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20 June 2018

Tasmanian Harness Highlights – Wednesday, 20 June

Tasmania’s leading trainer Ben Yole recorded his 100th Australian win of the season after the Sidmouth-based trainer dominated last weekend’s action in Tasmania. Hall Of Fame driver Ricky Duggan is normally the punter’s friend but he delivered a long shot double in Hobart on Friday...

20 June 2018

Eyes on the prize for Live for Peace

PROMISING pacer Live For Peace is expected to be a major improver at Globe Derby on Saturday night. Although he was successful by a head at the same venue last weekend, the son of Santanna Blue Chip suffered a “setback” before his run according to trainer Ryan Hryhorec. With the benefit of...

20 June 2018

Smith scores with 3 winners

One of South Australia’s quiet harness racing achievers David Smith had a good weekend at Globe Derby Park. Smith came away with three driving winners, two courtesy of injured trainer/driver Peter Borrelli, and the other for himself. Borrelli hurt his back and had to forego weekend drives on Fine...

19 June 2018

Over the hill

MENANGLE Park to Bathurst is amore than a three hour float trip but it’s been a worthwhile excursion on many occasions lately for KerryAnn Turner and Robbie Morris, when bringing well-graded horses over the mountains to Gold Crown Paceway. Last week’s trip produced a three-from-three result...

18 June 2018

Matt Bailey salutes on Celestial Daybreak

South Australian concession reinsman Matt Bailey landed his first winner at Globe Derby Park on Sunday. Bailey, 26, drove Celestial Daybreak to an all-the-way win in the DPR Insurance Brokers Pace (1800m). Specked from $41 into $30.40, Celestial Daybreak, trained by Shane Loone, beat stablemate Just...

18 June 2018

Media Release from the Chairman of the Board

Harness Racing South Australia (HRSA) advises that following an assessment of its current financial situation it has reassessed its position with respect to the engagement of externally contracted personnel. The HRSA Board has determined that many functions, currently undertaken by external contractors...

18 June 2018

Drivers Confirmed for Port Pirie Invitation

Port Pirie Harness Racing Club in conjunction with Port Pirie ELDERS Insurance are pleased to confirm drivers for the DRIVERS INVITATION SERIES Sunday 24th June 2018 CONFIRMED DRIVERS PETE McMULLEN, QLD - CHRIS GEARY, NSW SHANNON SAVALJKO, WA - NATHAN TURVEY, WA KATE GATH, VIC - ANTHONY BUTT, VIC MICHAEL...

16 June 2018

Alabar Breeders Challenge Barrier Draws

THE barrier draws for the Alabar Breeders Challenge Two-Year-Old Finals were conducted at Tabcorp Park Menangle tonight. Semi-Finals for this age group were held earlier in the evening with reinsman Luke McCarthy winning three of the deciders. This included both colts and geldings Semi-Finals with Lochinvar...

15 June 2018

Grand Circuit Podcast Catch Up

Jason Bonnington and Blake Redden return from a week and a half off to chat all things trots in this special Grand Circuit Catch Up. The boys also look forward to the upcoming Empire Stallions Vicbred Super Series Heats. To listen to this week's podcast, click here.

14 June 2018

Watson Has Mountains To Climb On And Off The Track

There isn’t a lot prominent harness racing owner Robert Watson hasn’t achieved in the sport, but this weekend he, and two of his star pacers, have quite a mountain to climb this weekend. On Friday night, Watson’s up-and-coming two-year-old Franco Edward will look to secure his first...