NSW Country
At 16, Chloe’s ready for the spotlight
ANOTHER exciting career is about to unfold in harness racing tonight in the third race at Newcastle when young Chloe Formosa takes the reins behind Ultimate Force in the AVE Technologies Pace. Just… Read more: At 16, Chloe’s ready for the spotlight
Most exciting offering in APG’s 33-year history
ON THE back of a record-breaking round of sales, Australian Pacing Gold has announced the “most exciting sales offering in our 33-year history”. APG’s 2021 sales were the company’s most successful… Read more: Most exciting offering in APG’s 33-year history
Fairytale return as Jeff gets back in the ‘Groove’
FOLLOWING a seven-and-a-half-year ‘hiatus’ from competitive driving, Armidale reinsman Jeffrey Enks made a gallant return to action at Thursday’s Tamworth meeting. No-one could have scripted how… Read more: Fairytale return as Jeff gets back in the ‘Groove’
He’s proving a ‘Jack’ of all trainers
IF he hadn’t already put his name on the map when he lived in Newcastle, talented young reinsman Jack Callaghan certainly has etched his name into the minds of trainers and punters alike over the… Read more: He’s proving a ‘Jack’ of all trainers
Bonus cheques are up for grabs at 12 NSW meetings
IT’S hard to wipe the smile off the face of an owner when she or he is a winner at the best of times. Hand them a bonus cheque – just for winning – and it suddenly becomes a day to remember. Bonus… Read more: Bonus cheques are up for grabs at 12 NSW meetings
Hoping for some good ‘Fortune’ at Bathurst
MAT Rue is one of the Western District’s hardest workers and puts many kilometres behind him in his quest to place his horses in suitable races. Rue has often travelled to Tabcorp Park Menangle on a… Read more: Hoping for some good ‘Fortune’ at Bathurst
Sitting pretty at the top of the table
FOR the first time in recent seasons, Menangle Park’s KerryAnn Morris is on top of the State trainers’ premiership. Her Lucky Lodge team has trained 65 winners and 123 placings since the beginning… Read more: Sitting pretty at the top of the table
In and out of the gig, Amy’s on the ball
BEING involved in harness racing often makes participants too busy to pursue other interests, however Goulburn trainer, driver Amy Day shines in the world of Oz tag and League Tag. Day has been… Read more: In and out of the gig, Amy’s on the ball
Here’s a ‘rogue’ with the talent to match
PROMISING two-year-old Chappy Street North was the last yearling to be sold at auction by good producing stallion John Street North and was purchased by the Chapple family from Parkes breeder Tony… Read more: Here’s a ‘rogue’ with the talent to match
150 drives – and at last he’s a winner!
WITH no favourites making it into the winner’s circle at Tamworth on Thursday afternoon, instead it was a favourite son who shone through, in the shape of Tim Varga. “It only took me 150 drives,”… Read more: 150 drives – and at last he’s a winner!
Closing in on 400 winners, at just 23
WHEN Maitland reinsman Brad Elder competes at the Tamworth harness meeting this afternoon he’ll be a man on a mission. After outdriving his junior driver’s claim in 2019 Elder continues to notch up… Read more: Closing in on 400 winners, at just 23
This seems the ‘Ideal Escape’ for Country Series final
FOLLOWING a lockdown due to the latest Covid-19 outbreak in Greater Sydney, the $20,400 Club Menangle Series Final, which was abandoned from Saturday night’s metropolitan meeting, has been… Read more: This seems the ‘Ideal Escape’ for Country Series final
Upset win breaks five-year drought
A PAIR of lengthy droughts were broken with one victory in Young last night. Causing a $26 upset over 1720 metres, Harley James registered his first win in 42 months. Harley James’ previous success… Read more: Upset win breaks five-year drought
Multiple Group One winner heading to NSW
FORMER star juvenile and potent stallion Follow The Stars is in the move. Having finalised a deal with the stallion’s owner, New South Wales-based breeding establishment Medowie Lodge will stand… Read more: Multiple Group One winner heading to NSW
Inter Dominion winner switching barns
AS A racehorse he was one of the most popular pacers of the modern era. With tremendous speed and a seemingly endless supply of stamina, Tiger Tara won the admiration of enthusiasts throughout… Read more: Inter Dominion winner switching barns
Piggy’s win a great source of pride
WATCHING Miss Piggy Wiggy breaking her maiden in Newcastle last night was a great source of pride for the Elder family. Having her 15th start, the three-year-old is trained by Melanie Elder and was… Read more: Piggy’s win a great source of pride
McKayler’s magical milestone
INDIGENOUS horsewoman McKayler Barnes registered a personal milestone in Bathurst yesterday. Known as a successful driver, who counts the J C Caffyn Indigenous Drivers’ Plate among her victories… Read more: McKayler’s magical milestone
Supreme court action vacated as stay granted
NEW South Wales Racing Appeals has granted Amanda Turnbull a stay as she appeals her disqualification. On May 31 Harness Racing New South Wales stewards conducted an inquiry during which Turnbull… Read more: Supreme court action vacated as stay granted
Supreme Court interim injunction granted
LAST Monday Harness Racing New South Wales stewards held an inquiry and disqualified leading trainer-driver Amanda Turnbull. The following day Turnbull appealed against the decision of the HRNSW… Read more: Supreme Court interim injunction granted
“He’s as fast as just about any I’ve driven”
WHEN a horseman the calibre of Luke McCarthy makes a grand statement about a pacer following a mid-grade country win it’s best to take notice. Making his debut for McCarthy’s trainer-wife Belinda’s… Read more: “He’s as fast as just about any I’ve driven”
