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Better late than never
IT’S later than expected but Ronald J will make his Australian debut on Saturday night. Nominated for last weekend’s South Australia Trotters’ Cup, Ronald J was strangely made the first emergency… Read more: Better late than never
Warm up run turns into tough assignment
WHAT was meant to be a nice little hit out has turned into a difficult assignment for Line Up. Looking to give the son of Bettors Delight “a warm up run” before the New South Wales Derby heats… Read more: Warm up run turns into tough assignment
Alabar Golden Nursery conditions
HARNESS Racing SA advises that the 2020 Alabar Golden Nursery Final for 2yo horses will be conducted on Saturday April 25 at Globe Derby Park. Heats will be conducted on Saturday April 18 for $3499… Read more: Alabar Golden Nursery conditions
Acid test for rising star trotter
RISING star Sammy Showdown will face an acid test at Tabcorp Park Melton on Friday night. Creating a huge impression as he’s raced through the grades this season, Sammy Showdown is unbeaten from… Read more: Acid test for rising star trotter
Who is the Fastestgirlintown?
JUST who is the Fastestgirlintown? . . . or certainly in the harness racing ranks – was answered when the mare with the catchy name won at Wagga on Tuesday night. Fastestgirlintown has notched up… Read more: Who is the Fastestgirlintown?
Can King reign against tough foes?
SOUTH Australian horseman Paul Cavallaro will be a nervous onlooker at Club Menangle on Saturday night. Traditionally the man responsible for a horse’s preparation, Cavallaro will be a mere observer… Read more: Can King reign against tough foes?
Disqualified under AHRR 267(1)
HARNESS Racing Victoria stewards have today concluded an inquiry relating to licensed trainer Alan Holman being convicted of a breach of the Crimes Act 1958. On 13 May 2019 Holman pleaded guilty to… Read more: Disqualified under AHRR 267(1)
Freshman’s phenomenal debut
DEBUTANTE Soho Lanikai produced a phenomenal performance at Tabcorp Park Melton during the weekend. Given time to settle into his stride from barrier six, Soho Lanikai worked in the ‘death seat’… Read more: Freshman’s phenomenal debut
Emotions run high following Cup victory
IT WAS an emotional Austin Mifsud who addressed the strong crowd after winning last night’s South Australia Trotters’ Cup at Globe Derby. Driving promising squaregaiter Izmok to victory in the Group… Read more: Emotions run high following Cup victory
Kerryn close to completing set
IT’S a great atmosphere and I always enjoying getting back here. That was Kerryn Manning’s glowing remark after winning last night’s South Australia Cup at Globe Derby. The world’s most successful… Read more: Kerryn close to completing set
Self assured a Chariots Of Fire berth
POWER couple Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen are on target to secure their third Chariots Of Fire in five years. Capturing Australasia’s premier four-year-old event with Have Faith In Me in 2016… Read more: Self assured a Chariots Of Fire berth
Social media post worth looking at
WE ALL know social media is littered with useless information. Whether it is fake news, premature celebrity deaths or a woman arguing with a cat, the various platforms aren’t the most reliable… Read more: Social media post worth looking at
Anything can happen in racing
ANYTHING can happen in racing is precisely the theory Anthony Robinson will be relying on at Globe Derby on Saturday night. Robinson is set to compete in the South Australia Trotters’ Cup with… Read more: Anything can happen in racing
Regulars back to continue Cup domination
LOOKING over the South Australia Cup’s honour roll it is amazing to note only six trainers and six drivers have won the feature during the past 12 years! Mainly Victorians – both natural and adopted… Read more: Regulars back to continue Cup domination
Longshot Johnson ready to cause upset
HANDY squaregaiter Coolbreeze faces a massive task at Globe Derby on Saturday night. First-up since last October, the gelding is engaged in the South Australia Trotters’ Cup for trainer Lane… Read more: Longshot Johnson ready to cause upset
Chasing second Trotters’ Cup victory
PROMINENT trainer Brent Lilley is hoping for a successful weekend as he chases features in two states. Beginning with tomorrow night’s Echuca meeting, the Victorian-based horseman will contest the… Read more: Chasing second Trotters’ Cup victory
Just look at the quality of the opposition
“IT’S a massive step up, just look at the quality of the opposition.” While Clayton Harmey could easily have been talking about the pacers engaged in Saturday night’s Hondo Grattan Stake at Club… Read more: Just look at the quality of the opposition
Will Shark sink or swim in Blue Riband?
“YOU don’t know if you can swim until you go in the deep water!” An interesting way for astute horseman Dale Afford to assess his Derby prospects given the name of his entrant. Afford is poised to… Read more: Will Shark sink or swim in Blue Riband?
Visitors’ draw hampers local’s Cup chance
FOR the second year Greg Scholefield’s South Australia Cup prospects have gone from solid to sludge as a result of the draw. Using a slightly more common word for sewage to describe the barrier his… Read more: Visitors’ draw hampers local’s Cup chance
Freshman to join family’s long list of feature winners
UNBEATEN freshman Ultimate Exclusive is expected to have little trouble becoming the latest feature winner in his family. By Art Major, the two-year-old is from Saved A Corka, which boasts a perfect… Read more: Freshman to join family’s long list of feature winners
