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Fakin proves he’s the ‘real deal’
NEXT month’s New South Wales Derby heats are the main focus with promising youngster He Aint Fakin. Returning from a 10-week break with a Group Two win at Club Menangle tonight, He Aint Fakin has… Read more: Fakin proves he’s the ‘real deal’
Jeffrey scores in personal best time
HANDY performer Jeffery P overwhelmed a distinguished field at The Meadows last night, cruising to a career-best 1:52.1 victory in the Open Handicap Trot. Jeffery P quarter-poled to the top for Dave… Read more: Jeffrey scores in personal best time
Colleagues collide for APG bragging rights
LAST year while having a browse through the Australian Pacing Gold catalogue, Kim Procter and I selected a Lot from each east coast sale we thought was the standout. The youngsters were selected… Read more: Colleagues collide for APG bragging rights
Goadsby hunting that next ‘Truffle’
WHITTINGHAM might only be a tiny backwater near Singleton but for trainer Aaron Goadsby it’s a base for a hectic lifestyle as he shares his passion for harness racing with owning and operating a… Read more: Goadsby hunting that next ‘Truffle’
New trotting award announced by HRA
HARNESS Racing Australia is delighted to announce the establishment of the Maori Miss Award to recognise excellence in trotting breeding. Previously trotting broodmares were eligible to win the… Read more: New trotting award announced by HRA
Recent acquisition a terrific purchase
RECENT stable acquisition Megiddo is proving to be a terrific purchase. Bought to aid Adrian Pace gain his driver’s licence, Megiddo has also assisted Joe Pace in being the world’s best Dad! Having… Read more: Recent acquisition a terrific purchase
‘Sonthony’ to take partnership to next level
ENJOYING a stellar start to their partnership, Sonya Smith and Anthony Butt hope to take their success to another level this weekend. Although the pair have been a couple since 2014, Smith and Butt… Read more: ‘Sonthony’ to take partnership to next level
Strong Sales drafts from major breeders
MANY of the leading breeders from both sides of the Tasman have thrown their weight behind the Australasian Premier Trotting Sale to be held at Oaklands Junction on Sunday, February 7. Aldebaran… Read more: Strong Sales drafts from major breeders
Jimmy’s ready for a busy night
JIM Douglass has made a worthwhile career out of harness racing and his easy-going personality, matched with a strong work ethic, makes him a popular choice when trainers are looking for a freelance… Read more: Jimmy’s ready for a busy night
Need for a hobby turns into lifelong passion
“We were looking for a hobby, so thought why not give it a go?” WORKING their large Queensland property Lindsay and Mary Vagg figured they needed a hobby. After spotting some standardbred fillies… Read more: Need for a hobby turns into lifelong passion
Will Australia be a happy hunting ground for Kiwi?
CONNECTIONS of classy New Zealand squaregaiter Majestic Man hope Australia can provide better luck at the highest level. Competing against the best on the Shaky Isles, Majestic Man has captured… Read more: Will Australia be a happy hunting ground for Kiwi?
Stake hike for APG Final
A STAKE hike will lift the Group One Albion Park Gold Final to be third richest harness race in Queensland $150,000. Ahead of Sunday’s APG Sale at The Creek, which will see 48 pacing lots go through… Read more: Stake hike for APG Final
Stars on Cup collision course
THE much-anticipated rematch between Lochinvar Art and King Of Swing is becoming closer to a reality, with the pair headlining hopefuls for an A G Hunter Cup start on February 6. Nominations closed… Read more: Stars on Cup collision course
Vale: John Geary
POPULAR Sydney trainer-driver John Geary lost his battle with serious illness this week, although his legacy to this industry will live on through his children Chris and Belinda. Always an advocate… Read more: Vale: John Geary
Nathan looking to steal the spotlight
DESPITE his proven success in harness racing, Bathurst horseman Nathan Turnbull would be the first to admit that he has been overshadowed by his younger sister Amanda, who is now recognised as being… Read more: Nathan looking to steal the spotlight
Manning’s magnificent milestone
AUSTRALIA’S very own ‘Wonder Woman’ Kerryn Manning has notched another incredible milestone. Thanks to her victory with Glenavril King in Stawell yesterday, Manning registered her 4000th win as a… Read more: Manning’s magnificent milestone
Pitch just ‘Perfect’ in Cup win
WHEN the field was announced for the running of the Garrard’s Horse & Hound Tamworth City Cup on Sunday night at the Tamworth Carnival of Cups meeting there were two last-start winners. Bathurst… Read more: Pitch just ‘Perfect’ in Cup win
Hurst all smiles after a Tamworth double
EAGLE Commander showed superiority to win the $12,000 Hygain Star Maker Three-Year-Old Final for Bathurst trainer and reinsman Nathan Hurst on Sunday evening as part of the Tamworth HRC Carnival of… Read more: Hurst all smiles after a Tamworth double
Flash grey a stand out at APG Sale
HEADING to the Australian Pacing Gold Sales potential buyers are looking for a standout. Towards the top of the selection – or elimination – process is breeding. The possible new stable acquisition… Read more: Flash grey a stand out at APG Sale
Harding’s the ‘King’ of the Guitar
HE admitted he would be happy for his duo to finish in the first four. Yet Hunter Valley trainer Geoff Harding did a lot more than that, winning the Group 3 Multiquip $30,000 Golden Guitar Final… Read more: Harding’s the ‘King’ of the Guitar
