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That time of the year again
IT’S that time of the year again when the country cups roll around…which means it’s also the time when leading trainer Ryan Hryhorec shines. During the past few seasons Hryhorec has dominated the prov Read more: That time of the year again
Pretty close to a ‘good thing’
WE’RE all aware there are no certainties in racing, but it’s pretty safe to say prominent trainer Brent Lilley is close to a ‘good thing’ when it comes to registering another country cup victory this Read more: Pretty close to a ‘good thing’
Trainer disqualified until 2029
HARNESS Racing New South Wales stewards conducted an Inquiry today into a report received from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory that Total Plasma Carbon Dioxide above the prescribed threshold Read more: Trainer disqualified until 2029
Rejuvenated pacer chasing Miracle Mile berth
A REVELATION since a stable change late last year, rejuvenated pacer Cheerstolou will be “thrown in the deep end” on Friday night. Cheerstolou registered nine wins and 22 placings from 78 starts befor Read more: Rejuvenated pacer chasing Miracle Mile berth
Another Australasian record in sight
FREAKISH trotter Keayang Zahara will continue her trek towards another Australasian record this weekend. Thanks to her Great Southern Star success in Melton a fortnight ago, Keayang Zahara collected a Read more: Another Australasian record in sight
Five Twenty Equine offers biggest draft yet
GIDGEGANNUP horsewoman Kym Shingleton, the lady behind the Five Twenty Equine Breeding banner, has been involved with horses for more than 30 years. “I was born into a pony stud. My mum Sue and I are Read more: Five Twenty Equine offers biggest draft yet
Spurr delivers three of the best
RESPECTED Wagin harness identity Kevin Spurr is a man who wears many hats. He is the president of the Wagin Trotting Club and the WA Country Harness Racing Association, operates a large fertiliser spr Read more: Spurr delivers three of the best
Prime opportunity to impress slot holders
THERE is a lot more at stake than just the prizemoney for the 11 runners in Friday night’s Ararat Cup. With the deadline for slot holders to select their Running of the Bulls representative fast appro Read more: Prime opportunity to impress slot holders
Riding the crest of a wave
ASTUTE horseman Dean Girardi is riding the crest of a wave. With his team in super form, Girardi has registered five wins, four placings and a fourth from his last 10 starts. Two of those victories ca Read more: Riding the crest of a wave
Ready to continue winning feeling
FRESH from a successful night at Club Menangle last Saturday, Bailey McDonough hopes to continue the winning feeling when he returns to the world class venue today. McDonough registered a treble durin Read more: Ready to continue winning feeling
Quality over quantity
A FOCUS on quality over quantity is the theme of the Howlett family’s Kingseat Standardbreds’ draft at the 2026 Australian Pacing Gold Perth Yearling Sale on Sunday, March 1. The Busselton-based clan Read more: Quality over quantity
Primed to continue his unique niche
ASTUTE horseman Damian Burns hopes to extend his successful association with the opening two-year-old race of the season. Burns has had a runner in the first two-year-old event during four of the past Read more: Primed to continue his unique niche
Fab Five from Lancefield Park
FROM world class racehorses and elite performance horses to tiny miniature ponies and even donkeys, Lancefield Park Stud, Boyanup has gained a solid reputation over 40 years as a leader in Western Aus Read more: Fab Five from Lancefield Park
Another four pieces added to Chariots puzzle
NOW there are five. Following tonight’s Hondo Grattan Stake at Club Menangle, another four pieces have been added to the Chariots Of Fire puzzle. Locally-trained pacer Hesitate became the first pacer Read more: Another four pieces added to Chariots puzzle
Yearling preparation is Debbie’s domain
HOPELAND horsewoman Debbie Lewis is a dab hand at preparing yearlings for the annual sales. A member of one of Western Australia’s best known harness racing families, Debbie is prepping 11 youngsters Read more: Yearling preparation is Debbie’s domain
Confident ahead of cross-border trip
CROSSING the border for tomorrow night’s Globe Derby meeting, veteran horseman Boris Devcic is quietly confident of a successful trip. Devcic will undertake the nine-hour round trip with three pacers, Read more: Confident ahead of cross-border trip
Peter pins faith in Sweet Lou
A FORMER dual world record holder and Breeders Crown champion, Sweet Lou is undoubtedly the most in-demand stallion in the Commonwealth. He was the leading stakemoney sire in both North America and Au Read more: Peter pins faith in Sweet Lou
Classy field honours former champ
A FIELD consisting of some of Australia’s best four-year-olds will contest the feature event at Club Menangle on Saturday night. From locals to interstate raiders, the promising pacers are vying for a Read more: Classy field honours former champ
Fillies top APG Sale
A PAIR of fillies offered by the Wagga-based Atworthy Park Group topped the Australian Pacing Gold Melbourne Yearling Sale at Oaklands Junction on Sunday. The top price paid was $112,500 for a lovely Read more: Fillies top APG Sale
Chocolate milk and ice-cream…the perfect celebration
CELEBRATIONS come in many forms. Some scream the grandstand down (not mentioning anyone Katrina Fitzpatrick), others hit the pub, and then there are those who subscribe to the ‘winner, winner, chicken Read more: Chocolate milk and ice-cream…the perfect celebration
