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Gem shines in Mares’ Final
CONNECTIONS of handy mare Imperials Gem hope this season’s New South Wales Breeders’ Challenge campaign goes a lot smoother than last term. Setting the futurity as the four-year-old’s main mission… Read more: Gem shines in Mares’ Final
Life of luxury for Group One competitor’s travel mate
THE life of a pony can be quite luxurious. While his best mate Idealsomemagic works Sharky reaps of the benefits of their friendship. A travel companion of the well-performed the pacer, Sharky’s… Read more: Life of luxury for Group One competitor’s travel mate
Top squaregaiter may miss Group One
A DECISION about Dance Craze’s next mission will be made during the next few days. Winner of tonight’s E B Cochran Cup in Ballarat, Dance Craze is on target to defend her Great Southern Star title… Read more: Top squaregaiter may miss Group One
Trainer pays tribute to fallen reinsman
NEW Zealand trainer Greg Hope paid tribute to a recovering Ricky May following tonight’s Ballarat Cup. Hope captured the Group One with A G’s White Socks – the pacer May was driving when he died… Read more: Trainer pays tribute to fallen reinsman
Government takes action in relation to club dealings
GOVERNMENT action and a homeless industry are prospects as the long-running Globe Derby land sale saga reaches another level. As of this morning ASIC has moved to “strike-off” the club’s development… Read more: Government takes action in relation to club dealings
Elder after another demolition job
MY ULTIMATE STAR earned favouritism for the $12,000 Hygain Star Maker Three-Year-Old Final on Sunday evening at Tamworth Paceway with an impressive display there on Wednesday night. Trained by… Read more: Elder after another demolition job
Visitors’ draws for trotting stablemates
A PAIR of difficult draws will make life tough for New South Wales raiders Revy Jay and Amandas Spur at Ballarat on Saturday night. Sent south of the border by Joe and Mary Rando, the trotters are… Read more: Visitors’ draws for trotting stablemates
Forgotten Group One winner resurrecting career
FORGOTTEN Group One winner Mizurri is favoured to continue resurrecting her career on Saturday night. Successful at the highest level as a three-year-old, Mizurri failed to flatter as an aged… Read more: Forgotten Group One winner resurrecting career
From Bruce Banner to the Hulk for new stable
HAVING transformed from Bruce Banner to the Hulk since a recent stable switch, Ruffalo is primed to smash his rivals again on Saturday. Purchased by the Keeleys last month, Ruffalo was transferred… Read more: From Bruce Banner to the Hulk for new stable
Enjoy great racing while helping wildlife
FANTASTIC racing is not the only reason to head to Ballarat on Saturday night. With several features and heats on the card, Ballarat’s flagship evening has attracted some of the best trotters and… Read more: Enjoy great racing while helping wildlife
Decision time for Ignatius, Harjeet
A DECISION on whether or not to chase the $500,000 A. G. Hunter Cup will be made after the next starts for Ignatius and Harjeet. Both horses have had an interrupted preparation due to the New South… Read more: Decision time for Ignatius, Harjeet
APG watch list during stellar Cup night
SATURDAY night’s Ballarat meeting is already going to be an interesting affair. With a string of high class performers set to compete throughout the card there is plenty for all enthusiasts to… Read more: APG watch list during stellar Cup night
Plan A…then we’ll work on Plan B
TRADITIONALLY ‘plan B’ is an alternative only when ‘plan A’ fails to work out. For astute horseman Adam Kelly the first part of the equation has to come to fruition in hope the second part can be… Read more: Plan A…then we’ll work on Plan B
Drivers’ fond farewell to veteran caller
SLICK Blaster and Dancelikeanangel earned spots in the $20,000 Kevin & Kay Seymour finals after winning heats at Riverina Paceway Wagga last night. It was a special moment for Slick Blaster’s… Read more: Drivers’ fond farewell to veteran caller
Double shot at nailing Nugget
“IT HAS eluded me as a trainer . . . but both my horses are consistent.” Those were the words from Moonbi trainer Dean Chapple, who has two runners engaged in the Pub Group Gold Nugget at Tamworth… Read more: Double shot at nailing Nugget
Time for former rising star to step up
AS PROMISING as his first-up win was, Let It Ride still has a lot to prove. Considered a rising star following his stellar four-year-old campaign, Let It Ride failed to live up to expectations last… Read more: Time for former rising star to step up
Tough draw to keep Shark caged?
A TOUGH draw has astute trainer Dale Afford hoping for luck at Globe Derby on Saturday night. Afford is poised to contest the St Leger with classy pacer Hesashark, which will begin from the outside… Read more: Tough draw to keep Shark caged?
Chasing fifth consecutive win in Group One
POWER couple Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen are back in a bid to continue their dominance. The New Zealand-based duo have arrived in Victoria with a strong team, including Chase Auckland and Self… Read more: Chasing fifth consecutive win in Group One
A gold nugget up for grabs
THE Tamworth Harness Racing Club January racing carnival kicks off tonight at Tamworth Paceway with the running of the $10,000 Pub Group Gold Nugget which offers a Gold Nugget as the trophy. The… Read more: A gold nugget up for grabs
Dare to compare the pair
ONE is a widely-regarded as a legend – a champion of his time and arguably the finest horseman the industry has known. The other is his grandson who has clearly inherited his grandfather’s skill… Read more: Dare to compare the pair
