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Stablemates ready for the tough task ahead
DON’T let the fact Little Bliss is stepping up in grade fool you! That’s the call from trainer Troy Williams ahead of Saturday night’s Club Menangle meeting. Williams has a pair of last start… Read more: Stablemates ready for the tough task ahead
Long family history continues
THE Cordina family has done so much for harness racing. Patriach Joe had such a passion for the sport as an owner, breeder and sponsor with his business Cordina Chickens continuing to support the… Read more: Long family history continues
ANZAC to show fighting spirit
RACE ONE: Ideally drawn in gate one, compared to the outside gate a week ago, former Victorian TUPPENCE (1) is worthy of a ‘dollar or two’ when the son of Lincoln Royal faces the starter for his… Read more: ANZAC to show fighting spirit
She was quick enough
SHE didn’t exactly live up to her name, but she was quick enough! Making her debut in Cranbourne yesterday, Captain Of Speed proved too slick for her rivals by leading throughout with John Caldow in… Read more: She was quick enough
Young guns ready for Championship
TWO of the finest talents in harness racing will represent New South Wales in the Australian Drivers’ Championship next month. Cameron Hart and Grace Panella will wear the state’s colours when the… Read more: Young guns ready for Championship
“His brain isn’t at the same level”
IT’S been a 50-50 battle this campaign, but based on yesterday’s Club Menangle result one party is claiming the advantage. To keep the description as ‘family friendly’ as possible, the best term… Read more: “His brain isn’t at the same level”
Drawn to join dam as Group One winner
A PERFECT draw has well-bred youngster Used To Be A Maid in a solid position to join her dam as a Group One winner. Successful at her last three starts before being sent for a spell, Used To Be A… Read more: Drawn to join dam as Group One winner
Youngster’s 18-hour double
WINNING consecutive starts is nothing unusual, in fact it’s a feat repeated throughout Australia almost on a daily basis. Becoming the latest pacer to register successive victories with his… Read more: Youngster’s 18-hour double
Former Kiwi’s ‘bella’ USA performance
FORMER New Zealander La Bella Vita overcame a wide drawe in a featured field at Saratoga Casino Hotel yesterday. The Alicia Gray-trained daughter of Changeover was making her debut in the Fillies’… Read more: Former Kiwi’s ‘bella’ USA performance
Building towards next major moment
FRESH from reaching a personal milestone during the weekend, popular horseman Mat Rue will be looking to build towards the next highlight when he heads to Club Menangle tomorrow. Thanks to his… Read more: Building towards next major moment
Ready to rectify family problem
HANDY filly Our Little Jet will take a step towards rectifying a family problem when she heads to Kilmore on Wednesday night. Having her second run from a spell when third in Bendigo last week, Our… Read more: Ready to rectify family problem
“A moment I will always cherish”
SHE’S been successful at Group One level, but a standard Saturday night race at Club Menangle has taken pride of place with Sofia Arvidsson. Competing at the world class venue during the weekend… Read more: “A moment I will always cherish”
Brilliant return serves as ominous warning
A SUPER racing return has served as an ominous warning to rivals. First-up since capturing the South Australia Derby on April 30, Jawsoflincoln defeated a free-for-all field at Globe Derby last… Read more: Brilliant return serves as ominous warning
Hoping Inter connection is an omen
RESPECTED trainer Joe Pace hopes the connection between his top pacer Supreme Dominator and a pair of stars from the past can continue later in the season. Successful at two of his last three… Read more: Hoping Inter connection is an omen
Mat’s magical milestone
FITTINGLY popular reinsman Mat Rue has reached a personal milestone at the same venue where it all began. Piloting a double in Parkes last night, Rue notched his 1000th win at the same track where… Read more: Mat’s magical milestone
Abbey’s awesome afternoon
VICTORIAN reinswoman Abbey Turnbull completed a successful hit-and-run mission across the border yesterday. Heading to the Wagga at the Riverina meeting for three drives, Turnbull returned home with… Read more: Abbey’s awesome afternoon
Timely ‘splash cash’ thanks to drought-breaker
VICTORIAN horseman Jaime Madruga has picked up some timely ‘splash cash’. Madruga’s additional funds came thanks to No Win No Worries’ triumph at Tabcorp Park Melton last night in what was the… Read more: Timely ‘splash cash’ thanks to drought-breaker
When consistent form is a problem!
NO MATTER who you are – owner, trainer, driver or punter – every harness racing participant wants a consistent performer. For veteran South Australian horseman Robin Maguire his handy trotter Aunty… Read more: When consistent form is a problem!
Triple Group Two winner on comeback trail
WIN, lose or draw, it’s good to have him back. That’s the call from Inter Dominion winning horseman Darren Hancock ahead of Drop The Hammer’s racing return at Club Menangle on Saturday night. A… Read more: Triple Group Two winner on comeback trail
Pump ready to ‘brake’ drought
RACE ONE: Despite being missing from the winners’ circle since last October, PUMP THE BRAKES (7) has been on the verge of a win for sometime, and like most of his rivals which are in a similar… Read more: Pump ready to ‘brake’ drought
