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Industry mourns tragic death of legendary horseman
HARNESS racing is in mourning following news of Dick White’s tragic death. A respected South Australian horseman, White, 85, died in a house fire during the early hours of the morning. The fire… Read more: Industry mourns tragic death of legendary horseman
Multiple Group One winner set for commercial stud career
AS A racehorse he was one of the most popular pacers of the modern era. With tremendous speed and a seemingly endless supply of stamina, Tiger Tara won the admiration of enthusiasts throughout… Read more: Multiple Group One winner set for commercial stud career
Classy type earns a spell
CLASSY pacer Im Sir Blake will enjoy a well-earned break before being set for another feature race campaign. Successful in Stawell last night, Im Sir Blake was sent to a paddock this morning by… Read more: Classy type earns a spell
Aussie gold for Aussie-bred horses
AS WE head towards nomination time for next year’s Australian Pacing Gold’s Yearling Sales, APG chairman Robert Marshall reflected on the contribution the sales company has made to standardbred… Read more: Aussie gold for Aussie-bred horses
Perfect night at the office
LEADING trainer Craig Cross enjoyed a perfect night at the office. Contesting four races at Club Menangle, Cross left with a quartet of winners. Cross’s haul also includes the first four home in one… Read more: Perfect night at the office
Winning streak officially in motion
AFTER handy trotter Hatchback recently broke a string of close calls trainer John Justice hoped the victory was the beginning of a streak. Before his success at Tabcorp Park Melton a fortnight ago… Read more: Winning streak officially in motion
Blue Riband winner “shouldn’t have won”
HIS name is now etched on the honour roll, but according to trainer Anthony Butt he had no right to win. Producing a less than perfect, yet equally exhilarating, performance, Elite Stride captured… Read more: Blue Riband winner “shouldn’t have won”
Premier trainer dominates unique day
MULTIPLE trips along the Western Freeway have proven fruitful for premier trainer Emma Stewart today. Beginning with the breakfast meeting at Tabcorp Park Melton this morning and ending with this… Read more: Premier trainer dominates unique day
Youngster’s form belies his name
HIS form certainly belies his name. Racing as Jay Ok, the youngster is proving far better as indicated by his victory at Club Menangle last night. First-up after“a few little setbacks”, Jay Ok… Read more: Youngster’s form belies his name
Waters chummed as Sharks prepare to clash
THEY share almost identical names and come from the same stable, but that’s where the similarities will end at Globe Derby tomorrow night. Prepared by astute horseman Dale Afford, Hesashark and… Read more: Waters chummed as Sharks prepare to clash
Veteran breaks 42-month absence from winners’ circle
“I’M very proud of that one…it means a hell of a lot to me that’s for sure.” After a 42-month absence from the winners’ circle, Im Notta Trotter made his way into the number one stall in Ballarat… Read more: Veteran breaks 42-month absence from winners’ circle
Perfect night for record-breaking trainer
RECORD-BREAKING horsewoman Emma Stewart enjoyed a perfect trip to her local track tonight. Contesting the first five races in Ballarat, Stewart left with a quintet of winners. Stewart’s haul also… Read more: Perfect night for record-breaking trainer
Young gun riding the crest of a wave
IN-FORM reinsman Corey Johnson hopes to continue riding the crest of a wave during the weekend. Fresh from driving his first treble the previous week, Johnson registered a double at Globe Derby last… Read more: Young gun riding the crest of a wave
Magnificent weanling consignment in Karaka Sale
THE annual sale of weanlings at Karaka, through the support of Alabar and Woodlands Studs, has become a significant date on the harness racing calendar – and a well-proven source of top horses. This… Read more: Magnificent weanling consignment in Karaka Sale
Young squaregaiter “is a pretty special horse”
HE’S driven some of the finest squaregaiters – and arguably the best – during the past quarter of a century. So when Anthony Butt declares a young trotter “is a pretty special horse” it’s worth… Read more: Young squaregaiter “is a pretty special horse”
Step up in class for promising trotter
HE’S been living up to his name since arriving in Australia with connections hoping the trend will continue during the weekend. A recent addition to the KerryAnn Morris stable, Super Fast Pat is in… Read more: Step up in class for promising trotter
Veteran chasing consecutive wins
VETERAN pacer Cracka Stride is well-placed to complete consecutive wins at Albion Park today. Successful at the home of Queensland racing a fortnight ago, the 10-year-old is engaged in the last race… Read more: Veteran chasing consecutive wins
Request submitted to defer time-honoured Championship
WITH news filtering through about the Inter Dominion being cancelled this season, Club Menangle has provided some clarification on the situation. Due to the huge impact the Coronavirus pandemic has… Read more: Request submitted to defer time-honoured Championship
Bride on the track, but when is the wedding?
HAVING played the bridesmaid “three or four times” during the previous week, Tiana McMahon was pleased to become the bride last night. Following a string of drives which resulted in placings… Read more: Bride on the track, but when is the wedding?
Tough times ahead for consistent pacer
LIFE is about to get tough for consistent pacer Arma The Gun. Triumphant at Club Menangle last night, the Brad Hewitt-trained pacer is headed to open company which will “be a lot harder” on the son… Read more: Tough times ahead for consistent pacer
