Race Previews
Jimmy’s ready for a busy night
JIM Douglass has made a worthwhile career out of harness racing and his easy-going personality, matched with a strong work ethic, makes him a popular choice when trainers are looking for a freelance… Read more: Jimmy’s ready for a busy night
Nathan looking to steal the spotlight
DESPITE his proven success in harness racing, Bathurst horseman Nathan Turnbull would be the first to admit that he has been overshadowed by his younger sister Amanda, who is now recognised as being… Read more: Nathan looking to steal the spotlight
Blake happy to cover the kilometres for success
THERE is no doubt that up-and-coming Young-based reinsman Blake Micallef is presently the Riverina’s in-form driver. Prior to the Covid-19 outbreak, Micallef rode the crest of a wave, and was happy… Read more: Blake happy to cover the kilometres for success
Harding chasing a new record
PRECIOUS few trainers and drivers get the chance to boast that they have won the $30,000 Multiquip Golden Guitar Final more than once in its 36-year history. Those that have achieved that feat are… Read more: Harding chasing a new record
Alchin gets a double shot at Tamworth features
SYDNEY-BASED trainer Jarrod Alchin will have two stable runners in two finals as part of Sunday’s Tamworth Harness Racing Club January racing Carnival Finals night. Alchin will have My Ultimate Star… Read more: Alchin gets a double shot at Tamworth features
Trainers queuing up to book Morris
ROBBIE Morris rarely passes up an opportunity to travel to regional areas to drive for trainers who opt to put him on their horses. Last Sunday, despite his wife KerryAnn not having any horses… Read more: Trainers queuing up to book Morris
Clocking up the ‘k’s’ in the Carnival of Cups
CHAMPION Bathurst trainer-driver Amanda Turnbull is chasing another feature race win on her home track when she contests the qualifying heats of the Bedwells Feed Barn Star Trek tonight. Since… Read more: Clocking up the ‘k’s’ in the Carnival of Cups
Leading stables to ‘invade’ Goulburn
THE TAB Carnival of Cups moves to Goulburn this afternoon when the progressive club hosts several leading stables from Sydney and other regions around the state. The $31,800 Goulburn Soldiers Club… Read more: Leading stables to ‘invade’ Goulburn
Micky happy to keep chalking up the winners
MICHAEL Muscat is the type of person that no matter where he ventures, he always makes friends. The former Sydneysider recently decided that it was the right time in his life to make a change and he… Read more: Micky happy to keep chalking up the winners
Now Freddie’s after a double
FREDDIE’S Delight broke his maiden status in taking out the Hydes Hides M & M Maiden Pace last start at Tamworth and will now look to continue on his winning way from the three barrier in the… Read more: Now Freddie’s after a double
They’ll be watching a bit of ‘Boppin’ at Newcastle
THE presence of Sydney trainers’ hit-and-run trips to Newcastle continues tonight with a number of leading stables heading to the International Paceway. One of the most interesting runners heading… Read more: They’ll be watching a bit of ‘Boppin’ at Newcastle
Britney Jane looking for a Gold ‘rush’
TAMWORTH trainer Greg Coney and his daughter Jemma are on the quest for Gold. The Tamworth Harness Racing Club open their January Racing Carnival on Sunday evening with the $11,000 Pub Group Gold… Read more: Britney Jane looking for a Gold ‘rush’
Only the ‘King’ will be missing at Parkes
PARKES Harness Racing Club celebrated an end to 2020 with a wonderful night of racing followed by a spectacular fireworks display. Yet nothing could have prepared them for what was to come two days… Read more: Only the ‘King’ will be missing at Parkes
He makes me look good, says Painting
NARRANDERA trainer, David Kennedy and his foreman Jackson Painting would arguably have one of the best strike rates in the Riverina. The pair only train a relatively small team of 13 pacers but… Read more: He makes me look good, says Painting
Cole spreading his riches around
THE Christmas-New Year period is always a busy time for Mandagery-based farmer Geoff Cole as he races the clock to have his crop harvested in time for the festive season. Cole had plenty to be happy… Read more: Cole spreading his riches around
Blake hoping for some fireworks to end the year
CHAMPION horseman Blake Fitzpatrick would have to rate 2020 as a successful year as the winners have continued to flow. Now the Cawdor trainer-driver will be hoping to end the year on a high note at… Read more: Blake hoping for some fireworks to end the year
Grima’s watching and learning from the best
SEATON Grima is a young reinsman on the rise. The 17-year-old is enjoying his lifestyle, dividing his time between his passion for harness racing and his apprenticeship as a cabinet maker in… Read more: Grima’s watching and learning from the best
Hewitt to fire on home front
THE festive season always delivers a wonderful atmosphere with several regional harness racing clubs hosting Carnival of Cups features. On Friday, the Dubbo Harness Racing Club celebrated what has… Read more: Hewitt to fire on home front
Trainor, Grimson on the crest of a wave
POPULAR former New Zealand reinsman, Jack Trainor continues an upward spiral in the leading driver ranks in Sydney and now boasts 135 winners for the current season. More recently, Trainor has… Read more: Trainor, Grimson on the crest of a wave
Callaghan keeps the team on track
THE powerful Craig Cross stable is set for a busy time over the next few months as they prepare to contest feature harness races right along Australia’s eastern seaboard. This Saturday night the… Read more: Callaghan keeps the team on track
