QLD News
Pre-eminent harness family celebrates at ‘The Creek’
IT was a night of ‘candles and cakes’ at The Creek [Albion Park] last week as the extended Dawson family celebrated two birthdays and paid tribute to the elder statesmen of an amazing harness racing… Read more: Pre-eminent harness family celebrates at ‘The Creek’
Birthday treat for a ‘Living Legend’ of harness racing
ALBION Park will be decked in white with black stars on Saturday night as the local harness racing industry celebrates a ‘Living Legend’, Vic Frost, who turns 82 a couple of days later. On the… Read more: Birthday treat for a ‘Living Legend’ of harness racing
Record-breaking Yearling Sale
AUSTRALIAN Pacing Gold has smashed all Australian sales records in amazing day for harness racing yesterday on the Gold Coast. In what will go down as one the greatest five minutes in harness racing… Read more: Record-breaking Yearling Sale
Queenslanders on song in a ‘Gold’ rush
TAMWORTH’S $40,000 Multiquip Golden Guitar is heading for Queensland after five-year-old pacer Surf Ace made a clean sweep of the series with two successive wins. Surf Ace set a track record in the… Read more: Queenslanders on song in a ‘Gold’ rush
Impressive trial to have impact on tomorrow’s results
A TRIAL at Club Menangle earlier this week could have a large impact on tomorrow’s results. Although none of the youngsters in the trial are racing this weekend, the winner’s performance during an… Read more: Impressive trial to have impact on tomorrow’s results
Unlucky for some, but life-changing potential for one!
IT’S a number regarded as unlucky by many, but for one fortunate bidder 13 could be a life-changing digit. An exceptionally-bred colt, Lot 13 is tipped to be Sunday’s Australian Pacing Gold Sales’… Read more: Unlucky for some, but life-changing potential for one!
Ison ready for a Final flurry
FRIDAY night’s Carnival of Cups meeting at Tamworth Harness Racing Club will give young reinsman Tom Ison the chance to add to a burgeoning resume of feature wins. The finale to Tamworth’s January… Read more: Ison ready for a Final flurry
Dwyer digging for more gold
WINNING form is good form and Queensland trainer Graham Dwyer continued his rich run in taking out the first heat for the Multiquip Golden Guitar Final on Sunday evening at the Tamworth Paceway… Read more: Dwyer digging for more gold
What a way to start APG’s Yearling Sales!
WHAT a way to start the 2023 Australian Pacing Gold Yearling Sales…! Poised to be the ‘curtain opener’ of the year, Lot One is a magnificent colt complete with Cary Grant looks. A flashy dark brown… Read more: What a way to start APG’s Yearling Sales!
Most exciting event ever seen in Queensland
WITH more than $150,000 in local Queensland prizemoney on offer, the 2023 Neds – APG Gold Coast yearling sale looks set to be the most exciting event ever seen in the stat. This sale is set down for… Read more: Most exciting event ever seen in Queensland
Dates announced for Inter Dominion 2023
AUSTRALASIA’S premier harness racing event will take centre stage at Albion Park throughout December next year. The dates and venue for the 2023 Inter Dominion Championship have today been unveiled… Read more: Dates announced for Inter Dominion 2023
Brittany’s a busy little beaver!
SKY Racing’s Brittany Graham might just be the busiest person in world racing come Saturday night. The face of Sky Racing’s harness coverage, Graham will not only be hosting the broadcast of Tabcorp… Read more: Brittany’s a busy little beaver!
Chasing Group races in two states
HE’S yet to decide which venue he will attend, but nonetheless, Jarrod Alchin is hoping for a big night on Saturday. Along with runners in a pair of Group Ones at Club Menangle, Alchin has two… Read more: Chasing Group races in two states
Brilliant colt joins elite fraternity
BRILLIANT Queensland colt Leap To Fame joined a select fraternity with his success at Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. By claiming the Victoria Derby in stylish fashion the Australian Pacing Gold… Read more: Brilliant colt joins elite fraternity
Can he join this trio of greats?
PALEFACE Adios, Courage Under Fire and Captain Joy. Along with being multiple Group One winners, the trio have another accomplishment in common – they are the only pacers to make a clean sweep of… Read more: Can he join this trio of greats?
Former champ out to regain title
WITH the venue proving to be a happy hunting ground in the past, Pete McMullen is looking forward to returning to Globe Derby on Saturday night. McMullen will make the long journey to South… Read more: Former champ out to regain title
APG purchase claims fourth Group One
EXCITING filly Jewel Melody registered her fourth Group One success by securing last night’s $104,000 Qbred Triad Final at Albion Park . Trained and driven by Bernie Hewitt, Jewel Melody’s previous… Read more: APG purchase claims fourth Group One
Nominations open for APG Sales
THE wait is over – nominations are now open for the APG 2023 Perth and Gold Coast yearling sales so please get your entries in NOW. Please note: Gold Coast entries CLOSE on August 22, 2022 and Perth… Read more: Nominations open for APG Sales
Dixon joins elite drivers with milestone win
CHAMPION Queensland horseman Grant Dixon has joined a select group of drivers. Thanks to his success with Colt Thirty One at Albion Park just moments ago, Dixon has become just the fourth Australian… Read more: Dixon joins elite drivers with milestone win
More than $3.5 million in additional returns
QBRED is an incentive scheme delivering over $3.5 million in additional returns for breeders and owners of harness horses bred and racing in Queensland. With a lucrative range of exclusive stakes… Read more: More than $3.5 million in additional returns
