Race Previews
Re-Homing boost for retired standardbreds
AN exciting new partnership has been created between Nutrien Equine and the New South Wales Harness Racing Industry Standardbred Re-Homing Company. Through the partnership, six standardbred horses… Read more: Re-Homing boost for retired standardbreds
Amazing Dream the firmer for Hunter Cup
CHAMPION mare Amazing Dream has been the most significant mover with TAB since last night’s Hunter Cup barrier draw. The Nathan Purdon-trained daughter of Bettor’s Delight came up with barrier eight… Read more: Amazing Dream the firmer for Hunter Cup
Brittany Graham takes an early look at the Hunter Cup aspirants
THIS weekend marks the final opportunity for fringe runners to put forward their case for Hunter Cup glory next Saturday. The Country Cups route has been intriguing over the last few weeks… Read more: Brittany Graham takes an early look at the Hunter Cup aspirants
Grace mixing it with the big guns
HARNESS racing in New South Wales has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to female drivers. Of course, Amanda Turnbull and KerryAnn Morris have headed that list for some years and along with… Read more: Grace mixing it with the big guns
Menangle Saturday: Mike Ko’cass finds us a winner
RACE ONE: A tricky race to kick-off proceedings with the draw adding to the degree of difficulty in finding the one to beat. Despite going from two favourable draws, which paved the way for winning… Read more: Menangle Saturday: Mike Ko’cass finds us a winner
Penrith’s ‘dynamic duo’ ready to strike
IT’S hard to find a more ‘in-form’ combination in Sydney harness racing in recent weeks than trainer Joe Conolly and junior driver Seaton Grima. Based at Llandilo north-west of Penrith, the duo… Read more: Penrith’s ‘dynamic duo’ ready to strike
MENANGLE PREVIEW from Mike Ko’cass
RACE ONE: On what will be a night of thrilling action, the opening race will provide an intriguing clash between the Belinda McCarthy-trained MUSCLE FACTORY (5) and the Lester Hewitt-prepared HES… Read more: MENANGLE PREVIEW from Mike Ko’cass
Callaghan gearing up for the week of his life
IT’S been an amazing start to the year for in-form Sydney reinsman Jack Callaghan. The 20-year-old was always destined to make a name for himself from the first time he took out his driver’s license… Read more: Callaghan gearing up for the week of his life
Chapple gives the locals a reason to cheer
MOONBI trainer Dean Chapple is looking for a big showing from his stable at the Carnival of Cups meeting tomorrow [Friday] night at his home track, Tamworth Paceway. With seven runners competing… Read more: Chapple gives the locals a reason to cheer
Coney primed for her first crack at Tamworth feature
JEMMA Coney is armed and ready for Friday night’s big Carnival of Cups meeting at Tamworth. Top of the hit parade is the 38th running of the $40,000 (Group 3) Multiquip Golden Guitar Final. Coney… Read more: Coney primed for her first crack at Tamworth feature
He’s happy to wear the ‘Crown’ at Bathurst
IT’S fair to assume that Menangle Park-based horseman Jack Trainor rates Bathurst’s Gold Crown Paceway as one of his favourite tracks. Fresh from training a winning treble at the venue last… Read more: He’s happy to wear the ‘Crown’ at Bathurst
Formosa hoping his third win will be his first
ELLALONG horseman Michael Formosa is on track to annex his third $40,000 Multiquip Golden Guitar Final at Tamworth on Friday night. Formosa is listed as the trainer of two past winners but is still… Read more: Formosa hoping his third win will be his first
Alchin’s stranglehold on Golden Guitar final
MENANGLE trainer Jarrod Alchin decided on a three-pronged attack in a bid to win his first $40,000 Multiquip Golden Guitar Final. Alchin can now enjoy his week at Tamworth after qualifying all three… Read more: Alchin’s stranglehold on Golden Guitar final
Blake the man to follow at Newcastle
IF you are looking for a push in the right direction at this afternoon’s Newcastle meeting when I comes to finding winners it is hard to go past in-form young driver Blake Hughes. Born and raised in… Read more: Blake the man to follow at Newcastle
Brad’s ready to take the next step to a century
CHALKING up 89 winners as a driver in a season is a significant effort in anyone’s terms. That was the tally for Brad Elder in 2021, his best result since the 2017-18 term, when he drove 82 winners… Read more: Brad’s ready to take the next step to a century
Hannah would love to hit the ‘repeat’ button
PROMISING young Pheasants Nest-based driver Hannah Rixon has started her 2022 season with a burst. From just four drives, Rixon has booted home three winners, including a double at Penrith last… Read more: Hannah would love to hit the ‘repeat’ button
Ben’s looking for a ‘double double’
A TRAINING double on one of Bathurst Harness Racing Club’s biggest nights, the TAB Carnival of Cups Shirley Turnbull Memorial feature on Boxing Day was the icing on the cake for prominent owner… Read more: Ben’s looking for a ‘double double’
Varga has his eye on the ‘Gold’
IT’S been an 11-year ‘drought’ but Tamworth trainer-driver Anthony Varga is hot on the trail of his win in the Pub Group Gold Nugget since 2011. The $10,000 Pub Group Gold Nugget race will be the… Read more: Varga has his eye on the ‘Gold’
Kennedy, Painting looking for another big day
THE Narrandera-based trainer and driver combination of David Kennedy and Jackson Painting have been at the top of their games, winning multiple races and premierships in the Riverina during the past… Read more: Kennedy, Painting looking for another big day
Dwyer leads a Queensland invasion
QUEENSLAND trainer Graham Dwyer has been making the trip from his North Maclean-based stables to contest the Tamworth Harness Racing Club January Racing carnival for the past four years. And 2022… Read more: Dwyer leads a Queensland invasion
