Tips and Triallers
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
‘Part-timer’ bringing up a stunning milestone
HIGHLY-REGARDED southern New South Wales reinsman Scott Osmond will be hoping this afternoon’s Goulburn meeting will form an integral part of his career highlights when he shoots for a significant… Read more: ‘Part-timer’ bringing up a stunning milestone
FINDING WINNERS: Here’s the ones to follow at Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: Back in 1965 one of the hit movies was the Sons of Katie Elder, starring the ‘Duke’ John Wayne and Dean Martin, two of four sons out to gain revenge for their mother’s death. Great movie… Read more: FINDING WINNERS: Here’s the ones to follow at Menangle Saturday night
Hard work paying dividends for Stacie
IT was a breakout year in 2021 for Sawyers Gully trainer Stacie Elliott. A regular at Newcastle, Maitland and Tamworth, Elliott provides numerous horses for those venues and from time to time… Read more: Hard work paying dividends for Stacie
Jemma has her eye on a century
TAMWORTH reinswoman Jemma Coney is on track for an even bigger and better year in 2022. The 19-year-old finished off a successful 2021 racing season in fine form, driving three winners at the last… Read more: Jemma has her eye on a century
Nathan just wants some ‘deja vu’ in 2022
IT’S been a year to savor in 2021 for Bathurst trainer-driver Nathan Turnbull . Turnbull is well-known for his willingness to travel to any place his horses can win races. The oldest son of multiple… Read more: Nathan just wants some ‘deja vu’ in 2022
Ready for another big night on ‘home’ track
IT’S been ‘Boots and all’ at Leeton, thanks to the efforts of leading Riverina reinsman Blake Jones. That’s due to the fact that prominent Leeton owner Michael Boots took home the quinella earlier… Read more: Ready for another big night on ‘home’ track
Frisby could have rivals in a spin
A FRISBY could be the one to ‘catch’ when the TAB Carnival of Cups roadshow rolls around to the Parkes Paceway tonight with a strong eight-race program. The region has ended 2021 with a bang with… Read more: Frisby could have rivals in a spin
Brown’s already making his mark – at 17
MENANGLE Park-based reinsman Jack Brown is a star on the rise in the New South Wales driving ranks. The 17-year-old, who was raised at Wilberforce in Sydney’s north-west, comes from a dedicated… Read more: Brown’s already making his mark – at 17
Third time lucky as Mat raises the roof
IT was a case of third time lucky for consistent pacer Fouroeight and his trainer, driver Mat Rue when they combined to take out the prestigious Group Two Shirley Turnbull Memorial at Bathurst last… Read more: Third time lucky as Mat raises the roof
Mike Ko’cass unearths all the winners at Tabcorp Park Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: Courtesy of drawing ideally in gate one and boasting a high level of consistency, JUST DESSY (1) appeals as the one to beat. Prepared by Belinda McCarthy and to be driven by Jack… Read more: Mike Ko’cass unearths all the winners at Tabcorp Park Menangle Saturday night
If ‘Prest’, Todd thinks he can win
TODD Prest heads to Dubbo tonight with high hopes his smart filly, Sporty Dancer can take out the Group Three $30,000 Cobbitty Equine Red Ochre Classic. Prest only trains a small team of three… Read more: If ‘Prest’, Todd thinks he can win
