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29 January 2025

Exciting times at Globe Derby

THE tide continues to turn for South Australian harness racing. The latest boost came with a significant hike in turnover on last Saturday night’s Globe Derby meeting at a time when turnover in all three racing codes is struggling. Driven by the South Australian Harness Racing Club’s commitment...

29 January 2025

What a family!

THE amazing family that is Leap To Fame and Swayzee continues to grow and get more exciting. Much has been said and written about the fact the two best pacers in this part of the world are half-brothers and have amassed 73 wins – 15 at Group 1 level - and over $5.1 million in prize money between...

29 January 2025

"Anything Can Happen": Rudd's Steven Bradbury moment awaits

Adam Rudd is confident Bennie And The Jets can make an impact in the Group 1 Great Southern Star final, despite being an outsider in the odds and rankings ahead of Saturday night’s prestigious series. “Some people think I’m mad stepping him up this far, but I firmly believe that if...

29 January 2025

Cricket A-Listers to Join Australian Music Big Hitters on Carnival of Cups Stage

Cricket’s all-star band will mix with Australian rock royalty when season 2 of the Harness Racing New South Wales Carnival of Cups series culminates at Penrith Paceway on 15 March. Famed group Six & Out have been added to the Penrith entertainment line-up and will perform alongside music luminaries...

29 January 2025

Kiwi challenger with the golden draw ready to spoil Aussie Party

Republican Party is aiming to end Australia’s Hunter Cup dominance after securing a brilliant barrier draw for Saturday night’s Sportsbet A.G. Hunter Cup.

29 January 2025

GOODFORM - Bronte's game plan for tonight's racing at Mildura

Bronte Nieuwenburg has outlined her selections and suggested game plan for tonight's eight-race card at Mildura.

29 January 2025

Quality abounds in APG Melbourne sale on Sunday

The sale that has produced more Inter Dominion champions than any other is ready to do it again with the opening round of the Australian Pacing Gold sale at the famous Inglis complex at Oaklands Junction on Sunday, starting at 1pm.

28 January 2025

From Reject to Group 1 Glory

Southbrook breeders Lindsay and Mary Vagg bought a couple of young standardbred mares to start a hobby breeding operation and were catapulted into grand circuit racing almost immediately. They bought two daughters of super sire Fake Left in the early 2000s and one of the first foals they bred was star...

28 January 2025

Dashman's harness examination - January 28

Catch up on the week's harness racing action in our weekly review, thanks to Darren Clayton. HUNTER CUP DEFENCE ON TARGET Leap To Fame extended his latest winning streak to nine with victory in the Casey Classic at Melton on Saturday night. Given time to balance in the initial stages of the 2240...

28 January 2025

Ewen's faith unshaken as Bulletproof Boy faces Hunter Cup music

Harness Racing’s golden marvel Bulletproof Boy has a wider draw than trainer Scott Ewen would have liked, but will acquire the services of Australia’s leading driver, James Herbertson for Saturday night’s Group 1 Sportsbet A.G. Hunter Cup.

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