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Trainer’s lucky escape from fire
TIMING is everything, a fact prominent trainer Mario Borg was reminded of yesterday. With his mares spelling in a back paddock in recent weeks, Borg decided to bring them closer to the house on… Read more: Trainer’s lucky escape from fire
Horror draw to ruin Arty’s comeback party
A HORROR draw has dampened dreams of a fairytale return to racing for star pacer Lochinvar Art. Set to make his first racing appearance since winning the A G Hunter Cup last February, Lochinvar Art… Read more: Horror draw to ruin Arty’s comeback party
Varga has his eye on the ‘Gold’
IT’S been an 11-year ‘drought’ but Tamworth trainer-driver Anthony Varga is hot on the trail of his win in the Pub Group Gold Nugget since 2011. The $10,000 Pub Group Gold Nugget race will be the… Read more: Varga has his eye on the ‘Gold’
Time for classy pacer to be “put to the test”
HAVING provided a solid indicator he is returning to his best, classy pacer Boots Electric will be “put to the test” in coming weeks. First-up from a two-month break, Boots Electric captured… Read more: Time for classy pacer to be “put to the test”
Kennedy, Painting looking for another big day
THE Narrandera-based trainer and driver combination of David Kennedy and Jackson Painting have been at the top of their games, winning multiple races and premierships in the Riverina during the past… Read more: Kennedy, Painting looking for another big day
Dwyer leads a Queensland invasion
QUEENSLAND trainer Graham Dwyer has been making the trip from his North Maclean-based stables to contest the Tamworth Harness Racing Club January Racing carnival for the past four years. And 2022… Read more: Dwyer leads a Queensland invasion
Jet zooming towards main target
A COUPLE of easy days before pressing towards her main target this campaign…that’s the plan with quality mare Im Ready Jet. Speaking after the trotter’s success in last night’s Maori Mile in… Read more: Jet zooming towards main target
Times like this remind us why we love harness racing
PREMIERSHIP winning reinswoman Samantha Pascoe equalled her best winning haul at Globe Derby last night. After scoring in the first three events on the card, Pascoe completed a quartet midway… Read more: Times like this remind us why we love harness racing
‘Part-timer’ bringing up a stunning milestone
HIGHLY-REGARDED southern New South Wales reinsman Scott Osmond will be hoping this afternoon’s Goulburn meeting will form an integral part of his career highlights when he shoots for a significant… Read more: ‘Part-timer’ bringing up a stunning milestone
Personal milestone for prominent horseman
PROMINENT horseman Shane Loone registered a personal milestone at Globe Derby just moments ago. Among South Australia’s leading trainers for the past five years, including being runner-up on the… Read more: Personal milestone for prominent horseman
Those nights don’t come along very often
ASTUTE trainer Ken Tippet wound back the clock in Kilmore last night. Heading to the country venue with three runners, Tippet returned home with a pair of winners and a runner-up. Although never far… Read more: Those nights don’t come along very often
Chance to capture another provincial feature
IN-FORM trotter Blue Coman will be given the opportunity to add another provincial feature to his collection during the weekend. Successful in the Gunbower Cup with Kerryn Manning in the cart two… Read more: Chance to capture another provincial feature
Restrictions already gaining positive results
DETRACTORS were out in force, and it’s understandable to see why, after Harness Racing SA announced its plans for the South Australia Cup. Once part of the Grand Circuit, the Cup is a shadow of its… Read more: Restrictions already gaining positive results
FINDING WINNERS: Here’s the ones to follow at Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: Back in 1965 one of the hit movies was the Sons of Katie Elder, starring the ‘Duke’ John Wayne and Dean Martin, two of four sons out to gain revenge for their mother’s death. Great movie… Read more: FINDING WINNERS: Here’s the ones to follow at Menangle Saturday night
Hard work paying dividends for Stacie
IT was a breakout year in 2021 for Sawyers Gully trainer Stacie Elliott. A regular at Newcastle, Maitland and Tamworth, Elliott provides numerous horses for those venues and from time to time… Read more: Hard work paying dividends for Stacie
Champ drawn to collect another Group One
FRESH from becoming Australasia’s latest millionaire, champion Tornado Valley will attempt to add another Group One to his remarkable tally. Just to recap, Tornado Valley’s success at Tabcorp Park… Read more: Champ drawn to collect another Group One
Jemma has her eye on a century
TAMWORTH reinswoman Jemma Coney is on track for an even bigger and better year in 2022. The 19-year-old finished off a successful 2021 racing season in fine form, driving three winners at the last… Read more: Jemma has her eye on a century
Nathan just wants some ‘deja vu’ in 2022
IT’S been a year to savor in 2021 for Bathurst trainer-driver Nathan Turnbull . Turnbull is well-known for his willingness to travel to any place his horses can win races. The oldest son of multiple… Read more: Nathan just wants some ‘deja vu’ in 2022
Prince back to reclaim throne
EXPECT something, but not too much. That’s the call from trainer Emma Stewart ahead of Phoenix Prince’s racing return. Sidelined through injury for the past two years, Phoenix Prince is engaged in… Read more: Prince back to reclaim throne
A new dawn beckons
A NEW dawn for harness racing beckons as we look forward to a spectacular day on the Gold Coast on Sunday, January 23, where an astonishing line up of 92 lots (81 pacers and 11 trotters) have been… Read more: A new dawn beckons
