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Breeder ready for APG debut

Breeder ready for APG debut

IPSWICH horticulturist and hobby breeder, owner and trainer Bruce Wyborn is excited about his first foray as a vendor at the Australian Pacing Gold QLD Yearling Sale on Sunday, February 8. Wyborn, the man who brought out the champion trotting mare Susan Is Her Name, is offering a lovely filly

Aussie icons to headline Carnival of Miracles

Aussie icons to headline Carnival of Miracles

CLUB Menangle is excited to announce Australian rock band The Angels as the headline entertainment for Garrards Miracle Mile on Saturday, March 14. The Angels will perform some of their classic hits across two sets complementing the excitement on the track for this iconic harness racing event. Formed in 1974

Draw gives hope of a 'satisfying' win

Draw gives hope of a 'satisfying' win

A FAVOURABLE draw doubled with improved fitness has given Fifteen Aces' connections hope of a 'satisfying' win this weekend. Successful in Penrith on June 30, 2023, Fifteen Aces was soon diagnosed with a suspensory injury, which left couple Nathan and Katie Xuereb 'gutted'. Given Fifteen

Charity to benefit from yearling's sale

Charity to benefit from yearling's sale

BALLARAT breeders Steve and Chelsea Dickson have pledged five percent of the proceeds from the sale of their filly at the Australian Pacing Gold Melbourne Yearling Sale on February 15 to support research into treatments and ultimately a cure for Friedreich Ataxia, a cause deeply personal to their family. Affecting

I'm certainly upbeat about his chances!

I'm certainly upbeat about his chances!

AT THE moment there are three, but in the tradition of the cult 1980s movie Highlander..."there can only be one"! As it stands, three pacers are eligible for Harness Racing Victoria mammoth $1million bonus. In what can only be described as a phenomenal promotion, HRV will pay

Sad passing of passionate owner, breeder and committeeman

Sad passing of passionate owner, breeder and committeeman

JUST days after the running of a key event he helped launch, passionate harness racing participant Dean York has passed away. York lost his brave battle with cancer yesterday - only a day after 84th birthday! With a love for standardbreds spread over six decades, York was a Tamworth Harness

Perfect start to season continues

Perfect start to season continues

HANDY pacer Hasty Bid continued his perfect start to the season last Saturday night. Having his third outing for the year, Hasty Bid overcame a wide draw to score with ease at Globe Derby. Understandably impressed with the gelding, trainer David Harding is confident Hasty Bid can extend his streak