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Ready to 'go to the mattresses'

Ready to 'go to the mattresses'

CHAMPION horseman Luke McCarthy is ready to 'go to the mattresses' this weekend. Widely-regarded as the 'Godfather' of Club Menangle, McCarthy is poised to contest Saturday night's Italian Cup at the world class venue. Fittingly McCarthy will compete in the Listed Classic with Don

Happy to keep flying under the radar

Happy to keep flying under the radar

WITH his quality filly Star To Fall seemingly overlooked by punters and rivals alike, trainer Craig Turnbull stated he is happy for the youngster to "keep flying under the radar". Boasting three wins from four starts, Star To Fall continues to be 'overs' in betting markets

Cups King aiming for slice of history

Cups King aiming for slice of history

ESTABLISHING himself as the King of Trotters' Cup in recent season's, Tristan Larsen is aiming for a slice of history this weekend. Since making his driving debut in 2023, Larsen has won an incredible six country cups, including the last two St Arnaud Trotters' Cup -

Thriving since interstate move

Thriving since interstate move

THRIVING since moving interstate, handy mare Alfnalma remains the one to beat at Club Menangle on Saturday night despite her "shocking" draw. Purchased by clients of Nathan Turnbull last August, Alfnalma has won four of her five starts for the New South Wales horseman. "She probably should

How many horses do you have before they lock you up?

How many horses do you have before they lock you up?

YOU could describe harness racing as Peter Gleeson's passion, but by his own admission, it's his obsession. Having become hooked on the sport as a teenager, Gleeson owns an ever-growing band of pacers, which are constantly among Australia's best. Gleeson's introduction to

I had no plans of training again!

I had no plans of training again!

IT DIDN'T take Michael Hughes long to reacquaint himself with the winners' circle. A highly-successful horseman, Hughes enjoyed glory at the highest level while amassing almost 400 wins before deciding to take a break from the industry in 2022. Hughes' final victory before his 'spell&

Aiming for consecutive Oaks

Aiming for consecutive Oaks

IT'S been two years since he won it, but as circumstances have it, local trainer Shaun Adams will aim for consecutive Oaks wins today. Adams captured the 2023 South Australia Trotters' Oaks with Bullion Girl, with the feature cancelled last season. As such, Adams is the defending