NSW Country
Draw puts son in Mum’s bad books!
IT DIDN’T take long for Heath Bourke to go from golden child to possibly being left out of the will. Thanks to Myras Mint’s performance in Bathurst last night, Bourke was top of the list among his… Read more: Draw puts son in Mum’s bad books!
Trainer disqualified
HARNESS Racing New South Wales stewards have concluded an inquiry in relation to a report from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory that Levamisole was detected in both the pre-race blood and… Read more: Trainer disqualified
Big payday still on the table
ALREADY guaranteed a $250,000 bonus, star performer Swayzee will attempt to double the amount this weekend. In what can only be described as a phenomenal promotion, Harness Racing New South Wales… Read more: Big payday still on the table
Trainer disqualified
ON February 7, 2025, Harness Racing New South Wales stewards commenced an Inquiry in relation to a report from the Australian Government National Measurement Institute that Cobalt above the… Read more: Trainer disqualified
Trainer’s home destroyed by horrific blaze
A MASSIVE fire has destroyed Milbrodale trainer Nathan Anderson’s house. At work in the local mine last Saturday night, Anderson received a call informing him about the blaze engulfing his home, but… Read more: Trainer’s home destroyed by horrific blaze
Class of 2025 look outstanding
THE Soho brand is one of the most recognisable in harness racing in this country…. Their honour roll includes top pacers the calibre of Soho Tribeca, Soho Lennon, Carlas Pixel, Soho Valencia, Soho… Read more: Class of 2025 look outstanding
Miracle Mile title defense officially on
SUPERSTAR Leap To Fame’s Miracle Mile title defense is officially on. Capturing last season’s edition in brilliant fashion, Leap To Fame became the first pacer drawn wider than barrier six to win… Read more: Miracle Mile title defense officially on
First step towards major title defence
SUPERSTAR pacer Leap To Fame will take the first step towards his Miracle Mile defence this week. Just as he was last season, Leap To Fame is engaged in Friday night’s Newcastle Mile, which offers… Read more: First step towards major title defence
Childhood interest continues
LAKE Albert breeder Russell Campbell developed an interest in harness racing as a child and it grew into a successful hobby as he got older. “I had shown a keen interest from an early age whilst… Read more: Childhood interest continues
Simple rules to follow
MAT Day’s is another of the APG stalwarts and his youngsters are always among the top priced lots of the APG Sydney Yearling Sale. The respected Goulburn breeder has topped the sale twice in the… Read more: Simple rules to follow
Famous losses which overshadowed the winner
ALTHOUGH triumphant in last night’s Albury Cup, Captain Hammerhead’s success has been overshadowed by the Swayzee’s defeat. Not only was Swayzee a short-priced favourite, he was attempting to secure… Read more: Famous losses which overshadowed the winner
Bold tactics pave way for upset
BOLD tactics and a well-thought plan paved the way for an upset in last night’s Albury Cup. Aware of just what his best chances of victory were, David Moran adopted similar actions used by Swayzee’s… Read more: Bold tactics pave way for upset
Day at beach sparks lifelong passion
RACHAEL Micallef saw pacers being worked on the beach of Winnererremy Bay in Mona Vale when she was a little girl…she was hooked from that moment. “My Nan used to live at the bay where the Ilsleys… Read more: Day at beach sparks lifelong passion
Formula for success
VETERAN Wallaroo horseman Frank O’Sullivan has a knack for producing top flight youngsters and is a long time supporter of the APG sale and race series. Madrid, Catchme, Pretty Inpink, Apollo Greed… Read more: Formula for success
APG Yearling Parade to be live streamed
A PARADE of yearlings for the upcoming APG Sydney Sale will be held at the Inglis Riverside Stables, Warwick Farm on Saturday, February 15 from 11am to 1pm. Food and drinks will be provided for… Read more: APG Yearling Parade to be live streamed
Can rampage be halted?
NOT even another second row draw should be enough to prevent Swayzee from continuing his march towards a $1million bonus later this week. In what can only be described as a phenomenal promotion… Read more: Can rampage be halted?
Caught the harness big after one bite!
DYANNA Thommeny’s interest in harness racing was reignited when she bought a retired pacer for riding about 15 years ago. She got the bug and went on to get her trainer’s licence and buy a farm to… Read more: Caught the harness big after one bite!
Big year for new first season sires
HIGHLIGHTING what is going to be a big year for some key new first season sires, the Australian Pacing Gold sales will be the kick off point for the first crop of some highly anticipated new sires… Read more: Big year for new first season sires
Still enjoying the thrill
RAY and Ann Grubb have stepped back from the heady days when they took 20 yearlings to the Sydney sale and managed a busy harness racing stud. But they still enjoy the thrill of sales day and breed… Read more: Still enjoying the thrill
Family synonymous with greatness
ATWORTHY Park, which is owned by the Riverina-based Johnson family, is synonymous with greatness in harness racing. Golden Reign, which was bred by Atworthy founder the late Les Johnson and his wife… Read more: Family synonymous with greatness
