Tips and Triallers
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
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
