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Draw adds confidence in search of overdue win

Draw adds confidence in search of overdue win

A HANDY return to racing, along with an ideal draw, have given Hurricane Harley's connections confidence an overdue return to the winners' circle is nigh. A multiple Group One winner for record-breaking horsewoman Emma Stewart, Hurricane Harley was transferred to Western Australian trainer Justin Prentice in early

Group One winner out to resurrect career

Group One winner out to resurrect career

ONCE touted as Australia's most exciting pacer, Bondi Lockdown will attempt to resurrect his career this weekend. Restricted to six starts last season, Bondi Lockdown won the Four-Year-Year Bonanza at Tabcorp Park Melton before producing an unbelievable run in defeat in the Chariots Of Fire. After racing in

Classy trotter earns crack at the 'big time'

Classy trotter earns crack at the 'big time'

VICTORY at Australia's premier track - Menangle - last night has earned classy trotter Caligula a shot at the 'big time'. Boasting three wins and a second from his last five starts, Caligula will be taken south of the Murray River for the Great Southern Star.

Star Kiwi firms as Hunter Cup favourite

Star Kiwi firms as Hunter Cup favourite

STAR New Zealand pacer Copy That has earned pre-draw favouritism for next month's A G Hunter Cup thanks to his success in Ballarat tonight. Having "finally shown his best in Victoria", Copy That captured the club's Group One Cup in stylish fashion. The Ray

Late bloomer wasting no time

Late bloomer wasting no time

HE'S made a late start to his driving career, but Corey O'Donoghue has wasted little time making his way into the winners' circle. Harbouring a passion for harness racing since childhood, O'Donoghue was told by his father - successful horseman Steve O'

Group One winner on comeback trail

Group One winner on comeback trail

FORMER stable star Hurricane Harley will attempt to complete a triumphant return tonight. A Group One winner for record-breaking horsewoman Emma Stewart, Hurricane Harley was transferred to Western Australian trainer Justin Prentice in early 2021. Producing his best with three wins from his first five starts on the other side

Top pacer likely to bypass Hunter Cup

Top pacer likely to bypass Hunter Cup

ALTHOUGH it remains an option, a trip south of the border is unlikely with top pacer Expensive Ego. Returning to his best with a 1:49.2 win at Club Menangle a fortnight ago, Expensive Ego would be considered a serious contender in the A G Hunter Cup, however, trainer