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Gemma ready to make her mark ON the track
THE late Tom Hewitt caught the harness racing bug from his father Harold . . . but he took the family’s involvement to another level. He and wife Angela raised their four children on the family… Read more: Gemma ready to make her mark ON the track
Effects of corruption on harness racing
THE effects of corrupt activity, perceptions of corrupt activity and of integrity interventions in harness racing have been explored in a study commissioned by Harness Racing Victoria and conducted… Read more: Effects of corruption on harness racing
Rising star’s daunting first-up task
RISING star trotter Just Believe faces a daunting first-up task. Sent for a spell after running second at Tabcorp Park Melton last March, Just Believe is set to return to the same venue on Friday… Read more: Rising star’s daunting first-up task
Dunn reins handy youngster to impressive win
YOUNGSTERS Amigo Volo and Big Oil have sharpened their games by taking on their division’s best all season. That preparation showed Monday at The Meadows when each captured a division of a $188,732… Read more: Dunn reins handy youngster to impressive win
Milestone win “all the more special”
ANOTHER double at Globe Derby gave Tiana McMahon “a huge buzz” this afternoon. No stranger to multiple wins at a meeting this season, McMahon’s second success on the program saw her register her… Read more: Milestone win “all the more special”
Climb up to the winners’ circle Sonnyboy!
FANS – and those tortured by their fathers playing his music – would have backed at least one winner in Kilmore last night. Once touted as the ‘the world’s greatest entertainer’, Al Jolson was a… Read more: Climb up to the winners’ circle Sonnyboy!
Stable switch for pair of last start winners
A PAIR of last start winners are set to be transferred to another stable. Successful at Globe Derby during the weekend, It Aint The Money and Godofthunder are heading to Queensland. Trainer Aaron… Read more: Stable switch for pair of last start winners
Jack ready to add to a big week
YOUNG Hunter Valley reinsman Jack Callaghan has had a most fortuitous start to his career . . . and at just 18 has done more than most teenagers in harness racing could ever dream of. Being born to… Read more: Jack ready to add to a big week
Leading trainer notches milestone win
LEADING trainer Craig Cross’ remarkable season has resulted another milestone. With his stable racing in sensational fashion during the past 12 months Cross has captured majors such as the Miracle… Read more: Leading trainer notches milestone win
Promising trotter shades rivals in Group Two
TONIGHT’S win could prove to be “the making of” More Shades Of Gold according to trainer Blake Fitzpatrick. Having his fourth start from an eight-month break, More Shades Of Gold captured the Franco… Read more: Promising trotter shades rivals in Group Two
“Work in progress” makes winning debut
PATIENCE were rewarded at Tabcorp Park Melton yesterday. Described as a “work in progress”, Rock The Nation made a triumphant debut for trainer Bradley Costello. “He came to us six or eight months… Read more: “Work in progress” makes winning debut
Record run proves heavyweight ready for title shot
TOP trotter Heavyweight Hero showed he is primed for spring’s title fights by breaking a New Zealand record to win the Basil Dean Free-For-All at Addington on Friday night. The big striding… Read more: Record run proves heavyweight ready for title shot
Perfect record to be no more?
CHANCES are Mister Brazil’s perfect record for his new stable will be no more after Saturday night. But that won’t stop trainer Adam Ruggari from hoping for the best when he heads to Club Menangle… Read more: Perfect record to be no more?
Youngster has rivals all shook up
TALENTED youngster Allshookup proved to be a big hit last night. In what was an afterthought appearance, Allshookup showed his rivals a clean pair of blue suede shoes in Echuca for trainer Shayne… Read more: Youngster has rivals all shook up
Run opposition, run
IT’S a name which hasn’t enjoyed the best reputation throughout history. Along with being the identity of the person who betrayed Samson and being responsible for his demise, it’s the name of the… Read more: Run opposition, run
Plenty of time to educate those ‘youngsters’
ELLALONG (NSW) trainer Michael Formosa cannot remember the last time he had fewer horses in his stable. “I have just seven in work at the moment but I am about to bring five yearlings back into… Read more: Plenty of time to educate those ‘youngsters’
Ready to continue winning ways
BOUNCING back to his best last weekend, Perfect Stride is expected to continue his winning ways at Club Menangle on Saturday night. Hampered by a “minor problem” when unplaced during his previous… Read more: Ready to continue winning ways
Got to have a crack!
IT’S an ideology the majority of Australians live by and a term fitting of Saturday night’s Globe Derby program. Known for our willingness to give something a try, Aussies love to “Have A Crack”… Read more: Got to have a crack!
Records tumble at The Meadows
IN A lively affair full of movement, Marsala Hanover made the best move last en route to victory in Wednesday’s Meadow Cheer, a $206,133 Pennsylvania Sire Stake for freshman filly pacers, at The… Read more: Records tumble at The Meadows
Outstanding filly to bounce back to winners’ circle
OUTSTANDING filly Amazing Dream is expected to have little trouble returning to the winners’ circle at Albion Park on Saturday night. Making her Australian debut last week, the boom youngster… Read more: Outstanding filly to bounce back to winners’ circle
