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Feeling the pressure despite long odds
IT’S hard to imagine the pressure to win is strong when you’re driving one of the outsiders of the field. Yet that’s exactly how Emmett Brosnan found himself before the opening race in Ballarat… Read more: Feeling the pressure despite long odds
It’s like déjà vu all over again
ANOTHER trip to Club Menangle, another tough draw and another win – that’s what is predicted for Cash N Flow on Saturday night. While the victory still has to be achieved, the rampaging… Read more: It’s like déjà vu all over again
In The Gig returning with new old host!
HARNESS racing’s marquee magazine show In The Gig returns on Sky Racing with a new line-up from August 4. And In The Gig will reach a massive new audience now with Sky Racing 2 (Foxtel 527) going to… Read more: In The Gig returning with new old host!
Hoping purple patch continues
ASTUTE horseman Mario Attard hopes his purple patch continues at Tabcorp Park Melton tomorrow night. With his team thriving in recent weeks, Attard will head to the metropolitan venue with a pair of… Read more: Hoping purple patch continues
He’d love a few more Star Writers
ALEX Alchin is one of many talented young horsemen who grew up in the Riverina who has gone on to forge a permanent place in the New South Wales’ harness racing fraternity. Making a name for himself… Read more: He’d love a few more Star Writers
Winding back the clock
INTER DOMINION winning horseman John Justice turned back the clock in Cranbourne last night. Along with a training and driving double, Justice combined with the Adam Kelly-prepared Miss Blue Glory… Read more: Winding back the clock
Major coup for Australasian breeders
CHAMPION French trotter Bold Eagle is joining Haras Des Trotteurs’ stallion roster this year. In a coup for Australasian breeders, this will be the first post-racing season at stud for the soon to… Read more: Major coup for Australasian breeders
Well-seasoned horseman celebrates in style
VETERAN horseman Darren Billinger has celebrated his birthday in style. Although Billinger is unwilling to disclose his exact age, a source reports this is the second global pandemic he has… Read more: Well-seasoned horseman celebrates in style
A stroke of luck sees Drake duck a ‘bullet’
SHIRLEY Drake’s phone is usually nestled firmly in her left pocket. For some reason she can’t explain Drake’s phone was in her right pocket while collecting feed at her western district (Victoria)… Read more: A stroke of luck sees Drake duck a ‘bullet’
Unborn Vicbred foal’s value rises after USA win
AN UNBORN Victoria-based foal’s value has risen on the strength of yesterday’s trot in America. By Volstead from moderately-performed mare Another Player, the youngster will be a half-brother or… Read more: Unborn Vicbred foal’s value rises after USA win
Relive a couple of notable match races
AS ENTHUSIASTS embrace the buzz of a possible match race between a pair of Victoria’s star pacers, let’s take a trip down memory lane to relive a couple of the most notable head-to-head encounters… Read more: Relive a couple of notable match races
Four men eyeing a century of wins
HARNESS Racing Australia recently took the unprecedented step of extending the current racing season to December 31. The Covid19 Pandemic has wreaked havoc all over the world and harness racing in… Read more: Four men eyeing a century of wins
APG purchase heads ‘Down Under’ trifecta in $172,850 feature
AUSTRALIAN Pacing Gold purchase Major Occasion led home a ‘Down Under’ trifecta in the $172,850 Dorothy Haughton Memorial at The Meadowlands this afternoon. Driven by former New Zealand reinsman… Read more: APG purchase heads ‘Down Under’ trifecta in $172,850 feature
Domination across two states
PREMIERSHIP leading trainer Craig Cross dominated meetings across two states last night. Along with a treble close to home, Cross registered a quartet in Queensland to wrap up a big week for his… Read more: Domination across two states
Close finish is ‘kanena provlima’ for outsider
IT GOT close at the finish, but there was no problem for Kanena Provlima at Club Menangle last night. Having his fifth start at the world class venue, Kanena Provlima led throughout for trainer Ben… Read more: Close finish is ‘kanena provlima’ for outsider
Hell on wheels for punters
HANDY pacer Bohannan proved to be hell on wheels for punters last night. Breaking a run of ‘outs’ since winning in Tamworth last April, Bohannan caused an upset at Club Menangle. Paying $15 on the… Read more: Hell on wheels for punters
Turning unwanted horses into winners
ALECTOWN trainer, Stan Townsend and his son Nathan have always been able to produce a handy pacer from their Rose Vale property, 20 kilometres north of Parkes. Most of their success in past seasons… Read more: Turning unwanted horses into winners
Drought from the winners’ circle broken
HANDY mare Penny Bobbins broke a drought from the winners’ circle with her success at Tabcorp Park Melton last night. Scoring for trainer Scott Ewen, Penny Bobbins’ victory was her first since last… Read more: Drought from the winners’ circle broken
I have always dreamt about this!
“I HAVE always dreamt about this!” That was the expression of joy from trainer Brandon Bonavia following Diamond Grace’s victory tonight. Causing an upset at $23.90 on the Tote, Diamond Grace… Read more: I have always dreamt about this!
Positive signs after horrific race fall
POPULAR horsewoman Emma Turnbull is in good spirits despite her current predicament. Rushed to the Young hospital following a horrific fall on Tuesday night, Turnbull was transferred to Bathurst… Read more: Positive signs after horrific race fall
