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Youngster’s form belies his name
HIS form certainly belies his name. Racing as Jay Ok, the youngster is proving far better as indicated by his victory at Club Menangle last night. First-up after“a few little setbacks”, Jay Ok… Read more: Youngster’s form belies his name
Waters chummed as Sharks prepare to clash
THEY share almost identical names and come from the same stable, but that’s where the similarities will end at Globe Derby tomorrow night. Prepared by astute horseman Dale Afford, Hesashark and… Read more: Waters chummed as Sharks prepare to clash
Veteran breaks 42-month absence from winners’ circle
“I’M very proud of that one…it means a hell of a lot to me that’s for sure.” After a 42-month absence from the winners’ circle, Im Notta Trotter made his way into the number one stall in Ballarat… Read more: Veteran breaks 42-month absence from winners’ circle
Perfect night for record-breaking trainer
RECORD-BREAKING horsewoman Emma Stewart enjoyed a perfect trip to her local track tonight. Contesting the first five races in Ballarat, Stewart left with a quintet of winners. Stewart’s haul also… Read more: Perfect night for record-breaking trainer
Young gun riding the crest of a wave
IN-FORM reinsman Corey Johnson hopes to continue riding the crest of a wave during the weekend. Fresh from driving his first treble the previous week, Johnson registered a double at Globe Derby last… Read more: Young gun riding the crest of a wave
Magnificent weanling consignment in Karaka Sale
THE annual sale of weanlings at Karaka, through the support of Alabar and Woodlands Studs, has become a significant date on the harness racing calendar – and a well-proven source of top horses. This… Read more: Magnificent weanling consignment in Karaka Sale
Young squaregaiter “is a pretty special horse”
HE’S driven some of the finest squaregaiters – and arguably the best – during the past quarter of a century. So when Anthony Butt declares a young trotter “is a pretty special horse” it’s worth… Read more: Young squaregaiter “is a pretty special horse”
Step up in class for promising trotter
HE’S been living up to his name since arriving in Australia with connections hoping the trend will continue during the weekend. A recent addition to the KerryAnn Morris stable, Super Fast Pat is in… Read more: Step up in class for promising trotter
Veteran chasing consecutive wins
VETERAN pacer Cracka Stride is well-placed to complete consecutive wins at Albion Park today. Successful at the home of Queensland racing a fortnight ago, the 10-year-old is engaged in the last race… Read more: Veteran chasing consecutive wins
Request submitted to defer time-honoured Championship
WITH news filtering through about the Inter Dominion being cancelled this season, Club Menangle has provided some clarification on the situation. Due to the huge impact the Coronavirus pandemic has… Read more: Request submitted to defer time-honoured Championship
Bride on the track, but when is the wedding?
HAVING played the bridesmaid “three or four times” during the previous week, Tiana McMahon was pleased to become the bride last night. Following a string of drives which resulted in placings… Read more: Bride on the track, but when is the wedding?
Tough times ahead for consistent pacer
LIFE is about to get tough for consistent pacer Arma The Gun. Triumphant at Club Menangle last night, the Brad Hewitt-trained pacer is headed to open company which will “be a lot harder” on the son… Read more: Tough times ahead for consistent pacer
Classy trotter’s impressive racing return
CLASSY trotter Sassy Pants made an impressive racing return at Club Menangle tonight. First-up since last October, the Tim Butt-trained mare captured the Group Two The La Coocaracha in effortless… Read more: Classy trotter’s impressive racing return
Memories of horrific night pushed into the background
MEMORIES of a horrific night were pushed into the background as a new outlook on the feature was created tonight. Two years ago Lance Holberton had Regal Scribe in the Golden Nursery and watched in… Read more: Memories of horrific night pushed into the background
Sights set on big summer
DESPITE bouncing back to the winners’ circle, Sammy Showdown is just “treading water” according to trainer Kylie Sugars. Making a swift transition through the grades this season, winning his first… Read more: Sights set on big summer
Closing in on a personal milestone
POPULAR reinsman Ryan Hryhorec is closing in on a personal milestone. Among South Australia’s leading drivers for the better part of two decades, Hryhorec is within striking distance of 2000 wins… Read more: Closing in on a personal milestone
APG’s Australasian Premier Trotting Sale
AFTER the enormous success of the 2020 Australasian Premier Trotting Sale, the 2021 Sale has been set for Sunday, February 7 at the Inglis Sales Complex at Oaklands Junction in Melbourne. The sale… Read more: APG’s Australasian Premier Trotting Sale
HRNSW Chairman’s message to industry
Dear Participant, In a follow up to my message of April 3 relative to the impact on the Industry of the Covid-19 pandemic, I write on this occasion to bring to your attention what might best be… Read more: HRNSW Chairman’s message to industry
Young trotter facing acid test
ON THE surface everything seems to be in place for Im Hector to register a well-deserved win at Globe Derby tonight. Runner-up at his two starts from a spell, Im Hector has drawn the pole for… Read more: Young trotter facing acid test
Odds-on favourite no sure thing
“IT MAY sound a little crazy, but this will really test him.” That was the assessment from trainer David Moran when discussing Lochinvar Art’s pending assignment. Fresh from an effortless victory in… Read more: Odds-on favourite no sure thing
