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8 May 2024

HRV reveals savings measures as part of sustainability transition

Harness Racing Victoria has announced cost-saving efficiencies and service reductions as part of a commitment to be financially sustainable by 2027. HRV plans to cut a further $6.6m from its operations next financial year, which is in addition to the $6.1m already realised this financial year. These...

8 May 2024

Plenty of new initiatives throughout June racing program

Harness Racing Victoria has provided its latest bulletin with key information and updates on the June program.

8 May 2024

Blue tree project leaves mark on Byford Trotting Training Complex

A dead tree received a blue makeover at the Byford Trotting Training Complex today, 7 May, in support of mental health awareness. The painting formed part of Racing WA’s Community Fund partnership with the Blue Tree Project, with the collaboration on a mission to spread the message “it’s...

8 May 2024

Maori's booming Shepparton win a big result for TAB punter

One big TAB punter enjoyed the watch as Tino Tere Maori charged clear for a dominant win at Shepparton on Sunday. Driver Jordan Chibnall had to spend a little bit of petrol to find the front with the Mick McMahon-trained pacer, but he was far too good and went on to win the race by more than 20m on the...

8 May 2024

Ladies In Red To Headline Huge Queensland Raid

CHAMPION mare Ladies In Red is set to race on until the Queensland Constellations. The millionaire mare will headline a powerhouse team Emma Stewart and Clayton Tonkin plan to campaign across several weeks at Albion Park in July. Owners Bill and Anne Anderson indicated the $150,000 Group 1 Golden Girl...

8 May 2024

QOTT Grants Program boosts support for retired racehorses

Applications for the 2024 Queensland Off-The-Track Grants Program are now open. With up to $550,000 on offer across five initiatives, the QOTT Grants Program provides support to not-for-profit organisations, charities and businesses that provide equine rehabilitation/retraining services, or second careers...

8 May 2024

Swayzee Primed for Long-Awaited Return

YOUNG gun trainer Jason Grimson will unleash his full stable force, headed by defending Blacks A Fake champion Swayzee, on the Queensland Constellations. And Queenslanders will see Grimson a lot earlier than expected. "I'll head up later this month with a big team, including Swayzee," he...

7 May 2024

Sanderson to learn from one of the best in Sweden

Young reinsman Ryan Sanderson is set to make the voyage to Sweden to learn from one of the best trainers in the world. The 20-year-old linked up with Swedish horseman Jörgen Westholm during his adventure of a lifetime in France last year and will visit him in Europe later this month.

7 May 2024

Organisers tickled pink with Shepparton fundraising effort

Shepparton Harness Racing Club’s annual Pacing For Pink meeting has raised a stunning $41,353.55 for the McGrath Foundation. A big crowd attended the races on Sunday, including participants, volunteers, locals, staff, horses and ponies who were all dressed in pink.

7 May 2024

Queensland Harness Racing Wrap - May 7

Catch up on the week's harness racing action in our weekly review, thanks to Darren Clayton. THE GOOD The first two-year-old feature race of the season in Queensland was held on Saturday night, with a stable quinella recorded when the Dixon team finished one-two over the line. It was the Grant Dixon-trained...

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