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As one door closes, another opens…
AS ONE door closes, another opens… In the case of Jimmy Mack the ‘doors’ come in the shape of wins. A revelation since arriving in South Australia, Jimmy Mack notched nine successive wins before his… Read more: As one door closes, another opens…
Adopting ‘a bird in the hand’ approach
WITH his stable stars receiving larger handicaps per win prominent trainer Ryan Hryhorec is adopting ‘a bird in the hand’ approach for the remainder of the South Australian country cups circuit… Read more: Adopting ‘a bird in the hand’ approach
Aiming to join select group of pacers
HIGH class pacer Ryley Major is aiming to join a select band of pacers this weekend. Winner of the 2020 Tasmania Cup, Ryley Major missed last season’s edition which was crammed with controversy… Read more: Aiming to join select group of pacers
Emergency animal disease alert issued
AS Harness Racing Australia have advised in previous Industry Notices, Japanese Encephalitis Virus has been detected and confirmed in humans, as well as piggeries in Victoria, Queensland, New South… Read more: Emergency animal disease alert issued
Forgotten star given ‘all clear’ for comeback
THIS time last year he was regarded as a star, but at present he’s an all but forgotten pacer. Trained by prominent couple Anthony Butt and Sonya Smith, Wolf Stride was touted as a true Grand… Read more: Forgotten star given ‘all clear’ for comeback
Romantic working trip…except there’s a chaperone!
VICTORIAN horseman Craig Turnbull is hoping for a successful hit-and-run mission this weekend. Turnbull has taken a pair of three-year-olds across Bass Strait for Saturday night’s Tasmania Derby… Read more: Romantic working trip…except there’s a chaperone!
One of the best two-year-olds I’ve trained
THE Bathurst Gold Crown is a race that trainers right across Australasia yearn to win. But for the locals it is a burning desire to have horses capable of competing in the Group 1 feature in the… Read more: One of the best two-year-olds I’ve trained
Another provincial feature at his mercy
HIGH class pacer Our Millionaire is in a strong position to add another country cup to his ever-growing tally. Successful in last weekend’s Horsham Cup, Our Millionaire’s victories include St Arnaud… Read more: Another provincial feature at his mercy
Honouree Stakes are in his sights
THE Gold Tiara and Gold Bracelet are the only feature races on the Bathurst Carnival’s program that have eluded Ellalong horseman Michael Formosa. So, it is no surprise that he has been named the… Read more: Honouree Stakes are in his sights
TAKE A BOW AUSTRALIA’S LEADING LADIES
IT’S been said before, but simply has to be said again out loud (or in caps) TAKE A BOW AUSTRALIA’S LEADING LADIES. With the Teal Pant Campaign ending yesterday, reinswomen across the nation… Read more: TAKE A BOW AUSTRALIA’S LEADING LADIES
Who is Australasia’s all-time greatest mare?
SEVERAL years ago we assembled a panel to decide which mare deserved the actual title as Queen Of The Pacific. With a race scheduled to be run in her honour at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night… Read more: Who is Australasia’s all-time greatest mare?
Agreement industry has been crying out for
IT’S the agreement South Australia has been crying out for. Harness Racing South Australia (HRSA) and South Australian Harness Racing Club (SAHRC) have secured a landmark deal, solidifying the… Read more: Agreement industry has been crying out for
Leading NSW breeders back Bathurst sale
MANY of New South Wales’ most successful breeders have thrown their support behind the Bathurst Gold Crown Yearling Sale to be held on Sunday (March 20) at 11am at Bathurst Paceway. Paul Carmody… Read more: Leading NSW breeders back Bathurst sale
Finding you a winner at tonight’s Miracle Mile meeting at Menangle
RACE ONE: We return to Menangle for ‘take-two’ of the running of the 55th Miracle Mile, following a wild storm which abruptly ended the meeting last week, one race short of the great race. A solid… Read more: Finding you a winner at tonight’s Miracle Mile meeting at Menangle
No escaping Scholefield and Lincoln in Derby
WITHOUT getting “too far ahead” of himself, astute trainer Greg Scholefield is quietly confident of registering a feature double during the weekend. Scholefield has runners in Sunday’s Gawler Cup… Read more: No escaping Scholefield and Lincoln in Derby
Cups success has it’s pitfalls
LEADING horseman Ryan Hryhorec admits he is in a ‘catch-22′ predicament ahead of Sunday’s Gawler Trotters’ Cup. Hryhorec has three runners in the feature, including Mass Destruction which is in… Read more: Cups success has it’s pitfalls
Talented youngsters register significant wins
A PAIR of talented youngsters registered significant wins in Shepparton last night. Making his Australian debut, Hiranya outstayed his rivals to complete a strong victory over 2190 metres. After… Read more: Talented youngsters register significant wins
Star’s younger sibling makes perfect debut
WHILE his older more famous sibling is being primed for the southern hemisphere’s biggest race Will He Reign made an unassuming start to his career in Shepparton last night. Trained and driven by… Read more: Star’s younger sibling makes perfect debut
Captain to take command over rivals
DESPITE returning from a 10-week break, promising youngster Captain Rival is expected to begin his campaign on a winning note at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. Looking to break a string of… Read more: Captain to take command over rivals
Ready to extend undefeated record
HAVING already ‘kicked a pair of goals’, promising youngster Tardelli is favoured to compete the hat-trick at Club Menangle on Saturday night. Impressive during his two wins, the unbeaten colt is… Read more: Ready to extend undefeated record
