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Stake hike applauded by premier trainer
PREMIERSHIP leading trainer Shane Loone has applauded Harness Racing SA for its vision after the governing body announced changes to its programming. As of October 1 all Monday Globe Derby cards… Read more: Stake hike applauded by premier trainer
Trainer frustrated with “soul-destroying” system
VETERAN horseman Bronte Giorgio has used promising freshman Lethal Louie as a prime example of the ‘flaws in the National Rating System’. Speaking after the two-year-old’s success at Globe Derby… Read more: Trainer frustrated with “soul-destroying” system
Australia’s latest millionaire
EX-PATRIOT gelding Major Crocker has become Australia’s latest millionaire. Bred by South Australian businessman Gary Crocker, Major Crocker passed the magical milestone with his victory in Yonkers… Read more: Australia’s latest millionaire
Odd man out!
TALENTED young reinsman Corey Johnson was the odd man out at Globe Derby during the weekend. With a pair of South Australia’s prominent reinswomen leading the way, Johnson was the only ‘bloke’ to… Read more: Odd man out!
Perfect tonic for astute horseman
ASTUTE horseman Dale Afford received the perfect tonic yesterday. Heading to Globe Derby with five runners, Afford made the long journey home with a three winners. Although Afford has trained… Read more: Perfect tonic for astute horseman
All hail Australia’s newest champion!
ALL hail James Herbertson…Australia’s newest champion! Representing Victoria, Herbertson earned the coveted crown with several stylish displays at Globe Derby last night as part of the Australian… Read more: All hail Australia’s newest champion!
Has fate restored natural balance?
I’VE probably been watching too much Cobra Kai this afternoon, but it’s difficult not to think fate has restored balance ahead of tonight’s Globe Derby meeting. In a “wax on, wax off” scenario, Dani… Read more: Has fate restored natural balance?
Betting markets suggest local victory
BETTING markets suggests local star Wayne Hill has a strong chance to regain the national title at Globe Derby tonight. Given a last minute call-up to replace his sister Dani as South Australia’s… Read more: Betting markets suggest local victory
Rising star’s tough first-up assignment
RISING star Locksley Lover faces his biggest test for the season in Shepparton tonight. Engaged in the club’s Trotters’ Cup, Locksley Lover will not only undertake a rise in class, he will do so… Read more: Rising star’s tough first-up assignment
Collection of Australia’s finest ready for battle
A COLLECTION of the nation’s finest will converge on Globe Derby for tomorrow night’s Australian Drivers’ Championship. In what will be the sixth running, the tournament will see representatives… Read more: Collection of Australia’s finest ready for battle
Records and reputations mean nothing!
THEY’VE won more than 16,000 races and just shy of $130million, but at Globe Derby on Saturday night, none of that matters. What does matter is a stroke of luck and bragging rights as a host of the… Read more: Records and reputations mean nothing!
Former champ out to regain title
WITH the venue proving to be a happy hunting ground in the past, Pete McMullen is looking forward to returning to Globe Derby on Saturday night. McMullen will make the long journey to South… Read more: Former champ out to regain title
Evergreen veteran continues to thrive
AT AN age where most horses – and by conversion, humans – are enjoying retirement, evergreen veteran Bien Hoa continues to thrive. In the 36th week of the year, Bien Hoa had his 39th start, which… Read more: Evergreen veteran continues to thrive
“Hopefully I can do the state proud”
TASMANIAN horseman Rohan Hillier will complete one of his career goals when he travels to South Australia next week. While a journey across Bass Strait is a worthy excursion, the trip to the… Read more: “Hopefully I can do the state proud”
Low flying youngster on target for hat-trick
PROMISING youngster Major Lincoln should have little trouble completing a hat-trick when he returns to Globe Derby tomorrow night. Despite drawing poorly over 1800 metres, the three-year-old is… Read more: Low flying youngster on target for hat-trick
ADC meeting to attract interstate nominations
ALWAYS abuzz on a Saturday night, Globe Derby is expected to take the excitement to another level next week. The home of South Australian harness racing, the venue hosts the state’s main program… Read more: ADC meeting to attract interstate nominations
Career-defining moment awaits for young gun
ON TARGET to register the best season of his short but impressive career, Cameron Hart hopes to add a defining moment to his year. Amassing 175 wins last season, Hart is well-positioned to surpass… Read more: Career-defining moment awaits for young gun
Lacking experience, but not talent!
DON’T let the fact Grace Panella is the least experienced competitor in the tournament lead you to assume she can’t win…after all, you know what they say about assumptions! Set to represent New… Read more: Lacking experience, but not talent!
Star driver admits loyalties divided
SHE’LL be representing Victoria later this month, but Kate Gath admits her loyalties are divided. Along with James Herbertson, Gath will don the ‘Big V’ silks during the Australian Drivers’… Read more: Star driver admits loyalties divided
Difficult pacer given the ‘thumbs up’
WELL-TRIED pacer Thumbs Up has been given just that from his latest trainer. Bred and making his debut in New Zealand, Thumbs Up spent a short stint in Victoria with premiership winning horseman… Read more: Difficult pacer given the ‘thumbs up’
