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Victory helps ease pain from fall
ALTHOUGH she still wishes the racing surface was softer, South Australian reinswoman Tiana McMahon is feeling the pain a lot less thanks to her win at Globe Derby last night. Two days earlier… Read more: Victory helps ease pain from fall
Welcome reason to smile after “terrible 24 hours”
SOUTH Australian horseman Matt Maguire received a welcome reason to smile yesterday. Following what had been a “terrible 24 hours”, Maguire was success with Ona Highway Tohell at Globe Derby. The… Read more: Welcome reason to smile after “terrible 24 hours”
Younger brother provides consolation
PROMISING freshman Artillery provided connections with a minor consolation last night. Although some members of the group are different, the majority of the syndicate are also part-owners of the… Read more: Younger brother provides consolation
Close, but no cigar…or money!
TO STEAL a line from the second Lethal Weapon sequel “close is a lingerie shop without a front window.” While the phrase delivered by Rene Russo’s character is a non sequitur, it sprung to mind… Read more: Close, but no cigar…or money!
33-month drought from winners’ circle broken
CONNECTIONS of veteran pacer Magic Trump hope the time span between his wins is considerably shorter than the previous gap. Winner at Globe Derby last weekend, Magic Trump will return to the… Read more: 33-month drought from winners’ circle broken
Decade since sickening fall that shocked the industry
TODAY marks the 10-year anniversary of one of the most sickening falls the sport has seen. Driving at Globe Derby, leading reinswoman Dani Hill crashed to the ground, suffering injuries which… Read more: Decade since sickening fall that shocked the industry
Milestone almost went unnoticed
PROMINENT horseman Ryan Hryhorec reached a personal milestone at Globe Derby last night. Among South Australia’s leading drivers for the better part of two decades, Hryhorec recorded his 2000th win… Read more: Milestone almost went unnoticed
Trainer’s dilemma due to lack of options
A LACK of suitable options is likely to see All That Glitters sent to a paddock. Speaking after the two-year-old’s success at Globe Derby yesterday, trainer Bronte Giorgio explained the limited… Read more: Trainer’s dilemma due to lack of options
Industry mourns tragic death of legendary horseman
HARNESS racing is in mourning following news of Dick White’s tragic death. A respected South Australian horseman, White, 85, died in a house fire during the early hours of the morning. The fire… Read more: Industry mourns tragic death of legendary horseman
Waters chummed as Sharks prepare to clash
THEY share almost identical names and come from the same stable, but that’s where the similarities will end at Globe Derby tomorrow night. Prepared by astute horseman Dale Afford, Hesashark and… Read more: Waters chummed as Sharks prepare to clash
Young gun riding the crest of a wave
IN-FORM reinsman Corey Johnson hopes to continue riding the crest of a wave during the weekend. Fresh from driving his first treble the previous week, Johnson registered a double at Globe Derby last… Read more: Young gun riding the crest of a wave
Bride on the track, but when is the wedding?
HAVING played the bridesmaid “three or four times” during the previous week, Tiana McMahon was pleased to become the bride last night. Following a string of drives which resulted in placings… Read more: Bride on the track, but when is the wedding?
Memories of horrific night pushed into the background
MEMORIES of a horrific night were pushed into the background as a new outlook on the feature was created tonight. Two years ago Lance Holberton had Regal Scribe in the Golden Nursery and watched in… Read more: Memories of horrific night pushed into the background
Closing in on a personal milestone
POPULAR reinsman Ryan Hryhorec is closing in on a personal milestone. Among South Australia’s leading drivers for the better part of two decades, Hryhorec is within striking distance of 2000 wins… Read more: Closing in on a personal milestone
Young trotter facing acid test
ON THE surface everything seems to be in place for Im Hector to register a well-deserved win at Globe Derby tonight. Runner-up at his two starts from a spell, Im Hector has drawn the pole for… Read more: Young trotter facing acid test
Longshot Johnson does it again!
THOSE who paid attention to our previous articles about Corey Johnson will be dancing with joy tonight. A couple of months ago www.nationaltrotguide.com.au published a piece highlighting the South… Read more: Longshot Johnson does it again!
Trainer’s dilemma “I’ve got no options for her”
“I FINALLY get a nice filly in the stable and I’ve got no options for her.” That’s the dilemma South Australian horseman Tyson Linke finds himself in with impressive debutant Delacour. Making her… Read more: Trainer’s dilemma “I’ve got no options for her”
Shark wading in shallow waters
TALENTED youngster Hesashark will have to keep wading in shallow waters before being given the opportunity to attack his main prey for the season. Successful at Globe Derby last night, Hesashark was… Read more: Shark wading in shallow waters
Does he have the right artillery to capture the Final?
HE HAD all the required ammunition in his heat, but does he have the firepower to capture the Final? That’s a question even trainer Paul Cavallaro doesn’t know the answer to ahead of Saturday… Read more: Does he have the right artillery to capture the Final?
You’ll need luck from a tough draw ‘bro’
REPONSIBLE for a strong win at Globe Derby last night, Whatabro will need to produce a similar effort when he returns to the same venue during the weekend. Successful at his last two starts… Read more: You’ll need luck from a tough draw ‘bro’
