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Eighteen-year-old reinsman Joey Sharp is thoroughly enjoying life in Victoria – and he wasted no time finding his way into the winner’s circle. “I couldn’t believe it when it happened. But once it sunk in it was a big thrill. It was actually a pretty surreal feeling,” Sharp said. “I’d only shifted down not all […]
Six year old gelding Madigan (Sweet Lou) showed a welcome return to form with a tough staying performance to hold out his rivals in the Moama Bowling Echuca Pacing Cup on Thursday evening. Heavily backed into second favourite Madigan was on the outside of the second row with favourite Triple Rock Saint also on the […]
There have been plenty of twists in the tale of four-year-old trotter Twist Tee (Down Under Muscles) – but giving his owner-breeder Sally McPherson her first win as a harness racing trainer was undoubtedly one of the best. “It’s been a long time coming! To get that first win ticked off for both him and […]
Northern Victoria’s Echuca Harness Racing club has set a high benchmark for the 2025 Country Cups season with a huge crowd by modern day standards at its New Year’s Day fixture (Jan 1). Frank Ryan Raceway came alive with a big bang on Wednesday night with a huge crowd, buoyed by a significant influx of […]
In winning the Trillian Trust Auckland Cup, Republican Party (Bettor’s Delight) has become the second harness racing horse to win the Invercargill – Auckland Cup double. The other was Burlington Bertie. Bred by John and Katrina Price, Republican Party adds to the long list of success Southland bred pacers have had in the race. Amazing […]
Harness racing operations have been thrown into chaos for clubs, participants and authorities as a flooding crisis continues to unfold across large areas of Victoria. The winter and spring have been one of the wettest on record across eastern Australia, and a two-day deluge on already-sodden catchments and properties has left a trail of damage, […]
