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Draw only perfect on paper?
ON PAPER it appears to be the perfect draw, but whether it pans out that way remains to be seen. That’s the view of trainer Bec East ahead of the opening Southern Cross heat at Globe Derby tonight… Read more: Draw only perfect on paper?
Reigning champ to endure difficult title defence
REIGNING champion Ona Highway Tohell is set to endure a difficult title defence from the outset. Engaged in the opening Southern Cross heat for three-year-old colts and geldings at Globe Derby on… Read more: Reigning champ to endure difficult title defence
Sigh of relief…albeit with bated breath!
SOUTH Australian participants are breathing a sigh of relief, albeit with bated breath! Following yesterday’s dramatic lockdown by the state government, harness racing was forced into an instant… Read more: Sigh of relief…albeit with bated breath!
Sights set on country cups circuit
ANOTHER crack at the country cup circuit is the short term plan with handy pacer Bettorhavtime. Speaking after Bettorhavtime’s narrow victory at Globe Derby last night, trainer Heather Stevens cited… Read more: Sights set on country cups circuit
Draw won’t effect impeccable record
A TRICKY draw is expected to have no effect on Ellmers Hoofing It’s impeccable South Australian record tonight. Joining Jonathon Kingston-Mayne’s stable in June, Ellmers Hoofing It has had eight… Read more: Draw won’t effect impeccable record
Youngster looking to match famous sibling
TALENTED youngster Playa Del Carmen will be given the opportunity to match one of her famous sibling’s feats. Breaking her maiden at Globe Derby yesterday, Playa Del Carmen is being primed for the… Read more: Youngster looking to match famous sibling
Quality filly extends winning streak
QUALITY filly Dancing Finn continued her charge towards her main target with another victory at Globe Derby last night. Stretching her winning streak to eight, Dancing Finn is being readied for the… Read more: Quality filly extends winning streak
Artillery ready to fire
TALENTED freshman Artillery has drawn to return to the winners’ circle at Globe Derby tomorrow night. Among the placings during his last two starts, Artillery is favoured to lead throughout the… Read more: Artillery ready to fire
Main danger close to home
EARLY favourite Plutonium won’t have to look far to find his main danger at Globe Derby on Saturday night. Boasting two wins and a tough second from three starts since arriving from New Zealand… Read more: Main danger close to home
All aboard the band wagon!
EVERY fibre in my body is in pain typing this…not just as a Carlton supporter, but as a self-respecting Australian! That said, it is footy finals time and one club’s bandwagon grows exponentially… Read more: All aboard the band wagon!
Glory days far from over for 76yo trainer-driver
AT AN age when most are sitting back ‘trying to recapture a little of the glory of’, William Drury has proven his ‘glory days’ are from over. Making a rare trip to Globe Derby last night, the… Read more: Glory days far from over for 76yo trainer-driver
One for all and all for one!
WITH his three runners returning the identical result at Globe Derby last weekend, Greg Scholefield hopes the trio can continue the trend when they head to the troubled venue tomorrow night – but… Read more: One for all and all for one!
Troubled organisation granted ‘show cause’ extension
TROUBLED organisation South Australian Harness Racing Club has been granted an extension in its ‘show cause’ case. Four weeks ago Harness Racing Australia chose to impose a ‘show cause’ action on… Read more: Troubled organisation granted ‘show cause’ extension
Bro’s second chance to emulate famous sibling
HE FELL short of matching his famous half-brother last season, but Whatabro has indicated he is ready for another crack at emulating one his sibling’s feats. Returning from a four-month spell… Read more: Bro’s second chance to emulate famous sibling
Younger sibling has older brother covered
WHETHER he reaches the heights of his brother remains to be seen, but at the same point of their careers Artillery is more advanced that his older sibling. That’s the opinion of the man who would… Read more: Younger sibling has older brother covered
Classy filly ticking along before main target
CLASY youngster Changeup will be kept “ticking along slowly” as connections prepare for her main target of the season. Successful against older company at Globe Derby during the weekend, Changeup is… Read more: Classy filly ticking along before main target
Dual Horse of the Year ready for racing return
DUAL South Australian Horse of the Year, Emain Mach, will make his racing return this weekend as he continues to work towards a slice of history. Sent for a spell last February, Emain Mach will… Read more: Dual Horse of the Year ready for racing return
Relocation to reduce industry costs
IN A move which is set to benefit the local industry, Harness Racing SA has elected to transfer its operation to another office. The governing body rents a building from the South Australian Harness… Read more: Relocation to reduce industry costs
Trainer dedicates win to late mother
EMOTIONS were at a premium following the opening race at Globe Derby yesterday. Having recently made a difficult trip back to South Australia, trainer Matt Maguire registered his first win since his… Read more: Trainer dedicates win to late mother
Thriving since moving interstate
LIFE in South Australia continues to agree with Ellmers Hoofing It. Having his eighth start since arriving in the state Ellmers Hoofing It was once again a class above his rivals at Globe Derby last… Read more: Thriving since moving interstate
