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City stars strike gold out west
WITH Covid-19 restrictions beginning to ease, Bathurst was this week able to host its first meeting open to all regions since the pandemic hit. Metropolitan-based trainers Michael Muscat and… Read more: City stars strike gold out west
Still unwilling to compare the pair
TWO years ago it was the comparison everyone wanted an answer to. Dominating his crop, Wobelee took all before him on his way to a 12-run winning streak between his two and early three-year-old… Read more: Still unwilling to compare the pair
This could be a ‘Day’ to remember
WAGGA has, for many years, been a happy hunting ground for prominent trainer-driver Neil Day. Whether it be on the old Showground circuit or at the spacious new Riverina Paceway, Day has relished… Read more: This could be a ‘Day’ to remember
Club in danger of not re-opening
CONFLICTING information has created confusion relating to the re-opening of the South Australian Harness Racing Club. While Harness Racing SA has worked diligently to keep the industry operating… Read more: Club in danger of not re-opening
APG purchase too slick at The Meadowlands
AUSTRALIAN Pacing Gold purchase Amelia’s Courage equalled her best time with a narrow win at The Meadows last night. After stalking the leader from the pocket Amelias Courage captured the Filly and… Read more: APG purchase too slick at The Meadowlands
Mickey’s hitting his straps
IT would be reasonable to suggest three-year-old Mickeys House would be among the best-bred horses racing at Penrith Paceway tonight. The gelding, sired by champion stallion Somebeachsomewhere, is… Read more: Mickey’s hitting his straps
End of a landmark era
TONIGHT’S Tabcorp Park Melton meeting heralds the end of a landmark era for Harness Racing Victoria as the industry moves away from its regional racing structure put in place on April 2. During… Read more: End of a landmark era
Dual Oaks winner continues to star in USA
OUTSTANDING mare Shartin has done it again. In her second start for 2020, Shartin was simply too good in the $33,000 Fillies’ and Mares’ Open Handicap Pace at Yonkers Raceway this afternoon. With… Read more: Dual Oaks winner continues to star in USA
Primed to continue winning streak
ALTHOUGH the assignment is shaping to be slightly more difficulty, the result is predicted to be the same. Winner of his last seven starts at Club Menangle, Cash N Flow will return to the world… Read more: Primed to continue winning streak
Aussie-bred pacer shines at Tioga Downs
FORMER Australian pacer Kerford Road swooped late to capture the Open Pace at Tioga Downs last night. In a race which had plenty of action, Jins Shark grabbed the early lead setting an opening… Read more: Aussie-bred pacer shines at Tioga Downs
Ace horseman making the move to Bathurst
TONIGHT’S Bathurst harness racing meeting welcomes back participants from outside the Western District for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic forced the temporary regionalisation of racing… Read more: Ace horseman making the move to Bathurst
HRA Chairman relinquishes role
HARNESS Racing Australia will be looking for a new Chairman as Michael Taranto has advised the HRA Executive that he will not be seeking re-appointment as Chairman of HRA at the forthcoming Annual… Read more: HRA Chairman relinquishes role
Drawn to continue rise through grades
CONSISTENT pacer Hesa Bit Different is expected to have little trouble continuing his way through the grades when he heads to Globe Derby tomorrow night. A last start winner at the same venue Hesa… Read more: Drawn to continue rise through grades
Group One win four decades in the making
HE’S only a freshman, but Manila Playboy’s Group One success was 40 years in the making! One of the most promising youngsters to come out of Queensland in recent years, Manila Playboy provided… Read more: Group One win four decades in the making
Odds stacked against veteran
VARIOUS factors are against him at Redcliffe tomorrow night, but that’s no reason to disregard Glenferrie Hood as a genuine chance in the Gold Cup. One of five entrants on the 10-metre line… Read more: Odds stacked against veteran
One of the all-time greats passes
ONE of the all-time greats has been lost to the industry. At a ripe age of 34, champion pacer Westburn Grant died at the property of his trainer and co-owner Vic Frost yesterday… Read more: One of the all-time greats passes
Keeping up the family tradition
HARNESS Racing in the Riverina is steeped in history with many champions and many champion horsemen being produced from the state’s south-western region. And there was no greater period than the… Read more: Keeping up the family tradition
Talented trotter’s tricky Tabcorp task
PROMISING mare Imsettogo faces a tricky task in her bid to return to the winners’ circle at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. Along with a wide draw, Imsettogo will once again clash with… Read more: Talented trotter’s tricky Tabcorp task
Metro racing to resume next week
HARNESS Racing Victoria is on track to move out of region-based racing on July 1 and has set July 13 as the target date to resume racing at all Victorian tracks. The news will be a boon for industry… Read more: Metro racing to resume next week
Classy mares earmarked for interstate trip
SEVERAL mares from the Craig Cross stable have been earmarked for a northern campaign. With several suitable features programmed in Queensland next month Cross will send a boutique team across the… Read more: Classy mares earmarked for interstate trip
