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Perfect start to interstate campaign
WELL-TRAVELLED youngster Ever Art kick-started her latest interstate campaign on a perfect note during the weekend. In what is her fourth trip away from home, the New South Wales-based filly… Read more: Perfect start to interstate campaign
One more run before operation
EXCITING youngster Rainbow Jester will have one more start before receiving the ‘cruellest cut’! Successful in last night’s New South Wales Foundation Final at Club Menangle, Rainbow Jester is… Read more: One more run before operation
Interstate campaign on the cards
A SHORT break before an interstate trek…that’s the plan with promising pacer Fly The Banner. Continuing his strong form by capturing last night’s Emerging Stars Final at Globe Derby, Fly The Banner… Read more: Interstate campaign on the cards
Emerging stars set to clash
SOME of South Australia’s most promising pacers will clash at Globe Derby on Saturday night. Each building impressive records, the crew will fittingly match strides in the Emerging Stars Final over… Read more: Emerging stars set to clash
Loss of a true gentleman
THE Ballarat harness racing community is in mourning following the sudden passing of local icon Keith Douglas aged 89 on Wednesday. Keith and wife Judy had a large family including champion reinsman… Read more: Loss of a true gentleman
Ex-pat Aussie dominates USA program
AUSTRALIAN reinsman Andy McCarthy sat behind six winners Wednesday as Magical Acres held 14 qualifiers for two-year-old pacers and trotters. McCarthy’s victories included the day’s fastest mile, a… Read more: Ex-pat Aussie dominates USA program
Warned off…disqualification to follow
HARNESS Racing New South Wales (HRNSW) Stewards have concluded an Inquiry that commenced on Tuesday 6 February 2024 in relation to three (3) directions issued by HRNSW Stewards to Mr Aaron Goadsby… Read more: Warned off…disqualification to follow
Working holiday ends on a surreal note
VICTORIAN horseman Allan McDonough has ended his working holiday on a surreal note. Crossing Bass Strait earlier this month, McDonough piloted a treble in Launceston a fortnight ago followed by a… Read more: Working holiday ends on a surreal note
Exciting pacer back after two years on sidelines
FRESH from capturing a Group Three at Club Menangle during the weekend, prominent couple Mary and Joe Rando are hoping for a “satisfying” result when they return to the world class venue tomorrow… Read more: Exciting pacer back after two years on sidelines
Champion suffers broken leg
LEGENDARY horseman Brian Gath’s time in the sulky may be over after he broke his leg last week. Slipping while walking along his Longlea property, Gath broke his leg in three places, which required… Read more: Champion suffers broken leg
Closure leaves trainer searching for options
IN-FORM pacer Mikicool is likely to undertake an interstate campaign in coming weeks. Already toying with the idea of travelling with the son of Always B Miki, South Australian trainer Greg… Read more: Closure leaves trainer searching for options
Interstate campaign a distinct possibility
SHORT term plans remain uncertain with Toro Stride despite his Group Three success at Club Menangle last night. Fresh from winning a trial just three days earlier, Toro Stride captured the Yamamoto… Read more: Interstate campaign a distinct possibility
Justice receives prestigious honour
CHAMPION trainer-driver Lance Justice has now won Victorian harness racing’s highest individual honour, the Gordon Rothacker Medal. The 66-year-old, who raced champion horses such as Smoken Up and… Read more: Justice receives prestigious honour
Attorney lays down the law to beat Larry
EXCITED is the understatement of the year according to Blake Caruana. After watching his classy pacer District Attorney produce a surprise upset last night, Caruana declared there are no fitting… Read more: Attorney lays down the law to beat Larry
Meetings rescheduled due to track renovation
PREMIER South Australian racetrack Globe Derby Park is set to undergo a track renovation, further highlighting the continued rejuvenation of harness racing in the state. In a bold move set to reward… Read more: Meetings rescheduled due to track renovation
Should have made him sleep on the couch!
REVENGE was extracted in Shepparton last night. Beaten by his wife, Laura, when attempting to register a personal milestone last month, Damian Wilson reversed the tables during the couple’s latest… Read more: Should have made him sleep on the couch!
Another step towards next major target
CLASSY pacer Captains Knock will take another step towards his next major target when he returns to Club Menangle this weekend. Successful at the world class venue a fortnight ago, Captains Knock is… Read more: Another step towards next major target
Fighter ready for round two
RACE ONE: Classy four-year-old DOUGS PLATTER (10) returns to racing and despite the presence of a tricky gate, the son of Betterthancheddar should commence his charge towards a potential suitor for… Read more: Fighter ready for round two
Foottapper is a number one for Hartman
HOBBY trainer Graeme Hartman turned the clock back nearly sixty-years when Foottapper greeted the judge in the second event at Menangle on Tuesday and become a number hit all over again. Part-owned… Read more: Foottapper is a number one for Hartman
Exciting youngster issues ominous warning
PROMISING young trotter Rainbow Jester issued an ominous warning with his win at Club Menangle yesterday. Completing an effortless victory in a New South Wales Foundation heat, Rainbow Jester served… Read more: Exciting youngster issues ominous warning
