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Classy trotter’s impressive racing return
CLASSY trotter Sassy Pants made an impressive racing return at Club Menangle tonight. First-up since last October, the Tim Butt-trained mare captured the Group Two The La Coocaracha in effortless… Read more: Classy trotter’s impressive racing return
Memories of horrific night pushed into the background
MEMORIES of a horrific night were pushed into the background as a new outlook on the feature was created tonight. Two years ago Lance Holberton had Regal Scribe in the Golden Nursery and watched in… Read more: Memories of horrific night pushed into the background
Sights set on big summer
DESPITE bouncing back to the winners’ circle, Sammy Showdown is just “treading water” according to trainer Kylie Sugars. Making a swift transition through the grades this season, winning his first… Read more: Sights set on big summer
Closing in on a personal milestone
POPULAR reinsman Ryan Hryhorec is closing in on a personal milestone. Among South Australia’s leading drivers for the better part of two decades, Hryhorec is within striking distance of 2000 wins… Read more: Closing in on a personal milestone
APG’s Australasian Premier Trotting Sale
AFTER the enormous success of the 2020 Australasian Premier Trotting Sale, the 2021 Sale has been set for Sunday, February 7 at the Inglis Sales Complex at Oaklands Junction in Melbourne. The sale… Read more: APG’s Australasian Premier Trotting Sale
HRNSW Chairman’s message to industry
Dear Participant, In a follow up to my message of April 3 relative to the impact on the Industry of the Covid-19 pandemic, I write on this occasion to bring to your attention what might best be… Read more: HRNSW Chairman’s message to industry
Young trotter facing acid test
ON THE surface everything seems to be in place for Im Hector to register a well-deserved win at Globe Derby tonight. Runner-up at his two starts from a spell, Im Hector has drawn the pole for… Read more: Young trotter facing acid test
Odds-on favourite no sure thing
“IT MAY sound a little crazy, but this will really test him.” That was the assessment from trainer David Moran when discussing Lochinvar Art’s pending assignment. Fresh from an effortless victory in… Read more: Odds-on favourite no sure thing
Arrogant pacer to continue impressive start to career
ARROGANT pacer Real Rocket will be looking to continue the impressive start to his career when he competes at Gloucester Park tomorrow night. Making a winning debut last month, the Kristy… Read more: Arrogant pacer to continue impressive start to career
Primed to add another Group One to tally
OUTSTANDING filly Double Expresso “has plenty of options” in her bid for another Group One victory. Successful in two top shelf events during her debut season, the Australian Pacing Gold purchase… Read more: Primed to add another Group One to tally
Trainer Bourke suspended for cobalt
YESTERDAY, the Victorian Racing Tribunal considered a charge issued by Harness Racing Victoria stewards against licensed trainer-driver Heath Bourke under Australian Harness Racing Rule (AHRR)… Read more: Trainer Bourke suspended for cobalt
Classy pacer sent for a spell
CLASSY pacer Sicario has been sent for a spell in preparation for several end-of-the-year majors. Completing consecutive wins in Kilmore last night, Sicario will spend a month in a paddock according… Read more: Classy pacer sent for a spell
Happy to be beaten
WHILE not overly ecstatic about it, Blake Fitzpatrick was happy to be beaten in the opening event at Club Menangle today. Fitzpatrick drove Fancy which finished third behind her stablemates On… Read more: Happy to be beaten
Amazing tribute to lost legend
ALBION PARK will pay an amazing tribute to Gavin Lang on Saturday night. Such was Lang’s reach, the Queensland club has named each of its races in honour the Victorian legend, proving he belongs to… Read more: Amazing tribute to lost legend
Bridesmaid finally became the bride
FOLLOWING a string of bridesmaid appearances Hatchback finally became the bride. Making another trip down Tabcorp Park Melton’s aisle yesterday, Hatchback registered his first win at his seventh… Read more: Bridesmaid finally became the bride
Unofficial Lord Mayor of Bendigo
POPULAR reinsman Alex Ashwood “put on a clinic” in Bendigo last night. Affectionately-known as Albie, and in recent times the Unofficial Lord Mayor of Bendigo, the talented driver won four of the… Read more: Unofficial Lord Mayor of Bendigo
Longshot Johnson does it again!
THOSE who paid attention to our previous articles about Corey Johnson will be dancing with joy tonight. A couple of months ago www.nationaltrotguide.com.au published a piece highlighting the South… Read more: Longshot Johnson does it again!
Trainer’s dilemma “I’ve got no options for her”
“I FINALLY get a nice filly in the stable and I’ve got no options for her.” That’s the dilemma South Australian horseman Tyson Linke finds himself in with impressive debutant Delacour. Making her… Read more: Trainer’s dilemma “I’ve got no options for her”
GAVIN LANG: A tribute from John Dunne
A COUPLE of years ago I shared breakfast with Gavin Lang and his wife Meagan at their favorite café in Bacchus Marsh. A week earlier the master reinsman had become only the second driver in the… Read more: GAVIN LANG: A tribute from John Dunne
Ideal birthday celebrations
PROMINENT trainer Anton Golino experienced the ideal birthday yesterday. Along with enjoying the milestone for the first time as a father, Golino topped the celebrations with a winner at Tabcorp… Read more: Ideal birthday celebrations
