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Country Cups domination continues
RECORD-BREAKING horsewoman Emma Stewart’s remarkable Victoria country cup domination continued yesterday. Capturing this season’s provincial features seemingly at will, Stewart’s raids on the rich… Read more: Country Cups domination continues
Open letter from APG Chairman
DEAR friends in the Australian harness racing industry – breeders, vendors, buyers, trainers, owners, administrators. The outbreak of COVID-19 will have a major effect on communities around the… Read more: Open letter from APG Chairman
Crest of a wave continues
LEADING trainer Craig Cross continued to ride the crest of a wave at Club Menangle last night. Fresh from registering his biggest victory in last weekend’s $1million Ainsworth Miracle Mile, Cross… Read more: Crest of a wave continues
Talented filly surpasses dam on prestige list
EXCEPTIONALLY-BRED youngster Treachery has surpassed her dam on the prestige list. By Captaintreacherous, Treachery is from former top mare Lovelist, which was retired with an impressive record of… Read more: Talented filly surpasses dam on prestige list
There are always ‘pros’ and ‘cons’
PROS and cons….the little factors associated with pretty much everything. Like being my friend. Con – my left of centre personality takes getting used to. Pro – I’m sure there is one there… Read more: There are always ‘pros’ and ‘cons’
Returning to happy hunting ground
GLOBE Derby should continue to be a ‘happy hunting ground’ for Victorian reinswoman Kima Frenning tomorrow night. Making regular trips across the border during the past year Frenning has a… Read more: Returning to happy hunting ground
Leading driver suspended for banned substance
HARNESS Racing SA stewards concluded an inquiry into a report received from Racing Analytical Services Ltd in relation to a saliva sample provided by licenced driver Ken Rogers at Port Pirie on… Read more: Leading driver suspended for banned substance
Industry shocked by trainer’s sudden passing
HARNESS racing participants are in shock following the sudden death of Andrew Gilbert last night. Gilbert was a highly respected horseman having either owned or prepared the high-class performers… Read more: Industry shocked by trainer’s sudden passing
Raiders to dominate Group Two Cup
HAVING dominated the heats Victorian raiders Im Sir Blake and Its Back In The Day look set to fight out the Tasmania Cup in Hobart on Saturday night. First-up since December 2, Its Back In The Day… Read more: Raiders to dominate Group Two Cup
Menangle Preview with Mike Kocass
RACE ONE: Since posting back-to-back wins at this venue in January, POCKET OF TERROR (9) contested a couple of far tougher assignments and wasn’t disgraced in the process when just behind the… Read more: Menangle Preview with Mike Kocass
Massive windfall for lucky Club Menangle patron
A NIGHT out with some friends turned into a massive windfall for one patron at Club Menangle during the weekend. As part of last Saturday night’s Miracle Mile card, the innovative club offered… Read more: Massive windfall for lucky Club Menangle patron
Legend in his own stable
ALMOST two years after his belated debut Legends Last has made his way to the winners’ circle. Making his first trip to the races in April 2018, Legends Last scored in Leeton last night much to the… Read more: Legend in his own stable
Forgotten star ready for comeback
FORGOTTEN star Sparkling Success will make his racing return this weekend. Being readied to take on the world’s best squaregaiters in the famed Yonkers International Trot, Sparkling Success… Read more: Forgotten star ready for comeback
Fighting a losing handicapping battle?
FIGHTING a large seemingly invincible army with just 300 soldiers could seem like an easy assignment compared to the battle Leonidas faces this weekend. Leonidas was a battle-hardened King of the… Read more: Fighting a losing handicapping battle?
An Aussie first in America
IN WHAT is an Aussie first, Victorian breeding establishment Aldebaran Park is offering an Australian-bred yearling during a sale in North America later this year. Bred and raised at Aldebaran Park… Read more: An Aussie first in America
Third time’s a charm?
WE’VE all heard the term “third time’s a charm”. Well, that’s a scenario Kim Procter hopes comes to fruition today. During the recent Australian Pacing Gold Sales in Melbourne and Perth, Kimmy and I… Read more: Third time’s a charm?
Ideal birthday present for veteran trainer
PROMINENT horseman David Aiken received the ideal birthday present at Club Menangle tonight. Turning an undisclosed age – believed to be in the veteran vicinity – Aiken captured the Group One… Read more: Ideal birthday present for veteran trainer
That’s the night I felt like I had made it…
THAT’S the night I felt like I had made it… Reflecting on his strong connection to the Miracle Mile, Lance Justice rates his first victory in the Grand Circuit event as his greatest. Regarded as… Read more: That’s the night I felt like I had made it…
Sad passing of former top racehorse and sire
IT IS with great sadness Alabar has announced the passing of Safely Kept. The 31-year-old son of Jate Lobell was humanely euthanised this morning due to mobility issues resulting from old age… Read more: Sad passing of former top racehorse and sire
It all began with a miracle…
BRAINDCHILD of New South Wales Trotting Club chief executive Len Smith, the Miracle Mile was designed for one specific purpose. With the two-minute barrier over 1609 metres considered the ultimate… Read more: It all began with a miracle…
