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Solicitors to take immediate action
Dear friends in harness racing, Much discussion, publicly and privately, has followed APG’s notice to the industry that the Company will not be conducting sales in Melbourne and Sydney in 2023. In… Read more: Solicitors to take immediate action
Consistency rewarded as breeding barn looms
CONSISTENCY was rewarded in Kilmore last night. Racing in solid form this campaign, well-bred trotter Tiara Stride corrected a recent stint of near-misses with an overdue victory. Prepared by… Read more: Consistency rewarded as breeding barn looms
Blake’s making his mark with the best of them
PROMISING reinsman Blake Hughes continues to enjoy a remarkable run of success in harness racing. The 19-year-old is recognised as one of the Hunter Valley’s most talented reinsmen and is currently… Read more: Blake’s making his mark with the best of them
Ready to make a fist of it in Oaks
KEPT fresh since her Australian Pacing Gold success, classy three-year-old Steno has drawn “to make a fist of it” in one of several features at Albion Park on Saturday night. Given a well-earned… Read more: Ready to make a fist of it in Oaks
Jewel ready to shine in Group One Final
DOUBLE eligibility has Jewel Melody in a strong position to claim her second Australian Pacing Gold Final during the weekend. Triumphant in APG’s Bullion Final at Club Menangle on April 30, Jewel… Read more: Jewel ready to shine in Group One Final
Hagney leaving a big pair of shoes to fill
WHEN it comes to harness racing in Bathurst, members of the Hagney family have turned their hand to almost everything that can be done in the sport. Tony Hagney and his wife Colleen have given… Read more: Hagney leaving a big pair of shoes to fill
Inter Dominion ranking system released
THE 2022 Inter Dominion Pacing and Trotting Championships will feature a new ranking system, devised by the Harness Racing Victoria handicapping team. The new system has been developed to provide a… Read more: Inter Dominion ranking system released
Drawn to secure another Group One
A FAVOURABLE draw has speedy pacer Spirit Of St Louis in a strong position to add another feature to his ever-growing tally. Already boasting two Group One wins, which are complemented by a pair of… Read more: Drawn to secure another Group One
Long disqualified for failure of care
LAST month, the Victorian Racing Tribunal considered five charges issued by Harness Racing Victoria against former licensed trainer-driver Ray Long under Australian Harness Racing Rule 218. AHRR 218… Read more: Long disqualified for failure of care
King can ascend to father’s throne!
DON’T be surprised if King Tiger eventually surpasses his father! That’s the bold statement from the man who would know best…Kevin Pizzuto. Rapt with King Tiger’s efforts to remain undefeated from… Read more: King can ascend to father’s throne!
Well-bred youngster completes impressive debut
HE’S started his career on the perfect note, but has a long way to go before he can be mentioned in the same breath as his famed relative. That’s the statement from trainer Emma Stewart after The… Read more: Well-bred youngster completes impressive debut
Old bull and young bull on collision course
QUALITY stablemates Tough Monarch and Watts Up Majestic are on a collision course. Thanks to their victories at Club Menangle during the weekend, the Rickie Alchin-trained trotters will head to… Read more: Old bull and young bull on collision course
What a freakish mare she is!
STEPPING up to the Grand Circuit at her next outing hasn’t been ruled out for superstar Ladies In Red. Speaking after the four-year-old trounced her rivals in The Rising Sun at Albion Park just… Read more: What a freakish mare she is!
We’ve lost everything, but I’m worried about the horses
HIS home, vehicles, machinery and livelihood have been destroyed, but like a typical horseman John Moy is worried about his stock. Moy and his family are among so many who have fallen victim to the… Read more: We’ve lost everything, but I’m worried about the horses
Longshot the main threat…not the favourite!
ALTHOUGH there are six runners in the field, the final event at Globe Derby on Saturday night is a race in two. With three representatives each in the 2230-metre event, the handicap is a contest… Read more: Longshot the main threat…not the favourite!
Half the program makes it a ‘Jem’ of a day
‘CONEY and Coney’ sounds more like a brand name for a good pair of jeans. But in this case, it’s a good pair of ‘genes’ and in harness racing it is a name that appeared in the winner’s circle four… Read more: Half the program makes it a ‘Jem’ of a day
600 wins and Painting a perfect picture
PERSONAL milestones in harness racing throughout New South Wales have come thick and fast during the past few months. Obviously the most significant one was that achieved by Bathurst’s champion… Read more: 600 wins and Painting a perfect picture
Horses perish in horrific stable fire
INVESTIGATORS are at the scene of a devastating fire which engulfed a stable in Forbes. Alarmed during the early hours of morning by a sound described as “popping noises”, the Rita Burnett and her… Read more: Horses perish in horrific stable fire
Trotter to add to family’s incredible legacy
IF HIS family history is anything to go by, Meydan will win Saturday night’s Four and Five-Year-Old Final at Club Menangle with ease. The problem is his ancestry doesn’t guarantee success, plus the… Read more: Trotter to add to family’s incredible legacy
Looking for a win – Boots and all
MICHAEL Boots is fast becoming one of the most recognised owners in harness racing around Australia. The Leeton-based businessman has an undeniable passion for harness racing and an ability to find… Read more: Looking for a win – Boots and all
