QLD News
Boom youngster to bypass Queensland riches
BOOM filly Keayang Zahara is set to bypass a Queensland campaign despite the riches on offer. Maintaining her undefeated status from four starts with a slashing New South Wales Derby triumph at Club… Read more: Boom youngster to bypass Queensland riches
Australia’s top crown goes to…
THE buzz time Australian harness racing is enjoying was underlined by champions Leap To Fame and Just Believe fighting-out 2023 Australian Harness Horse of the Year honours. It was Queensland pacing… Read more: Australia’s top crown goes to…
Owners leap into another charitable act
IN ANOTHER boost to Friday night’s Newcastle Mile meeting, Leap To Fame’s owners Kevin and Kay Seymour are contributing to an online silent auction set up by Newcastle Harness Racing Club offering… Read more: Owners leap into another charitable act
Superstar short-priced favourite in Cup
QUEENSLAND sensation Leap To Fame has opened a short-priced favourite to win Saturday night’s Decron Cranbourne Gold Cup. Last weekend’s A G Hunter Cup champion has remained in Victoria for another… Read more: Superstar short-priced favourite in Cup
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!
IN THE heart of the Gold Coast, on Australia Day weekend, Sunday the 28th of January, the Australian Pacing Gold sale is the place to be with a spectacular showcase of equine excellence. Held at the… Read more: Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!
We have gone from half a dozen horses to about 100
PROMINENT owner Wayne Loader has rapidly expanded his broodmare band in recent seasons and will make his sales debut as a vendor at the APG Gold Coast sale with a quality filly from a prolific… Read more: We have gone from half a dozen horses to about 100
We breed to sell….
WOODFORD breeder Wayne Comerford has refined his breeding operation over two decades to produce well handled, athletic youngsters that are ready for the rigours of racing. He made a foray into… Read more: We breed to sell….
Jewel in Taylor’s crown
A THREE-QUARTER brother to the former NSW 2YO Filly of the Year and five-time Group One winner Jewel Melody will spearhead Gosford breeder Michael Taylor’s draft at the Australian Pacing Gold sale… Read more: Jewel in Taylor’s crown
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
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
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
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
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
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
Only one place to be!
ALWAYS B Miki is the U14 Champion pacer that retired as the Fastest Horse of All Time. Trained by Jimmy Takter, Always B Miki’s racetrack deeds moved him to state: “I think this could be the… Read more: Only one place to be!
Magnificent Seven
BURWOOD Stud, which was founded in 1982 by Noel and Christine Denning and has stood the successful sires Ultimate Falcon, Cammibest and Changeover, have been long-time supporters of the Australian… Read more: Magnificent Seven
Well-bred filly to attract plenty of attention
A FILLY by leading American juvenile sire Stay Hungry from a half-sister to the sensational New Zealand racemare Millwood Tilly is expected to be keenly sought by buyers at the Australian Pacing… Read more: Well-bred filly to attract plenty of attention
Prominent couple attempting to equal long-standing record
PROMINENT couple Jess Tubbs and Greg Sugars will attempt to equal a long-standing record this weekend. With runners in both Inter Dominion Finals at Albion Park on Saturday night, the… Read more: Prominent couple attempting to equal long-standing record
Gifted chance to join select fraternity
POPULAR horseman Jack Trainor has been gifted an opportunity to join a very select fraternity of fortunate drivers this weekend. Having watched the series from the sidelines, Trainor received a… Read more: Gifted chance to join select fraternity
