‘I’ll know when it’s time to go,’ says Lang GAVIN Lang pauses and smiles when asked why he continues...
Thompson glad that he had a Bitgoingon
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JOHN DUNNE FORMER South Australian pacer Abitgoingonhere broke his metropolitan maiden status when he scored a well-deserved win...
A ‘BACK To The Future’ promotion by Harness Racing South Australia has proved an outstanding success. Under the guidance...
Inter Dominion winning trainer disqualified
September 21, 2018
INTER Dominion winning horseman John Justice has been disqualified by Harness Racing Victoria stewards. Stipes opened an inquiry following an inspection at Justice’s property last January, charging the trainer under rule AHRR 193(1) which states: A person shall not attempt to stomach tube or stomach tube a horse nominated... Read more
Mares’ features added to trotting calendar
September 21, 2018
IN A move which could prolong careers and improve breeding value, Harness Racing Victoria has added four mares’ trotting events to the calendar. To be contested at Tabcorp Park Melton under free-for-all conditions, the features have been named in honour of a quartet of former stars. Amazingly, two of... Read more
AFL stars sign on as Cup ambassadors
September 21, 2018
AFL players Josh Jenkins and Michael Hurley have signed contract extensions – well, sort of! The pair of harness racing enthusiasts have agreed to be ambassadors for Thursday night’s Kilmore Pacing Cup. As a result of the Group Two’s shift on the racing calendar it also doubles as the... Read more
Honouring former champion squaregaiter
September 18, 2018
ONE of harness racing’s greats will be honoured at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night with the running of the True Roman Free-For-All. Trained by Graeme Johannesen, True Roman won a host of key events, including the industry’s ‘holy grail’- the Inter Dominion – which he captured in 1988. An... Read more
Izzy has connections feeling jolie
September 16, 2018
HAVING completed her early season mission, Izzy Jolie has been sent for a spell in preparation for various major targets later in the term. Winner of last night’s Home Grown Classic at Tabcorp Park Melton, Izzy Jolie will spend “about two months” in a paddock before trainer David Miles... Read more
Perfect mix for success
September 16, 2018
TIME mixed with ‘the cruellest cut’ appear to have been the perfect combination for Malcolms Rhythm. Racing consistently as a freshman Malcolms Rhythm kept running solid fourths and fifths before trainer David Aiken made a decision to geld and spell the son of Art Major last May. Returning to... Read more
APG purchases primed for Group Twos
September 15, 2018
HAVING enjoyed a stellar 2017/18 season, Australian Pacing Gold purchases are ready for the new round of majors. Lead by Shez All Rock, APG stars captured an incredible 21 Group Ones last term. Making her debut at the beginning of the season, Shez All Rock became the southern hemisphere’s... Read more
Brave drawn to scalp Group Two rivals
September 11, 2018
A FAVOURABLE draw has Shoshone Brave in a strong position to make his way to the bottom of the ‘totem pole’ at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. Engaged in Home Grown Classic, Shoshone Brave will begin from barrier ‘wahatehwe’ (two) for trainer Isabel Walsh. Pleased with the “bungudua’s”... Read more
Injury ends international trip and possibly career
September 10, 2018
FOLLOWING a feeling in his “gut” John Meade elected to have his stable star Sparkling Success vetted, with the result just as he feared. Pulling up slightly proppy following his win at Tabcorp Park Melton during the weekend, Sparkling Success has been found to be suffering a leg injury.... Read more
Majors on the radar for comeback pacer
September 9, 2018
SEVERAL key targets have been earmarked for comeback pacer My Kiwi Mate. Scoring when second-up from a long spell at Tabcorp Park Melton last night, My Kiwi Mate has been aimed at numerous majors during the next few months, with the Inter Dominion at the top of the list.... Read more
