NSW Country
Leading stables to ‘invade’ Goulburn
THE TAB Carnival of Cups moves to Goulburn this afternoon when the progressive club hosts several leading stables from Sydney and other regions around the state. The $31,800 Goulburn Soldiers Club… Read more: Leading stables to ‘invade’ Goulburn
State award nominations released
HARNESS Racing New South Wales has announced the Horses of the Year nominees for the 2019/20 season. The racing season ran from September 1, 2019, to December 31, 2020, due to the impact of the… Read more: State award nominations released
Micky happy to keep chalking up the winners
MICHAEL Muscat is the type of person that no matter where he ventures, he always makes friends. The former Sydneysider recently decided that it was the right time in his life to make a change and he… Read more: Micky happy to keep chalking up the winners
‘Major’ pulls rank in Gold Nugget
MARTY Major pulled rank on his opposition in winning the Pub Group Gold Nugget on Sunday night at Tamworth Paceway to open up the January Racing Carnival for the club. The eight-year-old Art… Read more: ‘Major’ pulls rank in Gold Nugget
Now Freddie’s after a double
FREDDIE’S Delight broke his maiden status in taking out the Hydes Hides M & M Maiden Pace last start at Tamworth and will now look to continue on his winning way from the three barrier in the… Read more: Now Freddie’s after a double
They’ll be watching a bit of ‘Boppin’ at Newcastle
THE presence of Sydney trainers’ hit-and-run trips to Newcastle continues tonight with a number of leading stables heading to the International Paceway. One of the most interesting runners heading… Read more: They’ll be watching a bit of ‘Boppin’ at Newcastle
Britney Jane looking for a Gold ‘rush’
TAMWORTH trainer Greg Coney and his daughter Jemma are on the quest for Gold. The Tamworth Harness Racing Club open their January Racing Carnival on Sunday evening with the $11,000 Pub Group Gold… Read more: Britney Jane looking for a Gold ‘rush’
Only the ‘King’ will be missing at Parkes
PARKES Harness Racing Club celebrated an end to 2020 with a wonderful night of racing followed by a spectacular fireworks display. Yet nothing could have prepared them for what was to come two days… Read more: Only the ‘King’ will be missing at Parkes
He makes me look good, says Painting
NARRANDERA trainer, David Kennedy and his foreman Jackson Painting would arguably have one of the best strike rates in the Riverina. The pair only train a relatively small team of 13 pacers but… Read more: He makes me look good, says Painting
Cole spreading his riches around
THE Christmas-New Year period is always a busy time for Mandagery-based farmer Geoff Cole as he races the clock to have his crop harvested in time for the festive season. Cole had plenty to be happy… Read more: Cole spreading his riches around
Blake hoping for some fireworks to end the year
CHAMPION horseman Blake Fitzpatrick would have to rate 2020 as a successful year as the winners have continued to flow. Now the Cawdor trainer-driver will be hoping to end the year on a high note at… Read more: Blake hoping for some fireworks to end the year
Another interstate trip on the cards
SET to embark on another interstate trip, astute trainer Chris Frisby hopes the campaign will go a lot smoother than his previous trek across the border. Sending stable star Our Uncle Sam south to… Read more: Another interstate trip on the cards
Grima’s watching and learning from the best
SEATON Grima is a young reinsman on the rise. The 17-year-old is enjoying his lifestyle, dividing his time between his passion for harness racing and his apprenticeship as a cabinet maker in… Read more: Grima’s watching and learning from the best
Chasing sentimental win
CHAMPION horseman Steve Turnbull is hoping to break a drought from the winners’ circle of a very special race on Boxing Day. Although the feature has been part of the Bathurst calendar since 1954… Read more: Chasing sentimental win
Hewitt to fire on home front
THE festive season always delivers a wonderful atmosphere with several regional harness racing clubs hosting Carnival of Cups features. On Friday, the Dubbo Harness Racing Club celebrated what has… Read more: Hewitt to fire on home front
Trainor, Grimson on the crest of a wave
POPULAR former New Zealand reinsman, Jack Trainor continues an upward spiral in the leading driver ranks in Sydney and now boasts 135 winners for the current season. More recently, Trainor has… Read more: Trainor, Grimson on the crest of a wave
Callaghan keeps the team on track
THE powerful Craig Cross stable is set for a busy time over the next few months as they prepare to contest feature harness races right along Australia’s eastern seaboard. This Saturday night the… Read more: Callaghan keeps the team on track
Micky’s thriving in the bush
THE future of harness racing in the Western Districts of the state continues to be positive . . . and for many reasons. The region that has always been regarded as one of the sport’s strongest… Read more: Micky’s thriving in the bush
Making ‘Clay’ while the sun shines
HUNTER Valley mentor Clayton Harmey is certain to finish third on the New South Wales Trainers Premiership table after putting the polish on 156 winners for the extended 2019/20 season, which will… Read more: Making ‘Clay’ while the sun shines
Quiet achiever to strike at Newcastle
ROY Roots junior has emerged as one of the state’s most prominent trainers. The 2019/20 season has been a highly successful one for the Central Coast horseman, who has racked up a career-best 94… Read more: Quiet achiever to strike at Newcastle
