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Snowstorm can’t rain on Blayney’s party
A MINI snowstorm that hit the central tablelands on Sunday afternoon was not enough to stop the Blayney Harness Racing Club from celebrating its 50th Anniversary. On one of the coldest days recorded… Read more: Snowstorm can’t rain on Blayney’s party
Confident despite difficult Derby draw
ON PAPER Saturday night’s draw appears to have put a dampener on Rockinwithattitude’s bid to join an elite sorority. Winner of last weekend’s New South Wales Trotters’ Oaks at Club Menangle… Read more: Confident despite difficult Derby draw
Trainer disqualified after Levamisole detected in urine sample
HARNESS Racing New South Wales stewards conducted an inquiry today in relation to a report from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory that Levamisole had been detected in the post-race urine… Read more: Trainer disqualified after Levamisole detected in urine sample
From last start winner to rank outsider
ACCORDING to punters Paulis Pride has close to no chance tonight despite being a last start winner. Among the favourites in Port Pirie a week ago, Paulis Pride outstayed his rivals by racing in the… Read more: From last start winner to rank outsider
Figures paint good picture for industry sector
KEY early figures show Australia’s breeding numbers have held-up well despite a number of perceived and real headwinds. Challenging economic times, difficult seasonal issues and talk the new… Read more: Figures paint good picture for industry sector
Regional Championships set in ‘stone’ for ‘Clay’
NULKABA trainer Clayton Harmey is a dominant force in the Hunter Valley training ranks, preparing countless winners during the past three seasons, including a career-best 158 in 2019-20. Last Friday… Read more: Regional Championships set in ‘stone’ for ‘Clay’
All hail the Queen
PEOPLE across the Commonwealth were celebrating their new King during the weekend, but for harness racing enthusiasts, it was all about the Queen. Undertaking what has become an annual trip, Queen… Read more: All hail the Queen
Rising star’s perfect start to season
RISING star Jamaican Rock has continued his perfect start to the season. Among South Australia’s best two-year-olds last term, Jamaican Rock returned from a five-month spell to register a soft win… Read more: Rising star’s perfect start to season
From the winners’ circle to eating dirt
DEAN Chapple tasted the highs and lows – in a big way – at Thursday’s Tamworth harness meeting. Chapple enjoyed a win in taking out the opening event on the program before being involved in a race… Read more: From the winners’ circle to eating dirt
Exciting filly aiming to join elite sorority
EXCITING youngster Rockinwithattitude will be given the opportunity to join an elite sorority. Winner of tonight’s New South Wales Trotters’ Oaks at Club Menangle, Rockinwithattitude will return to… Read more: Exciting filly aiming to join elite sorority
Back to the paddock after perfect cameo campaign
HAVING completed a perfect “cameo campaign”, Sahara Breeze is heading back to a paddock. Given a rushed preparation to be readied for the Australian Pacing Gold series, Sahara Breeze made a clean… Read more: Back to the paddock after perfect cameo campaign
Deja vu moment for premier trainer
PREMIER horsewoman Emma Stewart has experienced a case of deja vu. Making the trek to Harold Park in May 2008, Stewart captured the Australian Pacing Gold Final with Keppel Bay. Among the outsiders… Read more: Deja vu moment for premier trainer
This filly’s a winner racing under ‘Doug’s Rules’
DOUG’S Rules is turning into a handy pacer under the guidance of Tamworth trainer Brendan James. But don’t be fooled by the racing name – Doug is actually a filly. “I syndicated her and that was my… Read more: This filly’s a winner racing under ‘Doug’s Rules’
Any accident has the potential to be dangerous…but you can see the funny side!
CHAMPION reinsman Chris Alford summed up what had the potential to be a disastrous situation in Ballarat last night in the perfect manner. After watching David Murphy summersault backwards from the… Read more: Any accident has the potential to be dangerous…but you can see the funny side!
Tough draw for reigning champion
REIGNING champion Mister Hunter faces a difficult title defence on the weekend. Successful in last season’s Australian Pacing Gold Bullion Final at Tabcorp Park Melton, Mister Hunter will return to… Read more: Tough draw for reigning champion
“We hit a big gum tree and I blacked out”
PERSEVERANCE – that’s the key to Majestic Tilly’s form according to trainer Garth Hurrell. Making her debut as a two-year-old in November 2021, Majestic Tilly finally broke her maiden status when… Read more: “We hit a big gum tree and I blacked out”
Disqualified
HARNESS Racing New South Wales stewards concluded an inquiry today in relation to reports from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory that Levamisole was detected in the post-race urine samples… Read more: Disqualified
Aiming to join siblings as Group One winner
EXCEPTIONALLY-BRED youngster Tougher will aim to join a pair of her siblings as a ‘black type’ this weekend. A half-sister to Group One winners Tough Monarch and Tough Love, Tougher is engaged in… Read more: Aiming to join siblings as Group One winner
In form veteran back for more
FRESH from his success during the weekend, Rocking With Charm will be back in action tonight. Scoring with ease on Saturday evening, Rocking With Charm faces a tougher task in the second event on… Read more: In form veteran back for more
Plans remain uncertain with promising youngster
PLANS remain uncertain with promising youngster Byrneside Boom despite his success at Tabcorp Park Melton during the weekend. Fourth upon debut after breaking stride at the start, the Damian… Read more: Plans remain uncertain with promising youngster
