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Leeston trainer Brad Mowbray doesn’t mind a road trip and it paid dividends today when Eyes Of An Angel (Downbytheseaside) won the MLT Three Rivers Mobile Pace at the Wyndham HRC meeting at Gore. From barrier seven, in form driver Matty Williamson took the three year old filly straight to the top and she won […]
Diva Bee (Marcoola) was back at the races and in winning form today at the Wyndham HRC meeting in Gore. Trainer driver Nathan Williamson powered Diva Bee out of the gate. She dictated the pace and she went down to the line to win by two and a half lengths from Our Evie Rae who […]
Although she hasn’t raced since December, the Brad Williamson trained Penelope Lane (Volstead) proved to be in a class of her own when winning at Central Southland Raceway yesterday. And she had to sit parked to do it. “She could have relaxed better, but she settled from about the 800 to the 500. She’s definitely […]
Judging by Oamaru trainer Phil Williamson’s praise of Redback Bob, (Majestic Son) the impressive maiden trotting winner may be the stable’s next good trotter. If Redback Bob progress lives up to what Williamson thinks he’s capable of, he could be racing in the $200,000 New Zealand Trotting Derby later in the season. “Absolutely. He’s up […]
Excitement is tinged with sadness when Southland trainer Kirstin Green talks about her impressive debutant winner Rocky Balboa (Sweet Lou). At the Wyndham HRC meeting at Central Southland Raceway today, the giant three year old sped out of the gate and dominated, winning by a length and a quarter from Off The Canvas. ROCKY BALBOA […]
Southern driver Nathan Williamson won six of the ten races at the Wyndham HRC meeting at Winton today and he also trained four of the winners. It was the first time Williamson has driven six winners on a racecard. “They all drew well, which made the difference,” Williamson said. First starter Redback Bob (Majestic Son) […]
Top Southland trainer Nathan Williamson has five good chances at the Wyndham Harness Racing Club’s meeting at Winton this Sunday. Race Two: Simply Amazing (Bettor’s Delight) – driver Nathan Williamson (FR1) Race Three: Off The Canvas (Art Major) – driver Nathan Williamson (FR1) Race Five: Rise Up N Dance (Art Major) – driver Nathan Williamson […]
Although he wasn’t happy at being three wide, driver Mark Hurrell secured what proved to be the winning run for Beach Day, (Sunshine Beach) duly winning the $40,000 Group Three Kubala Seeds Champagne Stakes at Wyndham today. Hurrell got onto the back of an improving Just Like Jagger and she gave Beach Day cover for […]
A brave and talented Chiggsy (Bettor’s Delight) had to dig deep to win the $60,000 Group Three Macca Lodge Kindergarten Stakes at Wyndham today. Driver Blair Orange showed his intent to lead and the early competition was intense, with Fanfare and On Ya Bike heading in the same direction. Chiggsy reached the front at the […]
The Baynes name has been associated with the Kindergarten Stakes for a long time. And Browns trainer Des Baynes will maintain the family tradition on Sunday when he presents a runner in the $60,000 Group Two Macca Lodge Kindergarten Stakes. As an owner, in 1972 Des won the race with Young Quinn, who was trained […]
New Zealand bred Australian based stallion King Of Swing produced his first winner today when Fanfare (King Of Swing) held on to beat a late charging Guess Who in the Macca Lodge New Zealand Kindergarten Stakes Prelude at Gore today. Trained by Bob Butt and sent south to Lauren Pearson’s Winton stable, the two year […]
It was a case of handlebars down and catch me if you can tactics for Mister (Father Patrick) in todays Wyndham Workouts Committee Gold Chip Final at Gore. Mister began brilliantly for driver Wilson House and soon opened up a massive margin on his rivals. “Ever since I’ve had him he’s been one of the […]
Carter Dalgety dictated all the terms when driving Show Stopper (Downbytheseaside) in the second heat of the Macca Lodge/Nevele R Stud Southern Oaks at the Wyndham meeting at Gore Raceway today. “The last few starts I’ve taken the trail on her and she just hasn’t been that comfortable taking the passing lane. So I thought […]
It wasn’t an easy watch, however the Katrina and John Price trained Chicago Sky (Bettor’s Delight) held on to win heat three of the SSBA Southern Belle Speed Series at Gore today. Driver Brent Barclay ran Chicago Sky out of the gate early before handing up to Anita Mary. “She’s got good gate speed so […]
Branxholme’s reinsman Nathan Williamson returns to race day driving tomorrow at the Wyndham HRC meeting at Gore. Williamson was sidelined following a race night accident at Alexandra Park in December, which hospitalised him. Because he received a head injury the specialists recommended a cautious approach to his return to race day driving. “It’s been a […]
The Wyndham Harness Racing Club is almost certain they’ll be racing on their home track the Young Quinn Raceway, for Kindergarten Stakes Day on Sunday 29th March. Parts of the roof of the main grandstand were lifted off when strong winds buffered the province in October last year and the building was deemed unsafe for […]
There was no more deserving win at Cromwell today than that of Macandrew Aviator (Panspacificflight). It was not only his first win in a long time (905 days), but it was the perfect way for the horse’s trainer Jeremy Douglas and one of the gelding’s principal owners Megan Reidie who have just married, to celebrate […]
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 […]
Just Like Jagger (Vincent) had to pull out the brave card at the Wyndham HRC meeting at Cromwell today when she beat her stablemate in a frantic finish. From the outside draw, trainer driver Kirstin Green sent the four year old mare forward and after 100 metres she was in front with stablemate The Orange […]
Recent Gloucester Park winner Watchlist, (He’s Watching) was bred by the late Roger Price, his wife Helen, their son John and his wife Katrina. He was trained by Katrina and John and from just five starts, won twice and recorded two seconds. He was then sold to clients of Gary Hall senior with Roger retaining […]
Mighty Flying Miki’s (Always B Miki) win at Cromwell on Tuesday extended the fantastic record as a broodmare of her dam Fleet’s Pocket (In The Pocket). Fleet’s Pocket has left eighteen foals of racing age and fifteen have won races. Her foals have collectively won a remarkable one hundred and forty six races for a […]
Cinderella Franco (Ultimate Machete) trained by Steven McRae has been one of the stars on the Central Otago harness racing circuit this year and her two recent wins demonstrate she’s a mare with plenty of potential. Today at Cromwell driver Gemma Thornley quickly took Cinderella Franco to the lead and although she looked under pressure […]
Two horses named after movies quinellaed today’s $25,000 Shannon Farm Cromwell Cup at the Wyndham HRC meeting at Cromwell. At the finish Hacksaw Ridge (A Rocknroll Dance) held on by half a length to beat fast finishing The Big Lebowski, with a brave Tempo Warrior a length and a half back in third. HACKSAW RIDGE […]
Burnham harness racing driver Mark Jones will have a large team at the Wyndham HRC meeting tomorrow at Cromwell with nine runners across the thirteen race card. In Race Two Mighty Flying Miki (Always B Miki) represents the stable. The giant young pacer had had five starts for five fourths and appears to lack speed, […]
