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Outstanding youngsters spearhead draft
WAGIN breeder Kevin Spurr will offer 10 yearlings, his biggest sale’s draft, at the APG Perth Yearling Sale on March 3, spearheaded by two outstanding youngsters by highly underrated sire Shoobees… Read more: Outstanding youngsters spearhead draft
Two milestones await evergreen pacer
RETIREMENT is looming, but evergreen pacer Celestial Daybreak still has two more targets to reach before his career comes to an end. Registering an overdue win in Port Pirie yesterday, Celestial… Read more: Two milestones await evergreen pacer
Better gets his chance to prove he’s the best
PROVING he was tonight, Better Be The Best will be given the opportunity to establish himself as the leader among his crop next weekend. By capturing the Paleface Adios Stake at Club Menangle just… Read more: Better gets his chance to prove he’s the best
Champ to miss Miracle Mile
REIGNING champion Catch A Wave will miss his Miracle Mile defence. Producing a gallant effort when second in last night’s Geelong Rocket, Catch A Wave was found to be “slightly lame” after the… Read more: Champ to miss Miracle Mile
On target for third Miracle Mile appearance
SPEEDY Victorian pacer Mach Dan remains on target for a third Miracle Mile appearance. Earning a berth in the past two editions of Australasia’s ultimate speed test, Mach Dan made his way into the… Read more: On target for third Miracle Mile appearance
Pacing sensation on target to join pair of immortals
PACING sensation Leap To Fame is officially on target to join a pair of the industry’s immortals. Thanks to his Newcastle Mile victory just moments ago, Leap To Fame has earned the first berth in… Read more: Pacing sensation on target to join pair of immortals
Those odds could be considered very generous
IT’S not often the only runner in the field with a victory during their last five starts is considered to be among the outsiders. But that’s the position Get Lucky finds himself in heading to… Read more: Those odds could be considered very generous
Is Jack the state’s next star?
BASED on his bloodline and debut performance, Go Jack Crocker has the potential to become the next South Australian-bred star. SA stock have enjoyed somewhat of a resurgence in recent seasons thanks… Read more: Is Jack the state’s next star?
Veteran trainer waits almost a decade for a win
AN OVERDUE victory in Melton has broken two long droughts from the winners’ circle. Capturing the opening event on the card, Wattlebank Flyer registered his first triumph in 34 months. Scoring as a… Read more: Veteran trainer waits almost a decade for a win
Enjoying success in his two sporting passions
RETIRED Wagga businessman Russell Campbell’s two pet sporting loves are football and harness racing. “I have been involved in Australian Rules football most of my life” Russell said. “I played with… Read more: Enjoying success in his two sporting passions
Major ready to take command
RACE ONE: Yet to finish out of the money in six runs at this venue, MAJOR MAJOR (1) has both the draw and the form on the board to continue his outstanding strike rate. Following a hat-trick of… Read more: Major ready to take command
Miracle Mile quest ramped up
QUEENSLAND superstar Leap To Fame will have his Miracle Mile quest ramped up this week. Kept fresh since his Cranbourne Cup success a fortnight ago in preparation for the $1million Grand Circuit… Read more: Miracle Mile quest ramped up
Merlin will need to wave some magic
KIWI raider Its Merlin will need to weave since magic at Club Menangle this weekend. Sent across Bass Strait on the strength of two impressive wins following a brief freshen-up, Its Merlin has drawn… Read more: Merlin will need to wave some magic
80-year-old trainer enjoying ‘purple patch’
A CHANGE of scenery has given ‘greybeard’ pacer, Luv Me Or Hate Me, a new lease on life. Racing in moderate fashion around the Sunraysia district, Luv Me Or Hate Me was gifted to veteran trainer… Read more: 80-year-old trainer enjoying ‘purple patch’
Three decade long association
RIVERINA roadworks overseer and hobby breeder Bill Evans has had a strong association with the Village Jasper mare Ima Mystery Girl and her family for more than 30 years. Evans bred her dam, Magic… Read more: Three decade long association
From Naval Officer to standardbred breeder
WAYNE Hamilton was a pre-schooler when he visited his uncle’s harness racing stables at the Newcastle Showgrounds in the 1970s and though he was little more than a toddler, it made a huge… Read more: From Naval Officer to standardbred breeder
Is drought-breaking win the beginning of a flood?
CONNECTIONS of Bruzer hope his recent drought-breaking victory is the beginning of a steady flow of wins. Proving too good at Globe Derby last week, Bruzer registered his first triumph since scoring… Read more: Is drought-breaking win the beginning of a flood?
Owners leap into another charitable act
IN ANOTHER boost to Friday night’s Newcastle Mile meeting, Leap To Fame’s owners Kevin and Kay Seymour are contributing to an online silent auction set up by Newcastle Harness Racing Club offering… Read more: Owners leap into another charitable act
Here’s some food for thought!
LAST Sunday’s Karaka Sale in New Zealand provided plenty of food for thought for the upcoming Nutrien Sydney Yearling Sale. For the second successive year the top-priced lot was a filly by… Read more: Here’s some food for thought!
Lightly-raced trotter to continue perfect record
LIGHTLY-RACED trotter Mackel Sonny is expected to have no difficulty maintaining his perfect record when he heads to Club Menangle tomorrow. Although first-up from a spell, Mackel Sonny’s previous… Read more: Lightly-raced trotter to continue perfect record
