Paul Courts

Best in the west

Best in the west

A TRIO of broodmares from some of the most successful maternal families in Western Australia will go up for auction at the Australian Pacing Gold’s Autumn Mix Online Sale from May 23 to 25. The offering is spearheaded by the Art Major mare Lucy Frances (Lot 47), a sibling

Aussie trotter's horror European draw

Aussie trotter's horror European draw

IT IS hard enough trying to qualify for the Elitlopp, let alone having to overcome an awful barrier draw. That's now the challenge ahead for Aussie Inter Dominion winner The Locomotive at Solvalla in Stockholm on Sunday. Hopes of a good draw where trainer-driver Brad Hewitt could utilise

Exciting filly joins elite company

Exciting filly joins elite company

EXCITING youngster Gatesys Gem joined an elite sorority of fillies last night. Winner of last week's New South Wales Trotters’ Oaks at Club Menangle, Gatesys Gem returned to the world class venue to secure the Trotters’ Derby. As such, the Glenn Hunter-trained daughter of Aldebaran Eagle became the

When tragedy strikes, the harness 'family' rallies to help

When tragedy strikes, the harness 'family' rallies to help

40-year partnership - and their 'Golden Reign' ain't over yet

40-year partnership - and their 'Golden Reign' ain't over yet

Star filly aiming to join elite sorority

Star filly aiming to join elite sorority

CLASSY filly Gatesys Gem will attempt to join an elite sorority this weekend. Winner of last week's New South Wales Trotters’ Oaks at Club Menangle, Gatesys Gem will return to the world class venue for tomorrow night's Trotters’ Derby. As such, the Glenn Hunter-trained daughter of

Stewards disqualify Inter Consolation winner

Stewards disqualify Inter Consolation winner

On Wednesday 7 May 2025, Harness Racing New South Wales (HRNSW) Stewards conducted an Inquiry into a report received from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory (ARFL) that heptaminol was detected in the post-race urine sample obtained from the horse CANTFINDABETTORMAN NZ following its win in Race 3 the TAB INTER