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Stumpy Blackler (Bettor’s Delight) triggered some great memories when he won his maiden race at Cromwell today. Driver Nikita Burton took the Steve and Amanda Telfer three year old straight to the front and although he had to absorb some midrace pressure, he was too good, winning by three and a half lengths. STUMPY BLACKLER […]
Rising trotting star Hillbilly Blues (What The Hill) has strong southern roots. Trained by Michelle Wallis and Bernie Hackett, the twenty three start trotting novice has now won nine races, and his last four in a row. Two of those four wins have been black type – the G1 National Trot and the G3 Cambridge […]
An already perfect trip could get even better if Tony Barron can land a harness racing winner at Ascot Park on Wednesday. Barron is back in his home province with three runners on something of a surprise mission. With suitable races in the south and the chance to catch up with family, there was plenty […]
Aspirational Dream provided Tony Barron with his 400th harness racing training win in his own right yesterday when winning the Neumann & Sparks Families 40 Years Plus “Silk Road” Mobile Trot at Addington. The Royal Aspirations four-year-old was on the back up from Friday night where she ran sixth to Royal Del. Yesterday was a […]
Last month’s Rowe Cup in which Queen Elida (Love You) finished third, proved to be her last race. The champion trotting mare has now quietly slipped out of the racing spotlight. The New Zealand bred mare carved out a great career in Australia, competing at the highest level. This season Queen Elida became the richest […]
Top class trotting mare Queen Elida (Love You) is about to embark on her last harness racing campaign and another visit to New Zealand is on the cards. The New Zealand owned mare trialled at Melton on Monday against the pacers, finishing fourth in a 2240 metre heat. She’s set to start at the races […]
When Zachary Butcher drove his 1,000th winner at Alexandra Park last week he joined his father David in the elite group of reinsmen who’ve achieved the impressive milestone. To add to it, in New Zealand harness racing history they’re the only father and son in the “1000 club”. To engage in a bit of banter […]
A decision to buy a trotting mare ten years ago continues to pay dividends for former Southland harness racing trainer Tony Barron and Southland dairy farmer Gordon McKenzie. After Queen Kenny (Monarchy) ran second at Wyndham on debut in February 2014 for Oamaru trainer Phil Williamson, Barron and McKenzie were able to purchase the royally […]
Barron gets 700 When Cee Who’s Bettor (Bettor’s Delight) won at Addington last night it was former Southlander Ken Barron’s 700th training win. He’s trained 511 under his own name, 90 in partnership with his brother Tony and 99 with John Lischner. Ken’s first winner was Tintern Vesper (Deal Direct) with Lischner at Addington in […]
