For now I’m just focused on Saturday night – Moran
August 5, 2020
WHILE it won’t be the match race many have hoped for, the likelihood of Victoria’s two star pacers clashing next week is becoming a distinct reality. Astonishing onlookers with his brilliant performances since returning from a spell, Ride High is being touted as the best pacer in the nation.... Read more
Rivals chasing same milestone
August 5, 2020
A PAIR of in-form pacers will attempt to notch the same milestone at Tabcorp Park Melton on Friday night. A problem for the duo, however, is only one can achieve the feat. Winner of their last two starts, Will I Rocknroll and Justice Served will clash in a 1720-metre... Read more
Altering rating system to cater for local participants
August 5, 2020
YOU asked for it and its coming… Following the recent Ratings and Handicapping forum, Harness Racing SA is working through modifying the current National Ratings and Handicapping system to make it more South Australian centric. The Forum was attended by a cross section of representatives from the industry, with... Read more
Charges issued against two ‘Cobram Crew’ members
August 5, 2020
HARNESS Racing Victoria stewards have issued charges against unlicensed persons Nathan Jack and Mark Pitt under Australian Harness Racing Rules (AHRR) 187(3), 187(2) and 91(1)(a), which state: AHRR 187(3) – A person shall comply with an order or direction given by the Stewards. AHRR 187(2) – A person shall... Read more
This one’s extra special for Mat
August 5, 2020
BATHURST horseman Mat Rue has been associated with many top horses in his career and has been fortunate to have won a lot of feature races over that time, including the 2013 Miracle Mile aboard Baby Bling. But like most horsemen, there is always that special one that pulls... Read more
Tootsie says goodbye along the home straight
August 4, 2020
PUNTERS let out a sigh as their money went goodbye following the third race at Club Menangle today. To their dismay, the mail about the short-priced favourite, Somegirlsomewhere, had them in wagering jail as the mare failed to figure among the placings. While punters were disappointed, veteran trainer Norman... Read more
Western outguns rivals in feature
August 4, 2020
CLASSY pacer Wild Wild Western zipped to the front and never had an anxious moment as he cruised to victory in last night’s feature at The Meadows. Although Wlld Wild Western had several strong performance this year, including a pair of chegues in Graduate series legs, he was winless... Read more
Collective sigh of relief from Vic participants
August 3, 2020
VICTORIAN participants released a collective sigh of relief this afternoon. Waiting with bated breath to see if the state government would shut the industry down, licence holders were comforted by news racing will continue. Last night the Premier announced metro areas will enter stage four lockdowns, which include being... Read more
