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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

You've got to celebrate accordingly!

You've got to celebrate accordingly!

WHEN you finally capture an elusive Group One after a lifetime in the sport, a celebration is only natural! For popular horseman Michael Bellman, tonight will be all about 'getting on the beers'! Bellman's festive mood stems from his Victoria Trotters' Derby success with Mecarno

From death's door to winners' circle

From death's door to winners' circle

TO BE alive, let alone winning a race, is a feat in itself for Notanotha Naughty. Given "about 20 per cent" chance of survival just hours after birth, Notanotha Naughty not only beat the odds, he is now the toast of harness racing! Having his third start in

Rising star to chase country riches

Rising star to chase country riches

CHASING the upcoming riches of the New South Wales country cup circuit is the plan with rising star Horn Player. Making a swift transition through the grades this season, Horn Player has gone from a restricted class pacer to free-for-all winner, with his latest success coming at Club Menangle last