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Quality filly facing seemingly impossible task
QUALITY South Australian youngster Miss Idaho faces a seemingly impossible task this weekend. Scoring first-up at Globe Derby a fortnight ago, Miss Idaho has been sent across the border for what is… Read more: Quality filly facing seemingly impossible task
She’s greener than Irish grass!
SHE’S not without ability, but she’s not a racehorse yet either! That was the statement from owner Gary Crocker ahead of tonight’s Globe Derby meeting. Crocker will be represented by Queen Crocker… Read more: She’s greener than Irish grass!
‘Little Engine That Could’ finally climbs his mountain!
SOUTH Australia’s very own version of ‘The Little Engine That Could’ finally climbed his mountain! In the children’s story, the smallest locomotive becomes a hero by achieving a feat previously… Read more: ‘Little Engine That Could’ finally climbs his mountain!
Perfect way to celebrate milestone outing
CONSISTENT pacer Childers Road marked a milestone outing with a timely win at Globe Derby yesterday. Having his 150th start, Childers Road registered his 17th victory and first for trainer Melanie… Read more: Perfect way to celebrate milestone outing
Exciting filly ready for triumphant return
EXCITING filly Miss Idaho is back! South Australia’s premier two-year-old last season, Miss Idaho hasn’t raced since capturing the Youthful Stake in Melton on December 9. That will change on… Read more: Exciting filly ready for triumphant return
Modest plans despite winning streak
PLANS remain modest with Hanging Fire despite his impressive form. Proving too good at Globe Derby last Saturday night, Hanging Fire notched his fourth consecutive win for trainer Mario Borg. The… Read more: Modest plans despite winning streak
Domination becoming ‘the norm’!
IN WHAT has become ‘the norm’, power couple Clayton Tonkin and Emma Stewart captured yet another South Australian major just moments ago. Regular cross-border raiders during the past decade, Tonkin… Read more: Domination becoming ‘the norm’!
Astonishing strike rate to continue
ANOTHER South Australian major is at the mercy of power couple Clayton Tonkin and Emma Stewart. Regular cross-border raiders during the past decade, Tonkin and Stewart have dominated SA’s key… Read more: Astonishing strike rate to continue
Probably should feel guilty…but I don’t!
ACKNOWLEDGING she “probably should feel guilty”, popular reinswoman Bernadette Page stated she isn’t harbouring any regret from yesterday’s Globe Derby meeting. With eight races on the card, top… Read more: Probably should feel guilty…but I don’t!
Hryhorec’s heroics to claim record
PREMIER horseman Ryan Hryhorec etched his name into the record books today. Dominating proceedings at Globe Derby, Hryhorec drove the winner in seven of the eight races on the card, while finishing… Read more: Hryhorec’s heroics to claim record
Hoping for happy homecoming
IN WHAT has the potential to be a highly-successful weekend, top horseman Geoff Webster is in for a busy 48 hours. Though based in Victoria, Webster has runners engaged in New South Wales and his… Read more: Hoping for happy homecoming
Raiders back for more interstate riches
FRESH from another successful raid a fortnight ago, power couple Emma Stewart and Clayton Tonkin are back for more. The Victorian-based duo have been regular raiders during the past decade, winning… Read more: Raiders back for more interstate riches
SA pride to honour former ‘Croweater’ great
HE’S the champion almost no one knows about, but in Melton on Saturday night Inter Dominion winner Young Pedro will be honoured. Without doubt one of the lesser-known winners of the time-honoured… Read more: SA pride to honour former ‘Croweater’ great
Promising youngster continues perfect season
PROMISING youngster Tembie continued his perfect start to the season with a feature win at Globe Derby last Saturday night. Unbeaten from three starts this term, the Dale Afford-trained proved too… Read more: Promising youngster continues perfect season
Hoping for sunshine and rainbows
PROMINENT horsewoman Samantha Pascoe is hoping for sunshine and rainbows at Globe Derby on Saturday night. Along with close to a full book of drives, Pascoe will be represented by three runners from… Read more: Hoping for sunshine and rainbows
Figures reveal welcome growth
ON THE strength of promising results in 2023, Harness Racing South Australia has released some pleasing figures for the first four months of this season. The state experienced growth in almost every… Read more: Figures reveal welcome growth
One is all you need
THEY only had one runner on the card, but that was all Clayton Tonkin and Emma Stewart needed to add to their impressive record. The Victorian-based couple have been regular raiders during the past… Read more: One is all you need
Trainer breaks 16-year drought
FORMER Victorian horseman Scott Gill broke a long drought from the winners’ circle earlier this week. Moving to South Australia to be closer to his family, Gill was triumphant with Ah Amigo at Globe… Read more: Trainer breaks 16-year drought
Time to break bridesmaid habit
CONNECTIONS of lightly-raced youngster Sportsflight hope he can break his racing habit at Globe Derby tonight. Given three starts by trainer Mick Darling, Sportsflight has been bridesmaid on each… Read more: Time to break bridesmaid habit
Happy ending satisfies Hryhorec
LEADING horseman Ryan Hryhorec experienced the highs and lows of harness racing last week. Set to contest Saturday night’s Port Pirie Trotters’ Cup with the raging favourite, Regal Attire, Hryhorec… Read more: Happy ending satisfies Hryhorec
