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Greybeards out in force
GREYBEARDS were out in force at Globe Derby last Saturday night. Reminding their younger rivals there is still plenty of life in ‘old war horses’, an 11-year-old, three 10-year-olds and a… Read more: Greybeards out in force
Century on and still looking to the future
THE Garrard family’s involvement in harness racing goes back a century but their foray into breeding and selling yearlings is a relatively new venture. Trainer Daren Garrard, 55, has 15 horses in… Read more: Century on and still looking to the future
New generation of famous clan ready for action
ONCE the most feared name at Globe Derby, Justice rarely makes an appearance at the venue after most of the clan moved to Victoria more than two decades ago. During the late 1980s and ’90s, however… Read more: New generation of famous clan ready for action
Quality over quantity
IT’S quality over quantity as the old saying goes, and as you look through this year’s sales catalogue you would be foolish to dismiss those vendors only bringing one yearling. Let’s check out some… Read more: Quality over quantity
Ain’t as good as I once was…but I’m as good once as I ever was!
THERE was a time when ‘downing a few’ following a win before backing up the next night was an effortless endeavour. But as per Toby Keith’s hit “As good as I once was”, those days slip into the… Read more: Ain’t as good as I once was…but I’m as good once as I ever was!
Opportunities have never been better
IN HORSE breeding, the goal is often to produce individuals with desirable traits such as athleticism, conformation, temperament, and specific skills, like high speed. Breeders may carefully choose… Read more: Opportunities have never been better
Top reinsman reaches personal milestone
FRESH from registering a personal milestone earlier this week, leading reinsman Wayne Hill has set his sights on two targets in 2024. The first is to improve on his personal best record in the… Read more: Top reinsman reaches personal milestone
Leading pair to make Queensland debut
A PAIR of leading lights in the NSW breeding industry, Joanne Andersen and Dyanna Thommeny, will be represented for the first time at a Queensland yearling sale with a single entry in the Australian… Read more: Leading pair to make Queensland debut
Chapple takes the Gold
“I AM struggling this morning, for sure!” That was the response from Moonbi trainer-driver Dean Chapple after celebrating his stable’s significant win on Tuesday evening at Tamworth Paceway. Chapple… Read more: Chapple takes the Gold
Once in a generation champion
ONCE in a generation horses such as Somebeachsomewhere are very rare and Somebeachsomewhere wasn’t just a once in a generation race-horse, 20 wins from 21 starts and 3,221,299 in stakes, he was also… Read more: Once in a generation champion
Fantastic opportunity available
A FANTASTIC opportunity is available for prospective sponsors in coming weeks. Newcastle is poised to host heats of the Tommy Reay Sapling Memorial on February 19, with sponsorship openings still… Read more: Fantastic opportunity available
French connection in trotting feature
SATURDAY night’s Ballarat meeting should have trotting fans salivating at the prospect of a late Christmas present when the harness racing field faces the starter in The Knight Pistol. Dual Inter… Read more: French connection in trotting feature
Heading towards Sales’ record
WHEN the showy Soho Tribeca-Our Star Dust colt steps into the sales ring for the Australian Pacing Gold sale at the Oaklands Junction auditorium on Sunday, February 4 he will bring up a milestone… Read more: Heading towards Sales’ record
Ready to defend title
PLYMOUTH Chubb is out to capture another special and sentimental victory in Saturday night’s The Knight Pistol at Bray Raceway, Ballarat. The race holds particular significance to father-daughter… Read more: Ready to defend title
Stellar draft from prominent breeder
MONARCH Farm matriarch Margaret Donohue has seen a lot of smart youngsters after a lifetime involvement with harness racing and she is “very happy” with her draft of yearlings in the APG Gold Coast… Read more: Stellar draft from prominent breeder
Racing her way back to her best
AN OMINOUS warning has been issued to prospective rivals following Im Ready Jet’s victory during the weekend. Despite proving too good in the Derby Royale Free-For-All in Shepparton on Saturday… Read more: Racing her way back to her best
Rejuvenated trotter continues rise to top
REJUVENATED trotter Have No Fear continued his belated rise through the grades with an eye-catching victory at Club Menangle last night. Breaking a long drought from the winners’ circle when… Read more: Rejuvenated trotter continues rise to top
Tears of joy after hometown victory
THERE were tears of joy and scenes of jubilation as Curly James provided 19-year-old trainer Courtney Laker with the biggest moment of her young career on Saturday night. Laker, from Kialla, was… Read more: Tears of joy after hometown victory
Bound to attract plenty of attention
THE Muscle Hill horse Southwind Frank was one of the best young trotters in North America of his day. He won 17 of his 26 lifetime starts including 10 consecutive races at two highlighted by the… Read more: Bound to attract plenty of attention
Newcomers to leave their mark
THE Australian Pacing Gold sale at Magic Millions, Gold Coast on Sunday, January 28 features the progeny of 33 individual stallions including three exciting first season sires. The trio of newcomers… Read more: Newcomers to leave their mark
