Southland horseman Nathan Williamson is in for a busy few days with nine drives at Winton tomorrow and a big assignment at The Creek at Albion Park in Brisbane on Saturday. At the Winton meeting he links up with the Stephen Balloch trained Sebastian Stark (Sebastian K) in Race One. “He’s got good ability this […]
When West Australian driver Gary Hall Jnr comes to Winton in November to drive in the World Drivers Championships he’ll be coming to the region that bred two outstanding horses, both of which gave him some of his biggest wins in harness racing. Superstars Im Themightyquinn (Washington VC) and Chicago Bull (Bettor’s Delight) were born […]
Winton harness racing trainers John and Katrina Price have had a good handful of quality three year old fillies through their hands over the years and they’re certainly excited about their latest, Ruby Roe (Captaintreacherous). She won a heat of the Nevele R Fillies Series heat at Oamaru yesterday and certainly indicates she’s on a […]
After a sluggish start to the NZB Standardbred harness racing sales in Christchurch today the Bettor’s Delight–Democrat Party colt delivered a well-timed boost when Barry Purdon and Scott Phelan were the last bidders standing, and War Party was knocked down to the training partnership for $240,000. “He was a lovely horse to match the price […]
The Nathan Williamson trained, and driven filly Ruby Roe (Captaintreacherous) beat the royally bred favourite All You Need Is Me (Captaintreacherous) in the second heat of the Macca Lodge/Nevele R Southern Oaks Series at the Wairio harness racing meeting today. First Light made all the pace with All You Need Is Me parked for a […]
Winton trained harness racing mare Advance Party (Bettor’s Delight) won her fourth race at Ascot Park today when she took out the second heat of the Vetsouth Southern Belle Speed Series. The Prices have won a handful of heats in the series which was first held in 2008, but to date they’ve not won a […]