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Day at beach sparks lifelong passion
RACHAEL Micallef saw pacers being worked on the beach of Winnererremy Bay in Mona Vale when she was a little girl…she was hooked from that moment. “My Nan used to live at the bay where the Ilsleys… Read more: Day at beach sparks lifelong passion
Formula for success
VETERAN Wallaroo horseman Frank O’Sullivan has a knack for producing top flight youngsters and is a long time supporter of the APG sale and race series. Madrid, Catchme, Pretty Inpink, Apollo Greed… Read more: Formula for success
Debutant the omen bet of the weekend
POISED to make his South Australian debut, Bellezza Nera may prove to be the omen bet of the weekend. Italian for ‘black beauty’, Bellezza Nera is engaged in tomorrow night’s Italian Cup at Globe… Read more: Debutant the omen bet of the weekend
APG Yearling Parade to be live streamed
A PARADE of yearlings for the upcoming APG Sydney Sale will be held at the Inglis Riverside Stables, Warwick Farm on Saturday, February 15 from 11am to 1pm. Food and drinks will be provided for… Read more: APG Yearling Parade to be live streamed
Can rampage be halted?
NOT even another second row draw should be enough to prevent Swayzee from continuing his march towards a $1million bonus later this week. In what can only be described as a phenomenal promotion… Read more: Can rampage be halted?
Caught the harness big after one bite!
DYANNA Thommeny’s interest in harness racing was reignited when she bought a retired pacer for riding about 15 years ago. She got the bug and went on to get her trainer’s licence and buy a farm to… Read more: Caught the harness big after one bite!
Big year for new first season sires
HIGHLIGHTING what is going to be a big year for some key new first season sires, the Australian Pacing Gold sales will be the kick off point for the first crop of some highly anticipated new sires… Read more: Big year for new first season sires
Aiming to extend Chariots assault
WITH one runner already guaranteed a start in the Chariots Of Fire, Emma Stewart will aim to extend her assault on the famed feature this weekend. Thanks to his success in The Bonanza in Melton a… Read more: Aiming to extend Chariots assault
Still enjoying the thrill
RAY and Ann Grubb have stepped back from the heady days when they took 20 yearlings to the Sydney sale and managed a busy harness racing stud. But they still enjoy the thrill of sales day and breed… Read more: Still enjoying the thrill
Unbeaten star to make public appearance
EXCITING trotter Keayang Zahara took the harness racing world by storm last season, and the public will get their first look at the unbeaten star for 2025 later in the week. The brilliant mare will… Read more: Unbeaten star to make public appearance
Quality Kiwi primed for Aussie debut
NEW Zealand raider Better Knuckle Up has some impressive family history to live up to during his upcoming Australian campaign. Poised to make his Trans Tasman debut at Club Menangle on Saturday… Read more: Quality Kiwi primed for Aussie debut
Family synonymous with greatness
ATWORTHY Park, which is owned by the Riverina-based Johnson family, is synonymous with greatness in harness racing. Golden Reign, which was bred by Atworthy founder the late Les Johnson and his wife… Read more: Family synonymous with greatness
Ready to break maiden
CONNECTIONS of consistent trotter Addictive Stride are mildly confident he can finally break his maiden. Responsible for several eye-catching performances, Addictive Stride is yet to register his… Read more: Ready to break maiden
Perfect mix of sentiment, tradition and success
THERE’S a whole lot of sentiment, tradition and success mixed into Daniel Cordina’s yearlings in the 2025 APG Sydney Yearling Sale on February 16. Cordina will offer a filly (Lot 249) by super sire… Read more: Perfect mix of sentiment, tradition and success
The report of my death was an exaggeration!
DESPITE reports of his demise, we are pleased to set the record straight that Rex Hocking is still alive. News of Hocking’s passing filtered through to our office yesterday, with a tribute written… Read more: The report of my death was an exaggeration!
Aussies claims top Kiwi awards
RECENTLY retired champion Just Believe has added another feather to his cap after being named New Zealand Horse of the Year. Becoming the first Australian to claim the Shaky Isles’ top award in more… Read more: Aussies claims top Kiwi awards
Boom youngster maintains perfect record
BOOM youngster Always Hot maintained his perfect record with an exhilarating victory at Club Menangle last night. Second-up from a four-month spell, Always Hot treated his rivals with contempt in… Read more: Boom youngster maintains perfect record
Superstar claims slice of history
BECOMING just the second dual Cranbourne Cup winner moments ago, superstar Leap To Fame will now be given the opportunity to join a very select group of champions next month. Successfully defending… Read more: Superstar claims slice of history
Going all out in border-crossing raid
IT IS fair to say Victorian horseman Reece Moore is going “all out” in his attack on tonight’s Port Pirie program. A frequent border-crossing raider in recent months, Moore has enjoyed a solid rate… Read more: Going all out in border-crossing raid
Pedigree like no other!
THERE is a youngster in the 2025 APG Ipswich Yearling Sale with one of the most fascinating pedigrees I have ever seen – and trust me, I have seen a lot. The colt is Lot 111 and all four of his… Read more: Pedigree like no other!
