SA News
Hoping for a successful debut
SHE’S not going into the track with dreams of grandeur, but that’s not to say Kaycee Carey isn’t hoping for a successful debut. Carey is set to have her first starter as a trainer at Globe Derby… Read more: Hoping for a successful debut
Welcome boost among SA driving ranks
SOUTH Australia’s professional driving ranks are poised to receive a welcome boost. Having recently purchased respected transport business Bagnato Horse Transport, multiple Group One winning… Read more: Welcome boost among SA driving ranks
Record trial suggests changing of the guard
HE’S been close to unbeatable since arriving in South Australia, but could change tonight. Transferred to veteran horseman Les Harding last October, Jimmy Mack has dominated the state’s open class… Read more: Record trial suggests changing of the guard
Ready to begin new phase of flourishing career
ALREADY one of South Australia’s leading drivers, talented horsewoman Samantha Pascoe is poised to begin the next chapter of her harness racing career. Last season’s premier concession driver – who… Read more: Ready to begin new phase of flourishing career
TAB a crucial part of ‘Team Teal’
WHILE they are never far from the spotlight during any part of the season, it is that time of the year for the industry’s reinswomen to shine. Between tomorrow and March 15 Australasia’s leading… Read more: TAB a crucial part of ‘Team Teal’
Strategic move gaining desired result
IT WAS a controversial, yet strategic, decision in a bid to secure a sustainable future for the state, but as hoped, the move is already gaining the desired result. Last month Harness Racing SA… Read more: Strategic move gaining desired result
One of the all-time greats honoured tonight
ONE of the most admired pacers produced on this side of the equator will be honoured at Globe Derby tonight with the running of the Minor Derby Free-For-All. Headlining a handy program, the open… Read more: One of the all-time greats honoured tonight
85-year-old cutting regular path to winners’ circle
A FEW years ago he was enjoying retirement with no plans of returning to training. Then some personal circumstances changed, and at the ripe age of 82, Donald Thomas dusted off the harness! Since… Read more: 85-year-old cutting regular path to winners’ circle
Poised to repeat last week’s personal highlight
ACHIEVING a personal best last weekend, prominent trainer Shane Loone hopes to replicate the feat at Globe Derby on Saturday night. With four runners in the opening race on the card, Loone prepared… Read more: Poised to repeat last week’s personal highlight
Trainer’s lucky escape from fire
TIMING is everything, a fact prominent trainer Mario Borg was reminded of yesterday. With his mares spelling in a back paddock in recent weeks, Borg decided to bring them closer to the house on… Read more: Trainer’s lucky escape from fire
Times like this remind us why we love harness racing
PREMIERSHIP winning reinswoman Samantha Pascoe equalled her best winning haul at Globe Derby last night. After scoring in the first three events on the card, Pascoe completed a quartet midway… Read more: Times like this remind us why we love harness racing
Personal milestone for prominent horseman
PROMINENT horseman Shane Loone registered a personal milestone at Globe Derby just moments ago. Among South Australia’s leading trainers for the past five years, including being runner-up on the… Read more: Personal milestone for prominent horseman
Restrictions already gaining positive results
DETRACTORS were out in force, and it’s understandable to see why, after Harness Racing SA announced its plans for the South Australia Cup. Once part of the Grand Circuit, the Cup is a shadow of its… Read more: Restrictions already gaining positive results
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at National Trotguide. May the best of your past be the worst of your future! Read more: Merry Christmas
Changes to state’s futurity scheme
THE Southern Cross Racing Series and Incentive Scheme is a fundamental feature of harness racing in South Australia, and with that in mind today’s announcement will further bolster ongoing… Read more: Changes to state’s futurity scheme
Mare wins feature while in-foal
HANDY trotter Caabello has enhanced her broodmare potential with another impressive win. With a positive pregnancy test confirmed, Caabello added to her standing as a matron by capturing last… Read more: Mare wins feature while in-foal
Chasing consolation of sorts
SUCCESSFUL horseman Tyson Linke hopes to gain some consolation at Globe Derby on tomorrow night. Although he was triumphant as an owner in a Southern Cross Final a fortnight ago, Linke fell short of… Read more: Chasing consolation of sorts
Veteran reinswoman bounces back from horrific fall
IT DIDN’T take veteran horsewoman Gaita Pullicino long to make her way back to the winners’ circle. Competing at her second meeting since returning from a nasty race fall, Pullicino was successful… Read more: Veteran reinswoman bounces back from horrific fall
Ready to return to winners’ circle
A RETURN to his favourite track combined with a drop in class should see Stratofortress return to the winners’ circle. Successful at his two previous starts at Globe Derby, Stratofortress was then… Read more: Ready to return to winners’ circle
Youngster’s shot at record books
HAVING claimed a slice of history during the weekend, classy youngster My Used To Be will be given another chance at the record books. Proving too good in a Southern Cross Final at Globe Derby on… Read more: Youngster’s shot at record books
