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Sound warning issued ahead of next weekend’s Cup Final
ASTUTE horseman Christopher Nicol has issued a sound warning ahead of next weekend’s Cup Final in Port Pirie. Nicol is poised to contest the $25,000 feature with veteran pacer, Assassinator, which… Read more: Sound warning issued ahead of next weekend’s Cup Final
Sire’s strong Australasian results ahead of Sale
PROGENY of Vincent produced strong results this past weekend across Australia and New Zealand. At Alexandra Park on Friday night Vincent sired a double with Sherlock and Twist Little Girl saluting… Read more: Sire’s strong Australasian results ahead of Sale
Looking to continue strong rate of success
IT’S not often South Australians play a role in Tasmanian racing, but when they do, the ‘Croweaters’ enjoy a strong rate of success. None more so than Dani Hill, who dominated the 2018 Australian… Read more: Looking to continue strong rate of success
Louis to keep following country cup circuit
LIFE in South Australia continues to agree with Uncle Louis. Purchased from New Zealand before making his local debut last December, Uncle Louis has had 11 starts as a ‘Croweater’ for seven wins… Read more: Louis to keep following country cup circuit
Confident some tweaks will do the trick!
SOME tweaks here and there should deliver the desired result during the weekend. Well, that’s the hope according to trainer Robbie Caton. Caton will head to Globe Derby on Saturday night with stable… Read more: Confident some tweaks will do the trick!
86-year-old trainer’s first debut winner in six decades!
SHOWING no signs of slowing down, veteran horseman John Conry has an interesting take on his time within harness racing. Applying for a trainer’s licence after buying a hack at a clearance sale in… Read more: 86-year-old trainer’s first debut winner in six decades!
One of the flukiest runs you could ever have
LUCKY, flukey, fortunate, blessed….some of the more printable terms than the colloquial one used by trainer Kevin Von Duve to describe Springfield Affair’s Mount Gambier Gold Cup victory last… Read more: One of the flukiest runs you could ever have
Plans uncertain despite Cup success
GIVEN his tendency to get “bully” it is yet to be decided if Julius Shadow will continue to follow the South Australian country cups trail. Although she has set her sights on the circuit’s finale in… Read more: Plans uncertain despite Cup success
Battle within a battle in tonight’s Cup
THERE will be a battle within a battle at Mount Gambier tonight. Engaged in the club’s Pacing Cup, Regal Scribe and Dancing Finn are not only stablemates, they are siblings, meaning bragging rights… Read more: Battle within a battle in tonight’s Cup
More things change, the more they stay the same
ACCORDING to the adage “the more things change, the more they stay the same”. Well, going by the result of yesterday’s Strathalbyn Trotters’ Cup, the saying is spot on. Last season prominent… Read more: More things change, the more they stay the same
“I’ve got a taste for country cups now”
PLANS with in-form mare Dancing Finn are quite simple! Racing in sensational fashion, Dancing Finn outstayed her rivals to capture yesterday’s Strathalbyn Cup to take her record to six wins from her… Read more: “I’ve got a taste for country cups now”
Aiming to continue domination
SETTING a national record during last season’s circuit, leading horseman Ryan Hryhorec will be looking to continue his tremendous success during the weekend. By dominating South Australia’s trotting… Read more: Aiming to continue domination
Bitter-sweet moment as club hosts last meeting
SUNDAY’S meeting will be a bitter-sweet moment for the Strathalbyn Harness Racing Club and local supporters. Set to host a stellar program, including the Pacing and Trotting Cups, the meeting also… Read more: Bitter-sweet moment as club hosts last meeting
Slice of history required to win Group One
HER half-brother created history last season and that’s the kind of dizzy height Eve Crocker has to reach if she is to emerge triumphant during the weekend. A Group One winner, Major Crocker was… Read more: Slice of history required to win Group One
Classy youngster set to deliver another reminder
LIVING up to his name during the weekend, Lethal Louie is set to deliver another reminder of his talent tonight. Heading into last Saturday’s Globe Derby meeting with wins at his three previous… Read more: Classy youngster set to deliver another reminder
Molto bene win for under utilised reinswoman
A LEAN patch during the past week hasn’t prevented Tiana McMahon from making an impact on the winners’ circle. McMahon only had two drives at Globe Derby during the weekend and three at the same… Read more: Molto bene win for under utilised reinswoman
‘Luigi’ Johnson to deliver the goods
WHEN the moon hits your eye like a big pizza-pie that’s…probably the result of Corey Johnson tripping over at Globe Derby on Saturday night. With the Italian Cup headlining the program, Harness… Read more: ‘Luigi’ Johnson to deliver the goods
Horse of the Year nominees announced
HARNESS Racing SA is pleased to announce the finalists for each category in the 2022 South Australian Horse of the Year awards. The awards are a celebration of local industry excellence, recognising… Read more: Horse of the Year nominees announced
Stable theft one day, property damage the next
RESIDENCE of Globe Derby are feeling less than comfortable after another stable crime was committed last night. Two evenings ago a “dirty low scoundrel” broke into veteran trainer Donald Thomas’… Read more: Stable theft one day, property damage the next
Rising star issues ominous first-up statement
PROMISING pacer Jawsoflincoln issued an ominous statement during the weekend. A star among his crop last season, Jawsoflincoln made his open class debut in sensational fashion. Jawsoflincoln’s super… Read more: Rising star issues ominous first-up statement
