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Harness racing duo Gemma Hewitt and Brendan Barnes are used to experiencing plenty of nervous moments while competing in the sport they love. But that pales in comparison to the agonising wait they endured in hospital when baby son Benji was born on April 28 this year. The Group 1 winners, who drive and train […]
Bernie Hewitt’s smart four year old gelding Royal Cruiser (Sweet Lou) showed a welcome return to form when he blitzed his rivals in the Open Divided Pace at Albion Park on Saturday evening. The race had plenty of interest as it was the first appearance of local pacers Speak The Truth, Jimartee and Tims A […]
Former Victorian mare Berriesandcherries (Crazed) open her Queensland account when she outstayed her harness racing rivals to take out the Listed Our Overandova Trotters Marathon at Albion Park last night. Trained and driven by Brendan Barnes, Berriesandcherries stepped cleanly from the pole but Barnes was content to allow the favourite Hide and Seek to stroll […]
Albion Park’s two fast class features last night drew only small harness racing fields but as is the case proved to be intriguing tactical races. The Racing and Sports Open Pace had only five runners but saw the clash of the in form Captain Shuffles (Captain Treacherous) and Wisper a Secret who hadn’t raced since […]
Successful Queensland harness racing driver Brendan Barnes, 27, recently topped the ton for the sixth consecutive season – and along the way landed his 1000th career winner. “I sort of knew that both the achievements weren’t far apart. I got my 100th win for the season on the Saturday and then the big one not […]
It was the phone call that changed leading Queensland harness racing driver Brendan Barnes’ life. The 25-year-old reinsman was at Redcliffe’s The Triangle track earlier this year and he answered a call from a close mate of his, Jamie Durnberger from Summit Bloodstock. The Group 1-winning driver can pick up the tale from there. “It […]
Described as one of the harness racing drivers that might just have a massive Constellations Carnival in 2022, Brendan Barnes heads to The Triangle with a strong book of engagements on Redcliffe Cup night. The 25-year-old has confidence in three of his regular partners – Jeradas Delight (Bettors Delight), Dangerzone (Gotta Go Cullect) and Deus […]
