Paul Courts

Father-and-son duo continue family passion

Father-and-son duo continue family passion

GIVEN the multi-generational interest from so many clans throughout Australia, harness racing is so often referred to as a 'family sport'. Names such as Lang, Gath, McCarthy, McMullen, Pace and Rattray are just some examples of families with a huge percentage of relatives involved in the industry. Then

Chariots Of Fire now on Ricki's radar

Chariots Of Fire now on Ricki's radar

I'm no rockstar . . . but Swayzee sure is

I'm no rockstar . . . but Swayzee sure is

Numbers are in your favour

Numbers are in your favour

THERE are only 21 fillies and 33 colts in the Sydney sale eligible for the exclusive $100,000 APG Two-Year-Old Classic races in 2026. They will also be the only horses eligible for the $50,000 APG three-year-old features for colts and fillies the following year. What are the odds

Strong ties to champion family

Strong ties to champion family

WERRIBEE horseman Nev Ismaili hit the jackpot almost immediately as a breeder, producing Grand Circuit campaigner Our Uncle Sam more than a decade ago. Our Uncle Sam (1.53.3, $717K) was foaled in 2013 and raced for seven seasons. He won a swag of country cups and free-for-alls. He

Swayzee narrowly escapes deadly blaze hours after Hunter Cup win

Swayzee narrowly escapes deadly blaze hours after Hunter Cup win

WITHIN hours of winning the A G Hunter Cup, outstanding pacer Swayzee was staring death in the face. In what he has called "an act of God's good grace", Ted Caruana noticed a fire rapidly approaching his property, where the Jason Grimson-trained Swayzee stayed during the

Campaign kicked off in sensational fashion

Campaign kicked off in sensational fashion

SOUTH Australia's leading ladies have begun this year's Team Teal campaign in sensational fashion. Always strong contributors to the worthy cause, SA's shining lights are part of a super squad which includes every Australian and New Zealand reinswoman. Between February 1 and March 15,