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Awkward draw won’t be an obstacle
AN AWKWARD draw should do little to stop Expensive Ego from returning to the winners’ circle during the weekend. Engaged in Saturday night’s Casey Classic at Tabcorp Park Melton, Expensive Ego will… Read more: Awkward draw won’t be an obstacle
Aurora Australis hat-trick bid dealt cruel blow
ASPIRATIONS of a hat-trick in the opening legs of the Aurora Australis circuit have been dealt a cruel blow for Anton Golino. Successful in the first two legs with star mare Im Ready Jet, the astute… Read more: Aurora Australis hat-trick bid dealt cruel blow
Penrith’s ‘dynamic duo’ ready to strike
IT’S hard to find a more ‘in-form’ combination in Sydney harness racing in recent weeks than trainer Joe Conolly and junior driver Seaton Grima. Based at Llandilo north-west of Penrith, the duo… Read more: Penrith’s ‘dynamic duo’ ready to strike
Biggest inspiration comes in smallest package
INSPIRATION can come in all shapes and sizes, and without doubt, the biggest inspiration at the beginning of 2022 has been delivered by one of the smallest packages. Making national headlines in… Read more: Biggest inspiration comes in smallest package
Record results from first APG of 2022
YESTERDAY proved Australian Pacing Gold sales and the Magic Millions complex on the Gold Coast are a match made in heaven. The annual standardbred yearling sale shifted from Albion Park to the… Read more: Record results from first APG of 2022
There are times when a reminder is required!
AS MENTIONED a couple of weeks ago, we all know it’s not good to brag. On that occasion it was pointed out how there’s no need to mention who won last year’s selection battle between my seasoned… Read more: There are times when a reminder is required!
On target to match famous dam
NEW Zealand raider Just Remember Me took the initial step towards matching one of her famous dam’s feats during the weekend. Making her Australian debut at Club Menangle, Just Remember Me captured… Read more: On target to match famous dam
Alchin goes one-two with a Golden Guitar
IT’S HARD enough to win any feature race in this country, let alone quinella it! Yet Aqua Sancta has won the $40,000 Multiquip Golden Guitar Final beating stablemate Delightful Dude in a tidy mile… Read more: Alchin goes one-two with a Golden Guitar
Three down, one to go…it almost seems that simple!
THREE down, one to go…it almost seems that simple for Spirit Of St Louis. Having his third Victorian start just moments ago, Spirit Of St Louis maintained his perfect interstate campaign by… Read more: Three down, one to go…it almost seems that simple!
Trainer registers third Cup win in five years!
PROMINENT horseman Anton Golino has continued his strong affiliation with the E B Cochran Cup. Capturing the feature in Ballarat just moments ago, Golino registered his third win in the Group Two… Read more: Trainer registers third Cup win in five years!
Is star filly ‘obvious’ choice for awards?
THERE’S been some interesting debate during the past week or so as the industry counts down to ‘award season’. Voting has closed for the national awards – winners to be announced next week – with… Read more: Is star filly ‘obvious’ choice for awards?
Super star’s first Kiwi progeny set to debut
FOUR years ago this week what was supposed to be the start of something huge for star pacer Vincent ended in disaster. Tonight at Alexandra Park something just as big could start for the flashy… Read more: Super star’s first Kiwi progeny set to debut
History against millionaire mare
HISTORY is against millionaire pacer Amazing Dream on Saturday night. The only female in the feature, Amazing Dream is aiming to become just the third mare to capture the Ballarat Cup since its… Read more: History against millionaire mare
MENANGLE PREVIEW from Mike Ko’cass
RACE ONE: On what will be a night of thrilling action, the opening race will provide an intriguing clash between the Belinda McCarthy-trained MUSCLE FACTORY (5) and the Lester Hewitt-prepared HES… Read more: MENANGLE PREVIEW from Mike Ko’cass
Callaghan gearing up for the week of his life
IT’S been an amazing start to the year for in-form Sydney reinsman Jack Callaghan. The 20-year-old was always destined to make a name for himself from the first time he took out his driver’s license… Read more: Callaghan gearing up for the week of his life
Chapple gives the locals a reason to cheer
MOONBI trainer Dean Chapple is looking for a big showing from his stable at the Carnival of Cups meeting tomorrow [Friday] night at his home track, Tamworth Paceway. With seven runners competing… Read more: Chapple gives the locals a reason to cheer
Star’s return “won’t be a walk in the park”
SATURDAY night’s return “won’t be a walk in the park” for star Australian Pacing Gold purchase Madrid. Princess among last season’s two-year-olds, with five wins and a third from six starts, Madrid… Read more: Star’s return “won’t be a walk in the park”
Coney primed for her first crack at Tamworth feature
JEMMA Coney is armed and ready for Friday night’s big Carnival of Cups meeting at Tamworth. Top of the hit parade is the 38th running of the $40,000 (Group 3) Multiquip Golden Guitar Final. Coney… Read more: Coney primed for her first crack at Tamworth feature
Stock poised for significant boost
QUEENSLAND’S squaregaiting stocks are poised to receive a significant boost. As part of Sunday’s sensational NED’s Australian Pacing Gold Sale, 11 trotting-bred yearlings will ‘go under the hammer’… Read more: Stock poised for significant boost
He’s happy to wear the ‘Crown’ at Bathurst
IT’S fair to assume that Menangle Park-based horseman Jack Trainor rates Bathurst’s Gold Crown Paceway as one of his favourite tracks. Fresh from training a winning treble at the venue last… Read more: He’s happy to wear the ‘Crown’ at Bathurst
