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Reigning champ looking to join elite sorority
REIGNING champion Just Hope will aim to join an elite sorority when she heads to Bathurst this week. Winner of last season’s Gold Tiara for two-year-olds, Just Hope is engaged in Friday night’s Gold… Read more: Reigning champ looking to join elite sorority
From that barrier, he’ll need to be good . . . really good!
FRIDAY night’s Oberon Earthmoving Bathurst Gold Crown appears to be one of the most open Finals for some years following the seven competitive qualifying heats run last Friday night. The… Read more: From that barrier, he’ll need to be good . . . really good!
Make no mistake about his allegiance
MAKE no mistake about Artillery’s allegiance. Although racing in New South Wales, Artillery may as well sport ‘City of Churches’ silks or, despite having his own teeth, a Port Power jumper… Read more: Make no mistake about his allegiance
No intentions of aiming high…yet!
ALTHOUGH it was jokingly suggested a Queensland Derby trip should be on the cards, popular horsewoman Kelly Stuart-Mitchell has no intentions of aiming that high…yet! Extending her solid strike rate… Read more: No intentions of aiming high…yet!
Another cup, another win…it’s just that simple!
ANOTHER cup, another win…it’s just that simple! While there is more to it than that, it does appear to be quite elementary for leading trainer Ryan Hryhorec. Changing its cup format this season… Read more: Another cup, another win…it’s just that simple!
Locals have their eye on the Crown
LOCAL trainers will provide almost half the finalists in this year’s Bathurst Gold Crown and Gold Tiara. Last Wednesday night the two-year-old fillies contested the qualifying heats, and five… Read more: Locals have their eye on the Crown
We’ll give him every chance to reach that potential
HAVING travelled down the same path with his older brother, managing owner Paul Cavallaro has no doubt sending rising star Artillery interstate was the right decision. Cavallaro heads the syndicate… Read more: We’ll give him every chance to reach that potential
Enjoying the sweet taste of Oaks success
HAVING enjoyed the sweet taste of Oaks success, Victorian horsewoman Brittany O’Brien is already planning her next Blue Riband assault. O’Brien made the trip across Bass Strait last week ahead of… Read more: Enjoying the sweet taste of Oaks success
As one door closes, another opens…
AS ONE door closes, another opens… In the case of Jimmy Mack the ‘doors’ come in the shape of wins. A revelation since arriving in South Australia, Jimmy Mack notched nine successive wins before his… Read more: As one door closes, another opens…
Adopting ‘a bird in the hand’ approach
WITH his stable stars receiving larger handicaps per win prominent trainer Ryan Hryhorec is adopting ‘a bird in the hand’ approach for the remainder of the South Australian country cups circuit… Read more: Adopting ‘a bird in the hand’ approach
Aiming to join select group of pacers
HIGH class pacer Ryley Major is aiming to join a select band of pacers this weekend. Winner of the 2020 Tasmania Cup, Ryley Major missed last season’s edition which was crammed with controversy… Read more: Aiming to join select group of pacers
Emergency animal disease alert issued
AS Harness Racing Australia have advised in previous Industry Notices, Japanese Encephalitis Virus has been detected and confirmed in humans, as well as piggeries in Victoria, Queensland, New South… Read more: Emergency animal disease alert issued
Forgotten star given ‘all clear’ for comeback
THIS time last year he was regarded as a star, but at present he’s an all but forgotten pacer. Trained by prominent couple Anthony Butt and Sonya Smith, Wolf Stride was touted as a true Grand… Read more: Forgotten star given ‘all clear’ for comeback
Romantic working trip…except there’s a chaperone!
VICTORIAN horseman Craig Turnbull is hoping for a successful hit-and-run mission this weekend. Turnbull has taken a pair of three-year-olds across Bass Strait for Saturday night’s Tasmania Derby… Read more: Romantic working trip…except there’s a chaperone!
One of the best two-year-olds I’ve trained
THE Bathurst Gold Crown is a race that trainers right across Australasia yearn to win. But for the locals it is a burning desire to have horses capable of competing in the Group 1 feature in the… Read more: One of the best two-year-olds I’ve trained
Another provincial feature at his mercy
HIGH class pacer Our Millionaire is in a strong position to add another country cup to his ever-growing tally. Successful in last weekend’s Horsham Cup, Our Millionaire’s victories include St Arnaud… Read more: Another provincial feature at his mercy
Honouree Stakes are in his sights
THE Gold Tiara and Gold Bracelet are the only feature races on the Bathurst Carnival’s program that have eluded Ellalong horseman Michael Formosa. So, it is no surprise that he has been named the… Read more: Honouree Stakes are in his sights
TAKE A BOW AUSTRALIA’S LEADING LADIES
IT’S been said before, but simply has to be said again out loud (or in caps) TAKE A BOW AUSTRALIA’S LEADING LADIES. With the Teal Pant Campaign ending yesterday, reinswomen across the nation… Read more: TAKE A BOW AUSTRALIA’S LEADING LADIES
Who is Australasia’s all-time greatest mare?
SEVERAL years ago we assembled a panel to decide which mare deserved the actual title as Queen Of The Pacific. With a race scheduled to be run in her honour at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night… Read more: Who is Australasia’s all-time greatest mare?
Agreement industry has been crying out for
IT’S the agreement South Australia has been crying out for. Harness Racing South Australia (HRSA) and South Australian Harness Racing Club (SAHRC) have secured a landmark deal, solidifying the… Read more: Agreement industry has been crying out for
