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$1million slot race announced
THE richest weekend in West Australian racing history will be held this autumn with a series of thoroughbred, harness and greyhound races. Racing and Wagering Western Australia is launching a new… Read more: $1million slot race announced
Collection of Australia’s finest ready for battle
A COLLECTION of the nation’s finest will converge on Globe Derby for tomorrow night’s Australian Drivers’ Championship. In what will be the sixth running, the tournament will see representatives… Read more: Collection of Australia’s finest ready for battle
Records and reputations mean nothing!
THEY’VE won more than 16,000 races and just shy of $130million, but at Globe Derby on Saturday night, none of that matters. What does matter is a stroke of luck and bragging rights as a host of the… Read more: Records and reputations mean nothing!
Don’t ‘Knock’ this youngster’s Breeders Challenge hopes
BRAD Hewitt knows what it takes to prepare young horses for feature races. And he is looking forward to being part of this year’s Alabar New South Wales Breeders Challenge. Hewitt had the good… Read more: Don’t ‘Knock’ this youngster’s Breeders Challenge hopes
Finding all the winners for Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: Following an outstanding comeback to racing under the guidance of Darren Binskin, a fresh FOCUS STRIDE (10) is set to return from a well-earned break on a winning note, despite the… Read more: Finding all the winners for Menangle Saturday night
Chance for ‘small guy’ trainer to hit the big time
SATURDAY night will provide Charles Pollicina with the opportunity to emerge from being one of the “small guys who no one really hears about” to a headline act. Although he has held a licence for… Read more: Chance for ‘small guy’ trainer to hit the big time
Former champ out to regain title
WITH the venue proving to be a happy hunting ground in the past, Pete McMullen is looking forward to returning to Globe Derby on Saturday night. McMullen will make the long journey to South… Read more: Former champ out to regain title
Surpassing racing feats in the breeding barn
FORMER outstanding pacer Tiger Tara appears destined to surpass his racing feats as a sire. Possessing tremendous speed and a seemingly endless supply of stamina, Tiger Tara won the admiration of… Read more: Surpassing racing feats in the breeding barn
Evergreen veteran continues to thrive
AT AN age where most horses – and by conversion, humans – are enjoying retirement, evergreen veteran Bien Hoa continues to thrive. In the 36th week of the year, Bien Hoa had his 39th start, which… Read more: Evergreen veteran continues to thrive
Southern campaign on the cards
A TRIP south of the border is becoming increasingly likely for underrated pacer The Black Prince. A handy fourth when first-up from a spell at Club Menangle last week, The Black Prince returned to… Read more: Southern campaign on the cards
International trip being considered for Group One winner
A TRIP across the Tasman is being considered for rising star Rock N Roll Doo. Speaking after the four-year-old’s Group One triumph at Tabcorp Park Melton last night, trainer Michael Stanley stated… Read more: International trip being considered for Group One winner
Changing of the guard
THE changing of the trotting guard has further entrenched with Aldebaran Zeus winning one of the gait’s more renowned crowns and OIlivici readying to make his launch into the Group One spotlight… Read more: Changing of the guard
“Hopefully I can do the state proud”
TASMANIAN horseman Rohan Hillier will complete one of his career goals when he travels to South Australia next week. While a journey across Bass Strait is a worthy excursion, the trip to the… Read more: “Hopefully I can do the state proud”
Arrogant victory sends notice
JUST 24 hours after Queensland superstar Leap To Fame had onlookers in awe, a potential opponent has issued a statement. Making the long journey to Tamworth on Thursday, Leap To Fame registered a… Read more: Arrogant victory sends notice
Low flying youngster on target for hat-trick
PROMISING youngster Major Lincoln should have little trouble completing a hat-trick when he returns to Globe Derby tomorrow night. Despite drawing poorly over 1800 metres, the three-year-old is… Read more: Low flying youngster on target for hat-trick
ADC meeting to attract interstate nominations
ALWAYS abuzz on a Saturday night, Globe Derby is expected to take the excitement to another level next week. The home of South Australian harness racing, the venue hosts the state’s main program… Read more: ADC meeting to attract interstate nominations
