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33-month drought from winners’ circle broken
CONNECTIONS of veteran pacer Magic Trump hope the time span between his wins is considerably shorter than the previous gap. Winner at Globe Derby last weekend, Magic Trump will return to the… Read more: 33-month drought from winners’ circle broken
Star to continue impressive comeback
MULTIPLE Group One winning pacer Poster Boy should have little difficulty continuing his impressive comeback at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. The son of Somebeachsomewhere has had two… Read more: Star to continue impressive comeback
Within striking distance of achieving objective
SENT interstate with a particular target in mind, Culture King is within striking distance of achieving his objective. Trained by South Australian horseman Paul Cavallaro, Culture King was sent to… Read more: Within striking distance of achieving objective
Vale Graeme Lang
HARNESS Racing is in mourning following the death of one of the true doyens of the industry, Graeme Lang. A master horseman and champion person, ‘Daddy Lang’ as he was affectionately-known died… Read more: Vale Graeme Lang
Decade since sickening fall that shocked the industry
TODAY marks the 10-year anniversary of one of the most sickening falls the sport has seen. Driving at Globe Derby, leading reinswoman Dani Hill crashed to the ground, suffering injuries which… Read more: Decade since sickening fall that shocked the industry
Star colt strengthens grip on Final
STAR youngster Governor Jujon appears to have next weekend’s Qbred Triad Final well within his grasp. Successful at Albion Park when returning from a two-month break a fortnight ago, Governor Jujon… Read more: Star colt strengthens grip on Final
Plans remain uncertain with boom trotter
PLANS with boom trotter Elite Stride remain uncertain at this stage. Set to give Elite Stride a short spell, trainer Anthony Butt then has a question mark circled for the three-year-old. As it… Read more: Plans remain uncertain with boom trotter
Perfect return after accident all but ends career
AFTER considering her driving career over, Brooke Wilkins completed a triumphant return tonight. Wilkins had given up on a life as a reinswoman after a freak track work accident left her with severe… Read more: Perfect return after accident all but ends career
Youngster can emulate Group One winning sibling
ALTHOUGH she had a later start to her career, Beautiful Woman is more than capable of matching her well-accomplished older sibling. Making her debut on April 29 when unplaced after racing greenly in… Read more: Youngster can emulate Group One winning sibling
Well-bred mare’s comeback complete
WELL-BRED mare Arma Hotshot’s comeback is complete thanks to her success at Club Menangle tonight. Having her sixth start from a long break, Arma Hotshot proved too slick for her rivals much to the… Read more: Well-bred mare’s comeback complete
Halls’ night of dominance
FATHER and son combination Gary Hall and Gary junior dominated last night’s Gloucester Park program. Confident they had a solid team ready to contest the meeting, the pair finished with five and six… Read more: Halls’ night of dominance
$24million Government boost for harness racing
A $24million boost from the Victorian Government will secure jobs and reinforce community harness racing centres throughout Victoria during the coronavirus pandemic. Harness Racing Victoria Chairman… Read more: $24million Government boost for harness racing
Purple patch for Inter Dominion champion
AS ONE Inter Dominion champion is about to head into his first commercial season at stud, another stallion is showing the qualities which saw him capture the industry’s premier event. Having already… Read more: Purple patch for Inter Dominion champion
minister appoints new board member
VICTORIAN Minister for Racing Martin Pakula announced the appointment of Professor Jack Anderson to the Board of Harness Racing Victoria. Anderson is an expert in sports law and integrity matters… Read more: minister appoints new board member
World’s fastest heading to Australasia
WOODLANDS Stud is proud to announce that the world’s fastest pacer Lather Up is set to join their imposing roster in the 2020/21 season. In a major coup for Australasian breeders the World Champion… Read more: World’s fastest heading to Australasia
Milestone almost went unnoticed
PROMINENT horseman Ryan Hryhorec reached a personal milestone at Globe Derby last night. Among South Australia’s leading drivers for the better part of two decades, Hryhorec recorded his 2000th win… Read more: Milestone almost went unnoticed
Date set for regional racing to wind down
HARNESS Racing Victoria announced it would phase out of its current region-based racing in two steps. HRV chief executive Dayle Brown revealed July 1 was the “target date” for resumption of… Read more: Date set for regional racing to wind down
HRA announces change to racing season
AUSTRALIA is poised to experience its longest and shortest racing seasons. With a host of major races cancelled or postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Harness Racing Australia has announced… Read more: HRA announces change to racing season
Handy mare quick to reward connections
SENT across the Murray River in search of better options, Andyou didn’t take long to reward connections for their decision. Having her second start for Alex Alchin the former Victorian registered an… Read more: Handy mare quick to reward connections
Trainer’s dilemma due to lack of options
A LACK of suitable options is likely to see All That Glitters sent to a paddock. Speaking after the two-year-old’s success at Globe Derby yesterday, trainer Bronte Giorgio explained the limited… Read more: Trainer’s dilemma due to lack of options
