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He makes me look good, says Painting
NARRANDERA trainer, David Kennedy and his foreman Jackson Painting would arguably have one of the best strike rates in the Riverina. The pair only train a relatively small team of 13 pacers but… Read more: He makes me look good, says Painting
Well worth the extra $500!
OWNER Malcolm Wells is rapt he decided to spend an extra $500. Looking to purchase a son of Andover Hall, Wells accepted the fact he was leaving without the colt after the youngster reached his… Read more: Well worth the extra $500!
Will lightning to strike twice on Super Series night?
ODDS of lightning striking twice on one night are even higher than his latest winner, but that’s not stopping Mathew Craven from hoping. Already enjoying one major surprise at Tabcorp Park Melton… Read more: Will lightning to strike twice on Super Series night?
“She has proven she is pretty special”
A DECISION relating to Maajida’s next major target is expected to be made early in the New Year. Speaking after Maajida added another Group One to her tally just moments ago, trainer Emma Stewart… Read more: “She has proven she is pretty special”
Rising star’s comeback complete with Group One win
RISING star Always Ready’s comeback is complete. Among the best of his crop as a two-year-old, the son of Ready Cash registered four wins and four placings from eight starts, with is successes… Read more: Rising star’s comeback complete with Group One win
Cole spreading his riches around
THE Christmas-New Year period is always a busy time for Mandagery-based farmer Geoff Cole as he races the clock to have his crop harvested in time for the festive season. Cole had plenty to be happy… Read more: Cole spreading his riches around
Blake hoping for some fireworks to end the year
CHAMPION horseman Blake Fitzpatrick would have to rate 2020 as a successful year as the winners have continued to flow. Now the Cawdor trainer-driver will be hoping to end the year on a high note at… Read more: Blake hoping for some fireworks to end the year
Final meeting to decide premiership honours
AFTER 16 months the battle for the title as South Australia’s premier concession driver is set to be decided during the final meeting of the extended season. With a win separating Tiana McMahon and… Read more: Final meeting to decide premiership honours
Woeful Group One draw for unbeaten youngster
A WOEFUL draw is expected to have little effect on Cover Of Darkness’ perfect record. Unbeaten from eight starts, son of Majestic Son is engaged in a Vicbred Super Series Final at Tabcorp Park… Read more: Woeful Group One draw for unbeaten youngster
First quartet the ideal tonic
YESTERDAY’S Globe Derby program provided the ideal tonic for young reinsman Michael Smith. Feeling “a bit crook” going into meeting, Smith had forgotten his woes as he headed home. The source of… Read more: First quartet the ideal tonic
Another interstate trip on the cards
SET to embark on another interstate trip, astute trainer Chris Frisby hopes the campaign will go a lot smoother than his previous trek across the border. Sending stable star Our Uncle Sam south to… Read more: Another interstate trip on the cards
Grima’s watching and learning from the best
SEATON Grima is a young reinsman on the rise. The 17-year-old is enjoying his lifestyle, dividing his time between his passion for harness racing and his apprenticeship as a cabinet maker in… Read more: Grima’s watching and learning from the best
Quietly confident of reaching target
IT’S his last chance to achieve the goal, but local horseman David Magri is quietly confident the mission can be completed at Ballarat on Boxing night. With his handy trotter Columbias Dee Jay… Read more: Quietly confident of reaching target
Disqualified Maraniti for falsifying Covid protocol forms
Harness Racing Victoria stewards have concluded an inquiry into the ‘HRV Infectious Disease Declaration’ completed by registered owner Mr Michael Maraniti and his activities whilst present at the… Read more: Disqualified Maraniti for falsifying Covid protocol forms
Chasing sentimental win
CHAMPION horseman Steve Turnbull is hoping to break a drought from the winners’ circle of a very special race on Boxing Day. Although the feature has been part of the Bathurst calendar since 1954… Read more: Chasing sentimental win
Remarkable domination continues
POWER couple Emma Stewart and Clayton Tonkin have continued their remarkable Vicbred Super Series dominance. With runners engaged in 11 of the 12 Alabar-sponsored semi-finals at Tabcorp Park Melton… Read more: Remarkable domination continues
Title defence begins in style
REIGNING champion Powderkeg has begun his title defence in style. Contesting a Vicbred Super Series heat in Maryborough yesterday, Powderkeg registered a soft win for trainer Lisa Miles. Powderkeg… Read more: Title defence begins in style
Hewitt to fire on home front
THE festive season always delivers a wonderful atmosphere with several regional harness racing clubs hosting Carnival of Cups features. On Friday, the Dubbo Harness Racing Club celebrated what has… Read more: Hewitt to fire on home front
Cup victory should seal slice of history
TONIGHT’S Globe Derby victory should be enough to secure a piece of history. By capturing his third Christmas Cup quality pacer Emain Mach shapes as a certainty to be named 2019/20 South Australian… Read more: Cup victory should seal slice of history
Rising star aimed at prestigious feature
NEXT year’s Chariots Of Fire has been earmarked as the primary target for One Change following a short break. Outclassing his older rivals in last night’s Christmas Cup at Albion Park, One Change… Read more: Rising star aimed at prestigious feature
