Race Previews
Soldiers Saddle on top of the ‘hit-list’
ONE of the most sought-after races on Bathurst Harness Racing Club’s annual calendar is the Bathurst RSL Soldiers Saddle. First run at the new Bathurst track in 2014, the time-honoured event that… Read more: Soldiers Saddle on top of the ‘hit-list’
Mike Ko’cass with a race-by-race analysis of Saturday night’s big Menangle program
RACE ONE: Hitting peak condition following four runs since a spell, and drawing ideally in gate one, the Darren Binskin trained and driven ALPINE STRIDE (1) is poised to make his presence felt in… Read more: Mike Ko’cass with a race-by-race analysis of Saturday night’s big Menangle program
Hewitt back and looking for a repeat
THE New South Wales Breeders Challenge was previously known as the Sires Stakes and a vast number of horses trained in the Western Districts have won the various divisions of the classic series for… Read more: Hewitt back and looking for a repeat
There’s a few ‘smokeys’ from the Hunter for the Breeders Challenge
THEY may go into their respective finals as outsiders, but the Hunter Valley will be represented by five juveniles in Saturday’s New South Wales Breeders Challenge Series finale at Tabcorp Menangle… Read more: There’s a few ‘smokeys’ from the Hunter for the Breeders Challenge
Mike Ko’cass analyses Saturday night’s big Menangle meeting
RACE ONE: Perfectly drawn in gate one, which is less the reserve, and peaking in condition, STAR GALLERIA (2) appears to be an ideal investment to start proceedings on a wonderful card of racing… Read more: Mike Ko’cass analyses Saturday night’s big Menangle meeting
He’s becoming a Race 1 specialist
THERE is something about that first race each Tuesday at Tabcorp Park Menangle which sparks ace Sydney reinsman Robbie Morris. During the past six weeks, on five occasions Morris has driven the… Read more: He’s becoming a Race 1 specialist
Semi-final spot would be fitting reward for this ‘Heavenly’ three-year-old
IT will be with a heavy heart that Adam Ruggari heads to Newcastle tonight to contest the qualifying heat of the New South Wales Breeders Challenge with three-year-old gelding Three In Heaven… Read more: Semi-final spot would be fitting reward for this ‘Heavenly’ three-year-old
Here’s all the winners for Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: With a vastly-improved number on his saddlecloth – compared to gate eight last time, the James Rattray trained and driven star IGNATIUS (2) is poised to have punters starting the night on… Read more: Here’s all the winners for Menangle Saturday night
Bathurst bound to keep Bernie busy
LEADING Bathurst trainer Bernie Hewitt is hoping the fortnight ahead will be busy for him as the New South Wales Breeders Challenge moves into finals mode. Hewitt has qualified two horses for this… Read more: Bathurst bound to keep Bernie busy
Mike Ko’cass with all the winners for Tabcorp Park Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: Although first-up from a frustrating term of racing, and without a trial, BURNHAM BOY (4) has both an ideal draw and a suitable assignment to ‘kick-off’ his upcoming campaign. Following… Read more: Mike Ko’cass with all the winners for Tabcorp Park Menangle Saturday night
Harry and G-Mac ready for a Breeders Challenge ‘Raid’
GLENN McElhinney has won many feature races during a long and successful career as a reinsman. There would not have been a season go past that the ace freelance driver has not been associated with… Read more: Harry and G-Mac ready for a Breeders Challenge ‘Raid’
Eight out of 10 makes for a busy night
AMANDA Turnbull has become accustomed to having busy nights wherever she races. Yet, tonight at Bathurst, the star driver will be really on the hop when she takes the reins behind eight horses on… Read more: Eight out of 10 makes for a busy night
A big ray of Sunshine inspires Atkins
DURING his time in harness racing, Hunter Valley horseman Rodney Atkins has been able to secure his fair share of handy pacers. But very few of them have been able to get him as excited as his… Read more: A big ray of Sunshine inspires Atkins
Mike Ko’cass with all the winners at Tabcorp Park Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: Although he hasn’t raced for a month, SPIRIT OF ANZAC (5) appeals as the one to beat after the Jack Trainor-trained son of Bettors Delight drew suitably in gate five. The former Kiwi is… Read more: Mike Ko’cass with all the winners at Tabcorp Park Menangle Saturday night
It’s ‘Tough’ to crack the half-million dollar mark
A MASSIVE field of 14 squaregaters will face the starter in Saturday night’s Garrards Tony and Jill McGrath Trotters Cup at Tabcorp Park Menangle. Co-trainers Joe and Mary Rando have five horses in… Read more: It’s ‘Tough’ to crack the half-million dollar mark
Phoebe ‘bets’ Hursty’s horses can fire
FROM the time she gained her license a little over two years ago, young Bathurst driver Phoebe Betts has found herself in much demand. Phoebe was born into the sport, with both her parents coming… Read more: Phoebe ‘bets’ Hursty’s horses can fire
Callaghan senior gets his turn in the spotlight
THE Wandiyali Hawkesbury to Hunter Series Final will feature at Newcastle tonight and is the culmination of seven keenly-contested heats that were run at the International Paceway during the past… Read more: Callaghan senior gets his turn in the spotlight
Your race-by-race guide to Tabcorp Park Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: While the ‘new generation’ of rising stars have been enjoying plenty of success in recent months, the established headline act of Belinda and Luke McCarthy are poised to make their… Read more: Your race-by-race guide to Tabcorp Park Menangle Saturday night
Nathan out to continue the family tradition
IT’S fair to say the Turnbull family has been the dominant force at Parkes Paceway for the past three decades. A.D., Greg, Wendy, Steve, and Amanda have all won multiple trainers and drivers’… Read more: Nathan out to continue the family tradition
Brad’s mounting a charge for the Breeders Challenge
LIKE many top trainers around New South Wales, Goulburn horseman Brad Hewitt has turned his focus on this year’s Breeders Challenge Series, which is now in full swing. The past week has seen many… Read more: Brad’s mounting a charge for the Breeders Challenge
