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Primed to extend perfect record

Primed to extend perfect record

FORMER New Zealander Johns Boy is expected to have no trouble continuing his perfect Australian record this weekend. Making his debut for Victorian-based trainer Brent Lilley on New Year's Day, Johns Boy captured the Echuca Trotters' Cup with ease. The son of Simon Roydon then scored in

Big payday still on the table

Big payday still on the table

ALREADY guaranteed a $250,000 bonus, star performer Swayzee will attempt to double the amount this weekend. In what can only be described as a phenomenal promotion, Harness Racing New South Wales offered a mouth-watering $1million bonus to the connections of any pacer which completed a clean sweep of the

Trainer disqualified

Trainer disqualified

ON February 7, 2025, Harness Racing New South Wales stewards commenced an Inquiry in relation to a report from the Australian Government National Measurement Institute that Cobalt above the threshold of 100 micrograms per litre in urine was detected in the urine sample taken from MAGIC TULHURST following its win

All local affair in Pacing Cup

All local affair in Pacing Cup

IT WAS an all local affair in last night's Wangaratta Pacing Cup. Proving too good despite her second row draw, Tizzy Lizzie is bred, owned, trained and driven by a 'home crew'. Former Club committeeman Bernie Blackshaw bred the mare along with his wife, Marg, while

Trotter not worth feeding wins Cup

Trotter not worth feeding wins Cup

A HORSE not worth feeding rewarded connections for their faith last night. Subject of a nasty comment from a bitter individual, Abitofadreamer gave trainer Kim Procter the last laugh by capturing the Wangaratta Trotters' Cup. Having his fifth start back after an 11-month absence from the races due to

Rank outsider can conjure miracle in Mile

Rank outsider can conjure miracle in Mile

IF LAST year's result is any indicator, being the rank outsider in the Miracle Mile means little come race night. A $51 shot in the 2024 edition, New Zealand raider Sooner The Bettor upstaged all but one of his rivals to finish second in Australasia's premier

Cups becoming a cliché

Cups becoming a cliché

IN WHAT is becoming a cliché, another Trotters' Cup will be conducted during the weekend with Ryan Hryhorec expected to take home the trophy. The undisputed King of country features in recent years, Hryhorec has four runners in Victor Harbor's flagship event on Sunday. Hryhorec's