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What a freakish mare she is!
STEPPING up to the Grand Circuit at her next outing hasn’t been ruled out for superstar Ladies In Red. Speaking after the four-year-old trounced her rivals in The Rising Sun at Albion Park just… Read more: What a freakish mare she is!
We’ve lost everything, but I’m worried about the horses
HIS home, vehicles, machinery and livelihood have been destroyed, but like a typical horseman John Moy is worried about his stock. Moy and his family are among so many who have fallen victim to the… Read more: We’ve lost everything, but I’m worried about the horses
Longshot the main threat…not the favourite!
ALTHOUGH there are six runners in the field, the final event at Globe Derby on Saturday night is a race in two. With three representatives each in the 2230-metre event, the handicap is a contest… Read more: Longshot the main threat…not the favourite!
Half the program makes it a ‘Jem’ of a day
‘CONEY and Coney’ sounds more like a brand name for a good pair of jeans. But in this case, it’s a good pair of ‘genes’ and in harness racing it is a name that appeared in the winner’s circle four… Read more: Half the program makes it a ‘Jem’ of a day
600 wins and Painting a perfect picture
PERSONAL milestones in harness racing throughout New South Wales have come thick and fast during the past few months. Obviously the most significant one was that achieved by Bathurst’s champion… Read more: 600 wins and Painting a perfect picture
Horses perish in horrific stable fire
INVESTIGATORS are at the scene of a devastating fire which engulfed a stable in Forbes. Alarmed during the early hours of morning by a sound described as “popping noises”, the Rita Burnett and her… Read more: Horses perish in horrific stable fire
Trotter to add to family’s incredible legacy
IF HIS family history is anything to go by, Meydan will win Saturday night’s Four and Five-Year-Old Final at Club Menangle with ease. The problem is his ancestry doesn’t guarantee success, plus the… Read more: Trotter to add to family’s incredible legacy
Looking for a win – Boots and all
MICHAEL Boots is fast becoming one of the most recognised owners in harness racing around Australia. The Leeton-based businessman has an undeniable passion for harness racing and an ability to find… Read more: Looking for a win – Boots and all
Chasing 11 winners at ‘The Big M’
RACE ONE: Following a costly display at Headquarters two weeks ago, ONE TWO MANY (8) is worthy of another chance, despite the presence of a wider starting role. An impressive winner when debuting… Read more: Chasing 11 winners at ‘The Big M’
Here’s some figures to consider…
HERE’S some figures to consider… In 2017 there were 3382 foals born in Australia, with 3130 arrivals throughout the nation the following year. That equates to 6512 Aussie-bred three and… Read more: Here’s some figures to consider…
Racing a strange choice for a kid scared of horses!
FOR a kid who was afraid of horses, Dean Cernovskis picked a strange passion. Despite having no family background within the industry and being fearful of equines, Cernovskis wanted to be involved… Read more: Racing a strange choice for a kid scared of horses!
Hoping history can repeat itself
VICTORIAN horsewoman Emma Stewart is confident history can repeat itself during the weekend. Rewind to last July and Amazing Dream upstaged the ‘boys’ in the inaugural The Rising Sun at Albion Park… Read more: Hoping history can repeat itself
Star returns as much-loved hero honoured
MEMORIES of one of Australia’s most loved heroes – Preux Chevalier – will be sparked in Cranbourne on Saturday night. The former idol will be honoured with the running of the Preux Chevalier… Read more: Star returns as much-loved hero honoured
New Zealand-bred shines in USA
FORMER New Zealander Belmont Major won Saturday night’s feature pace at Saratoga Raceway for trainer Amanda Kelley. Driver Leon Bailey steered the son of Art Major to the win in 1:51.3 by a narrow… Read more: New Zealand-bred shines in USA
Injury-plagued star to continue rise to the top
HIGHLY-TOUTED squaregaiter Alpha Male is expected to have no trouble continuing his rise to the top this weekend. Creating a huge sensation after his first five starts, Alpha Male’s career was all… Read more: Injury-plagued star to continue rise to the top
Handy trotter rewarded for consistency
CONSISTENCY was rewarded in Geelong last night. Racing in solid form this campaign, handy trotter Abitofadreamer corrected a recent stint of near-misses with an overdue victory. Prepared by Kim… Read more: Handy trotter rewarded for consistency
Finding all the winners for Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: With his level of fitness going up a further notch, FOCUS STRIDE (10) is entitled to top billing, despite the presence of a wide gate. Less the reserve and the classy son of Art Major will… Read more: Finding all the winners for Menangle Saturday night
Aussie horseman shines during dramatic US card
AN ACCIDENT during the 11th race unseated four drivers at Harrington Raceway yesterday. Royal Tang (Russell Foster), which led most of the way prior to the mishap, fell on the backstretch near the… Read more: Aussie horseman shines during dramatic US card
Ready to claim overdue Group One
SATURDAY night’s Group One is a reminder of why it pays to buy from Australian Pacing Gold. Of the six Aussie-bred pacers in the Redcliffe Gold Cup four were purchase through APG Sales, while one of… Read more: Ready to claim overdue Group One
Perfect comeback continues
FORMER rising star Jilliby Kung Fu has continued to impress during his surprise comeback. Jilliby Kung Fu spent more than a year in a paddock as a result of injury in July 2018 before returning in… Read more: Perfect comeback continues
