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Veteran trainer breaks long drought
VETERAN horseman Vaughn Newman broke a long drought from the winners’ circle earlier this week. Triumphant at Globe Derby with lightly-raced youngster, Branson, Newman registered his first training… Read more: Veteran trainer breaks long drought
In-form mare to continue busy schedule
IN-FORM mare Butter Cup will continue her busy schedule with another appearance at Globe Derby on the weekend. Stating the daughter of Betting Line “thrives on regular racing” trainer Nick Tardio… Read more: In-form mare to continue busy schedule
From “problem child” to “golden child”
ANYONE who has worked with horses is well aware of how testing they can be…especially one with “an attitude”. Whether it’s catching the elusive pest in a yard, its refusal to stand still to be… Read more: From “problem child” to “golden child”
“It is hard to imagine him being beaten”
RECENT stable acquisition Major Holiday has a prime opportunity to register his second local win when he returns to Globe Derby tomorrow night. Purchased from the New South Wales stable of Chris… Read more: “It is hard to imagine him being beaten”
Back after decade in harness racing wilderness
AFTER a decade in harness racing’s wilderness, Tony Pullicino has made his long-awaited return to the winners’ circle. Pullicino endured the stewards’ wrath for 10 years before an appeal allowed him… Read more: Back after decade in harness racing wilderness
Personal milestone to Sampson-esque reinsman
AIDED by his aerodynamic hairstyle, popular young reinsman. Corey Johnson, registered a personal milestone during the weekend. Heading to Globe Derby on Saturday night with 199 wins to his credit… Read more: Personal milestone to Sampson-esque reinsman
Hoping for happy ending to stressful week
VICTORY at Globe Derby on Saturday night will be the perfect end to what has been a stressful week for trainer Tayla Warren. Warren has a pair of runners engaged at the meeting – in-form pacer, Told… Read more: Hoping for happy ending to stressful week
Flying the flag for home state
DOMINATING the headlines with her heroics, Encipher wasn’t the only South Australian-bred pacer to enjoy interstate feature success during the weekend. Trained in Victoria by record-breaking… Read more: Flying the flag for home state
Don’t look a form horse in the mouth!
UNSURE exactly what has prompted Shazzam’s recent purple patch, trainer Jeremy Seal isn’t prepared to look a form horse in the mouth! Contemplating “moving on” the son of A Rocknroll Dance a couple… Read more: Don’t look a form horse in the mouth!
“I’m getting keyed up…it’s all a bit exciting”
SHE’S trained in Victoria, will race in New South Wales and be driven by a local, but there is no doubt which region Encipher is representing during the weekend. The lone mare in Saturday night’s… Read more: “I’m getting keyed up…it’s all a bit exciting”
Retirement didn’t work out!
DON’T mention retirement…Angela Chapman did it once and never got away with it! Figuring her veteran pacer Manonthemoon was passed his prime, Chapman elected to end the nine-year-old’s career after… Read more: Retirement didn’t work out!
Rising star to continue winning streak
RISING star Nicely Spoken should have little trouble extending his winning streak when he returns to Globe Derby tonight. Successful during his last three outings, Nicely Spoken has scored in… Read more: Rising star to continue winning streak
“He is a fuse waiting to go off”
PROVING a little too well-named at times, Powderkeg is a case of “who knows?” at Globe Derby on Saturday night. Without doubt the most talented trotter in the field, the Group One winner can also… Read more: “He is a fuse waiting to go off”
Trainer’s personal milestone
PROMINENT horseman Mario Borg registered a personal milestone during the weekend. With four runners in the fourth event at Globe Derby on Saturday night, Borg trained the first three across the… Read more: Trainer’s personal milestone
Luck, luck and more luck!
ALTHOUGH she has some solid drives at Globe Derby tomorrow night, Bernadette Page declared she will be relying on luck. If Lady Luck shines upon her Page believes she can snag a win or two, without… Read more: Luck, luck and more luck!
Late starter didn’t take long to break maiden
ALTHOUGH he was triumphant at Globe Derby yesterday, “the penny still hasn’t dropped” with Franking Credit. That’s the call from trainer Martin Schrader, who believes the late starter is certain to… Read more: Late starter didn’t take long to break maiden
Let the good times continue
SHE took time to break the drought, but since snapping her maiden, Majestic Tilly has cut a regular path to the winners’ circle. Making her debut as a two-year-old in November 2021, Majestic Tilly… Read more: Let the good times continue
SA mare gains start in world’s richest race
THE resurgence of South Australian harness racing has been given another boost with star mare Encipher snaring a berth in the world’s richest race, the $2.1m TAB Eureka at Club Menangle on September… Read more: SA mare gains start in world’s richest race
“It’s a test of character for the trainer”
IT’S been a long time since he was able to do it, but Lap Of Honour performed his namesake ritual at Globe Derby yesterday. Registering a long overdue victory, Lap Of Honour made his first visit to… Read more: “It’s a test of character for the trainer”
Consistency rewarded with overdue win
CONSISTENCY was rewarded at Globe Derby yesterday. Among the placegetters during five of her last seven starts, Keilah registered an overdue win for trainer Rebecca Geurds. Also owned by Geurds… Read more: Consistency rewarded with overdue win
