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Re-Homing boost for retired standardbreds
AN exciting new partnership has been created between Nutrien Equine and the New South Wales Harness Racing Industry Standardbred Re-Homing Company. Through the partnership, six standardbred horses… Read more: Re-Homing boost for retired standardbreds
One man’s passion continues to benefit industry decades later
ONE of Australia’s best-known sporting and agricultural personalities, Alexander George Hunter served both sectors with distinction. Dying in April 1953 near his famed Seymour property at the age of… Read more: One man’s passion continues to benefit industry decades later
Top trotter aiming to join ‘triple treat’ squad
CHAMPION Tornado Valley’s bid to join a pair of past topline trotters has been bolstered by an early barrier draw. Winner of the last two Great Southern Stars, Tornado Valley will chase a third… Read more: Top trotter aiming to join ‘triple treat’ squad
Taleah’s terrific Team Teal triumph
IT HASN’T taken ‘Team Teal’ long to “hit the board”. In fact, it only took two races for a member of the squad to register the first victory of this season’s teal pants campaign. Causing an upset… Read more: Taleah’s terrific Team Teal triumph
Aiming to prove she is a very rare mare
SHE’S already a champion among her sex, but on the weekend Amazing Dream will aim to prove she is a very rare mare. A multiple Group One winner, Amazing Dream boasts 24 wins and 18 placings from 47… Read more: Aiming to prove she is a very rare mare
It was a year of satisfying growth
IT’S not just the vibe which feels good in Australian harness racing, the most important statistics from last season back it up. The industry finished 2021 with a bang. In the first full season… Read more: It was a year of satisfying growth
Drawn to join pair of all-time greats
AN IDEAL draw has placed champion pacer King Of Swing in a strong position to join a pair of all-time greats this weekend. Engaged in Saturday night’s A G Hunter Cup at Tabcorp Park Melton, King Of… Read more: Drawn to join pair of all-time greats
Amazing Dream the firmer for Hunter Cup
CHAMPION mare Amazing Dream has been the most significant mover with TAB since last night’s Hunter Cup barrier draw. The Nathan Purdon-trained daughter of Bettor’s Delight came up with barrier eight… Read more: Amazing Dream the firmer for Hunter Cup
TAB a crucial part of ‘Team Teal’
WHILE they are never far from the spotlight during any part of the season, it is that time of the year for the industry’s reinswomen to shine. Between tomorrow and March 15 Australasia’s leading… Read more: TAB a crucial part of ‘Team Teal’
Emotions at a premium after Cup victory
EMOTIONS were at a premium following yesterday’s Wedderburn Trotters’ Cup. Naturally thrilled to complete consecutive wins in his ‘home town’ feature, trainer Jason McNaulty’s victory has twice the… Read more: Emotions at a premium after Cup victory
APG offering a world first!
HAVING already established what is an Australian – and believed to be a world – first several years ago, breeding enthusiast Kerrie Hymers is poised to create another record next weekend. By… Read more: APG offering a world first!
Strategic move gaining desired result
IT WAS a controversial, yet strategic, decision in a bid to secure a sustainable future for the state, but as hoped, the move is already gaining the desired result. Last month Harness Racing SA… Read more: Strategic move gaining desired result
King primed to reclaim throne
FRESH from being named Australian Horse of the Year, King Of Swing has served notice he is on target to reclaim another of his thrones. A few days ago King Of Swing was bestowed the national honour… Read more: King primed to reclaim throne
Gun shoots to consecutive Group One wins
HIGH classy pacer Heza Son Of Agun elevated himself to a new level with a brilliant track record-equalling victory in the VHRC Caduceus Classic at Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. Trainer Matthew Craven… Read more: Gun shoots to consecutive Group One wins
Deja vu proving to be expensive!
FOR the second time in three starts Expensive Ego has lost a Group race on protest. Last month the classy pacer was on the wrong side of Inter Dominion history when he was first past the Club… Read more: Deja vu proving to be expensive!
Captain to continue rapid rise to the top
EXCITING youngster Captain Ravishing is poised to continue his rapid rise to the top when he heads to Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. Unbeaten from two starts, Captain Ravishing has created a huge buzz… Read more: Captain to continue rapid rise to the top
One of the all-time greats honoured tonight
ONE of the most admired pacers produced on this side of the equator will be honoured at Globe Derby tonight with the running of the Minor Derby Free-For-All. Headlining a handy program, the open… Read more: One of the all-time greats honoured tonight
Brittany Graham takes an early look at the Hunter Cup aspirants
THIS weekend marks the final opportunity for fringe runners to put forward their case for Hunter Cup glory next Saturday. The Country Cups route has been intriguing over the last few weeks… Read more: Brittany Graham takes an early look at the Hunter Cup aspirants
Grace mixing it with the big guns
HARNESS racing in New South Wales has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to female drivers. Of course, Amanda Turnbull and KerryAnn Morris have headed that list for some years and along with… Read more: Grace mixing it with the big guns
Swing retains title as Australian King
CHAMPION pacer King Of Swing has been crowned Australian Harness Horse of the Year for the second successive year. King Of Swing becomes the ninth horse to win the title at least twice since its… Read more: Swing retains title as Australian King
