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Another draft of gems from Karnup

Another draft of gems from Karnup

KARNUP Racing has grown to be a major force on the WA breeding scene in recent seasons and will present another strong draft, spearheaded by a brother to 2025 APG Final fancy Ideal Beach. The leading nursery dominated the 2024 Perth sale, selling three colts for $100,000 or more,

From people's horse to $151 rank outsider

From people's horse to $151 rank outsider

A MONTH ago Bulletproof Boy was in winning form, creating headlines and being referred to as "the people's horse". This weekend his figures don't read as well, the spotlight has moved on and he's pretty much friendless! But that doesn't

Well-planned operation

Well-planned operation

RESPECTED studmaster Mick Holtam has been involved in the harness industry since he was a teenager but he still gets emotional when his favourite yearlings go through the sale ring. Holtham started out with Graham Weir’s Adios Stud in the 1980s, did a stint as studmaster at Roydon Lodge

Risk sets scene for dynasty

Risk sets scene for dynasty

A CHANCE phone call from a mate in Victoria led West Australian Mike Howie to buy broodmare gem Benjor Maddy Lombo for $5000 and set the scene for a dynasty which has already earned almost $2million in stakes. Howie said he had considered buying the mare’s mother, Magic Maddy

King's army ready for Cup assault

King's army ready for Cup assault

LEADING horseman Ryan Hryhorec will launch a four-pronged attack on the latest country feature as he seeks to continue his reign as South Australia's King of the Trotters' Cups. Hryhorec has dominated the provincial events like no other in recent years, including becoming the first trainer in

Class of 2025 look outstanding

Class of 2025 look outstanding

THE Soho brand is one of the most recognisable in harness racing in this country…. Their honour roll includes top pacers the calibre of Soho Tribeca, Soho Lennon, Carlas Pixel, Soho Valencia, Soho Wall Street, Soho Burning Love and numerous others. Owned by Perth businessman and harness racing aficionado Robert

How Licastro brought 'a breath of fresh air' to harness racing

How Licastro brought 'a breath of fresh air' to harness racing