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Draw puts pep in trainer’s step
A PERFECT draw has put some pep in ace horseman Luke McCarthy’s step ahead of Friday night’s opening round of Inter Dominion heats in Newcastle. McCarthy has a runner in the Pacers’ and Trotters’… Read more: Draw puts pep in trainer’s step
Let’s get rolling . . . we preview the first round of Inter Dominion heats at Newcastle
INTER DOMINION PACING HEAT ONE: RACE THREE: This is the first heat for the pacers and the David Aiken-trained MAX DELIGHT (3) has the ideal chance to secure the maximum points on offer. The… Read more: Let’s get rolling . . . we preview the first round of Inter Dominion heats at Newcastle
Rising star to continue ascent
RISING star trotter The Locomotive is ready to continue his ascent to the top this weekend. Arguably the best of his crop, the four-year-old is poised to contest the opening round of Inter Dominion… Read more: Rising star to continue ascent
Hoping to buck the trend
SOUTH Australian horseman David Phillips is hoping to ‘buck the trend’ during the weekend. With ‘Croweaters’ usually on the wrong side of interstate invaders – particularly Victorians – the Mount… Read more: Hoping to buck the trend
Draw Delights David
REJUVENATED pacer Max Delight has a prime opportunity to earn maximum points during Friday night’s opening round of Inter Dominion heats. Heading into the Championship in stellar form, Max Delight… Read more: Draw Delights David
Local filly makes massive statement
LOCALLY-OWNED youngster Brighton made a massive statement at Globe Derby last Saturday night. Breaking her maiden at her sixth start, Brighton captured an 1800-metre Southern Cross heat in a slick… Read more: Local filly makes massive statement
Ladyship winner ready for futurity heats
KEPT fresh since her Ladyship Stake triumph a fortnight ago, promising youngster Kittykat Cutie is primed for tonight’s Southern Cross heat at Globe Derby. Winner of her last two starts – with her… Read more: Ladyship winner ready for futurity heats
Premier horsewoman in horrific training accident
PREMIER reinswoman Amanda Turnbull will require more surgery while facing a lengthy stint on the sidelines following an horrific training accident. Campaigning a team in Queensland, the New South… Read more: Premier horsewoman in horrific training accident
Reigning champ ready for title defence
REIGNING champion No Notthebuttons is back in town to defend his title. Successful in last season’s Southern Cross Final, No Notthebuttons will make the trip from Victoria to contest Saturday… Read more: Reigning champ ready for title defence
Arden ready to go on his winning way
MIKE KO’CASS LOOKS AT MENANGLE SATURDAY NIGHT: RACE ONE: Racing with a high degree of confidence and determination, MICK DANGER (10) will again play an important role in the opening event. Returning… Read more: Arden ready to go on his winning way
Inter final rankings and naming rights announced
HARNESS Racing New South Wales and TAB have teamed up in a naming rights agreement for the 2024 TAB Inter Dominion Championships. The partnership was announced today at a media launch in Newcastle… Read more: Inter final rankings and naming rights announced
Slot Race applications open
APPLICATIONS for slots into Australasia’s richest two-year-old harness racing event are now open. The second running of the $500,000 Ladbrokes Protostar – restricted to 10 starters – will take… Read more: Slot Race applications open
Interstate raiders dominate card
VICTORIANS dominated proceedings during last night’s Mount Gambier meeting. With several border-hopping stables in action, raiders captured five of the eight races while also figuring among the… Read more: Interstate raiders dominate card
Ready for first-up success
FRESH from a triumphant raid south of the border, astute trainer Blake Fitzpatrick hopes to extend his run of success at Club Menangle today. Fitzpatrick crossed the Murray River last weekend to… Read more: Ready for first-up success
Harness racing loses a true character
ROCKBANK-based trainer Brian Kiesey, who was born on Christmas Day 1960, sadly passed away on Sunday, November 17 aged 64. Kiesey loved nothing more than being around his horses, spending many hours… Read more: Harness racing loses a true character
Chasing first driving win in 50 years!
ALMOST five decades since his last victory and 13 years since his previous drive, veteran horseman Colin Watson will make his comeback in Charlton today. Taking time out from the sport after… Read more: Chasing first driving win in 50 years!
Ending season on a perfect note
A RETURN to winning form has resulted in Violet Stanford ending her season on a perfect note. Undefeated from five starts as a two-year-old, including the Vicbred Super Series Final, the Nathan… Read more: Ending season on a perfect note
Triple Crown glory
GUN reinsman James Herbertson entrenched himself on the big stage with a winning treble of Breeders Crown finals on Saturday night at Melton. Herbertson completed the hat-trick of wins when he… Read more: Triple Crown glory
Well-earned break following Crown victory
QUALITY trotter Valtino is heading for a well-earned break. Capping off his season with a Breeders’ Crown triumph in Melton last night, Valtino is likely to spent all of summer in a paddock. New… Read more: Well-earned break following Crown victory
Primed for well-deserved win
SOLID form and a favourable draw have Lil Miss Crocker in a strong position to register another win at Globe Derby tomorrow night. Successful at the venue three starts ago, Lil Miss Crocker has… Read more: Primed for well-deserved win
