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Hoping to go one better in Cup
RUNNER-UP in the early edition this year, Paul Cavallaro hopes to go one better in today’s Ladbrokes Cup. Cavallaro had Culture King and Artillery in the March version, with the latter a half-neck… Read more: Hoping to go one better in Cup
Trainer found guilty to 3 of 4 charges
THE harness racing licence of Shane Loone has been disqualified for a period of 12 months after he had been found guilty to three of four charges which had been issued against him on September 11… Read more: Trainer found guilty to 3 of 4 charges
Mare breaks 34-month drought
HANDY mare Changeup broke a 34-month drought from the winners’ circle earlier this week. Given her long absence from the number one stall it sounds odd referring to Changeup as ‘handy’ but her… Read more: Mare breaks 34-month drought
Take a ‘Leaf’ out of this winners’ book for Club Menangle Trotters’ Cup
RACE ONE: Former Kiwi MAJOR HOT (3) will create plenty of interest when the son of Art Major faces the starter for the first time under the guidance of legendary mentor, Paul Fitzpatrick. Placed in… Read more: Take a ‘Leaf’ out of this winners’ book for Club Menangle Trotters’ Cup
Early prediction proving spot on
BEFORE Ravishing Sloy’s debut for Kevin Pizzuto a fortnight ago the Inter Dominion winning trainer made a bold prediction about the three-year-old. “We bought him because he’s a very nice type and I… Read more: Early prediction proving spot on
Former Australian record speedster retired
FORMER speedster Keep On Rocking has been retired. A handy performer in Australia, Keep On Rocking enjoyed a successful career in America while trained by ex-patriot Chris Scicluna. The highlight of… Read more: Former Australian record speedster retired
Trainer happy to admit he was wrong
BY HIS own admission, Troy Williams didn’t have a lot of faith in Affaire De Cover ahead of last Saturday night’s Trotters’ Carousel Final at Club Menangle. In fact, Williams was all but certain… Read more: Trainer happy to admit he was wrong
Stats say he is worth a flutter!
FOR those who play the stats when having a punt, Hes Themightyspin is worth a flutter this weekend. Engaged in the final event in Melton tomorrow night, Hes Themightyspin will be driven by star… Read more: Stats say he is worth a flutter!
Championship assembly finalised
The Launceston Pacing Club will host some of the nation’s most talented reinswomen when the Australian Female Drivers’ Championship is conducted on Sunday, October 20. Tasracing has announced the… Read more: Championship assembly finalised
Here’s the real ‘Danger’ for the Carousel Final
RACE ONE: Peaking in condition following two runs back from a spell, last-start winner MAJOR MAJOR (8) appeals as the major contender for the top spot once again. Prepared by Jason Grimson and to be… Read more: Here’s the real ‘Danger’ for the Carousel Final
Quest for $1million bonus begins
THE quest for a whopping $1million bonus begins this week. In what can only be described as a phenomenal promotion, Harness Racing New South Wales is offering the mouth-watering bonus to the… Read more: Quest for $1million bonus begins
Toretto revved up for Final
FRESH from his heat win, Dom Toretto is ready to hit top gear in Saturday night’s Carousel Final at Club Menangle. Having his second start for marvel trainer Jason Grimson since arriving from New… Read more: Toretto revved up for Final
Exciting pacer continuing comeback
MAKING a triumphant return last week, exciting pacer Captain Ravishing will attempt to continue his climb to the top on Saturday night. First-up from a 10-month break, Captain Ravishing completed an… Read more: Exciting pacer continuing comeback
Undefeated filly back in action
DESPITE being first-up from a long break, undefeated filly Namaka remains the one to beat at Club Menangle tomorrow according to trainer Kevin Pizzuto. Winner of her two starts, Namaka was sent for… Read more: Undefeated filly back in action
Group One win felt around the world
AN UPSET win in Melton last Saturday night not only sent a shockwave through local punters, it was felt on the other side of the world. Cursed by most gamblers due to her victory as a $41 outsider… Read more: Group One win felt around the world
A night I will never forget
IT WAS so surreal and a night I will never forget, yet in parts I don’t remember. That’s how Jackie Barker summed up her extraordinary time to Melton last night. With four drives on the card, Barker… Read more: A night I will never forget
Another slice of history for champion horsewoman
CHAMPION horsewoman Emma Stewart continued her Vicbred Super Series dominance while also creating another slice of history in Melton last night. Making the futurity her own pet project for almost a… Read more: Another slice of history for champion horsewoman
Popular reinswoman equals personal best
POPULAR reinswoman Samantha Pascoe equalled a personal best yesterday. On target to enjoy her most successful season, Pascoe registered a winning quartet in Gawler. It’s the fourth time, and second… Read more: Popular reinswoman equals personal best
Bargain buy chasing Group One glory
ALL but given away, bargain buy Suga Daddy has an opportunity to complete a fairy tale this weekend. Sacked by his fourth trainer earlier this year, Suga Daddy was purchased by Luke Sutherland who… Read more: Bargain buy chasing Group One glory
VALE – GRAHAM McNEICE
HARNESS racing and the racing industry lost one of its true gentlemen with the sad passing of Graham McNeice ‘Shadow’ yesterday. Graham McNeice was 76 years old. An icon of Australian sports… Read more: VALE – GRAHAM McNEICE
