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Heading to paddock on winning note
SUCCESS is its own reward, but for Quick Quaker there is a bonus. Registering an impressive win at Globe Derby last night, Quick Quaker has been sent for a spell by trainer-owner Phil Pavlovich… Read more: Heading to paddock on winning note
Ready to rock his way into the winners’ circle
PARKES Harness Racing Club will head into what is usually its biggest night of the year on the heels of last Saturday’s successful New Year’s eve Carnival Of Cups meeting. Regarded as one of the… Read more: Ready to rock his way into the winners’ circle
Major ready to take command in Group Two
IN-FORM pacer Major Meister is looking to begin the New Year in the same manner in which he ended the old one – winning a prestigious provincial cup. Boasting three wins from his last five starts… Read more: Major ready to take command in Group Two
Drawn to kick-start the New Year on a perfect note
CONSISTENT pacer Aces Shadow has drawn to kick-start the New Year on a perfect note. Unable to win from 12 outings last season, Aces Shadow will begin from the pole at Globe Derby tonight. Although… Read more: Drawn to kick-start the New Year on a perfect note
“I think Pa kept the horse trotting for me”
IF EVER there was a well-earned Group One win, it came at Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. Sure there are numerous occasions throughout the season where a top shelf victory is warranted and deserved… Read more: “I think Pa kept the horse trotting for me”
Memories of one of the sport’s great characters
MEMORIES of one of the sport’s great characters came rushing back at Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. Making her fifth Group One appearance, Dougs Babe registered a well-earned triumph in a Vicbred… Read more: Memories of one of the sport’s great characters
Long way to go before comparison can be made!
EVEN his biggest fan isn’t game enough to make a comparison, but thanks to tonight’s victory The Locomotive is two-thirds of the way to matching one of his famous dam’s achievements. Proving too… Read more: Long way to go before comparison can be made!
“I don’t think anyone could say she doesn’t deserve it”
IT WAS a case of ‘third time lucky’ for quality filly Rockinwithattitude which captured an overdue Group One at Tabcorp Park Melton just moments ago. Although widely-considered the best of her crop… Read more: “I don’t think anyone could say she doesn’t deserve it”
Perfect end, but unfinished business awaits
SHE’S finished the local year on a high, but South Australian horsewoman Jill Neilson still has unfinished business for the season. Neilson had a pair of runners in the opening event at Globe Derby… Read more: Perfect end, but unfinished business awaits
She loves him and he loves her…they have a special bond
IT WILL be “well past her bedtime” but Bridie Saunderson will be front and centre to cheer for her best friend at Tabcorp Park Melton tomorrow night. Saunderson is the daughter of horsewoman Nicole… Read more: She loves him and he loves her…they have a special bond
Easy time for promising youngster
AN EASY start to the New Year is the reward for former New Zealand pacer, Gossip Girl. Purchased by Chris Mifsud several months ago, Gossip Girl was shipped across the Tasman to join the stable of… Read more: Easy time for promising youngster
Raiders looking to ‘buck the trend’
A HOST of South Australians will attempt to ‘buck the trend’ this weekend. After being on the wrong side of interstate invaders – particularly Victorians – for several decades, SA trainers and… Read more: Raiders looking to ‘buck the trend’
Gallagher looking for an Inter-City ‘Delight’
RACE ONE: With the benefit of a suitable draw, the Simon Bigeni Jnr-trained SIR JUJON (2) has the chance to open proceedings on a winning note for punters. Contesting five races since leaving… Read more: Gallagher looking for an Inter-City ‘Delight’
Hoping for a case of third time lucky
CONNECTIONS of quality filly Rockinwithattitude are hoping for a case of ‘third time lucky’ this weekend. Although widely-considered the best of her crop, Rockinwithattitude has been found wanting… Read more: Hoping for a case of third time lucky
Trainer disqualified for Modafinil
HRNSW stewards have finalised an inquiry involving Nathan Townsend that previously resulted in a charge being issued against him pursuant to Australian Harness Racing Rule 190 (1), (3) & (4), in… Read more: Trainer disqualified for Modafinil
Emotions at a premium after Group two success
EMOTIONS were at a premium in Bathurst last night. Contesting a feature in honour of his mother, Steve Turnbull scored an upset victory with Smooth Baht. It’s been 13 years since a member of the… Read more: Emotions at a premium after Group two success
Chasing sentimental feature win
CHAMPION horseman Steve Turnbull is hoping to break a drought from the winners’ circle of a very special race tonight. Although the feature has been part of the Bathurst calendar since 1954, it was… Read more: Chasing sentimental feature win
Finding you a winner at the Shirley Turnbull Memorial meeting at Bathurst
RACE ONE: The running of the Shirley Turnbull Memorial will highlight a quality eight-event card, with the feature race attracting an outstanding field, and rightly so. As always, the Turnbull team… Read more: Finding you a winner at the Shirley Turnbull Memorial meeting at Bathurst
Sustained period of success continues
MAKING decisions while half asleep is a practice Joe Borg is likely to embrace. Enjoying a solid rate of success over a sustained period, Borg’s latest triumph came via a trotter he purchased… Read more: Sustained period of success continues
Veteran celebrates 55th anniversary of maiden win
VETERAN horseman Andrew Clarke found the ideal way to celebrate the anniversary of his first Port Pirie victory. Fifty-five years after breaking his maiden at the South Australian circuit Clarke was… Read more: Veteran celebrates 55th anniversary of maiden win
