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Handy youngster living up to his name
HANDY youngster Im All Business lived up to his name once again last Saturday night. Racing in top form, Im All Business completed a hat-trick at Globe Derby with another impressive display for traine Read more: Handy youngster living up to his name
Tiger ready to pounce
DESPITE his wide draw, handy pacer Tiger Prince is ready to pounce at Club Menangle tomorrow. Runner-up at his last two starts – both in Penrith – Tiger Prince will begin from gate 10 over a mile for Read more: Tiger ready to pounce
Cup triumph 12 months in the making
IT WAS a long time coming, but Dhaulagiri has finally broken his maiden for Matthew Horsnell. Trained by Horsnell since October 2024, Dhaulagiri snapped his losing streak by capturing today’s St Arnau Read more: Cup triumph 12 months in the making
Ominous warning issued
HIGH class pacer Captains Knock issued an ominous warning ahead of the Country Cup Circuit last night. Contesting the Italian Cup at Club Menangle, Captains Knock upstaged a strong field in a personal Read more: Ominous warning issued
Aiming to go one better than star dam
CONNECTIONS of handy youngster Lets Go Lorna hope she can continue to go one better than her dam in coming weeks. Contesting a Vicbred heat in Melton last night, Lets Go Lorna caused an upset by scori Read more: Aiming to go one better than star dam
Ready to ‘go to the mattresses’
CHAMPION horseman Luke McCarthy is ready to ‘go to the mattresses’ this weekend. Widely-regarded as the ‘Godfather’ of Club Menangle, McCarthy is poised to contest Saturday night’s Italian Cup at the Read more: Ready to ‘go to the mattresses’
Happy to keep flying under the radar
WITH his quality filly Star To Fall seemingly overlooked by punters and rivals alike, trainer Craig Turnbull stated he is happy for the youngster to “keep flying under the radar”. Boasting three wins Read more: Happy to keep flying under the radar
Cups King aiming for slice of history
ESTABLISHING himself as the King of Trotters’ Cup in recent season’s, Tristan Larsen is aiming for a slice of history this weekend. Since making his driving debut in 2023, Larsen has won an incredible Read more: Cups King aiming for slice of history
Thriving since interstate move
THRIVING since moving interstate, handy mare Alfnalma remains the one to beat at Club Menangle on Saturday night despite her “shocking” draw. Purchased by clients of Nathan Turnbull last August, Alfna Read more: Thriving since interstate move
How many horses do you have before they lock you up?
YOU could describe harness racing as Peter Gleeson’s passion, but by his own admission, it’s his obsession. Having become hooked on the sport as a teenager, Gleeson owns an ever-growing band of pacers Read more: How many horses do you have before they lock you up?
I had no plans of training again!
IT DIDN’T take Michael Hughes long to reacquaint himself with the winners’ circle. A highly-successful horseman, Hughes enjoyed glory at the highest level while amassing almost 400 wins before decidin Read more: I had no plans of training again!
Aiming for consecutive Oaks
IT’S been two years since he won it, but as circumstances have it, local trainer Shaun Adams will aim for consecutive Oaks wins today. Adams captured the 2023 South Australia Trotters’ Oaks with Bulli Read more: Aiming for consecutive Oaks
You’ve got to celebrate accordingly!
WHEN you finally capture an elusive Group One after a lifetime in the sport, a celebration is only natural! For popular horseman Michael Bellman, tonight will be all about ‘getting on the beers’! Bell Read more: You’ve got to celebrate accordingly!
From death’s door to winners’ circle
TO BE alive, let alone winning a race, is a feat in itself for Notanotha Naughty. Given “about 20 per cent” chance of survival just hours after birth, Notanotha Naughty not only beat the odds, he is n Read more: From death’s door to winners’ circle
Rising star to chase country riches
CHASING the upcoming riches of the New South Wales country cup circuit is the plan with rising star Horn Player. Making a swift transition through the grades this season, Horn Player has gone from a r Read more: Rising star to chase country riches
Kiwi import lives up to his name
KIWI import El Conqueror lived up to his name during his Australian debut last night. Having first start for prominent Victorian-based trainer Brent Lilley, El Conqueror subdued his rivals to capture Read more: Kiwi import lives up to his name
Star pacer to lead the charge
JUST like the trusty steeds during the Battle of Beersheba, star pacer Swayzee will lead the charge at Club Menangle tomorrow night. During the Great War, a series of allied attacks took place on Octo Read more: Star pacer to lead the charge
Chance to match champion sibling’s feat
SHE’S got a long way to go before any comparison with her famous sibling can even be considered, but Queen Kizen has her chance to match one of the former star’s feats. From broodmare gem Queen Kenny, Read more: Chance to match champion sibling’s feat
Hoping for happy homecoming
POPULAR horseman Robbie Caton is hoping for a happy homecoming tomorrow night. Moving to South Australia “about eight or nine years ago”, Caton is poised to return across the border for the Swan Hill Read more: Hoping for happy homecoming
Unbeaten since returning from surgery
REMAINING coy on whether a few bionic parts have been added, Fred Spiteri has certainly bounced back from surgery like harness racing’s Six Million Dollar Man! Forced into the operating room a couple Read more: Unbeaten since returning from surgery
