Paul Courts

Passion for breeding

Passion for breeding

THERE isn’t much Brisbane horseman Alan Boyd hasn’t done in his 50 years as a harness racing participant – he has been an owner, driver, trainer and club President - but few roles give him more pleasure than breeding a city winner. Boyd grew up in Melbourne and became

Personal milestone for popular horsewoman

Personal milestone for popular horsewoman

LEADING horsewoman Samantha Hill registered a personal highlight at Globe Derby yesterday. One of South Australia's most popular participants, Hill notched her first training treble since obtaining her licence in 2022. Having also driven the trio, Hill is naturally "super thrilled" with the result. "I

So many standouts!

So many standouts!

THE 2025 APG Sydney Yearling Sale has some yearlings with amazing bloodlines offered by individual vendors on February 16. Here, we take a lot at some of the potential sale toppers in the first part of the sale. Lot 201 (vendor – Seahorse Racing) - The 2025 APG Sydney Yearling Sale

Maiden win continues mare's perfect record

Maiden win continues mare's perfect record

BROODMARE gem Aratusa Lass maintained her perfect matron record thanks to Annie Crocker's triumph at Globe Derby yesterday. A handy pacer which registered 18 wins and 18 placings across three states, Aratusa Lass has eclipsed her racing feats in the breeding barn. Owned by prominent South Australian industry

Fantastic fillies on offer

Fantastic fillies on offer

ASHDON Valley Racing principal Nev Ismaili started from humble beginnings but has built up an impressive band of broodmares in the past decade. Ismaili discovered harness racing through a mate, who talked him into buying a horse to race and the fever took hold from there. He now has 11

Aiken, Rixon eyeing another feature FFA

Aiken, Rixon eyeing another feature FFA

MIKE KO'CASS FINDS US A WINNER AT TABCORP PARK MENANGLE SATURDAY NIGHT: RACE ONE: Despite being costly in his past three trips to the races, JORDY (2) is entitled to top billing, courtesy of an ideal draw, which will be a big plus as his main threats have

APG announce Trotting Series increase

APG announce Trotting Series increase

PRIZEMONEY for the Australian Pacing Gold Trotting Series has received a substantial increase, with stakes for two-year-olds in 2026 and three-year-olds in 2027 rising from the advertised $25,000 to an impressive $35,000. Graduates of this year’s Melbourne Yearling Sales will be eligible to compete in mixed-sex trotting