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Scoundrel burglar steals 85-year-old trainer’s gear
SOME dirty low scoundrel has left veteran trainer Donald Thomas “in the lurch”. Waking this morning to work his team, Thomas was shocked to discover his barn had been broken into. On further… Read more: Scoundrel burglar steals 85-year-old trainer’s gear
Rising star’s arduous first-up task
A STAR among his crop last summer, promising pacer Jawsoflincoln will attempt to emulate the feat against open company this season. Proving too good as a three-year-old, Jawsoflincoln captured the… Read more: Rising star’s arduous first-up task
Quality mare has earned a crack at metro racing
QUALITY South Australian mare Dancing Finn “deserves a crack” at breaking her ‘metro’ maiden according to trainer Lance Holberton. As such, the daughter of A Rocknroll Dance is heading to Tabcorp… Read more: Quality mare has earned a crack at metro racing
Star reinsman earns bragging rights
STAR reinsman Wayne Hill earned more bragging rights last weekend. Winner of the 2016 Australian Driving Championship, Hill’s latest moment in the spotlight came at Globe Derby when he beat a… Read more: Star reinsman earns bragging rights
Bragging rights up for grabs
BRAGGING rights will be the priority at Globe Derby on Saturday night as a host of South Australia’s leading drivers clash in a unique series. Promoted as the ‘Battle of the Best’, the tournament… Read more: Bragging rights up for grabs
What a way to break maiden status
SHE’S a ‘Ginny come lately’ among the driving ranks, but Bernadette Page has made a massive impact on the winners’ circle. Obtaining her licence last month, Page has had 16 drives for three wins and… Read more: What a way to break maiden status
Milestone for 85-year-old trainer
FRESH from enjoying one of his best seasons, veteran horseman Donald Thomas has registered a personal milestone. Thanks to Whoee Johnson’s success at Globe Derby during the weekend, the 85-year-old… Read more: Milestone for 85-year-old trainer
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!
Not so confident despite training half the field
IF YOU think training half the field will make astute horseman Dale Afford confident, think again. Despite preparing two of the four runners in the final event in Port Pirie tonight, Afford believes… Read more: Not so confident despite training half the field
Took a while, but maiden finally broken
IT TOOK longer than expected, but Dalton has broken his maiden status. Having his 33rd start when competing at Globe Derby yesterday, Dalton registered the overdue win much to the delight of trainer… Read more: Took a while, but maiden finally broken
First win along second comeback trail
WHAT better way to celebrate the anniversary of a victory then registering another! Scoring at Globe Derby yesterday, Sir Lucas completed his first success since winning at the same venue last… Read more: First win along second comeback trail
Bonuses complement recent stake hike
HARNESS Racing South Australia is pleased to advise of further developments on the bonus and prizemoney front. HRSA in conjunction with Port Pirie Harness Racing Club and its enthusiastic support… Read more: Bonuses complement recent stake hike
Veteran trains winner from hospital operating room!
VETERAN horseman Darren Billinger achieved a feat which could be an industry first this week. While lying unconscious in a surgery recovery room, Billinger trained a winner at Globe Derby! After… Read more: Veteran trains winner from hospital operating room!
Three-pronged attack in search of drought-breaking win
A THREE-PRONGED attack on today’s Globe Derby meeting is giving Martin Schrader a glimmer of hope of breaking a drought from the winners’ circle. Training a small team in Port Pirie, Schrader’s last… Read more: Three-pronged attack in search of drought-breaking win
Heading to paddock on winning note
SUCCESS is its own reward, but for Quick Quaker there is a bonus. Registering an impressive win at Globe Derby last night, Quick Quaker has been sent for a spell by trainer-owner Phil Pavlovich… Read more: Heading to paddock on winning note
Drawn to kick-start the New Year on a perfect note
CONSISTENT pacer Aces Shadow has drawn to kick-start the New Year on a perfect note. Unable to win from 12 outings last season, Aces Shadow will begin from the pole at Globe Derby tonight. Although… Read more: Drawn to kick-start the New Year on a perfect note
Perfect end, but unfinished business awaits
SHE’S finished the local year on a high, but South Australian horsewoman Jill Neilson still has unfinished business for the season. Neilson had a pair of runners in the opening event at Globe Derby… Read more: Perfect end, but unfinished business awaits
Raiders looking to ‘buck the trend’
A HOST of South Australians will attempt to ‘buck the trend’ this weekend. After being on the wrong side of interstate invaders – particularly Victorians – for several decades, SA trainers and… Read more: Raiders looking to ‘buck the trend’
Veteran celebrates 55th anniversary of maiden win
VETERAN horseman Andrew Clarke found the ideal way to celebrate the anniversary of his first Port Pirie victory. Fifty-five years after breaking his maiden at the South Australian circuit Clarke was… Read more: Veteran celebrates 55th anniversary of maiden win
Hoping for perfect end to debut season
YOUNG horsewoman Samantha Pascoe is hoping for the perfect end to her debut season. South Australia’s reigning concession drivers’ champion – having been runner-up during the three previous years… Read more: Hoping for perfect end to debut season
