News Article - Australian Harness Racing

Bonnington: Dodge looms as a 'Dan' good horse

04 May 2021 | Jason Bonnington

In Australia’s current pacing landscape, comparing an eight-year-old gelding with 18 starts to his name with Lochinvar Art would be like measuring a 32-year-old rookie recruit with Dustin Martin.

We’ve all been in bars following Friday night drinks where wild predictions are proffered, crazy contrasts made.

These comments rarely carry much merit and are often forgotten before the next session.

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