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Food for thought ahead of APG Sale
IF YOU’RE heading to tomorrow’s Australian Pacing Gold Sale in Melbourne and have yet to decide on a Lot to buy, here is some food for thought. Tonight’s stellar programs at Club Menangle and… Read more: Food for thought ahead of APG Sale
Champion trotter creates history in Group One
“It was almost a comeback fairytale story that just doesn’t really happen!” TO KATE Gath’s delight, fairytale comebacks do happen. Just moments before her statement Gath partnered outstanding… Read more: Champion trotter creates history in Group One
Veteran smashes record in title defence heat
VETERAN trotter Tornado Valley began his Great Southern Star title defence in tremendous fashion at Tabcorp Park Melton just moments ago. First-up since his unplaced performance on October 10… Read more: Veteran smashes record in title defence heat
Main piece of the totem pole?
IF YOU’RE looking to become the main piece of the totem pole, this unfashionably-bred filly could just be what you need. Bred by Kerrie Hymers, of Tourello Standardbreds, the youngster is poised to… Read more: Main piece of the totem pole?
King claims top throne again
ON THE eve of his A G Hunter Cup defence, King of Swing has swept the 2020 Harness Racing Australia Awards in taking out the Harness Horse of the Year, Australian Pacer of the Year and Aged… Read more: King claims top throne again
Star pacer aiming for hat-trick in top award
RACING Queensland has announced the finalists for the 2020 TAB Queensland Harness Awards. To be staged at Fridays Riverside on February 21, the Queensland Harness Awards will acknowledge the… Read more: Star pacer aiming for hat-trick in top award
Astronomical task awaits boom mare
TOUTED as being potentially the best trotting mare Australia has produced during her previous campaign, Pink Galahas will need to live up to that reputations as she faces an astronomical task in her… Read more: Astronomical task awaits boom mare
It’s a ‘Tasty’ dream come true for Portelli
IN-FORM horseman Brian Portelli described it simply as a dream come true. Certainly when his talented gelding Tasty Delight was this week named New South Wales Two-Year-Old of the Year after… Read more: It’s a ‘Tasty’ dream come true for Portelli
Major step towards another Group One appearance
RISING star Zeuss Bromac will take a major step towards another Group One appearance during the weekend. Prepared by multiple premiership winning horseman Paul Fitzpatrick, Zeuss Bromac has… Read more: Major step towards another Group One appearance
Hoping to match grandfather a century later
ALMOST a century after his grandfather beat a host of the southern hemisphere’s best pacers in a prized Cup, Father Brian Glasheen is hoping to do the same this weekend. Glasheen’s grandfather… Read more: Hoping to match grandfather a century later
Frisby still pinching himself as stable flourishes
TO suggest that Chris and Anthony Frisby and their band of loyal owners have been enjoying the ride of their lives over the past few seasons would be an understatement. Brian Frisby has dabbled in… Read more: Frisby still pinching himself as stable flourishes
Round one goes to Sydney sidekick!
TO MY dismay the grip on my throne has been loosened while bragging rights have been thrust into Michael Court’s possession. After claiming the title as top yearling selector during last season’s… Read more: Round one goes to Sydney sidekick!
Case of third time lucky?
CONNECTIONS of high class mare Bettor Enforce hope for a case of third time lucky at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. Since being trained in New South Wales by Craig Cross and now Belinda… Read more: Case of third time lucky?
Robbie’s happy to don the ‘teal’ for KerryAnn
LEADING driver Robbie Morris is set to ‘woman-up’ during the next six weeks. No, he won’t be harness racing’s version of Tootsie! With the Teal Pants Campaign beginning yesterday, Morris has joined… Read more: Robbie’s happy to don the ‘teal’ for KerryAnn
Star squaregaiter to miss Grand Circuit event
OUTSTANDING mare Dance Craze will not be given the opportunity to regain her Great Southern Star throne on Friday night. Originally being set to contest the Grand Circuit event at Tabcorp Park… Read more: Star squaregaiter to miss Grand Circuit event
Swing remains the King
MIRACLE Mile winner King Of Swing has captured New South Wales’ highest accolade and crowned the 2019/20 Horse of the Year. The Horse of the Year Awards were determined by 10 members of the media… Read more: Swing remains the King
Dan truly is ‘The Man’
THE voice of the trots is now a Caduceus Club of Victoria Living Legend. Dan Mielicki was announced as the 29th recipient of the prestigious award during the Victorian Harness Racing Club’s Night of… Read more: Dan truly is ‘The Man’
King primed and ready to defend throne
REIGNING champion King Of Swing rounded off his title defence preparation in the perfect manner. Scoring in 1:53.5 over 2300 metres at Club Menangle, King Of Swing is “in perfect shape” for Saturday… Read more: King primed and ready to defend throne
“This is what harness racing is all about.”
CELEBRATING his biggest night at a race meeting last weekend, Aaron Dunn never expected to better it any time soon. Heading to Ballarat with two prospects, Dunn left with a pair of winners. While he… Read more: “This is what harness racing is all about.”
Perfect start to Aussie campaign
CONNECTIONS of classy New Zealand squaregaiter Majestic Man are glad he made the trip to Australia. With trainer Phil Williamson less than enthusiastic about travelling across the Tasman given the… Read more: Perfect start to Aussie campaign
