January 6, 2025

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Melba du Gers takes Gr. II Prix Gelinotte

On this Calvador-Cornulier Q3 Sunday there were a host of other groupe and fast-class harness racing events that we covered below. In the days’ co-featured Prix Gelinotte (Gr. II International,…

Frank Gio wins Gr. II Charles Tiercelin

The Prix Charles Tiercelin (Gr. II Internnational, purse 120,000€, 12 starters four year olds) this day at Paris-Vincennes showcased a gutsy performance by the winner Frank Gio (4m Face Time…

The Shallows remains on track for Hobart Pacing Cup

The Shallows continued his good harness racing form heading towards Sunday afternoon’s Hobart Pacing Cup, producing a fast finishing burst along the sprint lane to claim the Fehlbergs Produce Brighton…

Where there’s a Will, there’s a Nathan

Eagle-eyed Queensland harness racing punters would be forgiven for thinking they had been seeing double at the races over the last few months. The Mount Hallen-based Nathan Rothwell has proven…

The headlines, stories and people that made 2024 great (part two)

After focusing on the equine stars of 2024 in the first part of his 2024 review, Adam Hamilton returns with a broader look at the people, the headlines and more….

LaVerne Hill elected as Ohio Hall of Fame Immortal

LaVerne Hill, a former vice-president and owner of Scioto Downs and known by many as the “First Lady of Harness Racing,’ has been elected into the Ohio Harness Racing Hall…

Gorsey wins for Gorsey

Eight year old trotter Superfast Gorsey (Superfast Stuart) won his third race at start fifty one for Greenpark harness racing trainer Chris Thornley and daughter Gemma, who drove the squaregaiter…

Powerhouse pacing progeny set for 2025 Yearling Sale

Bloodstock investors are set to be spoilt for choice with the depth of proven harness racing pacing power catalogued for the 2025 NZB Standardbred National Yearling Sales at Auckland on…

Always A Menace continues the Brinsdon legacy

At start three, four year old menace Always A Menace (Always B Miki) has continued the great harness racing record held by her mother Phantom Menace with a win at…

Passion still strong for owners of Celestial Topaz

Brothers Steven and Michael Byrne have been involved in harness racing for more than 50 years, and their passion is as strong as ever. The Brynes have started 2025 in…

New Year’s Eve sees 2024 finish on a high

Harness Racing New Zealand is delighted that 2024 has finished with a flourish, with Auckland’s New Year’s Eve meeting a success both in terms of crowd numbers and turnover. The…

Gazelle de Val Wins Prix du Calvados

Today’s Prix du Calvados – Cornulier Q3 (monte, Gr. II International, purse 120,000€, 2850 meters, 13 starters ages 4-11) at Paris-Vincennes crowned three harness racing qualifiers of the Prix du…