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74-year-old trainer rewarded for patience
VETERAN horseman Barry Flaherty was rewarded for his patience yesterday. Having her first start from an 11-month spell – and just her fourth outing in more than two years – Orator was successful at… Read more: 74-year-old trainer rewarded for patience
Modest plans for Derby winner
PLANS remain modest with Atout despite her success during the weekend. One of five Luke O’Neill-trained runners in the South Australia Trotters’ Derby at Globe Derby on Saturday night, Atout caused… Read more: Modest plans for Derby winner
Not so confident despite training 70 per cent of Derby field!
GIVEN 70 per cent of the field comes from his stable, it is reasonable to expect Luke O’Neill would be pretty confident ahead of tonight’s South Australia Trotters’ Derby. Seven youngsters are posed… Read more: Not so confident despite training 70 per cent of Derby field!
Reloaded and ready try again
SOUTH Australians didn’t have much luck during last weekend’s Group One fest at Club Menangle, but they are a resilient bunch who have reloaded and ready to try again. Des and Heather Glynn had… Read more: Reloaded and ready try again
Different order, but result as expected
IT WAS a slightly different order than expected, but ultimately the result was as predicted in the Golden Nursery at Globe Derby during the weekend. After dominating the heats – with his runners… Read more: Different order, but result as expected
First-up win extends undefeated status
A PERFECT return has thrust Carlisle Cruiser into early favouritism for next month’s Southern Cross. First-up for 10 weeks when making an appearance at Globe Derby during the weekend, Carlisle… Read more: First-up win extends undefeated status
Pretty much fate that I got both mares
SHE has no official interest in the race, but Lee-Ann Pangrazio will be a keen onlooker during one of tomorrow night’s features at Globe Derby. The source of Pangrazio’s focus will be the Golden… Read more: Pretty much fate that I got both mares
Stellar night on the cards for ‘Croweaters’
JUST weeks after one South Australian-bred filly registered an emphatic Group One triumph, another is chasing top-shelf glory. Proving she is the top of her crop, Encipher was brilliant in capturing… Read more: Stellar night on the cards for ‘Croweaters’
Trainer’s milestone moment
ALONG with his domination of the Golden Nursery heats, Ryan Hryhorec had another reason to soak in the glory at Globe Derby last night. Hryhorec had four runners in the two Alabar-sponsored… Read more: Trainer’s milestone moment
Chance to remain unbeaten
FRESH from her successful debut last weekend, Skew Whiff is favoured to remain unbeaten when she returns to Globe Derby tonight. Although she led throughout in a snail-like 2:17.5 over 1800 metres… Read more: Chance to remain unbeaten
No risk to undefeated status
BEING first-up from a spell is expected to have no effect on Jamaican Rock’s undefeated status. Completing a clean sweep of the Sales Series with his first two starts last May, Jamaican Rock was… Read more: No risk to undefeated status
Modest plans for talented stablemates
PLANS remain modest for talented stablemates Clarenden Envoy and Clarenden Legacy despite their victories at Globe Derby yesterday. Reproducing his recent heat performance, Clarenden Envoy was a… Read more: Modest plans for talented stablemates
Drawn to break bridesmaid status
A HANDY draw has Partyatthebeach in a strong position to break his recent bridesmaid status. The Robert Caruso-trained gelding has had three starts this season, finishing second on each occasion!… Read more: Drawn to break bridesmaid status
Fillies leading resurgence
JUST days after one South Australian-bred filly registered an emphatic Group One triumph, another is poised to take a step towards top-shelf glory. Proving she is the top of her crop Encipher was… Read more: Fillies leading resurgence
Reinsman back four years after horrific race fall
IT DIDN’T take Josh Holberton long to return to winning form. Having his second drive from a four-year absence when contesting the fourth event at Globe Derby on Saturday night, Holberton emerged… Read more: Reinsman back four years after horrific race fall
Star filly breaks five-decade drought
A RETURN trip home is yet to be decided for high class filly Encipher. Although trained by Victorian horsewoman Emma Stewart, Encipher was bred and is owned by South Australian Tyson Linke. As such… Read more: Star filly breaks five-decade drought
Aiming to maintain perfect comeback
BOTH Robert Dixon and Warrawees Shadow are aiming to maintain their perfect comeback and season on Saturday night. Recently returning from a three-year hiatus, Dixon’s only starter for the year has… Read more: Aiming to maintain perfect comeback
History against Group One favourite
HIGH class filly Encipher will have to buck history to emerge triumphant in the Victoria Oaks. Part of a phenomenal card, the Blue Riband is set to be conducted at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday… Read more: History against Group One favourite
Was historic moment the opening of a floodgate?
HISTORY was made earlier this week when Major Crocker reached a milestone thanks to his win in Yonkers. Driven by Baxter Boyd, Major Crocker covered the mile in 1:55.2 as Sports Bettor and Jojo’s… Read more: Was historic moment the opening of a floodgate?
Chasing hometown feature success
LOCAL horseman Dale Afford has a strong chance to enjoy some hometown feature success during the weekend. Afford has runners in four of the eight races in Port Pirie on Saturday night, including the… Read more: Chasing hometown feature success
