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Greybeard proves he’s far from retirement
HE’S a greybeard which has had more starts than 99 per cent of his peers, but at Albion Park yesterday Lancelot Bromac proved he is far from retirement. In what was his 425th outing, Lancelot Bromac… Read more: Greybeard proves he’s far from retirement
Maiden success worth the pain
IT WAS a little painful, but it didn’t stop Kaela Hryhorec from giving a joyful ‘thumbs up’ at Globe Derby yesterday. Hryhorec has been sidelined since a race fall in Mount Gambier in June, which… Read more: Maiden success worth the pain
Didn’t happen last night, but it will happen!
IT DIDN’T happen last night, but it will happen! Dominating the Globe Derby meeting, Dani Hill went agonisingly close to making a clean sweep of the card. Hill drove all but one winner for the… Read more: Didn’t happen last night, but it will happen!
Hewitt ready to bounce back into local winners’ circle
GOULBURN trainer-driver Brad Hewitt has just returned from a two-month hiatus in Queensland where he campaigned with a team of pacers from his stable and doubled as caretaker trainer of a couple of… Read more: Hewitt ready to bounce back into local winners’ circle
Ko’cass leading the way in the tipping stakes
WHEN it comes to tipping winners, and providing value in the process, our form expert Mike Ko’cass continues to lead the way in both departments. During the period of last Thursday, through to… Read more: Ko’cass leading the way in the tipping stakes
Strike gold from Gulgong offerings
GULGONG in the mid-western region of New South Wales was a booming town in the goldrush days of the late 19th Century. It was also the childhood home town at that time for the Australian bush poet… Read more: Strike gold from Gulgong offerings
Group One winner primed for racing return
EXCEPTIONALLY-BRED youngster Aldebaran Misty is poised to return to racing in what is expected to be a short campaign. Given a break after becoming the latest in her family’s long list of Group One… Read more: Group One winner primed for racing return
Curtain comes down on stellar career
WHEN reflecting on the career of his champion trotter, owner Greg Mitchell is just proud to have been on the journey with Our Overanova and is glad he will be in great care now that his racing days… Read more: Curtain comes down on stellar career
Perfect tonic for injured veteran
VETERAN horseman Robbie O’Connell received the perfect tonic yesterday. Nursing several cracked ribs as a result of a fall, O’Connell revealed he felt no pain after watching the fourth event at… Read more: Perfect tonic for injured veteran
Leading horsewomen sets record
VICTORIAN horsewoman Julie Douglas created a slice of history at Tabcorp Park Melton last night. Thanks to Interest Free’s success over 1720 metres, Douglas registered her 100th win of the season… Read more: Leading horsewomen sets record
Here’s to 1500 “old boy”
SOME people refer to him as ‘Macca’, ‘The G-Mac’, ‘Snap’ or even ‘Bones’, but to those of us who know him a little better, it’s Dad or his favourite of all, ‘Poppy’. For those who haven’t caught up… Read more: Here’s to 1500 “old boy”
Diamond sparkles in Group Three
VICTORIA’S major mares’ features are being targeted by astute horseman Joe Pace. Speaking after Diamond Party’s Group Three success at Tabcorp Park Melton just moments ago, Pace stated he has set… Read more: Diamond sparkles in Group Three
End of year majors the aim with comeback trotter
END of year majors are the aim with comeback trotter Maori Law. Having his third start from a spell – and fourth in 16 months – Maori Law was triumphant in last night’s John Slack Memorial in… Read more: End of year majors the aim with comeback trotter
There’s no place like home
DEDICATED concession driver Declan Magri has become harness racing’s version of Dorothy from Wizard Of Oz. Since gaining his licence a “few months ago”, Magri has travelled far and wide in search of… Read more: There’s no place like home
Breeders know key elements to success
INTELLIGENCE and hard work appear to be key elements in the quest for success in any harness racing endeavour. The Jessica Francis and Jake Stockton partnership is showing signs they understand… Read more: Breeders know key elements to success
Hard work will always earn you success
“SELF-BELIEF and hard work will always earn you success.” – Virat Kohli THAT quote makes me think of the hard working, extremely successful couple Scott and Kathy Robertson from Gobbagombalin. A… Read more: Hard work will always earn you success
Callaghan calls on Morgan to add to his good season
PROMINENT Hunter Valley horseman, Mark Callaghan has always had a handy team of pacers in his care and this season is no exception. Callaghan is currently training a team of 12 from his Morisset… Read more: Callaghan calls on Morgan to add to his good season
Our expert with all the winners for Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: Following a couple of solid placings in recent weeks, the KerryAnn Morris-trained ZIGGY ROCKS (9) appeals as an attractive investment, despite the presence of a wide gate. After posting a… Read more: Our expert with all the winners for Menangle Saturday night
Exciting battle in fastest heat
IN AN exciting battle of promising youngsters, Tie One On outkicked Dreamonhigh in the slop to capture the fastest division of Thursday’s $54,000 Arden Downs Grand Circuit Stake at The Meadows. The… Read more: Exciting battle in fastest heat
Young gun edging towards milestone
IN 2018 a wide-eyed Cameron Hart packed his bags and moved from the Riverina to the ‘big smoke’ in search of his dream. Harbouring a passion for all things harness racing, Hart was determined to… Read more: Young gun edging towards milestone
