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Sensational news for the breeding industry

Sensational news for the breeding industry

HE’S the 2018 US Two-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year and the reigning North America Cup holder - and he’s heading ‘Down Under’ this season. In sensational news for the breeding industries of New Zealand and Australia, Captain Crunch is the latest acquisition for the Alabar/Nevele R

Aussies shine in United States

Aussies shine in United States

AUSSIES and Kiwis stole the show at The Meadowlands last night. Heading the charge was ex-patriot Australian Tahnee Camilleri who prepared top pacer Dancin Lou for a stunning first-up victory. Winner of last year’s Breeders’ Crown, the son of Sweet Lou was settled midfield early by New Zealand-born reinsman

Aussies ready to get back into action in USA

Aussies ready to get back into action in USA

IN Australia we were extremely lucky to continue racing through Covid-19, our friends in the states, however, weren’t as fortunate given racing was shut down with no re-opening date established. To the relief of many, qualifiers have been run during the past week as the industry prepares for a

Back from the dead

Back from the dead

Ricky May, the champion harness racing driver who died on the racetrack in January, completes his remarkable comeback by returning to racing at Addington on Friday night. And the modern day Lazarus says that while his doctors have told him to simply get on with life, he admits he is

Australian filly the only one in the world

Australian filly the only one in the world

AN UNASSUMING victory at Tabcorp Park Melton yesterday is believed to be a world first. Bred as “an experiment”, Soundsofcash broke her maiden status at her third start for prominent trainer Anton Golino. On the surface the win doesn’t equate to earth shattering news, however, Soundsofcash is far from

World's fastest heading to Australasia

World's fastest heading to Australasia

WOODLANDS Stud is proud to announce that the world’s fastest pacer Lather Up is set to join their imposing roster in the 2020/21 season. In a major coup for Australasian breeders the World Champion $1.9 million earner will shuttle from America to join Bettor’s Delight, American

Magnificent weanling consignment in Karaka Sale

Magnificent weanling consignment in Karaka Sale

THE annual sale of weanlings at Karaka, through the support of Alabar and Woodlands Studs, has become a significant date on the harness racing calendar - and a well-proven source of top horses. This year, Covid-19 means the sale has had to go online via www.gavelhouse.com This maybe