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Debutante ready to shine
AN ALMOST identical field as the first will contest the second heat of the Two-Year-Old Trotters’ Foundation Series at Club Menangle today. Consisting purely of debutantes, last week’s qualifier was c Read more: Debutante ready to shine
Bridesmaid finally becomes the bride
CLASSY trotter Jilliby Ballerini broke through for a deserved Group One success when she outclassed her rivals in the Aldebaran Park Sumthingaboutmaori Trot in Melton last night. Sent out as a $1.45 f Read more: Bridesmaid finally becomes the bride
Carbine Chemicals ‘Faces at the races’
GIVEN his bloodline, Darren Pace was destined to be involved in harness racing. A third generation horseman, Pace’s clan began racing trotters through the streets of the family’s native Malta before h Read more: Carbine Chemicals ‘Faces at the races’
Freshman signals Protostar intentions
PLANS remain uncertain with promising youngster Baystyle despite his success at Globe Derby just moments ago. Successful in a series heat in Mount Gambier on April 7, Baystyle completed a clean sweep Read more: Freshman signals Protostar intentions
Reigning champ primed for title defence
REIGNING champion Eye Keep Smiling left no doubt she is ready for her Queen Elizabeth II Stake defence next weekend. Triumphant in last season’s edition for trainer Luke McCarthy, Eye Keep Smiling rou Read more: Reigning champ primed for title defence
Aiming to join elite sorority
RISING star mare Cool And Classy will begin her quest to join an elite sorority tonight. Engaged in the Robin Dundee Stake at Club Menangle, Cool And Classy is attempting to qualify for the Queen Eliz Read more: Aiming to join elite sorority
Triple assault on Oaks heats
CHAMPION horsewoman Emma Stewart will launch a three-pronged attack on the New South Wales Oaks this weekend. Three heats of the Blue Riband will be conducted at Club Menangle on Saturday night, with Read more: Triple assault on Oaks heats
Milestone win for training partners
TRAINING partners Jill Neilson and Katie Wilson notched a milestone last weekend. Working as a team since 2023, the duo registered their 100th victory thanks to Ruthless Offender’s success in Port Pir Read more: Milestone win for training partners
Still the best 70 years later!
AUSTRALIA’S second eldest Oaks will mark its 70th year next week. Launched in 1956, the New South Wales Oaks is scheduled to be contested at Club Menangle on May 2, with heats of the Group One to be r Read more: Still the best 70 years later!
Champion trainer close to milestone
FRESH from recording one of the biggest wins of his illustrious career, David Aiken is hoping to register another milestone at Club Menangle today. Campaigning his star veteran Max Delight in Western Read more: Champion trainer close to milestone
Fundraiser a success – items still available
LAST Friday night’s fundraising auction in Terang was a huge success. Brainchild of the Terang Harness Racing Owners’, Trainers’ and Supporters’ Group, the function was conducted in the club’s main di Read more: Fundraiser a success – items still available
Bulletproof Boy equals unique Australian record
EVERGREEN gelding Bulletproof Boy equalled a unique Australian record last night. While things didn’t go to plan in The Nullarbor at Gloucester Park, Bulletproof Boy pocketed $49,500 for his uplaced e Read more: Bulletproof Boy equals unique Australian record
Boxa to deliver knock-out blow
CAPTURING a ‘junior title’ during his previous bout, Ima Boxa should have no trouble continuing to climb to the rankings this weekend as he works towards his pending ‘heavyweight’ clash. Ima Boxa deli Read more: Boxa to deliver knock-out blow
Industry mourns Grand Circuit horseman
HARNESS racing, and indeed the world, is all the poorer following the passing of Rex Hocking. A true gentleman in every sense of the word, Hocking was also a natural horseman who enjoyed success at th Read more: Industry mourns Grand Circuit horseman
Reigning champ’s tough task
REIGNING champion Springfield Affair has been afforded no favours ahead of his title defence this weekend. Successful in last season’s Port Pirie Cup, Springfield Affair will attempt to retain the cro Read more: Reigning champ’s tough task
Fundraiser to build training centre
MORE than 200 items are being auctioned to raise funds for a training centre on Friday night. Brainchild of the Terang Harness Racing Owners’, Trainers’ and Supporters’ Group, the function is schedule Read more: Fundraiser to build training centre
76-year-old registers milestone victory
VETERAN horseman Barry Beasley registered a personal milestone earlier this week. A result of what he refers to as “a lifetime in the game”, 76-year-old Beasley registered his 100th win thanks to Pret Read more: 76-year-old registers milestone victory
Trotter completes eye-catching debut
DESPITE an early ‘misdemeanor’, Im Frankee completed an eye-catching debut at Club Menangle yesterday. In a field full of first starters, Im Frankee broke stride just before release point, which saw t Read more: Trotter completes eye-catching debut
Boom filly ready for racing return
BOOM youngster Arrhythmia will begin her quest for another major when she returns to racing this weekend. The premier performer among her crop last season, Arrhythmia registered eight wins and a secon Read more: Boom filly ready for racing return
Intriguing affair
TODAY’S first event at Club Menangle shapes as an intriguing affair. A field of nine will tackle the 1609-metre contest, which doubles as the opening heat of the popular Trotters’ Foundation series. W Read more: Intriguing affair
