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Most travelled pacer on the road again!
ARGUABLY Australia’s most travelled pacer, Springfield Affair will undertake another long road trip during the next few days. With trainer Kevin Von Duve located in South Australia’s remote southeast Read more: Most travelled pacer on the road again!
That time of the year again
IT’S that time of the year again when the country cups roll around…which means it’s also the time when leading trainer Ryan Hryhorec shines. During the past few seasons Hryhorec has dominated the prov Read more: That time of the year again
Riding the crest of a wave
ASTUTE horseman Dean Girardi is riding the crest of a wave. With his team in super form, Girardi has registered five wins, four placings and a fourth from his last 10 starts. Two of those victories ca Read more: Riding the crest of a wave
Confident ahead of cross-border trip
CROSSING the border for tomorrow night’s Globe Derby meeting, veteran horseman Boris Devcic is quietly confident of a successful trip. Devcic will undertake the nine-hour round trip with three pacers, Read more: Confident ahead of cross-border trip
Positive karma after lending helping hand
POSITIVE karma has been coming David Drury’s way after agreeing to help a fellow horseman. A conversation with Victorian trainer Paul Warnock resulted in Drury accepting Roblen Ranger into his stable. Read more: Positive karma after lending helping hand
Reign of terror continues – arsonist burns vehicle in racetrack car park
A REIGN of terror targeting South Australia’s Johnson family was taken to another level during the weekend. In the sixth of a series of attacks, reinsman Corey Johnson’s Holden Colorado was set alight Read more: Reign of terror continues – arsonist burns vehicle in racetrack car park
Drawn to complete well-deserved win
A FAVOURABLE draw has The Notorious R G B in a solid position to break through for an overdue win at Globe Derby tonight. Victory has eluded The Notorious R G B since she scored at the same venue last Read more: Drawn to complete well-deserved win
Fast becoming a family destination
SOUTH Australia is fast becoming the ‘go to’ destination for the greater Mifsud clan. Gaita – now a Pullicino – started the ball rolling when she relocated several years ago where she has established Read more: Fast becoming a family destination
Timely win for aptly-named pacer
APTLY-NAMED pacer Bellezza Nera registered a timely victory at Globe Derby last night. Italian for ‘Black Beauty”, Bellezza Nera captured the Italian Cup for trainer David Harding. Having his fourth r Read more: Timely win for aptly-named pacer
Better luck second time around
ASTUTE horseman Paul Cavallaro is hoping for a case of ‘second time around’ benefit in this weekend’s Pot Of Gold Final at Globe Derby. Cavallaro contested last season’s edition with handy pacer Buzz Read more: Better luck second time around
Radical proposal to boost state’s breeding sector
A THOUGHT provoking, perhaps even radical, proposal to boost one state’s breeding industry has been discussed with the region’s leading studmasters. With limited mares, and an even smaller pool of sta Read more: Radical proposal to boost state’s breeding sector
All-round nice guy to be honoured
ONE of harness racing’s, and indeed the world, nicest guys – Greg Norman – will be honoured at Globe Derby tonight. A true “scholar and gentleman”, Norman lost his determined battle with cancer on Jan Read more: All-round nice guy to be honoured
Hoping to relive the glory
CITING her victory in last year’s edition as the highlight of her season, popular horsewoman Samantha Hill hopes to relive the glory in coming weeks. As trainer and driver of handy pacer Offyarocka Cr Read more: Hoping to relive the glory
Perfect start to season continues
HANDY pacer Hasty Bid continued his perfect start to the season last Saturday night. Having his third outing for the year, Hasty Bid overcame a wide draw to score with ease at Globe Derby. Understanda Read more: Perfect start to season continues
Drawn to upstage hot favourite
FORMER Queensland pacer My Rocky Romance has drawn to cause an upset at Globe Derby tomorrow night. Transferred to South Australian horseman Robert Caruso last month, My Rocky Romance was fourth upon Read more: Drawn to upstage hot favourite
RIP to a “scholar and a gentleman”
HARNESS racing, and indeed the world, is all the poorer today following the passing of Greg Norman. A true “scholar and a gentleman”, Norman lost his determined battle with cancer at the age of 61. Co Read more: RIP to a “scholar and a gentleman”
Veteran breaks his own Australian record
VETERAN horseman John Lee broke his own Australian record earlier this week. Becoming the nation’s eldest winning reinsman with his victory behind Martys Party last March, Lee eclipsed the mark with h Read more: Veteran breaks his own Australian record
Hill not counting the chickens
AFTER dominating last Saturday night’s Globe Derby meeting, champion reinswoman Dani Hill hopes to repeat the performance at the same venue today, but isn’t prepared to “count the chickens”. Hill remi Read more: Hill not counting the chickens
Demand for answers as attack on trainer esculates
HARNESS Racing SA is seeking information in relation to a disturbing and escalating campaign of criminal conduct directed at the Johnson Stables. The incidents under investigation include: • 8 Decembe Read more: Demand for answers as attack on trainer esculates
Governing body signs long-term lease
HARNESS Racing South Australia and Gawler Harness Racing Club are pleased to announce that following the Memorandum of Understanding executed in May 2025, that a Long-term Lease Agreement has now been Read more: Governing body signs long-term lease
