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Round one was no contest – now for round two!
ALTHOUGH it was technically a competition, round one was no contest. Continuing our office rivalry regarding yearling selections, Michael Court and I picked a filly and colt/gelding we felt was the… Read more: Round one was no contest – now for round two!
Welcome boost among SA driving ranks
SOUTH Australia’s professional driving ranks are poised to receive a welcome boost. Having recently purchased respected transport business Bagnato Horse Transport, multiple Group One winning… Read more: Welcome boost among SA driving ranks
Record trial suggests changing of the guard
HE’S been close to unbeatable since arriving in South Australia, but could change tonight. Transferred to veteran horseman Les Harding last October, Jimmy Mack has dominated the state’s open class… Read more: Record trial suggests changing of the guard
Trainer ‘gutted’ by Group One winner’s death
VETERAN horseman Robbie O’Connell has been left “gutted” by news his former stable star Magicool has died. Recently sent to New South Wales for a campaign, Magicool collapsed during training before… Read more: Trainer ‘gutted’ by Group One winner’s death
Power couple’s remarkable Group One domination
POWER couple Andy and Kate Gath have continued their remarkable association with the Great Southern Star. Tabcorp Park Melton hosted the 10th edition of the Group One tonight with the Gaths… Read more: Power couple’s remarkable Group One domination
Win revives memories of late trainer
MEMORIES of one of harness racing’s great characters came rushing back when Jeffcoate scored in Penrith last night. Breaking his maiden status at his 19th start, Jeffcoate is named in honour of John… Read more: Win revives memories of late trainer
APG purchase aiming to join all-time superstars
IT’S an article which should almost be on a repetitive cycle…another program of Group Ones, another collection of Australian Pacing Gold graduates chasing glory. Three top shelf events are scheduled… Read more: APG purchase aiming to join all-time superstars
Ready to begin new phase of flourishing career
ALREADY one of South Australia’s leading drivers, talented horsewoman Samantha Pascoe is poised to begin the next chapter of her harness racing career. Last season’s premier concession driver – who… Read more: Ready to begin new phase of flourishing career
Blake and Grace give Harmey a lift
TRAINER Clayton Harmey concedes the past 12 months have not been his most successful year in harness racing. But he is marking his scoresheet a little harshly because during the 2021 season he still… Read more: Blake and Grace give Harmey a lift
This goes beyond our industry into the wider community
POPULAR horsewoman Tayla French proved to be a rose between thorns during yesterday’s Cobram program. With seven races on the card, French was the only reinswoman to make their way into the winners’… Read more: This goes beyond our industry into the wider community
Passion taken to the next level
VICTORIAN horsewoman Courtney Slater’s love of harness racing (and not forgetting Courtney’s hard working man Mark Driscoll) can be credited in part to her much loved parents, Ian and Judi, and her… Read more: Passion taken to the next level
Menangle Saturday: Form expert Mike Ko’cass finds you all the winners
RACE ONE: Former SA pacer ARTILLERY (3) will face the starter for the first time since joining the Belinda McCarthy and, with gate three next to his name, the talented son of Art Major is ready to… Read more: Menangle Saturday: Form expert Mike Ko’cass finds you all the winners
Re-Homing boost for retired standardbreds
AN exciting new partnership has been created between Nutrien Equine and the New South Wales Harness Racing Industry Standardbred Re-Homing Company. Through the partnership, six standardbred horses… Read more: Re-Homing boost for retired standardbreds
One man’s passion continues to benefit industry decades later
ONE of Australia’s best-known sporting and agricultural personalities, Alexander George Hunter served both sectors with distinction. Dying in April 1953 near his famed Seymour property at the age of… Read more: One man’s passion continues to benefit industry decades later
Top trotter aiming to join ‘triple treat’ squad
CHAMPION Tornado Valley’s bid to join a pair of past topline trotters has been bolstered by an early barrier draw. Winner of the last two Great Southern Stars, Tornado Valley will chase a third… Read more: Top trotter aiming to join ‘triple treat’ squad
Taleah’s terrific Team Teal triumph
IT HASN’T taken ‘Team Teal’ long to “hit the board”. In fact, it only took two races for a member of the squad to register the first victory of this season’s teal pants campaign. Causing an upset… Read more: Taleah’s terrific Team Teal triumph
Aiming to prove she is a very rare mare
SHE’S already a champion among her sex, but on the weekend Amazing Dream will aim to prove she is a very rare mare. A multiple Group One winner, Amazing Dream boasts 24 wins and 18 placings from 47… Read more: Aiming to prove she is a very rare mare
It was a year of satisfying growth
IT’S not just the vibe which feels good in Australian harness racing, the most important statistics from last season back it up. The industry finished 2021 with a bang. In the first full season… Read more: It was a year of satisfying growth
Drawn to join pair of all-time greats
AN IDEAL draw has placed champion pacer King Of Swing in a strong position to join a pair of all-time greats this weekend. Engaged in Saturday night’s A G Hunter Cup at Tabcorp Park Melton, King Of… Read more: Drawn to join pair of all-time greats
Amazing Dream the firmer for Hunter Cup
CHAMPION mare Amazing Dream has been the most significant mover with TAB since last night’s Hunter Cup barrier draw. The Nathan Purdon-trained daughter of Bettor’s Delight came up with barrier eight… Read more: Amazing Dream the firmer for Hunter Cup
