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16 March 2026

Track records fall thick and fast at Charlton

Some records last the test of time, while others barely last an hour. For example, San Simeon’s stance for the most consecutive wins has been the mantle for almost half a century. A star during the late 1970s and early ’80s, San Simeon was undefeated during his first 29 starts, which stretched...

16 March 2026

Dashman's harness examination - March 16

Catch up on the week's harness racing action in our weekly review, thanks to Darren Clayton. GORMAN DROUGHT BREAKER Anthony Gorman was one of three drivers to break winning droughts during the past week. He drove Captain Oh Captain to victory at Redcliffe last Thursday. Lining up aboard the eight-year-old...

16 March 2026

John Ballin lands an albatross

It is a Queensland racing family that dates all the way back to the middle of the 1980s and horseman John Ballin was able to add another chapter to the tale on Wednesday at Redcliffe. In the last race of the evening, Ballin drove Three Under Par to victory over 1780 metres to grab a maiden win with the...

16 March 2026

Terror In Texas triumphs

Veteran pacer Terror In Texas has emerged from the wilderness and is again making his mark as a quality performer. The nine-year-old has thrived on a special preparation of galloping in the sand and swimming at South Beach, and his three runs for Fremantle trainer Keith Frost after resuming from a 23-month...

16 March 2026

Eclipse Line continues to amaze

The once despised gelding Eclipse Line continues to amaze with his splendid performances in WA since being purchased for $4000 late last year. He was a $4.30 chance when he made most of the running and scored an easy win over Gee Smith and Strauny in the Ascot Home Renovations Handicap, a stand over...

16 March 2026

Five screws help Ta In Advance

It was almost three years ago when Ta In Advance fractured his offside hind pastern during an event in which he finished third at Wagin. He underwent surgery when five screws were inserted in his leg --- and they were still in place when he won the $21,000 Trusted Asbestos Removal WA Pace at Gloucester...

16 March 2026

Flying start aids Rockandrollartist

A flying start from the No. 4 barrier enabled Rockandrollartist to burst to the front after 200m and paved the way for his convincing win in the $30,000 Ascot Group WA Im Themightyquinn Pace over 2130m at Gloucester Park on Friday night. Rockandrollartist, a WA-bred seven-year-old trained and driven...

16 March 2026

Hall admires Im Stealthy

New Zealand-bred gelding Im Stealthy is green, inexperienced and has a lot to learn. But champion reinsman Gary Hall jnr predicts the three-year-old is capable of becoming a star performer. “It will take a good one to beat him in the WA Derby,” said Hall after driving Im Stealthy to an easy...

16 March 2026

Gloucester Park Review Friday 13th March 2026

Hall Admires Im Stealthy New Zealand-bred gelding Im Stealthy is green, inexperienced and has a lot to learn. But champion reinsman Gary Hall Jnr predicts the three-year-old is capable of becoming a star performer. “It will take a good one to beat him in the WA Derby,” said Hall after driving...

16 March 2026

Backhouse back in business on home soil

Concession driver Ryan Backhouse made the most of a trip back to Tasmania over the weekend, driving in Burnie on Friday night and landing a driving double in Hobart on Sunday afternoon. The Tasmanian-born driver, who won the last ever harness race held at the Devonport Showgrounds in 2022, has been based...

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