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More than one Hector making a return
WHILE he is grabbing more than his share of headlines, he isn’t the only Hector poised to make a racing return. After almost two years on the sidelines, Hectorjayjay had an eye-catching trial at… Read more: More than one Hector making a return
I’ve lost it all…everything in my life was in that house
“I’VE lost it all…everything in my life was in that house.” That’s the sad reality veteran horseman Tony Peacock woke up to this morning after a fire destroyed his home yesterday evening. Instead of… Read more: I’ve lost it all…everything in my life was in that house
Perfect ‘undisclosed’ birthday gift
YESTERDAY may have seen the Easter Bunny deliver chocolates, but it was Bettorhavtime which provided the perfect gift during the weekend. Spending her birthday at Globe Derby on Saturday night… Read more: Perfect ‘undisclosed’ birthday gift
Daunting task for star youngster
QUALITY filly Pelosi faces a daunting task at Albion Park tonight. Although drawn ideally, the three-year-old is taking on aged mares at just her second start from a long spell. Sent to the paddock… Read more: Daunting task for star youngster
Additional racing timeslot announced
FROM April 18 Harness Racing Victoria will look to program Saturday morning race meetings. HRV received yesterday the backing of the Victorian Racing Industry, made up of the three racing codes, to… Read more: Additional racing timeslot announced
Freshman honours ill-fated dam
PROMISING youngster Our Uncle Dan honoured his mum with a win in Bathurst last night. Notching his second victory from five starts, Our Uncle Dan scored on the anniversary of his dam’s untimely… Read more: Freshman honours ill-fated dam
Reduced stake levels revealed
HAVING made the tough decision to cut prize money earlier this week, Harness Racing SA has released the new stake levels. Citing the closure of TAB agencies, hotels and clubs during this Coronavirus… Read more: Reduced stake levels revealed
MIKE KO’CASS PREVIEWS BATHURST SATURDAY NIGHT
RACE ONE: IN what appears to be a tough and open card of racing, BETTOR SPORT (4) is worthy of another chance after an out-of-character display of bad manners at the meeting here on April 1. A… Read more: MIKE KO’CASS PREVIEWS BATHURST SATURDAY NIGHT
Victory dedicated to hospitalised son
POPULAR horsewoman Charlene Gusman completed an emotional victory in Kilmore just moments ago. Planning to forego the drive behind her stable runner, Lola Montez, as late as last night, Gusman made… Read more: Victory dedicated to hospitalised son
Draw no threat to winning streak
A DIFFICULT draw should do little to prevent Atomic Red from continuing his winning streak. In super form this preparation, the Australian Pacing Gold purchase has won five of his last seven starts… Read more: Draw no threat to winning streak
Changes to Breeders’ Challenge announced
HARNESS Racing New South Wales has announced changed to the 2020 Breeders’ Challenge Series. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the futurity has been moved back in the calendar and will be conducted… Read more: Changes to Breeders’ Challenge announced
Forgotten star close to racing return
FORGOTTEN star Hectorjayjay is closing in on a remarkable return to racing. After almost two years on the sidelines, the Blacks A Fake winner had an eye-catching trial at Albion Park yesterday. In… Read more: Forgotten star close to racing return
Leaked documents send shockwaves through industry
SHOCKWAVES have been sent through the South Australian industry yet again. Already fearing for the long term future of the sport’s home track – Globe Derby – participants and South Australia Harness… Read more: Leaked documents send shockwaves through industry
Message of solidarity as stake cuts announced
IN WHAT deserves a round of applause, Harness Racing SA staff have sent a message of solidarity to participants…“we’re in this together”. As restrictions begin to affect the industry, HRSA made the… Read more: Message of solidarity as stake cuts announced
Undefeated comeback to continue
COMEBACK trotter Always Ready should have little difficulty maintaining his perfect return at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. Although drawn awkwardly, the Anton Golino-trained entire is an… Read more: Undefeated comeback to continue
43-month drought broken
LIGHTLY-RACED pacer Forever Candy broke a long drought from the winners’ circle while also providing his trainer with a personal milestone last night. Competing at Club Menangle, Forever Candy… Read more: 43-month drought broken
Instant crowd favourite following successful debut
GAINING a solid following before he’d made his way to the races, Holstein appears destined to enjoy cult-like status following his debut in Shepparton. An unfashionably-bred pacer, Holstein is a… Read more: Instant crowd favourite following successful debut
Emotions high as late horseman remembered
EMOTIONS were running high early in the evening and again later on the card at Albion Park last night. Enjoying as training double, Darren Weeks dedicated the wins to his father, Des, who passed… Read more: Emotions high as late horseman remembered
Change of plans for promising filly
AS HAS become common practice during present conditions, plans with talented youngster Dancing Finn have changed in recent weeks. Setting Dancing Finn for the Southern Cross series, trainer Lance… Read more: Change of plans for promising filly
Mecca completes heavenly pilgrimage
IN RACING terms the winners’ circle is the industry’s ‘holy land’. Thanks to his promising mare, Freddie Taiba made the pilgrimage into the heavenly arena at Tabcorp Park Melton last night. Taiba’s… Read more: Mecca completes heavenly pilgrimage
