Race Previews
Tom’s in for another busy night
THE Newcastle Harness Racing Club could not be happier with the way this year’s Wandiyali Hawkesbury to Hunter Series has unfolded. Three qualifying heats were run last week with the most impressive… Read more: Tom’s in for another busy night
An early look at three major Breeders Challenge hopes
IT is an exciting time of the year for harness racing participants as the New South Wales Breeders Challenge series gains momentum throughout the state. But one who has many reasons to be excited… Read more: An early look at three major Breeders Challenge hopes
Finding winners at Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: Despite four ‘patchy’ efforts since joining the Jason Grimson team, METAL ROCK (3) appeals as the one to beat after the son of Pet Rock came up with his best draw since making the move… Read more: Finding winners at Menangle Saturday night
Troy’s trumping them at Penrith
SOUTH Windsor horseman, Troy Williams epitomises how hard work pays off. Raised in Dubbo and Bathurst, Williams inherited the passion that his father Gary and mother Judy possessed and while they… Read more: Troy’s trumping them at Penrith
Mike Ko’cass finds us a winner at Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: Placed in three of his past four starts since greeting the judge over this course and distance, RAYS CHOICE (7), despite the class of his opposition, appears suitably placed in this… Read more: Mike Ko’cass finds us a winner at Menangle Saturday night
Jack’s hoping to repeat his ‘Terrific Tuesday’
HE has already achieved a great deal in his young life but former Newcastle reinsman Jack Callaghan added another supreme effort to his growing list of achievements when he drove four winners at… Read more: Jack’s hoping to repeat his ‘Terrific Tuesday’
Well-placed kick puts Mat in the hot seat
THERE is no doubt that Bathurst trainer Greg Rue can spot a horse with potential. Rue, who only trains a small team of pacers at the Bathurst Showground, is currently enjoying a great run with the… Read more: Well-placed kick puts Mat in the hot seat
Panella, Elder the heroes of the Hunter
THE well-supported Woodlands Stud Lather Up Series concluded during the weekend and a three-pronged assault on the series by Hunter Region-based trainer Greg Brown paid off when his mare Waiting For… Read more: Panella, Elder the heroes of the Hunter
Perfect warm-up for the Breeders Challenge
THE New South Wales Breeders Challenge Series is fast approaching, and officials are hoping the situation with the Covid-19 outbreak across the state improves to allow the qualifying heats to… Read more: Perfect warm-up for the Breeders Challenge
Mat aims for the big guns with stable star
Mat Rue knows aiming for the upcoming home state Inter Dominion with his stable star Fouroeight is a longshot. Still, the former Miracle Mile-winning reinsman would love nothing more than to be able… Read more: Mat aims for the big guns with stable star
Mini trots the perfect way to launch Grace’s career
SHE’S only 18-years-old, yet Grace Panella is another talented driver that credits her success in harness racing to the valuable experience she gained through the Mini Trotting Association. Panella… Read more: Mini trots the perfect way to launch Grace’s career
Hannah’s back to make her mark
PHEASANTS Nest-based driver Hannah Rixon has joined the concession driving ranks, which are currently in a healthy state throughout New South Wales. Hannah’s twin brother Will and her older sister… Read more: Hannah’s back to make her mark
Mike Ko’cass finding all the winners for Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: Following as hat-trick of solid placings at Headquarters, ZIGGY ROCKS (2) will take a power of beating when he faces the starter from gate two. Prepared by KerryAnn Turner and to be driven… Read more: Mike Ko’cass finding all the winners for Menangle Saturday night
Daley’s loss inspires Ross
SOMETIMES in anyone’s chosen sport there are many twists and turns on the way to making a success of it. That scenario could not be more highlighted when looking at the career of up-and-coming… Read more: Daley’s loss inspires Ross
Knocking on the door of 700 wins
WHEN Moonbi reinsman Dean Chapple heads into the eight-race card at Tamworth this afternoon he will be itching for a win . . . or preferably two. Chapple is just two winning drives away from a… Read more: Knocking on the door of 700 wins
Lockdown in favour of the ‘locals’
NEWCASTLE Harness Racing Club is reaping the benefits from the large number of horses that are trained in the Hunter Region during the current Covid-19 restrictions. Normally there would be a big… Read more: Lockdown in favour of the ‘locals’
Our form expert with all the winners for Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: Peaking in condition and drawing ideally in gate two, which is less the reserve, BALDUCCI (3) has the perfect opportunity to record back-to-back wins at Headquarters. Stepping out for his… Read more: Our form expert with all the winners for Menangle Saturday night
Hart, Rando and Grima all making their marks
RACING at Tabcorp Park Menangle during the past week provided four significant milestones for harness racing participants based in the Sydney region. Star reinsman Cameron Hart notched up his 500th… Read more: Hart, Rando and Grima all making their marks
Hewitt ready to bounce back into local winners’ circle
GOULBURN trainer-driver Brad Hewitt has just returned from a two-month hiatus in Queensland where he campaigned with a team of pacers from his stable and doubled as caretaker trainer of a couple of… Read more: Hewitt ready to bounce back into local winners’ circle
Callaghan calls on Morgan to add to his good season
PROMINENT Hunter Valley horseman, Mark Callaghan has always had a handy team of pacers in his care and this season is no exception. Callaghan is currently training a team of 12 from his Morisset… Read more: Callaghan calls on Morgan to add to his good season
