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Former champ still a personal favourite
FEELING old after realising he refers to seasons gone by as ‘the halcyon days’, multiple award winning scribe PAUL COURTS takes a 30-year trip down memory lane to relive his favourite Miracle Mile… Read more: Former champ still a personal favourite
More things change, the more they stay the same!
ACCORDING to the adage “the more things change, the more they stay the same”. Well, going by the result of Saturday night’s Strathalbyn Trotters’ Cup, the saying is spot on. In 2022, prominent… Read more: More things change, the more they stay the same!
Exceptionally-bred freshman to join siblings as Group winner
EXCEPTIONALLY-BRED freshman Go Jack Crocker will be given the opportunity to join a pair of his siblings as a Group winner this weekend. Bred by Adelaide businessman Gary Crocker, Go Jack Crocker… Read more: Exceptionally-bred freshman to join siblings as Group winner
Shocking Group One draw “knocked wind out of our sails”
A SHOCKING draw has dented confidence ahead of Saturday night’s The Hammerhead at Club Menangle. Winner of his last three starts around the world class venue, Constantinople is in perfect form for… Read more: Shocking Group One draw “knocked wind out of our sails”
Plans to join mum as Group One delivered a cruel blow
RISING star Sergeant Lou’s prospects of joining his dam as a Group One winner have been dealt a cruel blow. From triple Group One star Bellas Delight, Sergeant Lou is engaged in Saturday night’s New… Read more: Plans to join mum as Group One delivered a cruel blow
“I’ve never been so happy to be beaten”
“I’VE never been so happy to be beaten.” That was the call from Paul Cavallaro when discussing last Saturday night’s Strathalbyn Pacing Cup at Globe Derby. Partnering Artillery, Cavallaro finished… Read more: “I’ve never been so happy to be beaten”
Strong midweek card as Miracle Mile preparations continue
NATURALLY the main focus at Club Menangle this week is Saturday night, which stands to reason given it is the club’s biggest meeting of the year. Headlined by the famed Miracle Mile, the program… Read more: Strong midweek card as Miracle Mile preparations continue
Swayzee dances his way to top award
FOLLOWING a remarkable season New Zealand Cup winner Swayzee has been crowned the 2023 New South Wales Horse of the Year. Determined by a voting panel of harness racing media identities, Swayzee was… Read more: Swayzee dances his way to top award
Seven-year-old Siena becomes trotter’s biggest fan after chance racetrack meeting
THERE is 100 per cent chance I will get in trouble for saying this, but Abitofadreamer is no superstar. A handy type, which always gives his best, whatever he lacks in speed and ability, the gelding… Read more: Seven-year-old Siena becomes trotter’s biggest fan after chance racetrack meeting
Looking to kick goal in Cup
A KEEN fan and participant of Aussie Rules, prominent horseman Paul Cavallaro spent many a “great time” at the Golden Grove Football Club. A long standing coach with the club, Cavallaro had to quit… Read more: Looking to kick goal in Cup
Perfect draw in Miracle Mile qualifier
THANKS to a perfect draw, speedy pacer Mach Dan should have little difficulty earning his third Miracle Mile appearance. Competing in the past two editions of Australasia’s ultimate speed test, Mach… Read more: Perfect draw in Miracle Mile qualifier
Appropriately-timed debut win
A COUPLE of weeks out from the 2024 Miracle Mile at Club Menangle seems like the appropriate time for Soho Tribeca to sire his first winner. That winner was Soho Real Deal which led throughout a… Read more: Appropriately-timed debut win
Home is where the Cup is!
HOME is where the heart is, or in the case of Mario Borg, where the Cup is! A long standing committee member of the Strathalbyn Harness Racing Club, Borg aims to have a runner at the organization’s… Read more: Home is where the Cup is!
Breeder’s case of beginner’s luck
IT’S been a case of beginner’s luck for Busselton trainer-breeder Reece Kaptein, whose first broodmare in Belturbet NZ was the dam of a multiple Group One winner. “Reece bought her to race but after… Read more: Breeder’s case of beginner’s luck
Key changes to The TAB Eureka
THERE are two key enhancements to the 2024 TAB Eureka. In the days after mighty mare Encipher won the inaugural running of the $2.1million race at Club Menangle last September, Harness Racing… Read more: Key changes to The TAB Eureka
Chance to emulate legendary father
A SOLID draw has bolstered Better Be The Best’s chances of joining some elite company this weekend. By capturing the Paleface Adios Stake at Club Menangle last week, Better Be The Best earned a… Read more: Chance to emulate legendary father
Keeping legacy alive
HARRY Capararo was a highly respected breeder and staunch supporter of WA harness racing and his son Peter has made it his goal to keep his legacy alive. Harry was the driving force behind Adda… Read more: Keeping legacy alive
Youngsters “have come out firing”
BOYANUP horseman Dennis Roche offered four youngsters at last year’s APG Perth Yearling Sale and they have come out firing early in the season, with two winners and a runner-up from three starters… Read more: Youngsters “have come out firing”
“Hopefully we can make him proud”
BOYANUP horsewoman Jacqueline Prentice loves to support her successful trainer-husband Justin in his racing venture but her background with thoroughbreds and show horses has seen her take the lead… Read more: “Hopefully we can make him proud”
Riding the crest of a wave
PROMINENT horseman Ryan Hryhorec is riding the crest of a wave. During his last 11 starts as a driver, Hryhorec has registered seven wins and three placings across two meetings. As a trainer… Read more: Riding the crest of a wave
