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Those odds could be considered very generous
IT’S not often the only runner in the field with a victory during their last five starts is considered to be among the outsiders. But that’s the position Get Lucky finds himself in heading to… Read more: Those odds could be considered very generous
Is Jack the state’s next star?
BASED on his bloodline and debut performance, Go Jack Crocker has the potential to become the next South Australian-bred star. SA stock have enjoyed somewhat of a resurgence in recent seasons thanks… Read more: Is Jack the state’s next star?
80-year-old trainer enjoying ‘purple patch’
A CHANGE of scenery has given ‘greybeard’ pacer, Luv Me Or Hate Me, a new lease on life. Racing in moderate fashion around the Sunraysia district, Luv Me Or Hate Me was gifted to veteran trainer… Read more: 80-year-old trainer enjoying ‘purple patch’
Is drought-breaking win the beginning of a flood?
CONNECTIONS of Bruzer hope his recent drought-breaking victory is the beginning of a steady flow of wins. Proving too good at Globe Derby last week, Bruzer registered his first triumph since scoring… Read more: Is drought-breaking win the beginning of a flood?
I love it when a plan comes together!
“I LOVE it when a plan comes together.” Though the term was coined by the leader of the A-Team on the hit television program of the 1980s, Victorian horsewoman Kari Males adopted the saying during… Read more: I love it when a plan comes together!
HRSA announces new major partner
LADBROKES Australia will become the driving force behind harness racing in South Australia after confirming a deal to become the major partner of Globe Derby and all other harness venues across the… Read more: HRSA announces new major partner
Sibling rivalry to heat up Cup
SIBLING rivalry will be at a premium at Globe Derby on Saturday night. Not only will brothers Culture King and Artillery clash in the Italian Cup, their trainer, Paul Cavallaro, will also compete… Read more: Sibling rivalry to heat up Cup
Trainer breaks long drought
POPULAR horsewoman Tiana McMahon broke a long drought from the winners’ circle yesterday. Although McMahon has cut a regular path to the ‘number one’ stall as a driver in recent years, this time… Read more: Trainer breaks long drought
Carter belying his bad boy reputation
RECENT stable acquisition Bad Boy Carter has been wrongly named according to trainer Lui Trotta. Making the long trip to Charlton to buy the son of Vincent in mid January, the astute South… Read more: Carter belying his bad boy reputation
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
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
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
Versatile trotter proving to be an astute buy
PROVING an astute purchase for those who have shown faith in him during the past six months, versatile trotter Buckles will attempt to reward connections again this weekend. With one win from his… Read more: Versatile trotter proving to be an astute buy
Three generations score on same card
THREE generations of the Finnis family made their way to the winners’ circle in Mount Gambier last night. Elder statesman Barry Finnis, his son Jayson and his son, Juddy, shared the spoils with a… Read more: Three generations score on same card
Sibling rivalry to dominate open class event
IN-FORM pacer Artillery doesn’t have to look far to find his main danger ahead of tonight’s Globe Derby meeting. Boasting three wins and a third from his last four starts, Artillery is a… Read more: Sibling rivalry to dominate open class event
Our achievements and mistakes make us who we are
THIS time last year Ken Rogers had no intention of returning to harness racing…as of last night, he equalled a personal best as a reinsman. With a strong book of drives in Port Pirie, Rogers won… Read more: Our achievements and mistakes make us who we are
‘Two-horse’ race of a different kind
TONIGHT’S opening race in Port Pirie will be a ‘two-horse’ race of a different kind. Although 10 runners will clash over 2050 metres, the field consists of entrants from just two stables. Luke… Read more: ‘Two-horse’ race of a different kind
Hoping to keep winning momentum going
SOUTH Australian-owned Blue Coman will aim to begin the new season in the same manner in which he ended the old one – winning a Cup. Triumphant in the SA Trotters’ Cup at Globe Derby on October 28… Read more: Hoping to keep winning momentum going
Late bloomer to end season on a high
LATE bloomer Swaffham Jack has a prime opportunity to end his debut season on a high at Globe Derby tonight. Despite being in the veteran category as a soon-to-be eight-year-old, Swaffham Jack only… Read more: Late bloomer to end season on a high
Chasing personal milestone
A WINNING combination aided by a favourable draw has Todd Weidenbach confident of achieving a noteworthy milestone. Weidenbach will head to Globe Derby tonight with in-form mare, Balmoral Hall… Read more: Chasing personal milestone
