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Elder earning respect
FOURTH generation Hunter Valley participant Melanie Elder is reaping the benefits of the grounding she has been given in harness racing by fast becoming recognised for her talent as a trainer. The… Read more: Elder earning respect
Primed and ready to extend winning streak
RACE ONE: Unbeaten since resuming from a spell, the Belinda McCarthy-conditioned ROCKOKOKO (7) will contest his toughest assignment this time in, however, the American Ideal colt remains the one to… Read more: Primed and ready to extend winning streak
Hoping to break two-year drought in $100,000 Final
ANYTIME is a great occasion to break a long drought from the winners’ circle, but for the connections of consistent pacer Jasper Styles, this weekend would be perfect. Although he has been among the… Read more: Hoping to break two-year drought in $100,000 Final
Draw puts in-form mare’s perfect season at risk
HANDY mare Im Presie Belle is among the most in-form pacers racing in New South Wales. Prepared at Pheasants Nest by Peter Rixon, the last start Canberra Cup winner is owned by well-known Condell… Read more: Draw puts in-form mare’s perfect season at risk
Personal milestone for well-seasoned horseman
HOPEFUL of reaching a personal milestone before he heads for a long spell, Darren Billinger achieved his goal on Monday. Heading to Globe Derby requiring a win, the well-seasoned horseman had to… Read more: Personal milestone for well-seasoned horseman
Anything you can do, I can do better!
WAS a case of ‘anything you can do, I can do better’ yesterday. Making the trip to Victoria to visit his daughter during the weekend, veteran horseman Jeff Procter was at Yarra Valley to watch Kim’s… Read more: Anything you can do, I can do better!
Personal milestone before well-earned break
FRESH from registering a personal milestone during the weekend, Sofia Arvidsson is hoping for more glory before she heads off for a well-earned spell. Combining with stable newcomer Polly Put… Read more: Personal milestone before well-earned break
Young horseman registers biggest win
“IT’S Grand Final night and we have to hold” were the words of Tamworth horseman Tom Ison before the start of the $100,000 TAB Regional Championship Final – Hunter. And hold with Metallica Man is… Read more: Young horseman registers biggest win
Best young trotter since multiple Group One winner
FLASHY trotter Kyvalley Maven justified the high opinion of him with a stylish victory at Tabcorp Park Melton just moments ago. Third in a Home Grown Classic heat upon debut last week, Kyvalley… Read more: Best young trotter since multiple Group One winner
Biggest win for popular couple
JUST days after recording a personal milestone, Blake Jones has completed another. Combining with the Bernie Hewitt-trained Waratah Lou in Wagga on Tuesday night, Jones notched his 1000th driving… Read more: Biggest win for popular couple
Crime set to pay in $100,000 Championship
CRIME may not pay, but purchasing a yearling from Australian Pacing Gold certainly helps the bank balance! That fact will be to the fore again today as six APG buys contest the Riverina Regional… Read more: Crime set to pay in $100,000 Championship
On target for another successful interstate raid
REGULAR visitor Emma Stewart will make another South Australian raid during the weekend. Boasting a phenomenal strike rate when crossing the border, the premier Victorian trainer has a pair of… Read more: On target for another successful interstate raid
Feels like a Group One to me
IT’S lost the official status as a result of Harness Racing Australia’s shake up, but last night’s Western Regional Championship “still feels like a Group One” according to Isobel Ross. Previously… Read more: Feels like a Group One to me
From novice to $100,000 feature contender
REWIND the calendar a handful of years and Ashleigh Delosa “knew nothing about harness racing”. Harbouring a passion for horses, and having a little experience with ‘hacks’, Delosa saw a trainer… Read more: From novice to $100,000 feature contender
Top filly to chase slice of history
JOINING an elite sorority thanks to her win at Club Menangle just moments ago, star youngster Rockinwithattitude will be given the opportunity to create a slice of history in coming months. Speaking… Read more: Top filly to chase slice of history
Group One winner scores first-up for two years
FORMER rising star Shockwave capped off a remarkable comeback at Gloucester Park last night. Having his first start since July 2021, the Group One winning Australian Pacing Gold purchase rewarded… Read more: Group One winner scores first-up for two years
Prime opportunity to snap bridesmaid status
TOMORROW night’s Globe Derby meeting presents Im Hector with a prime opportunity to snap his recent bridesmaid status. Racing in his customary consistent form, with seven placings from 12 starts… Read more: Prime opportunity to snap bridesmaid status
Another Group One in sight for star reinsman
VICTORIAN reinsman Nathan Jack is no stranger to winning Group 1 races: the 37-year-old reinsman has won 30 of them. Regarded as one of Australia’s best freelance drivers, Jack heads to Tabcorp Park… Read more: Another Group One in sight for star reinsman
Put Ego first as we find you a winner at Club Menangle
RACE ONE: At least six or seven runners are capable of greeting the judge, and it will come as no surprise. The Sean Grayling trained and driven PUMP THE BRAKES (9) continues to be thereabouts on a… Read more: Put Ego first as we find you a winner at Club Menangle
Veteran and “Johnny Come Lately” combine for unlikely win
A VETERAN and a “Johnny Come Lately” combined for an unlikely win at Globe Derby last night. At his 185th start, Barney Fella caused an upset by scoring at $16 with Declan Whelan in the cart. Having… Read more: Veteran and “Johnny Come Lately” combine for unlikely win
