Tips and Triallers
Jeff’s ready to launch into the New Year with gusto
RACE ONE: Racing returns to Headquarters on Saturday night with a seven-event card and an open contest awaits punters when the field steps out for the running of the first Menangle race for 2024… Read more: Jeff’s ready to launch into the New Year with gusto
While the big cats are away, Orlando’s ready to play
RACE ONE: The Jason Grimson-trained MAJOR MAJOR (8) appeals as the one to beat after the former Victorian produced a strong display in scoring at Headquarters a week ago. Stepping out for his second… Read more: While the big cats are away, Orlando’s ready to play
‘Bondi’ ready to make some waves
RACE ONE: BROOKLYN BRIDGE (10) has certainly made a big impression since joining the Jarrod Alchin team at Menangle, and although confronted by his first tricky draw for the stable, the son of Sweet… Read more: ‘Bondi’ ready to make some waves
Sutton McMillan FFA is the right ‘Spirit’
RACE ONE: Edging closer to a win with each run since coming under the care of Belinda McCarthy, DANGERZONE (3) is worthy of attention when he tackles the opening event. First-up for the Cobbitty… Read more: Sutton McMillan FFA is the right ‘Spirit’
Busy night for the ‘young guns’ at Tamworth
A SLIGHT change in the schedule for harness racing sees the progressive Tamworth Club move into tonight’s spot, a change from its usual timeslot of a Thursday afternoon. The move is likely to… Read more: Busy night for the ‘young guns’ at Tamworth
Eight races at The Big M . . . and here’s your eight winners
RACE ONE: MY ULTIMATE CHEVRON (1) will appreciate the return to an ideal draw after posting a rare, down the track display a week ago. Contesting his previous assignment from gate 10, the Jarrod… Read more: Eight races at The Big M . . . and here’s your eight winners
‘Jett’ propelled – and a ‘Jack’ of all trades
TWO of the Western District’s up and coming young reinsmen, Jett Turnbull and Jack Chapple had a night out at Parkes on Friday, driving five of the eight winners between them. Both are still in the… Read more: ‘Jett’ propelled – and a ‘Jack’ of all trades
Can our No. 1 form analyst tip the card?
RACE ONE: WAVETHEBILL (6) has certainly provided punters with plenty of extra cash of late, and although the task becomes a shade more difficult, the Elizabeth Heath-conditioned son of Net Ten Eom… Read more: Can our No. 1 form analyst tip the card?
Thurstons have found a winner here
FOR the past decade, Forbes-based owner-breeders Phil and Denise Thurston have had a great deal of success combining with prominent Goulburn horseman Brad Hewitt. Since retiring to their… Read more: Thurstons have found a winner here
‘Polly’ and ‘Cash’ top of the pops for Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: Exeter trainer-driver James Rattray has been in superb form of late, courtesy of a productive team. Include the birth of his daughter Estelle a few months ago, life doesn’t get any better… Read more: ‘Polly’ and ‘Cash’ top of the pops for Menangle Saturday night
Another Group One in sight for star reinsman
VICTORIAN reinsman Nathan Jack is no stranger to winning Group 1 races: the 37-year-old reinsman has won 30 of them. Regarded as one of Australia’s best freelance drivers, Jack heads to Tabcorp Park… Read more: Another Group One in sight for star reinsman
Put Ego first as we find you a winner at Club Menangle
RACE ONE: At least six or seven runners are capable of greeting the judge, and it will come as no surprise. The Sean Grayling trained and driven PUMP THE BRAKES (9) continues to be thereabouts on a… Read more: Put Ego first as we find you a winner at Club Menangle
Snowstorm can’t rain on Blayney’s party
A MINI snowstorm that hit the central tablelands on Sunday afternoon was not enough to stop the Blayney Harness Racing Club from celebrating its 50th Anniversary. On one of the coldest days recorded… Read more: Snowstorm can’t rain on Blayney’s party
Regional Championships set in ‘stone’ for ‘Clay’
NULKABA trainer Clayton Harmey is a dominant force in the Hunter Valley training ranks, preparing countless winners during the past three seasons, including a career-best 158 in 2019-20. Last Friday… Read more: Regional Championships set in ‘stone’ for ‘Clay’
Here’s an in-depth look at Menangle’s big Saturday night meeting
RACE ONE: As the saying goes, ‘In for a penny – in for a pound’, and although the currency is different, TUPPENCE (4) is capable of adding some extra ‘folding money’ to the pocket. Prepared by… Read more: Here’s an in-depth look at Menangle’s big Saturday night meeting
Class mare ready to get ‘Fairy’ dinkum
NEW South Wales’ 2022 open-class Mare of the Year Fairy Tinkabell makes her return to Tabcorp Park Menangle on Saturday night and is on track for a return to the winners’ circle. The Belinda… Read more: Class mare ready to get ‘Fairy’ dinkum
Here’s all the winners for Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: Carousel winner PORT AU PRINCE (4) will make his return to racing, and courtesy of drawing ideally, the KerryAnn Morris-trained 5yo should open an exciting card with a winning display… Read more: Here’s all the winners for Menangle Saturday night
Finding you a winner at Tabcorp Park Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: Despite drawing the outside gate, PERFECT STRIDE (10) is clearly the one to beat. The classy son of Bettors Delight contested the Inter Dominion series back in late November, early… Read more: Finding you a winner at Tabcorp Park Menangle Saturday night
Finding you a winner at Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: This would appear to be an ideal assignment for the Jack Trainor-prepared STINGRAY TARA (1), with a drop in grade and an ideal draw boosting his claims of greeting the judge. Since… Read more: Finding you a winner at Menangle Saturday night
