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History-equaling effort required in title defense
CREATING history to capture last season’s Miracle Mile, Leap To Fame will need to equal his record feat if he is to successfully defend his title at Club Menangle on Saturday night. Capturing the… Read more: History-equaling effort required in title defense
Hoping to continue riding wave
WONNERUP breeder Terry Ferguson is hoping the success from the Sydney APG sale, where he sold a colt for $135,000, will flow onto the Perth auction on Sunday. Ferguson sent his colt by… Read more: Hoping to continue riding wave
Hoping to break Cup hoodoo
CONNECTIONS of handy mare Honeybun hope she can finally break her Cup hoodoo this weekend. A regular on the country circuit last season, Honeybun finished among the placegetters in several… Read more: Hoping to break Cup hoodoo
Woodcock hoping for a breeding renaissance
STEVE Woodcock was a country publican in his late-20s when he decided to buy a couple of pacing broodmares to start his foray into harness racing. He didn’t have any horse knowledge or harness… Read more: Woodcock hoping for a breeding renaissance
Luciano will need to be lucky
EARNING a Chariots Of Fire berth by causing an upset in last weekend’s qualifier, Our Luciano will need to be more than lucky if he is going to repeat the dose in the Group One. Our Luciano sealed… Read more: Luciano will need to be lucky
Stringer adds to his bow
HOBBY breeder Dave Stringer was introduced to harness racing more than 30 years ago by respected Greenbushes trainer Ray Jones and he has ridden the highs and lows of the sport even since. Stringer… Read more: Stringer adds to his bow
Fillies to lead the way
WAGIN breeder Kevin Spurr has a draft of five Shoobees Place youngsters in the Perth sale, spearheaded by two outstanding fillies. Spurr said he expected his fillies out of New Zealand-bred mare… Read more: Fillies to lead the way
Another draft of gems from Karnup
KARNUP Racing has grown to be a major force on the WA breeding scene in recent seasons and will present another strong draft, spearheaded by a brother to 2025 APG Final fancy Ideal Beach. The… Read more: Another draft of gems from Karnup
From people’s horse to $151 rank outsider
A MONTH ago Bulletproof Boy was in winning form, creating headlines and being referred to as “the people’s horse”. This weekend his figures don’t read as well, the spotlight has moved on and he’s… Read more: From people’s horse to $151 rank outsider
Well-planned operation
RESPECTED studmaster Mick Holtam has been involved in the harness industry since he was a teenager but he still gets emotional when his favourite yearlings go through the sale ring. Holtham started… Read more: Well-planned operation
Risk sets scene for dynasty
A CHANCE phone call from a mate in Victoria led West Australian Mike Howie to buy broodmare gem Benjor Maddy Lombo for $5000 and set the scene for a dynasty which has already earned almost $2million… Read more: Risk sets scene for dynasty
King’s army ready for Cup assault
LEADING horseman Ryan Hryhorec will launch a four-pronged attack on the latest country feature as he seeks to continue his reign as South Australia’s King of the Trotters’ Cups. Hryhorec has… Read more: King’s army ready for Cup assault
Class of 2025 look outstanding
THE Soho brand is one of the most recognisable in harness racing in this country…. Their honour roll includes top pacers the calibre of Soho Tribeca, Soho Lennon, Carlas Pixel, Soho Valencia, Soho… Read more: Class of 2025 look outstanding
Foundation bloodline still going strong
RESPECTED breeder Dr Ed Dewar has scaled back his Whitby Falls operation from the heady days when he imported US stallions and had a big team of classic winning youngsters in his stable. But he has… Read more: Foundation bloodline still going strong
Younger sibling’s title in his sights
TOP pacer Swayzee is expected to have little difficulty booking another clash with his younger sibling this weekend. Engaged in Saturday night’s Cordina Group Sprint at Club Menangle, Swayzee is… Read more: Younger sibling’s title in his sights
Harness racing is in his blood
HOBBY breeder Phil Petricevich is from a blueblood WA harness racing family and grew up surrounded by quality horse flesh. He has dabbled in horse ownership throughout his life but has only turned… Read more: Harness racing is in his blood
Rank outsider still a “sneaky chance”
HE’S the rank outsider of the field, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t a “sneaky chance” of causing an upset. Engaged in Saturday night’s Chariots Of Fire at Club Menangle, Major Hot is all but… Read more: Rank outsider still a “sneaky chance”
Double bonus on offer
TWO of the three youngsters offered by Benger breeder Westover in the 2025 APG Perth Yearling Sale on March 2 will be eligible for double Westbred bonuses and the Westsired classics in 2026. The… Read more: Double bonus on offer
Drawn to capture overdue Group One
QUALITY pacer Bay Of Biscay is favoured to register an overdue Group One victory this weekend. Proving himself among the best of his crop, Bay Of Biscay has been runner-up in the New South Wales and… Read more: Drawn to capture overdue Group One
Bound to attract plenty of attention
BUSSELTON vendor Reese Kaptein will present a half sister to his dual Group One winning filly Im Bella Jay at the 2025 APG Perth Yearling Sale on March 2. Im Bella Jay (1.57.6, $186K) was known for… Read more: Bound to attract plenty of attention
