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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
Former rising star breaks 31-month drought
ONCE regarded as a rising star among the pacing ranks, Rackemup Tigerpie hasn’t reached the lofty heights predicting for the gelding. Proving himself among the best of his crop during a strong… Read more: Former rising star breaks 31-month drought
85-year-old cutting regular path to winners’ circle
A FEW years ago he was enjoying retirement with no plans of returning to training. Then some personal circumstances changed, and at the ripe age of 82, Donald Thomas dusted off the harness! Since… Read more: 85-year-old cutting regular path to winners’ circle
On target for country cup hat-trick
CLASSY pacer Spirit Of St Louis will be given the opportunity to complete a Victorian country cup hat-trick next weekend. Successful in the Shepparton Cup just moments ago, Spirit Of St Louis’… Read more: On target for country cup hat-trick
We all know it’s not good to brag!
WE ALL know it’s not good to brag, so there’s no need to mention who won last year’s selection battle between my seasoned colleague Michael Court and I. Before each of the 2021 Australian Pacing… Read more: We all know it’s not good to brag!
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
Major breeding establishment closes down
EGMONT Park Stud, on behalf of Kay and Kevin Seymour, have issued the following statement to the harness racing industry: After 55 years in the sport of harness racing, Kay and I have decided to… Read more: Major breeding establishment closes down
Poised to repeat last week’s personal highlight
ACHIEVING a personal best last weekend, prominent trainer Shane Loone hopes to replicate the feat at Globe Derby on Saturday night. With four runners in the opening race on the card, Loone prepared… Read more: Poised to repeat last week’s personal highlight
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
Promising pair stepping up to Cup company
PROMISING pacers Kimble and October Reign will be given their first test against open class opposition during the weekend. Just a fortnight after becoming four-year-olds, the stablemates are engaged… Read more: Promising pair stepping up to Cup company
Passing of respected administrator and gentleman
HARNESS Racing Australia was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Rod Pollock. Pollock was a determined and loyal servant of the industry, including 11 years of distinguished service as Chief… Read more: Passing of respected administrator and gentleman
Disqualified on seven charges
ON NOVEMBER 15, 2021, the Victorian Racing Tribunal considered eight charges issued by Harness Racing Victoria against unlicensed person Mark Callick. On the day, charge 2 was withdrawn by HRV… Read more: Disqualified on seven charges
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’
First step towards “pie in the sky” goals
GIVEN plenty of grounding last season, rising star Powderkeg will be asked to “step up” this term, with his trek to the top beginning this weekend. Among the best of his crop, Powderkeg experienced… Read more: First step towards “pie in the sky” goals
Trainer’s lucky escape from fire
TIMING is everything, a fact prominent trainer Mario Borg was reminded of yesterday. With his mares spelling in a back paddock in recent weeks, Borg decided to bring them closer to the house on… Read more: Trainer’s lucky escape from fire
Horror draw to ruin Arty’s comeback party
A HORROR draw has dampened dreams of a fairytale return to racing for star pacer Lochinvar Art. Set to make his first racing appearance since winning the A G Hunter Cup last February, Lochinvar Art… Read more: Horror draw to ruin Arty’s comeback party
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’
Time for classy pacer to be “put to the test”
HAVING provided a solid indicator he is returning to his best, classy pacer Boots Electric will be “put to the test” in coming weeks. First-up from a two-month break, Boots Electric captured… Read more: Time for classy pacer to be “put to the test”
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
