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Disqualified for 7 years following assault on steward
On 9 January 2025, Harness Racing New South Wales (HRNSW) Stewards concluded an Inquiry that commenced on Wednesday 13 November 2024 in relation to a charge issued upon Mr Ben Sarina pursuant to… Read more: Disqualified for 7 years following assault on steward
Disqualified until 2034
HARNESS Racing New South Wales stewards conducted an Inquiry today in relation to a report from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory that 3-hydroxybupivacaine was detected in the post-race… Read more: Disqualified until 2034
Is this your next success story?
IN PART one of this special feature, we spotlight yearlings from vendors offering just one horse at the APG Ipswich Sale. These handpicked prospects come with champion bloodlines and untapped… Read more: Is this your next success story?
$250,000 bonus all but in the bank!
IT WOULD appear an act of God is the only scenaring capable of preventing top pacer Swayzee from reaching the first bonus stage this week. Following Harness Racing New South Wales’ bonus-offering… Read more: $250,000 bonus all but in the bank!
Following a tried-and-true formula
VICTORIA’S Pangrazio family have had outstanding success with youngsters from the famed Maori Miss family during the past decade, headed by triple Group One winner Moonshine Linda. Bred in 2014 from… Read more: Following a tried-and-true formula
Draw boosts confidence ahead of Cup
A FAVOURABLE draw has trainer Scott Ewen feeling confident ahead of Saturday night’s Ballarat Cup. Ewen is poised to contest the $100,000 country feature with popular veteran Bulletproof Boy, which… Read more: Draw boosts confidence ahead of Cup
Long drought broken as retirement looms
WITH retirement pending, veteran trotter Hammers Law may have registered his final victory yesterday. Breaking a 13-month drought from the winners’ circle by proving too good at Globe Derby, Hammers… Read more: Long drought broken as retirement looms
One of Victoria’s fastest growing nurseries
GARY and Louise Toulmin’s Oakbank Estate, set in lush pastures on the foothills of Mt Buninyong, is one of the fastest growing standardbred nurseries in Victoria. Oakbank Estate is home to 50… Read more: One of Victoria’s fastest growing nurseries
Tough draw threatens King’s reign
IN-FORM squaregaiter Kings Guard faces a tough task in his bid for a winning hat-trick. Successful in the Elmore and Cobram Trotters’ Cup during his past two outings, Kings Guard is engaged in… Read more: Tough draw threatens King’s reign
Will this colt be the Sale’s topper?
PREMIUM vendors Lauriston Bloodstock will offer a half-brother to Eureka runners Ripp and Sure Thing Captain which could be a sale topper at the 2025 APG Melbourne Yearling Sale on February 2. But… Read more: Will this colt be the Sale’s topper?
Sprightly mare celebrates 37th birthday
HER prime is little more than a faded memory, but Bee Tee Times still has a spring in her step. The first waiting to be fed each morning and capable of short canter when the paddock gate is opened… Read more: Sprightly mare celebrates 37th birthday
Adding colour to APG Sale
TOURELLO Standardbreds is in the spotlight after White Lion claimed an impressive win at Mount Gambier. Sold through the APG sales to Mattie Craven, the striking palomino standardbred triumphed on… Read more: Adding colour to APG Sale
Aussie pacer is a world first!
MOUNT Gambier played host to what is believed to be a world first last night. Returning from a six-month spell, White Lion proved too good for his rivals to break his maiden at just his second… Read more: Aussie pacer is a world first!
Additional features boost 2025 calendar
SOUTH Australian harness racing has received a boost with the announcement of a suite of additional feature races on the 2025 calendar. These events will take place at Globe Derby and support a… Read more: Additional features boost 2025 calendar
Can undefeated pacer match famous grandfather?
WHETHER he reaches the grand heights of his famous grandfather remains to be seen, but exciting pacer Sirlou is certainly heading in the right direction. Having just his fourth start when contesting… Read more: Can undefeated pacer match famous grandfather?
Exceptional Lots up for grabs
THE 2025 APG Melbourne Yearling Sale on February 2 features some exceptional young talent from vendors showcasing a single lot. Here’s the first of a two-part feature featuring some of the quality… Read more: Exceptional Lots up for grabs
Breeding matriarch has elite record
RESPECTED breeder Helen Head has been breeding pacers for more than 40 years and has produced a series of elite performers in Victoria. Head’s all-American broodmare gem Spirited Storm is the dam of… Read more: Breeding matriarch has elite record
Hunter Cup start assured
EVERGREEN pacer Bulletproof Boy has guaranteed himself a start in next month’s A G Hunter Cup. Already a strong contender for a berth in the Grand Circuit event in Melton on February 1, Bulletproof… Read more: Hunter Cup start assured
Hoping to go one better in Cup
CONNECTIONS of handy pacer Serg Blanco hope he can go one better when he returns to Bendigo. Runner-up in the club’s Pacing Cup last season, Serg Blanco is set to contest tomorrow night’s edition… Read more: Hoping to go one better in Cup
Death and taxes aren’t the only certainties
WE’RE told there are only two certainties in life – death and taxes – well, for this weekend at least, you can add a third! That certainty is Naomi Kerr will win race four in Cobram on Sunday. While… Read more: Death and taxes aren’t the only certainties
