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A favourable front line barrier draw has John Newberry upbeat about his chances of combining with son Matt for a special Group 1 harness racing success. The father-son trainer-driver duo will prepare the favourite for the Breeders Crown two-year-old trotting fillies’ final, with impressive heat winner Nordic Reign (Volstead) to start from gate three in […]
Harness racing people are known for their resilience and a testament to that is the Newberry family of Victoria’s Goulburn Valley region. Ten months ago, they were inundated by floodwaters which left a trail of destruction—not to mention personal pain and loss. But John, his wife Maree and son Matthew are forging on despite those […]
Perseverance and patience are starting to win out for the Newberry harness racing stable at Shepparton with their striking black gelding Cabo Cruz (Mr Feelgood). The Newberrys admit the five-year-old has been a work in progress, but finally “got there” at his third race start to kick off what could be a promising career. “It’s […]
