Bonnington: Debate aside there'll be happy Groups tonight

08 May 2021 | Jason Bonnington
Logo

Harness racing, like all sports, regularly seeks to service a colossal cross-section of vested interests and unique needs.

Try as they might, however, and its six centuries since these words were first uttered, you can’t please all the people all the time.

Much discourse this week has focused on the monumental number of Group 1 races staged in Australia and the prizemoney distribution bias favoring age-restricted horses.

READ MORE IN 'THE FORUM' AT THETROTS.COM.AU

 

Related News

15 May 2026
Harness passion pays off for Jude McLachlan
Jude McLachlan has been an enthusiastic horsewoman for decades and later in life she has added harness racing to her passions. Now 60 years of age, the Buccan-based McLachlan recalls working as a jillaroo on stations as a teenager. She has always had a deep interest in horses. Over the last few years,...
15 May 2026
Sensing a family tradition
EXCITING filly Senses is showing all the right signs to continue a remarkable family tradition. The three-year-old is a half-sister to the incomparable Leap To Fame and only the fourth foal from broodmare Lettucereason to race. Leap To Fame is the standout with 68 wins and a record-smashing $6.3 million...
15 May 2026
GOODFORM - Craig's tips for Robinvale Cup night at Mildura
VENUE: Mildura DATE: 15/05/26 Race 1: OVERVIEW: It is a strong race to commence the program with several winning chances. AVOCA BLUES (7) is drawn behind the likely leader NEVS DREAM (1) and is racing well enough to figure in the finish. He finished a close up third behind Shotinthedark at his latest...
15 May 2026
Solo Safari starts campaign towards bigger races
Trainer Wayne Yole will use Friday night’s Launceston meeting as the starting point for Solo Safari’s campaign towards some of the state’s premier three-year-old races later in the season. The pacer has not raced since winning last season’s Dandy Patch Final in Hobart and has...
14 May 2026
GOODFORM – Tips and analysis for Friday at Melton
Tim O'Connor provides his thoughts on a rare Friday afternoon meeting at Melton Entertainment Park. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
Click for more