacers from his stable and doubled as caretaker trainer of a couple of… Read more: Hewitt ready to bounce back into local winners’ circle
Strike gold from Gulgong offerings
GULGONG in the mid-western region of New South Wales was a booming town in the goldrush days of the late 19th Century. It was also the childhood home town at that time for the Australian bush poet… Read more: Strike gold from Gulgong offerings
Here’s to 1500 “old boy”
SOME people refer to him as ‘Macca’, ‘The G-Mac’, ‘Snap’ or even ‘Bones’, but to those of us who know him a little better, it’s Dad or his favourite of all, ‘Poppy’. For those who haven’t caught up… Read more: Here’s to 1500 “old boy”
Breeders know key elements to success
INTELLIGENCE and hard work appear to be key elements in the quest for success in any harness racing endeavour. The Jessica Francis and Jake Stockton partnership is showing signs they understand… Read more: Breeders know key elements to success
Hard work will always earn you success
“SELF-BELIEF and hard work will always earn you success.” – Virat Kohli THAT quote makes me think of the hard working, extremely successful couple Scott and Kathy Robertson from Gobbagombalin. A… Read more: Hard work will always earn you success
Callaghan calls on Morgan to add to his good season
PROMINENT Hunter Valley horseman, Mark Callaghan has always had a handy team of pacers in his care and this season is no exception. Callaghan is currently training a team of 12 from his Morisset… Read more: Callaghan calls on Morgan to add to his good season
Our expert with all the winners for Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: Following a couple of solid placings in recent weeks, the KerryAnn Morris-trained ZIGGY ROCKS (9) appeals as an attractive investment, despite the presence of a wide gate. After posting a… Read more: Our expert with all the winners for Menangle Saturday night
Young gun edging towards milestone
IN 2018 a wide-eyed Cameron Hart packed his bags and moved from the Riverina to the ‘big smoke’ in search of his dream. Harbouring a passion for all things harness racing, Hart was determined to… Read more: Young gun edging towards milestone
Painting the ‘Ultimate’ picture
RIVERINA reinsman Jackson Painting is enjoying the rewards of another successful season in the sulky. Painting finished the 2019-20 season with a tenth placing on the state’s premiership table… Read more: Painting the ‘Ultimate’ picture
