News Article - Australian Harness Racing

Hamilton: Svanosio eyes Brisbane glory with Arcee Phoenix

18 May 2026

Chris Svanosio’s sights are firmly set on what’s ahead, not what’s unfolded so far this season with his stable star Arcee Phoenix.

After a 2025 to bottle, Arcee Phoenix has gone winless in six starts and never looked his awesome best at any stage.

It’s a stark contrast to last year when the gelding’s 16 starts netted six wins, five placings and almost $700,000.

18 May 2026
Gloucester Park Review Friday 15th May 2026: Youre So Fine’s Grand Comeback Seven-year-old Youre So Fine has recovered from crippling injuries that have twice threatened to end his career, and he returned to action after a 19-week absence in a blaze of glory at Gloucester Park on Friday night. Prepared and produced in fine fettle by master...

18 May 2026
Difrancesco remembered for passion and generosity: Queensland harness racing figure Sam Difrancesco is being remembered for his generosity, diligent work ethic and passion for horses following his death last Friday. He was 90 years of age. Difrancesco was widely known as ‘Sammy’ during his decades within the harness racing game as he was...

18 May 2026
GOODFORM - Craig's Strategy for the eight races at Terang: VENUE: Terang DATE: 18/05/26 Race 1: OVERVIEW: VIXAN (2) settled three back on the markers, angled out wide on the home turn and finished off well for a close second behind No Shenaniganz at Charlton last outing. She strikes a suitable assignment and is capable of going one better now. REDBLUENPURPLE...

17 May 2026
Hugo heads McCarthy's bold Qld plans: CHAMPION trainer Luke McCarthy will this week unleash many of his stars bound for the rich Queensland Constellations. Former Inter Dominion champion Don Hugo will headline some of McCarthy’s big names headed for the Menangle trials on Wednesday. After a massive 18 months where he won the Inter...

17 May 2026
Kingman crowned 2025 NSW Horse of the Year: Grand Circuit star Kingman has been named the 2025 Gallagher New South Wales Horse of the Year. The prestigious honour, determined by a panel of harness racing media representatives, was presented at the Gallagher Harness Racing New South Wales Annual Awards at Menangle Country Club on Sunday. Bred and...

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