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Phenomenal month continues
FRESH from dominating this month’s Breeders’ Crown, premier trainer Emma Stewart led the way during last night’s opening round of the Inter Dominion in Ballarat. Just to recap, Stewart prepared the… Read more: Phenomenal month continues
Making the most of opportunity
ONE trainer is thrilled Harness Racing Victoria added a third Inter Dominion qualifier to the Trotters’ Championship. Originally scheduled to be a two-heat division, the squaregaiters’ series was… Read more: Making the most of opportunity
Hoping for happy homecoming
FORMER South Australian Geoff Webster is hoping for a happy homecoming of sorts this weekend. Although he will remain at his Victorian base, Webster has two pacers engaged at Globe Derby tomorrow… Read more: Hoping for happy homecoming
Unbeaten filly to continue family trend
UNBEATEN filly Sunshineanrainbows will take the first step towards joining several of her family members on one of South Australia’s most prestigious honours rolls this weekend. An impressive winner… Read more: Unbeaten filly to continue family trend
Busiest night of distinguished career
RESPECTED horsewoman Jill Neilson is preparing for her busiest night at the races. Since making her training debut during the 1988/89 season, Neilson has forged a highly-successful career, with 2022… Read more: Busiest night of distinguished career
Mitch has this ‘Chappy’ on the right track
THE Mitch Chapple trained three-year-old Chappy Streetnorth has had a disruptive racing career since first hitting the track midway through last year. The gelding had massive wraps on him as a… Read more: Mitch has this ‘Chappy’ on the right track
Australian feature winner too good in USA
FOR the second week, former Australian-based mare The Stunning Nun has beaten the best distaff competitors in western New York. Driven by Jim Morrill junior, the daughter of Bettors Delight captured… Read more: Australian feature winner too good in USA
New trainer for defending champion
REIGNING champion Boncel Benjamin has a new trainer on the eve of his Inter Dominion title defence. Prepared by Tim McGuigan during his last two starts, Boncel Benjamin has been transferred to Ryan… Read more: New trainer for defending champion
Jack eyeing a double at Penrith
AS THE 2022 New South Wales Breeders’ Challenge series draws to a close, the attention will turn to the upcoming summer racing calendar at many regional centres. The Breeders Challenge for juvenile… Read more: Jack eyeing a double at Penrith
Eight races . . . and eight winners for Menangle this weekend
RACE ONE: Following an impressive debut display for Jack Trainor, former Kiwi ITS ALL ABOUT FAITH (9) is poised to maintain his unbeaten record on this side of the Tasman, despite drawing the… Read more: Eight races . . . and eight winners for Menangle this weekend
Opening round draw not too bad after all
AT FIRST glance a second row draw is a disappointing way to begin an Inter Dominion. But for New South Wales horseman Jack Trainor having his newest stable addition start from the back row in… Read more: Opening round draw not too bad after all
Punters ‘zero in’ on opening heat
SATURDAY night’s opening Inter Dominion pacers’ heat has attracted the most attention from punters. Fields for the time-honoured series were released yesterday, with TAB Fixed Odds immediately… Read more: Punters ‘zero in’ on opening heat
Pressure mounts despite low expectations
TRADITIONALLY heading into a race with a pacer which hasn’t won for a year, has dismal form and is an outsider wouldn’t be cause for pressure. But these are no ordinary circumstances. As he prepares… Read more: Pressure mounts despite low expectations
Top colt may bypass Vicbred Super Series
NO DECISION has been made regarding School Captain’s immediate future. Although the Breeders’ Crown winner is eligible for next month’s Vicbred Super Series, trainer Russell Jack revealed… Read more: Top colt may bypass Vicbred Super Series
Trainer in intensive care after horse kick
JUST two weeks after Copy That gave him the greatest victory of his training career Ray Green is in intensive care at an Auckland hospital after being kicked by a horse, with his wife Deb saying “he… Read more: Trainer in intensive care after horse kick
Locals breathing a sigh of relief
LOCALS are breathing a sigh of relief this morning. Nominations for Saturday night’s Southern Cross heats closed just moments ago with reigning champion Encipher’s name not among them. Bred and… Read more: Locals breathing a sigh of relief
Inter Dominion runners released
CONTENDERS for Australasian harness racing’s greatest series have been revealed, with 71 horses confirmed for the Inter Dominion. Harness Racing Victoria handicappers announced the 36 names which… Read more: Inter Dominion runners released
I’ve had some really tough times of late and this lifts the spirits
LAST week it was Peter Russo, this week it’s Leigh Sutton who has channelled his inner Rocky Balboa when describing the “massive highlight” he has created. After beating Apollo Creed to claim the… Read more: I’ve had some really tough times of late and this lifts the spirits
It’s the perfect way to end his year
RISING star Harry Stamper has been sent for a well-earned spell. Registering his second Group One win of the season with his Breeders’ Crown triumph at Tabcorp Park Melton last night, Harry Stamper… Read more: It’s the perfect way to end his year
How much of the total Breeders’ Crown prizemoney pool did premier stable win?
AS SHE did throughout the early stages of the futurity, premier trainer Emma Stewart has dominated tonight’s Breeders’ Crown Finals at Tabcorp Park Melton. Just to recap, Stewart prepared the… Read more: How much of the total Breeders’ Crown prizemoney pool did premier stable win?
