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HRV announces new Chief Executive
HARNESS Racing Victoria is delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Isaacs to the position of Chief Executive Officer. A highly respected senior leader with extensive experience in the… Read more: HRV announces new Chief Executive
Not so confident despite training half the field
IF YOU think training half the field will make astute horseman Dale Afford confident, think again. Despite preparing two of the four runners in the final event in Port Pirie tonight, Afford believes… Read more: Not so confident despite training half the field
Change of plans with talented filly
A HAT-TRICK of wins has forced a change in plans with talented filly Threebushelsofoats. Originally looking to work the three-year-old through the lower grades, trainer Aaron Goadsby has decided to… Read more: Change of plans with talented filly
Turnbull sets sight on another premiership
FOR the past two seasons, trainer-driver Nathan Turnbull has dominated the premierships within the immediate area from his Bathurst base. And just two weeks into the new season, the hardworking… Read more: Turnbull sets sight on another premiership
Ison ready for a Final flurry
FRIDAY night’s Carnival of Cups meeting at Tamworth Harness Racing Club will give young reinsman Tom Ison the chance to add to a burgeoning resume of feature wins. The finale to Tamworth’s January… Read more: Ison ready for a Final flurry
Took a while, but maiden finally broken
IT TOOK longer than expected, but Dalton has broken his maiden status. Having his 33rd start when competing at Globe Derby yesterday, Dalton registered the overdue win much to the delight of trainer… Read more: Took a while, but maiden finally broken
Kiwi pacer ready to show Aussies his best
PROMINENT Victorian couple Meg and Merv Butterworth are confident of enjoying a better rate of success with their star Kiwi pacer Copy That than what they experienced during his previous Australian… Read more: Kiwi pacer ready to show Aussies his best
The old boy goes ‘shopping’ for another feature
HE’S a marvellous old warhorse . . . yet Gottashopearly could be a force to be reckoned with on Friday night in Tamworth’s $40,000 Multiquip Golden Guitar Final. Trained at Tamworth by Richard… Read more: The old boy goes ‘shopping’ for another feature
Looking to re-establish recent domination
LOOKING to re-establish his recent domination of Victorian open class features, Jason Grimson will launch another three-pronged attack on a provincial Cup this weekend. Since crossing the Murray… Read more: Looking to re-establish recent domination
This ‘Man’ looking to win it for all the girls
MAN From Braavos fought on bravely to win the fifth heat and earn a spot in Friday night’s $40,000 Multiquip Golden Guitar Final at Tamworth. The race will form part of the Carnival of Cups Finals… Read more: This ‘Man’ looking to win it for all the girls
Dwyer digging for more gold
WINNING form is good form and Queensland trainer Graham Dwyer continued his rich run in taking out the first heat for the Multiquip Golden Guitar Final on Sunday evening at the Tamworth Paceway… Read more: Dwyer digging for more gold
Plenty to do before departure
IT HAS been well documented New Zealand pacer Cranbourne is on his way to the United States via Australia. Recently purchased by American owner Steven Finkelstein, Cranbourne’s Aussie campaign began… Read more: Plenty to do before departure
Cup title defence yet to be confirmed
A DECISION on Spirit Of St Louis’ Ballarat Cup title defence will be made during the next 24 hours. Although the son of Sweet Lou gave every indication he is ready for another crack at the rich… Read more: Cup title defence yet to be confirmed
Experimental trip garnishes perfect result
AN EXPERIMENTAL trip has garnished the perfect result with rising star Interview. Confident Interview can make his way to the highest echelon, Victorian trainer Anton Golino made the long journey to… Read more: Experimental trip garnishes perfect result
First win along second comeback trail
WHAT better way to celebrate the anniversary of a victory then registering another! Scoring at Globe Derby yesterday, Sir Lucas completed his first success since winning at the same venue last… Read more: First win along second comeback trail
Interstate trip on the cards
ANOTHER trip south of the border is on the cards for quality pacer Spirit Of St Louis. With key features such as the Ballarat and A G Hunter Cups scheduled during the next few weeks, trainer Belinda… Read more: Interstate trip on the cards
Family affair in prestigious series
THE name Chapple appears in three of the five heats of Sunday’s Multiquip Golden Guitar which is part of the Tamworth’s January racing carnival. Dean Chapple will lead the charge followed by his… Read more: Family affair in prestigious series
Bonuses complement recent stake hike
HARNESS Racing South Australia is pleased to advise of further developments on the bonus and prizemoney front. HRSA in conjunction with Port Pirie Harness Racing Club and its enthusiastic support… Read more: Bonuses complement recent stake hike
Servings of manure the key to good health!
THERE’S every chance you’ve told, or been told by, someone to “eat sh#t” at some point in time! Traditionally used as an insult it never occurred the term could be a gesture for good health. As it… Read more: Servings of manure the key to good health!
Tasty to delight punters in Final
RACE ONE: With the benefit of two runs since a spell, and a subsequent solid trial effort on his home track of Goulburn, SEND IT (8) is capable of playing an active role in the finish. Prepared by… Read more: Tasty to delight punters in Final
