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Drawn to secure Chariots berth
VICTORIAN star Act Now has a prime opportunity to make his way into next week’s Chariots Of Fire. A luckless fifth when first-up from an 11-week break at Tabcorp Park Melton during weekend, Act Now… Read more: Drawn to secure Chariots berth
New arrivals a scary prospect for rivals
VICTORIAN owners Merv and Meg Butterworth are looking forward to the upcoming South Australia Cup Carnival…and for good reason! With the series of features, which conclude with the SA Cup on April… Read more: New arrivals a scary prospect for rivals
Hoping for a successful debut
SHE’S not going into the track with dreams of grandeur, but that’s not to say Kaycee Carey isn’t hoping for a successful debut. Carey is set to have her first starter as a trainer at Globe Derby… Read more: Hoping for a successful debut
Plan ‘A’ complete, now time for Plan ‘A’!
PLAN ‘A’ has panned out perfectly and now it’s time for, well, a second Plan ‘A’. Heading to Club Menangle last night, veteran horseman Harry Martin had one goal in sight – gain a berth in the… Read more: Plan ‘A’ complete, now time for Plan ‘A’!
Pony trot star donates ‘winnings’ to teal campaign
SORRY Vin Diesel, but you got it wrong…Milla Sutton knows better! As his macho man character Dominic Toretto in The Fast and The Furious, Diesel declares “it don’t matter whether you win by an inch… Read more: Pony trot star donates ‘winnings’ to teal campaign
Tears flow as Group One win honours legendary Grandfather
TEARS flowed for Nathan Purdon after his speedy mare Spellbound finally broke through for Group One win during a sad period for the family. Purdon’s grandfather, legendary Kiwi horseman Roy, died… Read more: Tears flow as Group One win honours legendary Grandfather
King on target for a slice of history
ALONG with joining a pair of the all-time greats just moments ago, King Of Swing served notice he is on target for a record-breaking performance. Proving too good in the A G Hunter Cup at Tabcorp… Read more: King on target for a slice of history
Hoping recent history continues in Chariots
POPULAR Victorian horseman Aaron Dunn hopes recent history can continue when he heads to Club Menangle in a fortnight. Dunn will make the trek across the Murray for the Chariots Of Fire after Bondi… Read more: Hoping recent history continues in Chariots
Round one was no contest – now for round two!
ALTHOUGH it was technically a competition, round one was no contest. Continuing our office rivalry regarding yearling selections, Michael Court and I picked a filly and colt/gelding we felt was the… Read more: Round one was no contest – now for round two!
Welcome boost among SA driving ranks
SOUTH Australia’s professional driving ranks are poised to receive a welcome boost. Having recently purchased respected transport business Bagnato Horse Transport, multiple Group One winning… Read more: Welcome boost among SA driving ranks
Record trial suggests changing of the guard
HE’S been close to unbeatable since arriving in South Australia, but could change tonight. Transferred to veteran horseman Les Harding last October, Jimmy Mack has dominated the state’s open class… Read more: Record trial suggests changing of the guard
Trainer ‘gutted’ by Group One winner’s death
VETERAN horseman Robbie O’Connell has been left “gutted” by news his former stable star Magicool has died. Recently sent to New South Wales for a campaign, Magicool collapsed during training before… Read more: Trainer ‘gutted’ by Group One winner’s death
Power couple’s remarkable Group One domination
POWER couple Andy and Kate Gath have continued their remarkable association with the Great Southern Star. Tabcorp Park Melton hosted the 10th edition of the Group One tonight with the Gaths… Read more: Power couple’s remarkable Group One domination
Win revives memories of late trainer
MEMORIES of one of harness racing’s great characters came rushing back when Jeffcoate scored in Penrith last night. Breaking his maiden status at his 19th start, Jeffcoate is named in honour of John… Read more: Win revives memories of late trainer
APG purchase aiming to join all-time superstars
IT’S an article which should almost be on a repetitive cycle…another program of Group Ones, another collection of Australian Pacing Gold graduates chasing glory. Three top shelf events are scheduled… Read more: APG purchase aiming to join all-time superstars
Ready to begin new phase of flourishing career
ALREADY one of South Australia’s leading drivers, talented horsewoman Samantha Pascoe is poised to begin the next chapter of her harness racing career. Last season’s premier concession driver – who… Read more: Ready to begin new phase of flourishing career
Blake and Grace give Harmey a lift
TRAINER Clayton Harmey concedes the past 12 months have not been his most successful year in harness racing. But he is marking his scoresheet a little harshly because during the 2021 season he still… Read more: Blake and Grace give Harmey a lift
This goes beyond our industry into the wider community
POPULAR horsewoman Tayla French proved to be a rose between thorns during yesterday’s Cobram program. With seven races on the card, French was the only reinswoman to make their way into the winners’… Read more: This goes beyond our industry into the wider community
Passion taken to the next level
VICTORIAN horsewoman Courtney Slater’s love of harness racing (and not forgetting Courtney’s hard working man Mark Driscoll) can be credited in part to her much loved parents, Ian and Judi, and her… Read more: Passion taken to the next level
Menangle Saturday: Form expert Mike Ko’cass finds you all the winners
RACE ONE: Former SA pacer ARTILLERY (3) will face the starter for the first time since joining the Belinda McCarthy and, with gate three next to his name, the talented son of Art Major is ready to… Read more: Menangle Saturday: Form expert Mike Ko’cass finds you all the winners
