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Perfect tonic while recovering from horrific race fall
INJURED horsewoman Charlene Gusman received the ideal tonic last night. While Gusman recovers from a horrific race fall, her stable star, Hes Charlies Angel, was winning in Melton. Gusman was… Read more: Perfect tonic while recovering from horrific race fall
Freshman shows namesake’s fighting qualities
SHOWING all the fighting qualities of his namesake, Maximus Meridius has proven too good in the ‘Coliseum’ – officially-known as Club Menangle – once again. Named after Russell Crowe’s character in… Read more: Freshman shows namesake’s fighting qualities
Queensland trip a possibility for promising filly
A TRIP north is a possibility with Loco Diablo thanks to her success in Melton tonight. By stretching her record to three wins and a second from four starts, the Australian Pacing Gold purchase may… Read more: Queensland trip a possibility for promising filly
Small steps the key to talented trotter
SMALL steps will prevent talented squaregaiter Lettuce Trot from heading to Queensland. Triumphant in the $50,000 Four and Five-Year-Old Final at Club Menangle tonight, Lettuce Trot gives the… Read more: Small steps the key to talented trotter
Maiden voyage across Bass Strait
NEW South Wales trainer Rickie Alchin has runners engaged in several states this weekend, including his first starter in Tasmania tomorrow night. Alchin will make his Tassie debut when Joe The… Read more: Maiden voyage across Bass Strait
Victorian reinsman a key part of Zeus’ American campaign
EX-PATRIOT reinsman Brad Chisholm is set to play a crucial role in Aldebaran Zeus’ tilt at the MGM Yonkers International Trot in New York. Chisholm, who has driven more than 170 wins, recently left… Read more: Victorian reinsman a key part of Zeus’ American campaign
Date set for stellar Cup meeting
EARLIER this season HRSA announced a standalone SA Cup in the Spring to complement the existing SA Country Cups Series in the Autumn. Today, all major details of this new-look SA Cup meeting are… Read more: Date set for stellar Cup meeting
Drivers’ fees set to rise
HRSA is pleased to advise drivers’ fees will increase by $10 per drive, commencing Saturday July 8. The new fees matrix will now look as follows: $3000 races = $40 fee (up from $30) plus five per… Read more: Drivers’ fees set to rise
Aussie star to take on the world in USA
HOT off the back of Just Believe’s breakthrough Swedish campaign, another star Aussie trotter will chase international glory. Connections of Victoria’s multiple Group One winner Aldebaran Zeus have… Read more: Aussie star to take on the world in USA
Upgrade to state-bred futurity scheme
THE Southern Cross Racing and Breeding Incentive Scheme is the backbone of the South Australian industry. An evolution of this program will provide an upgrade to three areas identified for further… Read more: Upgrade to state-bred futurity scheme
Stable newcomer impresses with win
PLANS remain modest with recent stable acquisition Leaf Stride despite his success yesterday. Having his fourth start for prominent couple Joe and Mary Rando, Leaf Stride scored at Club Menangle… Read more: Stable newcomer impresses with win
Money, money, money…there’s more coming!
IN WHAT is the first four announcements this week, Harness Racing South Australia is excited to unveil a new prizemoney model which will see an increase to stakes across all segments. Saturday night… Read more: Money, money, money…there’s more coming!
Free-legged freshman breaks maiden
IT TOOK longer than expected, but promising youngster Buzz Bomb has broken his maiden status. Costing himself victory upon debut, Buzz Bomb was runner-up at his first three starts for trainer Paul… Read more: Free-legged freshman breaks maiden
Disqualified under AHRR 193
On Wednesday, June 21, 2023 Harness Racing New South Wales stewards conducted an Inquiry into the conduct of licensed trainer Bill Lesslie on Thursday, July 7, 2022 in relation to the registered… Read more: Disqualified under AHRR 193
From unwanted prospect to stable star
FINDING a new home via the ‘grapevine’, Scoob Operator has been transformed from unwanted prospect to stable star! With his previous owner declaring Scoob Operator was “free to a good home”, news of… Read more: From unwanted prospect to stable star
Veteran reclaims share of record
VETERAN pacer Cash N Flow has reclaimed a share of a record. Proving too slick at Club Menangle last night, Cash N Flow registered his 27th victory at the world class venue to equal Tough Monarch’s… Read more: Veteran reclaims share of record
Not bad for a free service!
ONE person’s bid to boost the local breeding industry is beginning to gain the desired outcome. Acquiring proven stallion Tinted Cloud in 2019, prominent horseman Shane Loone offered free services… Read more: Not bad for a free service!
High praise for talented concession driver
IN A world of ‘keyboard warriors’, you know you’re doing something right when praises surface on social media. Following his success in the opening event in Ballarat last night, talented young… Read more: High praise for talented concession driver
VALE: Dr Alan Chittick
HE was one of harness racing’s prominent breeders, owners, trainers and drivers as well as a show trotting broadcaster. So the sport lost another stalwart with the passing of Dr Alan James Chittick… Read more: VALE: Dr Alan Chittick
Aussie Group One winner too good in USA
AGRESSIVE tactics achieved the desired result with former Aussie pacer Im Sir Blake yesterday. Competing at Oak Grove Racing, Im Sir Blake was pushed forward from by barrier three by Atlee Bender to… Read more: Aussie Group One winner too good in USA
