Tips and Triallers
Memories of Kyle and big Pete as McKayler makes her mark
McKAYLER Barnes grew up in the Penrith district alongside her dad, Kyle Barnes and the larger-than-life harness racing identity Peter Sullivan. Both men were astute horsemen, who have sadly passed… Read more: Memories of Kyle and big Pete as McKayler makes her mark
He’s ready to hit the ‘sweet’ spot when it matters most
FEW would argue that Victorian-based reinsman, Greg Sugars is sitting ‘sweetly’ among the upper echelon of drivers Australia-wide. Sugars (37) is on the verge of cracking 3500 career victories and… Read more: He’s ready to hit the ‘sweet’ spot when it matters most
They’re racing at Menangle Friday night: Here are all the winners
RACE ONE: The consistent James Rattray trained and driven ROSSINI (2) will be hoping to celebrate his 50th start in style following a couple of recent creditable runs in Victoria. After greeting the… Read more: They’re racing at Menangle Friday night: Here are all the winners
Once-in-a-lifetime horse gets a shot at immortality
A GROUP of owners from western Sydney will head to Tabcorp Park Menangle on Saturday night, excited to have a finalist in the TAB Inter Dominion Championship. Owners Mitch Dickens, Craig Chesham and… Read more: Once-in-a-lifetime horse gets a shot at immortality
Right time, right place for Ison’s Inter Dom hopes
THE Inter Dominion produces so many dreams and aspirations and for Tamworth reinsman Tom Ison one telephone call produced a great opportunity to contest the 2021 running of the Inter Dominion. “When… Read more: Right time, right place for Ison’s Inter Dom hopes
Previewing Round 2 of the Inter Dominion at Bathurst
RACE ONE: Unplaced only twice in his 11 starts, talented 3yo HEZ DUSTY (2) looks the one to beat in the first of four G3 events set aside for the NSWBC Western Region Final’s. Prepared by Brad… Read more: Previewing Round 2 of the Inter Dominion at Bathurst
Here’s all the winners for Inter Dominion night one at Tabcorp Park Menangle
RACE ONE: It shapes as a sensational night for runners under the care of Belinda and Luke McCarthy, commencing with MIGHTY LOOEE (6), who will be looking to make amends for a last-start defeat. The… Read more: Here’s all the winners for Inter Dominion night one at Tabcorp Park Menangle
Elder looking for Flare Up to fire
HEATS of the New South Wales Breeders Challenge Regional Series will be run at Newcastle tonight, one for the fillies and the other for the colts and geldings. East Maitland trainer Darren Elder and… Read more: Elder looking for Flare Up to fire
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
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
