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A massive weekend
ONE of my favorite characters from Western Australia would have to be Mal Hancock. He’s just so passionate about the sport we all love, harness racing. Mal and Tanya Hancock and their son Hayden… Read more: A massive weekend
Let’s hear it for the girls!
A MONTH after creating history, South Australia’s reinswomen have repeated the dose. On June 5 Gaita Pullicino, Dani Hill and Tiana McMahon combined to win each race on the Globe Derby card – the… Read more: Let’s hear it for the girls!
Opportunities aplenty for our breeding buffs
DID you ever wonder why our leading sires can deliver some sub-par performers from time to time or why a mare from a very modest performing family can suddenly produce a world champion? The answer… Read more: Opportunities aplenty for our breeding buffs
Mike Ko’cass’s in-depth analysis of Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: The meeting will commence with an enthralling contest between two ‘rising stars’ with the Kevin Pizzuto-trained 4yo BURNHAM BOY (10) and the year younger TASTY DELIGHT (11), which has been… Read more: Mike Ko’cass’s in-depth analysis of Menangle Saturday night
Mixed Sale sure to be a ‘Great Success’
FOR so many great harness racing people, it’s amazing to think it’s almost 12 months since the “2020 APG NATIONAL MIXED SALE” that attracted so much attention and excitement for the sport. The… Read more: Mixed Sale sure to be a ‘Great Success’
Mixing stud duties with racing comeback
BRILLIANT pacer Ride High has captured the hearts of the racing public and now he is set to capture the hearts of the breeding industry as well. The star horse is set to serve mares this coming… Read more: Mixing stud duties with racing comeback
Sitting pretty at the top of the table
FOR the first time in recent seasons, Menangle Park’s KerryAnn Morris is on top of the State trainers’ premiership. Her Lucky Lodge team has trained 65 winners and 123 placings since the beginning… Read more: Sitting pretty at the top of the table
In and out of the gig, Amy’s on the ball
BEING involved in harness racing often makes participants too busy to pursue other interests, however Goulburn trainer, driver Amy Day shines in the world of Oz tag and League Tag. Day has been… Read more: In and out of the gig, Amy’s on the ball
Star trotter heading for Alabar
REIGNING Australian Three-Year-Old Trotting Colt of the Year, Elite Stride, will stand his debut stud season at Alabar Australia in 2021. A brilliant performer on the racetrack, Elite Stride offers… Read more: Star trotter heading for Alabar
Here’s a ‘rogue’ with the talent to match
PROMISING two-year-old Chappy Street North was the last yearling to be sold at auction by good producing stallion John Street North and was purchased by the Chapple family from Parkes breeder Tony… Read more: Here’s a ‘rogue’ with the talent to match
150 drives – and at last he’s a winner!
WITH no favourites making it into the winner’s circle at Tamworth on Thursday afternoon, instead it was a favourite son who shone through, in the shape of Tim Varga. “It only took me 150 drives,”… Read more: 150 drives – and at last he’s a winner!
Mike Ko’cass with a race-by-race guide to Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: Following a successful assignment at Headquarters back on June 1, NOTA REPLICA (4) has recorded four-consecutive placings at the same venue, and on that basis, it is hard to go past the… Read more: Mike Ko’cass with a race-by-race guide to Menangle Saturday night
Closing in on 400 winners, at just 23
WHEN Maitland reinsman Brad Elder competes at the Tamworth harness meeting this afternoon he’ll be a man on a mission. After outdriving his junior driver’s claim in 2019 Elder continues to notch up… Read more: Closing in on 400 winners, at just 23
This seems the ‘Ideal Escape’ for Country Series final
FOLLOWING a lockdown due to the latest Covid-19 outbreak in Greater Sydney, the $20,400 Club Menangle Series Final, which was abandoned from Saturday night’s metropolitan meeting, has been… Read more: This seems the ‘Ideal Escape’ for Country Series final
Partytime after surprise victory
PARTYTIME provided just that for the Sue Hunter stable with his “surprise” win in Kilmore last night. Having his sixth start for the astute horsewoman – and 10th overall – Partytime broke his maiden… Read more: Partytime after surprise victory
Chairman latest to leave board
AFTER 18 months on the board, George Fiacchi has resigned as a Director and Chair of Harness Racing SA. According to a press release from HRSA, Fiacchi’s decision to vacate stems from his desire to… Read more: Chairman latest to leave board
Kiwi superstar ready for Aussie debut
IT’S all systems go for Kiwi superstar Krug ahead of his Australian debut. Sent across the Tasman last week, Krug is a surprise entrant in Saturday night’s Redcliffe Derby. Trainer Cran Dalgety… Read more: Kiwi superstar ready for Aussie debut
No rest for handy trotter
FRESH from his success in Bendigo last night, handy trotter Dream Over will back-up on Friday. Leading throughout the 2150-metre stand from the pole, Dream Over’s pending assignment will be under… Read more: No rest for handy trotter
Stepping stone for main event
NEXT month’s South East Oaks shapes as an acid test for lightly-raced youngster Mullum Flo. Hopeful Mullum Flo can be competitive against the best of her crop, connections are considering utilising… Read more: Stepping stone for main event
Waiting on scans after nasty race fall
A NASTY race fall may result in a stint on the sidelines for concession reinswoman Kaela Hryhorec. Competing in the second last event in Mount Gambier last night, Hryhorec was involved in a crash… Read more: Waiting on scans after nasty race fall
