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Veteran trains winner from hospital operating room!
VETERAN horseman Darren Billinger achieved a feat which could be an industry first this week. While lying unconscious in a surgery recovery room, Billinger trained a winner at Globe Derby! After… Read more: Veteran trains winner from hospital operating room!
Feature race Trifecta! . . . now that’s a Nugget worth collecting
AT his third attempt, Queensland trainer Graham Dwyer has won Tamworth’s popular Pub Group Gold Nugget feature. The result was actually even better than he expected when Dwyer finished with the… Read more: Feature race Trifecta! . . . now that’s a Nugget worth collecting
Grenfell ace ready for a shot at ‘The Big M’
GRENFELL-trained pacer Mighty Joe has been taking all before him over the past few weeks. Trained by Mark Hewitt and owned by long-standing Western Districts and Parkes Harness Racing Club President… Read more: Grenfell ace ready for a shot at ‘The Big M’
Chasing prestigious Cup hat-trick
TRAINER of the moment Jason Grimson will be out to extend his recent domination of Victorian open class features this weekend. Since crossing the Murray from his New South Wales base in November… Read more: Chasing prestigious Cup hat-trick
Striking individual from first crop
FOLLOWING our report on the first progeny by The Storm Inside to hit the sales’ ring, there is another stallion whose ‘kids’ will make their sale debut in a fortnight. Just to recap, Lot One at… Read more: Striking individual from first crop
Three-pronged attack in search of drought-breaking win
A THREE-PRONGED attack on today’s Globe Derby meeting is giving Martin Schrader a glimmer of hope of breaking a drought from the winners’ circle. Training a small team in Port Pirie, Schrader’s last… Read more: Three-pronged attack in search of drought-breaking win
A must watch at 7pm AEST tonight!
WITH a breath taking line-up of just 36 lots, showcasing the finest quality yearlings Queensland has to offer, “The Gold Coast” will be the place to be on Sunday, January 22. The opportunities for… Read more: A must watch at 7pm AEST tonight!
“He was a sitting duck after that first quarter”
NEXT month’s Great Southern Star is the main target for quality trotter Aldebaran Zeus. Which path the stallion takes to the Grand Circuit event, however, is yet to be determined. Speaking after… Read more: “He was a sitting duck after that first quarter”
Extended period on sidelines after freak accident
PROMINENT horseman Michael Stanley is expected to be sidelined for an extended period following a racing incident in Bendigo last night. In what has been described as a “freak accident”, Stanley has… Read more: Extended period on sidelines after freak accident
Hunter Cup trip to be confirmed
ANOTHER trip south is on the cards for Expensive Ego. With the A G Hunter Cup scheduled to be conducted at Tabcorp Park Melton on February 4, connections are considering targeting the Grand Circuit… Read more: Hunter Cup trip to be confirmed
Ison goes digging for Gold
IT’S that golden time of the year again at Tamworth and local reinsman Tom Ison has declared he’s ‘pumped and ready to collect some of the glitter’. Ison has nine drives on Tuesday night at the… Read more: Ison goes digging for Gold
More Country Cups in sight
IN-FORM pacer Major Meister will be given the opportunity to complete a Country Cup hat-trick in coming weeks. Winner of the Cranbourne Cup on December 17, Major Meister secured his second… Read more: More Country Cups in sight
Looking to continue domination
POWER couple Andy and Kate Gath will attempt to continue their Maori Mile domination tomorrow night. Set to contest the Bendigo-based feature with Majestuoso, the duo have won three of the last four… Read more: Looking to continue domination
Twins are ready for a busy night
IT HAS been a busy time for regional harness racing throughout New South Wales, particularly in the central areas with the TAB Carnival of Cups juggernaut making its way around the state. Both the… Read more: Twins are ready for a busy night
First step towards slice of history
STAR New Zealand mare Stylish Memphis will begin her quest for a slice of history this weekend. Successful in the last two Ladyship Miles, Stylish Memphis has been sent across the Tasman in a bid to… Read more: First step towards slice of history
Disqualified until 2025
HARNESS Racing New South Wales stewards concluded an inquiry yesterday regarding an investigation in relation to the betting activities of Mr Brent Berry while he has been a disqualified person… Read more: Disqualified until 2025
What a way to start APG’s Yearling Sales!
WHAT a way to start the 2023 Australian Pacing Gold Yearling Sales…! Poised to be the ‘curtain opener’ of the year, Lot One is a magnificent colt complete with Cary Grant looks. A flashy dark brown… Read more: What a way to start APG’s Yearling Sales!
Everything old is new again
IT WAS a case of everything old is new again for handy trotter The Gold Standard earlier this week. Having had a successful stint in the Elizabeth Heath stable for the bulk of last season, The Gold… Read more: Everything old is new again
Ready to strike at ‘Mach’ speed at Penrith
NO ONE in the Sydney region is driving more consistently than Menangle Park-based reinsman Josh Gallagher. During the past month, Gallagher has driven 20 winners, capitalising on the opportunities… Read more: Ready to strike at ‘Mach’ speed at Penrith
Let’s find you a winner for Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: Like so many of the races on the eight-event card, the first contains numerous chances, paving the way for value throughout the night. Despite drawing wide and coming off a recent run of… Read more: Let’s find you a winner for Menangle Saturday night
