Congratulations and celebrations

[HISGEN65]

BIG highlight for me last week...one for the battlers


http://media.harness.org.au/qld/REC17121409.wmv

Final Results - Race 8 REDCLIFFE 17 December 2014 Play Video
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL THE MINI TROT DRIVERS 3YO & OLDER PACE
Race code: REC17121409 Stakes: $3,001 Gait: PACERS Class: 3YO+
1,780 METRES MOBILE START
Pl Horse Prize-
money Row &
Br TAB
# Trainer Driver
( C = Concession ) Mgn
(m) Starting
odds Stewards'
Comments
Expln
1 IRON FLIGHT Add to Blackbook $1,810 Fr2 2 J A Lewin R J Veivers $ 35.20 3 SWAB
BROWN/BLACK HORSE 4 by CATCH A FLIGHT USA out of GENTLE SPIRIT
Owner(s): J A (James) Lewin
Breeder(s): J A (James) Lewin


2 PINEM BACK Add to Blackbook $540 Fr6 6 D R March D R March 1.80 $ 4.50 RAS 12 3WL
3 LATIN FOR LOVABLE Add to Blackbook $270 Fr1 1 G W Dixon G W Dixon 3.60 $ 4.00 GS L 1
4 PAQUIN Add to Blackbook $81 Fr3 3 D T Millard B S Millard 8.70 $ 2.70 fav 2 OLT
5 LOOK MY WAY Add to Blackbook $50 Sr3 9 G R Dawson N M Dawson 9.30 $ 8.70 3WM 4 3WL RP
6 BUNDYS BEST Add to Blackbook $50 Fr4 4 J M Pascoe J M Pascoe 17.00 $ 21.30 PRB 6
7 QUEEN OF FALCONS Add to Blackbook $50 Fr5 5 W L Smart G W Litzow 17.90 $ 47.80 RAS 7 HUE
8 OUTOFTHEORDINARY Add to Blackbook $50 Sr4 10 J Stariha J Stariha 20.00 $ 59.10 10 DKB BMD
9 SEELSTER REIGN NZ Add to Blackbook $50 Sr1 7 J A Weidemann L J Weidemann 24.10 $ 11.40 5
10 CONMARCOURT Add to Blackbook $50 Sr2 8 P R Chappenden P R Chappenden 26.00 $ 44.20 8
Scratchings
All started

[Richard prior]

Well done James, Long overdue mate.

[Race For Fun]

Good to see James, there's nothing like bragging rights.

[Toohard]

Congrats James!

[HISGEN65]

thanks chaps..anyways good to have some positive moments instead of doom n gloom

[arlington]

congrats James...and just as importantly did you get a little xmas turkey @35.20

[HISGEN65]

congrats James...and just as importantly did you get a little xmas turkey @35.20

my partner always puts 10 e/way on all my runners Wayne (think he was $41 fixed ?)..sadly I don't have the same confidence..haha..have a super 2015 everyone

[Richard prior]

Women's intuition James, You would have been in the good books big time. Hope this coming year is better than the last mate and all the best to everyone on the Forum for 2015.

[Richard prior]

Race 3 at Albion Park today, James(Where's My Tip) Lewin's horse Highview Sign got the chocolates, Good on you mate.

[Toohard]

That's awesome!!! CONGRATS James!!!!

[HISGEN65]

thanks guys...a very special win by a horse with a huge heart.
He had every right to pack it in but just kept giving.
Couldnt believe he was $21 / $4.90 fixed..his form has been stella.

[Richard prior]

Couple of good results for the Lauriston team yesterday, Yankee Rockstar winning at Maryborough and then Rocknroll Music winning at Kilmore last night, Congrats to Anne and Bill.

[Messenger]

I have been thinking of kicking this one off for a while.
Rather than fill up the positives thread which could be kept for finding positives in the industry (not swabs!)
How about we put congratulations etc here (I hope the Cliff Richard title is not off-putting)

Our own(er) Adam Sofoulis took out the Gp3 Teeny Teeny Stakes last night
Nothing small about the odds however - I hope you got some of the $21 Adam but who needs it with that first prize hey
Shane Tritton trifected the race with the other place-getters being $159 and $62
The Tri paid a few cents short of $7400

http://www.harness.org.au/index.cfm?p=f&id=/

[Richard prior]

Congrats Adam, Just happened to catch the race when I walked into the TAB.

[Sofoulis]

Thanks guys - really appreciate the posts :)

It was a weird few calls I made after the race:
1. To my uncle who ecstatic as he thought Chance had won (he part owns her) - he was still stoked that PUD won though
2. A call to my Dad (who part-owns PUD) who was initially disappointed when I told him they called the wrong horse as the winner... as he had $5 each way on Chance! Until I told him it was PUD that won!!!

I didn't have a dollar on them (or Liberalitus earlier in the night)... if I bet on my own horses it seems a sure fire way for them to run between 4th and 10th!!!

It was definitely a night to remember... and I have watched the replays already a few times this morning (who said LP can't win without leading!!!)

Unlike Paul (if I recall) though, no unfortunate trips over couches arising from the celebrations!!! :)

[p plater]

Yes, congrats Adam. Listening to Shane being interviewed by Greg Hayes on NSW Trots TV, he has a big opinion of her and lets hope she wins some big ones for you.

[Messenger]

That one was what we call fairly big in Vic = 2+ Metro firsts

[hugdon]

As a new member to this forum I also congratulate you Adam for the wins. Wow what a thrill it must be!!! Hopefully when the day comes I will experience that kind of rush if only it was that easy

[Toohard]

Well done Adam!! Congratulations!!!

[Adaptor]

Local Ballarat trainer David Murphy with a driving treble at Bray Raceway, two of them sired by his former top notcher It Is I. and to keep it further in the family, one trained by his brother John and another owned by wife Erin. Big celebrations to follow I think !

[Maorisidol]

Local Ballarat trainer David Murphy with a driving treble at Bray Raceway, two of them sired by his former top notcher It Is I. and to keep it further in the family, one trained by his brother John and another owned by wife Erin. Big celebrations to follow I think !

The Shamrock Hotel in Dunnstown will be rockin!!

[Toohard]

Congrats Adam! Ya Yas Hotspot wins by 43m and smashes Tamworth track record.

[Sofoulis]

Thanks Paul. The little guy went super, he loves the small tracks! Shane has a high opinion of him, but that blasted freakishly-talented Bling It On keeps on going too fast in the Menangle races!!! :)

[djgood]

Travel wouldn't help either 3 hour trip from Shane's to menangle while his main rivals live 10 mins away , I just sold one due to the fact she Couldn't handle the travelling has won 2 since

[Messenger]

Does one of our crew have a connection to The Noble Steed? Congratulations anyway
What would the QDT for Kerryn Manning be about - something along the lines that: brilliant drive, anything at all different and the horse loses

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=GE250115&ms=vic#GEC25011501

[Messenger]

The Restricted meeting at Melton today saw 5 trainers notch up their first winner for the season - congratulations ladies and gentlemen
Brocq - is that a variation of Brock?
I am thinking that it cannot be where poker is sending me :D

[Njcstables]

Well done cran and dexter. Super horse, super win. Too good.

[brent_L]

Well done cran and dexter. Super horse, super win. Too good.
+1

[Richard prior]

Well done cran and dexter. Super horse, super win. Too good.

+2 also to the owners Charlie Roberts and Vicky Purdon.

[HISGEN65]

ADORE ME must of ran a stellar last half ?

[Amlin]

Happy 70th today to Ted Demmler, one of our sport's greats. Caught up with Ted at his stables on Monday - he's still going strong and keeping an eye on the sport and can still reel off the yarns about his times in the sport in the good old days.

[Maorisidol]

Congrats to Kerryn Manning!!!!! Hunter Cup winning Trainer /Driver...

[arlington]

Might be a congratulations as well as a positive. Ricimer returning to the winner's list at Charlton yesterday for G Webster and J R & J E Hawkes. No doubt Hawkes stable spokesperson Wayne will give a big wrap :)

[Jimbob]

Congratulations to 81 year old Jim Barker winning the Mount Gambier Gold Cup on Magical Bazz! The race caller had an absolute shocking night on the call.

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=MG280215&ms=sa

[Messenger]

Congratulations to the Parwan team on today's haul. Jodi and Craig trained 4 winners and drove 5 winners between them today

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=YG120315&ms=vic


http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=GE120315&ms=vic

[Adaptor]

The second race at Boort yesterday saw Tryncatch me, raced by Bill Morrisey and trained by his wife Heather (nee Birthisel) come from back in the field to win the Robert Coutts Memorial T0 Trot.

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=BT150315&ms=vic#BTC15031508

Bill, a teacher by profession, drove Tryncatch me to his first winning drive since 1986 !

Tryncatchme , a 6yo having only its 6th start is now a 2 time winner, having won 2 starts back when driven by David Murphy.

[Messenger]

Congratulations Alan Tubbs on training a treble today at Geelong
and to Beau Tindale for training a treble at Cranbourne yesterday

[Amlin]

An article in the Sunday Age on Kerryn Manning apparently - I discovered it must have been in the Sunday Age after I bought a copy of the Monday one!

[Messenger]

That would be right - have subscribed to The Age for years BUT let it lapse last week

[Toohard]

That would be right - have subscribed to The Age for years BUT let it lapse last week

Here tis http://www.smh.com.au/national/the-worlds-no-1-female-harness-racing-driver-is-an-australian-youve-probably-never-heard-of-20150418-1mg562.html

[Messenger]

Thanks Paul. Well done Rebecca Butterworth (has to be a relie)
The figures that suggest the gallops industry is 40 times bigger than us was an eye-opener to me - no wonder they offer so much media to the follower (I admit to having been seduced a bit of late)

[allanjg]

Thanks Paul. Well done Rebecca Butterworth (has to be a relie)
The figures that suggest the gallops industry is 40 times bigger than us was an eye-opener to me - no wonder they offer so much media to the follower (I admit to having been seduced a bit of late)

congrats to marg lee and son jason with jj in the 2yo g1,and also to the craven family,really good to see the big names get creamed once in a while.

[Messenger]

owned by the Levarg group - that is the Cravens isn't it?

[Richard prior]

You would think so Kev, The name looks a combination of Lee, Marg and Craven's.

[Njcstables]

owned by the Levarg group - that is the Cravens isn't it?

Spell it backwards Kev. The family owns a quarry!

[Richard prior]

Spell it backwards Kev. The family owns a quarry!
Thanks Nathan, That makes more sense than my interpretation lol.

[Messenger]

Spell it backwards Kev. The family owns a quarry!

Funny you say that Nathan as I always spell things backwards and noticed 'gravel' but did not see the significance. Thanks Nathan

[allanjg]

Thanks Nathan, That makes more sense than my interpretation lol.

marg lee`s maiden name is craven,glen and mathew`s aunt.marg and her brothers run the family dairy farm enterprise,marg`s husband has the earth moving and road materials buisness....they are only a few kilometers from me.they are a wonderful non assuming family,hope that`s filled you in a little guys.

[Messenger]

Thanks Allan, I thought there was a dairy link and I knew ML had a bevy of relies who could driver for her!

[Messenger]

Congratulations Lynne Mercieca on her first win as a trainer

http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia/Emotional-win-for-Mercieca

[Messenger]

Excellent result for our Nathan Cahir when No Bettertime got a start in the first at Melton and won his M0

[Toohard]

Well done and many congrats Nathan!

[arlington]

Congrats to the Cahir Stable!

[Njcstables]

Thanks everyone.

[Messenger]

Congratulations Paul, Palais du Louvre's little sister, Trip Sevens just won the first at Shep and paid 11/1

Members of this board are running hot

[aussiebreno]

Well done Paul, great stuff! Escape the Vic winter with a trip to Brisbane, I hear the Oaks are on soon!

[Njcstables]

Congrats Paul great stuff.

[Messenger]

Here is the replay everyone (good quality pic from Shep)

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=SP190515&ms=vic#SPC19051506

ps Can anyone explain Lisa Miles's drive to me - for a split second there I thought a fix was in

[broncobrad]

Love seeing the good guys get up...well done Paul and team...plenty more in store. Not a razoo on her either, had to catch the replay. Agree with you Messenger, the quality of the replay vision was superb...am sure it is getting a good workout in the Humphrey household right now.

[Toohard]

Thanks all. The little girl go great and very proud of her.


Leigh trained the winner of race 8 too so a double for him. Too good!


Yep the replay copped a hammering into the early morning and resonating against the side of me head at the moment!

[LisaB25]

Bittersweet night for us Saturday night
Choco first up since August won by 33m for new trainer Justin prentice(stable flying at the moment!)
Put some kind of smile back on our faces after having to
Put our shadow play colt down after breaking a leg during the terrible weather somehow.

http://www.harness.org.au/video-replay.cfm?state=WA&raceCode=BYC16051501

[Messenger]

Sad to hear about your colt Lisa it is bloody hard to take when bad luck hits

[Richard prior]

Lots of High's and Low's in this game Lisa, Very sorry to hear about your Shadow Play. On a High point, I think Choco might win some nice races in town on that effort.

[arlington]

Congrats to the Beau (B&A) Tindale Stables, first Metro winner with Livin It Lovin It at Melton Saturday night and;
Chris Shinn, Steam Washed. Chris's first (or second?) Group One win.

[Messenger]

Congrats to Trevor and Greg for breeding the standouts of the NSW Breeders Challenge

[eliteblood]

Congrats to Trevor and Greg for breeding the standouts of the NSW Breeders Challenge

Thanks Kevin. It is very rewarding when it all comes together and you breed a filly like Golden Goddess. I am particularly pleased that Sabilize should now be remembered and held in high regard as more than just a very fast racemare, now the dam of Sushi Sushi and the grandam of Golden Goddess and hopefully some more standouts in the future.

[Messenger]

Brent Lilley trained 5 winners, 4 metro class including a Gp 1&2 on tonights 11 race Melton program. Not a bad nights work

Brent already has over 80 winners this season, after 61 last year, and prior to that a couple of seasons in the 40's while 2011 was a stunner with 102 which he may give a crack this year the way he is going.

2011 was one of the years that I was not 'trots attentive' - how did he do it that year? There would not have been as many trotting races to win - did he have a couple of champions back then?

[arlington]

Congrats to Rebecca Bartley, first metro win Saturday night.
http://www.harness.org.au/video-replay.cfm?state=VIC&raceCode=MXM04071503

[Messenger]

Congratulations Scott Torney - your joy at winning the 2nd at Echuca tonight is one of the best things I have seen in this sport

[Amlin]

Congratulations and celebrations for popular trots couple Chris Lang Jnr and Haley Toulmin who won with Blacktie Lightning at Warragul today.


First win for the horse - and Chris and Haley got engaged over the weekend.


Blacktie Lightning should continue to win races on the strength of Monday's success.

[Messenger]

While hiking today it occurred to me that we have not heard from Paul Humphreys for a while and just now when I finally got around to checking last nights results what do I see

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=KI190815&ms=vic#KIC19081504

Congratulations Paul

[Toohard]

While hiking today it occurred to me that we have not heard from Paul Humphreys for a while and just now when I finally got around to checking last nights results what do I see

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=KI190815&ms=vic#KIC19081504

Congratulations Paul


Thanks Kev! All very exciting! She went super and a terrific drive by Greg Sugars. Cheeeers

[Messenger]

Congratulations Paul Green on the Melton Monday win of your first start Geez Louise which you own and train. You do not see many first starters get up at $54.60 - I hope you had a little on her

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=MX240815&ms=vic&fromstate=vic#MXC24081504

[Messenger]

Another good one in the Butterworth/Manning stable in Duke of Albany
3 starts for 3 wins since coming across from NZ.
Last start he ran home in 26.1 and today this 3yo ran 1.55.9 winning a C1 by 26m at Charlton

Congratulations to the connections of Goodtime Rusty who made it 3 wins in a row too winning the last (beating another Butterworth/Manning import having its first Aussie start which faded to 6th)

[Messenger]

Congrats to the forums Greg Fusinato for breeding 2yo C&G Breeders Crown Champion Our Waikiki Beach (Aussie bred - Yay)

[cyclone george]

Thanks Kev . He is a super 2yo who has been looked after,and until yesterday I wasn't totally convinced that he was super special because he had never been asked for an effort. I thought on the turn he couldn't win it ,after the quick lead time and all,now I think he could be special.

[teecee]

Thanks Kev . He is a super 2yo who has been looked after,and until yesterday I wasn't totally convinced that he was super special because he had never been asked for an effort. I thought on the turn he couldn't win it ,after the quick lead time and all,now I think he could be special.

Congratulations to you and your partners Greg. I remember your point about whether he was special when it was mentioned earlier on in his career on another thread. Now I wonder do you not think that he is something special doing what he does without being asked for more than he need give.

I think he could be special.[/QUOTE]
That seems a pretty reserved statement alongside the comments of his equally reserved trainer and driver when asked he replied....
"With what he has achieved this his first campaign, I think he deserves to be called a champion."!!

[Messenger]

Congratulations to Robert Caruso from Angle Vale SA who bookended the card at Melton tonight winning 2 of the Battle of the Claimers heats with a 10yo and an 11yo
I don't know much about Robert except that my db shows that he had not won in Victoria in the previous 2yrs so this was a fair raid
I see that he had a good season in SA winning 22 with 29 placings from only 109 starters

[Messenger]

I think the 4th at Horsham today may have been Brett Greene's first win as a trainer, congratulations Brett

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=HS070915&ms=vic#HSC07091504

[Richard prior]

Also Kerryn Manning at Horsham today, 4 drives 4 winners.

[Messenger]

Yep, she drove the last 4 winners (the Quaddie) and trained the last 3 (she did miss out on one drive as she got second on her sister's horse in the 1st) and while Kerryn took care of the 2nd part of the program, the Craven's cleaned up in the first part

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=HS070915&ms=vic

[Richard prior]

Oops, Missed the 1st race, Thanks for that Kev.

[Messenger]

Congratulations to anybody who collected on race 4 at Melton tonight.
Somebody got $102k winning 2/3rds of the first4 pool (50k jackpotted)
$1 on the exacta got you $5320

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=MX110915&ms=vic#MXM11091509

[The Escape Club]

Don't forget the trifecta was $30k too.

Probably the same person cleaned up the lot. I know it wasn't me.

[Messenger]

Congratulations to young Luke for joining the team on Harness Review

http://www.harness.org.au/news-article.cfm?news_id=27705

Thumbs up to Len, Cody and team who are fostering young talent

[Messenger]

Congratulations Harvey, Sammy, Adam & co on their win in the Gp1 Gold Coast Cup in record time (Adam also in the winner of the previous race but outdone by Tracey Lamb who is in 3 of the AP winners)

[Richard prior]

Good tough win by Frosty's mare Ennaellie in the 1st at Swan Hill last night after doing a heap of work in the breeze, Congrats Terry.

[Frosty]

Thanks Richard it was a great night for us at Swan Hill. We had a double as Mistressofillusion won as well. Both mares going well. Ennaellie is a half sister to Abettorpunt and whilst no star she just tries so hard. I just love horses like that. Got home from Swan Hill at 2 am to find an Always A Virgin filly foal just born. It was a big weekend for us.

[Messenger]

Congratulations Dan and good luck

http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia/HRNSW-Media-Release---Drivers-confirmed-for-Indigenous-Invitational

[Richard prior]

2nd from the left in the pink colours Kev, Slighty obscured by the lady's feathers.

[Danno]

Congratulations Dan and good luck

http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia/HRNSW-Media-Release---Drivers-confirmed-for-Indigenous-Invitational



Thanks Kev,


have had a bunch of fun already this year, just being involved is a treat.


Cheers,
Dan

[HISGEN65]

Best of luck Dan..fantastic concept

[Danno]

Best of luck Dan..fantastic concept



Thanks James,


yes mate it is in my opinion another avenue to expose new people to our game, encourage others and bring additional attention at local venues, hopefully in it's own small way assists the whole game, that is my hope anyway.


cheers,
Dan

[Richard prior]

Real good drive Dan, Good on ya mate!!

[Messenger]

Congratulations to our own David Wyborn (Jimbob) as his filly Tascott Lady notched up her first 3yo win at Kilmore tonight

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=KI291015&ms=vic#KIC29101507

[Jimbob]

Thank you Kevin. She is a real trier, my first bred pacer with my brother. A fantastic horse to get me hooked into this awesome sport. full credit to her trainer Jason Ross, who presents her spot on every time she races. She was at good odds tonight too.��

[Richard prior]

Well done David, Good tough win.

[HISGEN65]

this is a post to publicly acknowledge the efforts of my horse HIGHVIEW SIGN who tries his absolute freckle out every single start - massive effort in winning on Wednesday night - not many horses can win from outside the front row sitting in the breeze at Redcliffe - he has had to endure 8 outside the front row draws out of his last 10 starts - he just keeps giving - love this horse to bits as I do all my old giveaways.

[Messenger]

I missed that one James, congratulations - sounds like he is as honest as the day is long

[Richard prior]

Super tough win James, Congrats mate, We also missed (Frosty) Terry's mare Mistressofillusion winning at Terang on Monday night, Well done Terry.

[Ribbon of Light]

Our filly Coco Lombo had her first start in a race at Penrith last night in Race 2 and ran third.Very pleased with her run.

[Richard prior]

That was a huge run first up by Coco Lombo, Congrats, You must be thrilled to bits with that effort.

[Adaptor]

Bendigo winners and lots of grinners
It was fantastic to see Modern Bliss, trained and driven by Chris Alford win the C2 last Sunday, but more importantly to have owner Graeme Maxted and all the Maxted kids in the winning photo after the race was unreal. Tis is exactly what our sport needs... Harness Racing -Live It.👍

[Ribbon of Light]

Thanks Richard,yeah it was a top run.Not much of her but she tries really hard.I was standing by the fence at the winning post and I saw her come right down the outside.I thought she had ran third from where I was standing but hadn't realised she got that close to winning.What made the run even better was that she hadn't travelled that well in the float from Goulburn and was a lather of sweat on arrival.

[Adaptor]

Our own Amlin...Kyle Galley with the Warragul Harness Racing Club:

HRA Media Awards
AWARD OF MERIT FOR DEMONSTRATED EXCELLENCE IN SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE & INNOVATION
Warragul Harness Racing Club
The Warragul club's Facebook page attracts plenty of interest with over 4,000 followers and the club also makes effective use of Twitter and uploads material to YouTube.

[Amlin]

Our own Amlin...Kyle Galley with the Warragul Harness Racing Club:

HRA Media Awards
AWARD OF MERIT FOR DEMONSTRATED EXCELLENCE IN SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE & INNOVATION
Warragul Harness Racing Club
The Warragul club's Facebook page attracts plenty of interest with over 4,000 followers and the club also makes effective use of Twitter and uploads material to YouTube.




Thank you Noel - it is always nice to be recognised. I guess you could say we should now be a short priced favourite to win the state version of this award this Sunday night!!

[Richard prior]

Congrats Kyle, Well deserved mate.

[Messenger]

Thank you Noel - it is always nice to be recognised. I guess you could say we should now be a short priced favourite to win the state version of this award this Sunday night!!

Well done Kyle
Be warned - Brownlow Medallists often fail to win their clubs B&F :rolleyes:

[Amlin]

Well done Kyle
Be warned - Brownlow Medallists often fail to win their clubs B&F :rolleyes:



And Shannon got rolled at 40/1 on didn't it? You may well be right!

[Messenger]

No upsets here

http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia/Warragul-s-night-of-awards-success

Go Warragul

[Adaptor]

Bendigo too.....
Bruce Morgan who has trained many classy pacers including Denver Gift, Justin Hanover and Mother Courage on Lord's Racceway for over 40 years..Gordon Rothacker Medal

http://www.harness.org.au/news-article.cfm?news_id=28060

Menin Gate, (The Birchip Bull) trained at Shelbourne ( just outside Bendigo) by Larry and Lynette Eastmen...both the 3yo Pacer of the Year, and prestigious Horse of The Year.

Big week or two for Mallee Boys
Bruce (Chillingollah and Swan Hill) and Larry (Beulah) join Berriwillock's Darren Weir in lights. The Mallee certainly produces great horse people !

[Messenger]

Congratulations to Bruce, I remember those champs well and it has been good to see him continuing to notch up winners.

[Amlin]

No upsets here

http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia/Warragul-s-night-of-awards-success

Go Warragul





If they keep rolling out awards we'll keep having a crack at them. Overall it was a great night, as it always is, and the organisers deserve credit for such a well run evening.

[Amlin]

Popular trainer Brian Kiesey has bowed out a winner - Des Richards takes over the reins of the operation from tomorrow.


Brian prepared New Divide to victory at Horsham this afternoon at big odds.

[Adaptor]

First Master Kiesey was retired, and now Mister Kiesey?

[Messenger]

One could be excused for thinking it was a goodbye present from the others as that was one ridiculous race. I know Brian was a favourite of Ash's so on behalf of our missing trots man I say - well done Brian

[Messenger]

Congratulations to Anne and Bill Anderson for Yankee Rockstar smashing the Tk Rec and winning the Stawell Cup

Yankee Rockstar has now won 18 of 24 starts = an amazing 75% winning strike rate

[Bonnie]

Thanks Kevin, a super horse who has overcome adversity every year. He was an outstanding two year old who missed all the Group races after a stable accident. He came back at three , only to fail in a Vicbred heat and had to have a throat operation. As a 4 year old , a severe bout of travel sickness after the Chariots nearly claimed his life. We love him dearly and he appears to be racing in career best form after all his setbacks. Hope it stays that way !

[Messenger]

...... and being beautifully bred maybe one day he make it as a stallion?

[Richard prior]

I've got his perfect mate in my Harem Kev, Yankee Rockstar went super yesterday and won with a leg in the air, Congrats to Anne and Bill, There's been no doubt about his talent although his career and hopefully all the bad luck and injuries are behind him now.

[Adaptor]

Todd Matthews, HRV starter for the past few ( not sure, maybe 5 years) switches back to the driver's seat tonight when he takes the reins on Bettes Rose in the 4th at Kilmore.
Todd was the pilot for Breeder's Crown winner Staccato and classy trotter Will Trapper.

Guess he won't be Mr Matthews any more.

Good luck to Todd. seen here with his uncle, trainer Steven O'Donoghue and Staccato

Are you related Kev?

[Richard prior]

I think there's a 'G' missing Noel but depending on how long both their ancestor's have been here and if for quite a few generations, That could be a maybe but I'm sure Kev will set it straight, I've seen it in the Irish part of my family and when my brother was doing the family tree, The original settlers name could have been spelt one way or another.

[Adaptor]

Oops..With a "g" added,
Thanks for that.
Celtic spelling !

[Messenger]

Same spelling but not a relative however SJOD has to be a good bloke with a name like that ;)

[Richard prior]

To be sure!!!

[Messenger]

You have to laugh at the sponsor

[Messenger]

The small field of 7 in the Yarra Valley cup today made it possible for Barimah to come from last and win. Damien Wilson was not going to give fav Hector Jay Jay a cart up, waited for Gavin to go first and then latched on. Congratulations on a top drive
With this drought, it is hard to believe the club copped a wet day

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=YG111215&ms=vic#YGC11121501

[Richard prior]

The small field of 7 in the Yarra Valley cup today made it possible for Barimah to come from last and win. Damien Wilson was not going to give fav Hector Jay Jay a cart up, waited for Gavin to go first and then latched on. Congratulations on a top drive
With this drought, it is hard to believe the club copped a wet day

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=YG111215&ms=vic#YGC11121501
Top drive, Congrats to the connections of Barimah, In particular to those that lost a loved one during the week.

[Richard prior]

Young Mark Pitt is doing a very good job, I've met Mark a few times and he's a real nice young bloke and doing a terrific job and also picking up a few nice drives for outside stables.

[Messenger]

Congratulations to Martin (Lenny) and family - he was way too good

[Richard prior]

Congratulations to Martin (Lenny) and family - he was way too good

+1

[Messenger]

So close to a Track Record doing it tough - Ev would appreciate that

[Smoken]

So close to a Track Record doing it tough - Ev would appreciate that

Firstly, congratulations to all involved, and of course, the horse himself, Lenny. Congratulations to the place getters & really everyone that had the privilege to be in it.
You know me well Kev lol. What a win! I love the way Lenny's ferocity/will to win shows. He certainly is my favourite horse since Smoken Up retired. Thanks for another great memory LTS and Chris Alford/David Aiken. Avonnova was an incredible run! I also think very highly of that free legged pacer. Did PHIL have a very bad day or is something wrong?

[Richard prior]

Well said Ev, David Aiken has performed small miracles getting Lenny back to the track after injuries that would have stopped most horses and I'm sure that Martin will confirm this when he finishes with the celebrations. Disappointments for the day, P Man and Menin Gate in particular, Very very ordinary and he was beaten out of site.

[Smoken]

Tell me about it Rich! What happened to Phil, and what happened to the Mallee Bull? His series has been shocking! There has to be a reason why he has performed so horrible this time round? LTS connections would be treasuring every moment :)

[littlelenny]

Congratulations to LTS and all connections he was superb and to sit outside the leader and run that time just goes to show the quality of this horse and I don't know if even Quinny would of been able to run him down on that run.(unless he was posted on his back in the 1-1)
Congratulations has to also go to WA harness racing for putting on a great series and I am sure that the next two years will be just as exciting if not better. Hope some of the powers to be here on the East Coast have stopped and taken note cause that's what the inters are about and if they happen to win any future tenders let's hope it's run in its traditional format and not that strange format that was adopted in previous series.

[Lenny]

Thank you all for your comments re Lennies Fantastic inters win. Re his recovery from injury he never broke down but through some scanning we found some issues while not major they had the potential to develop into something far worse it was then that we made the decision to err on The side of caution and have the stem cell performed . This is where the work started , the Staff at our facility "Sheron park" in particular Patrick Ryan who's patience was unbelievable treating and walking Lenny daily with a whatever it takes attitude . The Vets continued to scan Lenny all through the next prep and campaign . At the end of that campaign we found through the regular scanning that he had an issue in the other leg but was very minor even so we took no chances and went through the same process of treatment and rehabilitation . This continued when Lenny returned to David with David incorporating the water walker into his program the same one used by Black caviar. Lenny thrived with this and when he made it to Perth he came on again with the regular trips to the beach which in David's opinion is even better than the water walker! The amount of dedication that so many very talented committed horse people have shown to get Lenny to where he is today is inspiring , Lenny is as sound as he has ever been ! I know that all of these people derived so much joy from what was achieved on Sunday and a huge pat on the back go as to all involved!

[Richard prior]

Congrats Martin, A well deserved win.

[Richard prior]

Trevor's Super filly Golden Goddess smashed a very handy field at Auckland last night, She really looks a Superstar in the making.

[eliteblood]

Trevor's Super filly Golden Goddess smashed a very handy field at Auckland last night, She really looks a Superstar in the making.

She certainly has been impressive to date Richard and has won her 3 starts this season with ridiculous ease.
Next start will probably be the Group 1 Sires Stakes Final on 31/12.
She is a big boost to the Sabilize family following on from the deeds of Sushi Sushi. I am excited :-)

[Messenger]

Fugly.com brings you the Trevor feeling

[Amlin]

Six of the best for reinsman Wayne Hill at today's Victor Harbor race meeting in South Australia.


That will get him on the harness.org.au honour roll of winners of more than five races at a meeting!


http://www.harness.org.au/hra/annual/public/drivers.htm


He had driven five winners at a meeting previously.

Wayne's winners were Windburnt ($6.80), Machtwister ($22.20), Queen Of Sharkz ($5.60), Silver Ranger ($2.60) Danamite Lass ($10.50) and Wills ($4.80) in the first six races. He led on the favourite and ran second last in the final race in an attempt to claim the perfect afternoon.


Incidentally as I read through and receive old magazines etc I look for anyone that can be added to the list on harness.org.au - as computer records only began in 1980. Another name was added to the list last week after a five race win haul in QLD in 1978 was discovered.

[Adaptor]

Some nice horses starting or extending their winning sequence at Bendigo last night ( Dec 30)
Spot Ona Shadow First up for 2 years now 111
Miss Rivkah A Peter Manning 2yo 1
Fake Smile 111111
Hickstead First in Aus from NZ 1
Mister Wickham 3 wide all the way 11
Lucky Lombo Very impressive ! 11111

Great to see promising horses on the one night, but not good for betting as 7 odds on favs..and a $4.70 quaddy

[Messenger]

Michael Bellman is on fire
At Echuca last night he had 6 drives for 4 trainers
$25.20 $32.60 $5.20 $7.60 $5.40 $9.00
He drove 3 winners and a second and one of them was his longest pop

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=EC010116&ms=vic

[Adaptor]

Don Dove drove 5 winners (4 of them sired by his stallion Dignus) at Lord's Raceway Bendigo, on March 11, 1968. ( from April 2001 Harness Racing International p 34)
http://www.harness.org.au/hra/annual/public/drivers/drvrs-records-wins.pdf
I'll add the names when I check the 1968 Year Book.

[Messenger]

Kerryn Manning had drives in the first 5 races at Maryborough today for
WIN, WIN, WIN, 3rd, 3rd
A fair afternoons work

[Amlin]

Yarragon trainer Rob Evans landed his first winner in 31 years (and four days) at Warragul today.
Into You led throughout in the sixth event.
In fairness to Rob, he has spent much of those three decades away from trotting, but is back with his horse who should win further races.
Rob's last winner was in a night race at Warragul on Jan 16, 1985.
He also dabbles in training track design, having built the one he trains on across from the Yarragon football ground, and he is now building a track for local trainer Gary Quinlan on his property.

[teecee]

Don Dove drove 5 winners (4 of them sired by his stallion Dignus) at Lord's Raceway Bendigo, on March 11, 1968. ( from April 2001 Harness Racing International p 34)
http://www.harness.org.au/hra/annual/public/drivers/drvrs-records-wins.pdf
I'll add the names when I check the 1968 Year Book.

this is what one may call "a somewhat belated congrats". Or is the celebration still ongoing?...no???

[Adaptor]

Hi Tee Cee
This was from me, not awakening after a nearly 50 year hiatus.
Whet we were looking at was finding drivers who had driven 5 or more winners at the one meeting, and wondering where to find the data.
Year book searches were a start, but the info is not easy to find.....

[Amlin]

Not sure if this is on the HRA website list Noel.

Worth letting Kathy Gebert know at HRA if not as they like to hear about additions to the list.

[Adaptor]

Kyle...where on the HRA website is " the list" ?

[Messenger]

Congratulations to Greg Fusinato for sales topping price with his full bro to Waikiki Beach

[Messenger]

Four in a row, races 4-7, including both Cups was a fair nights work by Gavin Lang at Kilmore

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=KI190316&ms=vic

[Messenger]

5 metro winners at the one meet for Emma Stewart at Melton tonight - that would more than satisfy many trainers for a season!

[Mighty Atom]

Six city winners for G E Hall Snr at Gloucester Park tonight and five winning drives to G Hall Jnr congratulations simply the best.

[Ribbon of Light]

Our filly Pretty Little Lucy broke through for her first Victorian win at Maryborough on Wednesday.
Great drive by Greg Sugars and all credit to our trainer Colin Phillis.

[Messenger]

You would have to be wrapped with that win Mark - she began so fast, the favourite took fright and galloped

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=MH250516&ms=vic#MHC25051607

[Ribbon of Light]

I was Kevin,she's been racing with no luck her last few and was out of her grade in a race at Melton the start before but went well.
It was interesting to see what she could do when she led.
Like I said Colin has done a great job with her.
We're going back to Maryborough on the 9th all going well.
Unfortunately I can't get to see her race much as I'm living too far away.
Still great anyway.

[Messenger]

Greg Sugars at Cranbourne tonight, 4 drives = 4 winners

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=CR020616&ms=vic

[Amlin]

You just beat me to it Kev. A maiden win also to Celestial Daybreak tonight - trained by Jenni Lewis in conjunction with the students from the Gippsland Harness Training Centre.


They will be delighted to get another win on the board - and their first for 2016 after a few placings.

[Messenger]

The All Stars win 5/9 Jewels including 2 Trifectas and a Quinella!
Can you imagine such domination in the gallops - impossible to believe

[Messenger]

Chris Alford had 4 drives at Bendigo tonight for 3 winners (for 3 different trainers). He is fast closing on 250 winners for the season - maybe he can get close to 300

[Messenger]

Good to see our old friend Nathan Cahir take out the 4th at Hamilton today. Family owned makes it doubly nice

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=HM130716&ms=vic#HMC13071606

[Amlin]

Congratulations to long-serving Mildura CEO Mark Kemp on a great achievement in administration. He is about to embark on the next chapter in his life after 22 years at Mildura.


Always enjoyed talking to Mark in the HR Weekly days.


http://www.harness.org.au/news-article.cfm?news_id=30408

[Adaptor]

Surprising to find that Grant Innes, long time indistry participant:

Son of Showgrounds legend Kevin "Boofa" Innes
Long serving track attendat at the Bendigo Trots
Unofficlal mayor of Inglewood had never trained a winner,

In short succession though, he trained hiis first winner Erico at Maryborough and then fronted again, on his first visit to Melton to win the Empire Stallions Vicbred Silver Final

http://harnessnews.com.au/2016/07/blanket-finish-on-cold-winters-night/

[Messenger]

Old poster Adam's Yayas Hot Spot becomes an M4 after notching up his 6th win of the season when taking out the FFA at Melton tonight

[Messenger]

OMG a double to our Paul (Toohard) at Cranbourne tonight (and a Treble to Leigh Miles)
Fantastic stuff my friend

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=CR300716&ms=vic

Topped off a day of missed ops for me today - my future son-in-law's horse wins the last at Caulfield and I do not have a zac on it Even though I have spent the whole day with him, helping him move house!

[Amlin]

Congratulation to young Gippsland horsewoman Kylee Paull who collected her first race win tonight in the Monte at Geelong.


Fellow Gippsland Harness Training Centre graduate Rick Cashman also claimed a win on the card with Danman.

[Toohard]

OMG a double to our Paul (Toohard) at Cranbourne tonight (and a Treble to Leigh Miles)
Fantastic stuff my friend

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=CR300716&ms=vic

Topped off a day of missed ops for me today - my future son-in-law's horse wins the last at Caulfield and I do not have a zac on it Even though I have spent the whole day with him, helping him move house!

Thanks Kev! Unbelievable night. Leigh came back Sunday and got another winner at Geelong. Too good him

[Messenger]

Well done to the drivers who avoided running over Kate Gath in Race 6 at Ballarat after she was tipped out when in the death
Trust Kate is OK

[Messenger]

Congratulations to James Herbertson for a very cool drive in R1 at Bendigo tonight.
It may have looked the obvious root on TV but for a concession driver to seize the opportunity in the heat of battle is another thing

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=BN090916&ms=vic#BNC09091604

[Messenger]

Did anyone see a story anywhere about Kerryn setting a new female drivers record (other than Trish mentioning it in the Odds and Ends thread)

[KTQ]

Did anyone see a story anywhere about Kerryn setting a new female drivers record (other than Trish mentioning it in the Odds and Ends thread)

I saw it on Facebook I believe. i'm not sure who/what posted it or liked it

[Messenger]

I saw it on Facebook I believe. i'm not sure who/what posted it or liked it

Yeah, I think it was the Hargreaves page. Pathetic if it is true and there has been no HRV/HRA/Harnesslink story

[Beltane]

Quite mediocre that Kerryn's achievement was missed. I did a Google news search and found zilch.

The sport gets a bloody nose in the media regularly, and this was a good positive story that went through to the keeper.

[Messenger]

I may be unfair here, will let you know when I find out, but it has been suggested to me that every time Kerryn drives a winner she is breaking her own record LOL

[trish]

IT"S SUCH A GREAT PHOTO.............HERE IT IS AGAIN.


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cr_CIJkUAAAZb97.jpg

[Messenger]

HRV are trying to find out what record was broken. I can find no mention of it anywhere other than the hargreavesgt tweet

[trish]

I just love the photo. It makes me happy to see Kerryn so happy.

[Njcstables]

Absolute champion Trish, and not a bad driver either!

[Amlin]

A good news story from Bendigo tonight

http://www.harness.org.au/news-article.cfm?news_id=31085

[Messenger]

Congratulations to the Hando family awarded the Harness Breeders NSW Outstanding Service to the NSW Breeding Industry honour, this family dynasty have dedicated almost 100 years of contribution to the harness racing industry in NSW.

http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia/HRNSW-Media-Release-Hando-family-receive-Outstanding-Service-to-the-Breeding-Industry

[Greg Hando]

Thank you Kevin from all the family. The first horse was Machine King being by Machine Brick out of The Handos Bronte mare Charlie Hando was the first Hando to breed a trotting horse and started the long association the family has had with Harness Racing in NSW Rosewood was once the largest stud in Australia

[Messenger]

Congratulations to Warragul for picking up two awards, Best Country Cup Meeting and Best Local Traditional Media.
Warragul’s efforts to engage with local media were driven by 'our own' Kyle Galley, whose passion for the trots is unwavering

The trophy for Club of the Year (16 meetings or less) went to Stawell

http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia/Victorian-Country-Club-of-the-Year

see all the stories from awards night on Harnesslink News

http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia

[Messenger]

Good to see the Drury's - David and William notch up a double at Stawell today.
Bringing 5 across from Mt Gambier was pretty vital to numbers today

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=SW071116&ms=vic

[Toohard]

Congratulations again to Kyle Galley who picked up another couple of awards at the HRV media awards last night (including Media Personality of the Year) for his outstanding work.

[Amlin]

Thanks Paul and good to catch up with you both too

[Toohard]

Also congratulations to Len Baker and crew on Harness Reviews award for Meritorious Service as the show enters it's 24th year on air.

[Adaptor]

Great recognition for Kyle and the Harness Reviews crew for well deserved recognition and awards at the Awards night at Melton last night.
The strength of Harness Racing in Victoria is the enormous contribution of volunteers.

[Toohard]

Great recognition for Kyle and the Harness Reviews crew for well deserved recognition and awards at the Awards night at Melton last night.
The strength of Harness Racing in Victoria is the enormous contribution of volunteers.

Yes you're right Noel. An enormous amount of work is put in by Kyle and Len and many others and all voluntary.

Congratulations on your Legend drivers night the other night too. You guys at Bendigo are doing a great job. And thanks for introducing me to Mr Charlton (breeder and owner of Gosh). Reckon I could've spent a week chatting to him!

[Amlin]

Congratulations to Vaughn Lynch who has been appointed CEO of Tasracing


https://tasracingcorporate.com.au/thoroughbreds_news/tasracing-chief-executive-officer-appointment/

[arlington]

Congratulations again to Kyle Galley who picked up another couple of awards at the HRV media awards last night (including Media Personality of the Year) for his outstanding work.


Congrats and well deserved Kyle!

[arlington]

Congratulations to Vaughn Lynch who has been appointed CEO of Tasracing

https://tasracingcorporate.com.au/thoroughbreds_news/tasracing-chief-executive-officer-appointment/


Wishing Vaughn all the best in his new position.

[Messenger]

Congratulations to Kerryn Manning for notching up her 4th Stawell Cup today with Ideal Success on her home track
The 1.59.5 is a Tk Rec for the 2590m MS but outside Yankee Rockstar's 1.58.9 for the SS set last year which will always be a Tk Rec unless there is a change of policy on pacing SS races

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=SW041216&ms=vic#SWC04121601

[arlington]

KTQ! Congrats to the Howlett's and Kiara Davies on the big night!

http://www.harness.org.au/video-replay.cfm?state=WA&raceCode=GPM09121611

[Messenger]

Christmas celebrations are going to be lavish at the Cahir household this year

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=GE221216&ms=vic#GEC22121601

Congratulations Nathan

[KTQ]

KTQ! Congrats to the Howlett's and Kiara Davies on the big night!

http://www.harness.org.au/video-replay.cfm?state=WA&raceCode=GPM09121611

Awww x

[Njcstables]

Christmas celebrations are going to be lavish at the Cahir household this year

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=GE221216&ms=vic#GEC22121601

Congratulations Nathan

Thanks Kev. I went and bought myself another box of red this morning to celebrate. Merry xmas to everyone and I hope you all continue to run second to me in the new year.

[Messenger]

Thanks Kev. I went and bought myself another box of red this morning to celebrate. Merry xmas to everyone and I hope you all continue to run second to me in the new year.

Cheeky bugger - have you opened that box already!

[KTQ]

Chris Lewis got his 5000th driving win NYE at Bunbury. The 5000th was on my dad's horse I'm The Best, which makes it special for my family. The name is fitting for Lewis)

Way to go Mr Lewis, a true gentleman, my favourite driver in the sport and inspiration/role model for many

http://www.harness.org.au/news-article.cfm?news_id=31995

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=BY311216&ms=wa#BYB31121601

[Danno]

Chris Lewis got his 5000th driving win NYE at Bunbury. The 5000th was on my dad's horse I'm The Best, which makes it special for my family. The name is fitting for Lewis)

Way to go Mr Lewis, a true gentleman, my favourite driver in the sport and inspiration/role model for many

http://www.harness.org.au/news-article.cfm?news_id=31995


.

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=BY311216&ms=wa#BYB31121601






Good on you Katie, Chris is from a similar vintage as myself and I have been a fan since he stole the Interdominion Grand Final with Carclew back in the '70s...he sure has had an illustrious career in the bike, there is no one better in my humble opinion.

[KTQ]

Good on you Katie, Chris is from a similar vintage as myself and I have been a fan since he stole the Interdominion Grand Final with Carclew back in the '70s...he sure has had an illustrious career in the bike, there is no one better in my humble opinion.

and he's humble too. he's a great man

[Fan of Jate]

Well said Katie, he is a great driver and a nice guy to go with it. Maybe a statue outside Gloucester Park !!!

[KTQ]

he needs an induction into the national hall of fame stat. Stat!

[Messenger]

Gary Hall has won the last SEVEN WA Cups!

http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia/Bull-is-best-in-WA-Pacing-Cup

[Fan of Jate]

There are no mugs in all of his 11 winners either Kev. He might have a few more in store yet because he will still be in the game for a few years one would imagine.

[KTQ]

it helps when you have rich owners eh. I could buy Lazarus and win the next 3. Does it make me a good trainer? or does it just mean I had a good agent...

[Fan of Jate]

I never said he was a good trainer :) just that he had won 11 cups and that the horses were all good ones no flukes amongst them. And both your points are valid, a lot of trainers would like even just one of his good horses. Credit must go to G. Hall Jnr as well, even though the horses he drives are very good he does put them in the best position to win and does not die wondering. I reckon they have even been surprised at how Chicago Bull has turned out

[KTQ]

no of course but it sure is easy to get winners when you've got owners willing to fork out significant money on
your recommendation

[Fan of Jate]

That particular group of owners got the mighty Quinn a few years ago and I think that may have bankrolled them over the years. But you need that real good one to pay bills and allow you to buy the next one.A bit of luck involved.


One thing that people need to remember is that Hall, Bond ,Lilley etc come from NZ, have been associated with people in NZ for many years and have inside knowledge/contacts which does help so therefore any Australian located kiwi trainer has a distinct advantage over the normal Australian pleb who is trying to buy a decent horse for $25000. So therefore in my opinion a few kiwi trainers aren't as good as people they make them out to be, they just get better horses supplied to them.

[Messenger]

4 in a row for the Aiken's at Shep tonight including the 2 big ones

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=SP140117&ms=vic

Josh had the odds on fav in the next and an op to drive the Quaddie but we had the old story of a small field producing an upset

[Fan of Jate]

A good article and unusual occurrence


http://www.harness.org.au/news-article.cfm?news_id=32146

Father / Son Deadheat At Albion Park

[Messenger]

Congratulations to Paul (Toohard) for breeding a Chariots of Fire qualifier - half way up the straight I thought he was going to brain them but he was entitled to get tired (He beat Our Waikiki Beach!)

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=MX280117&ms=vic

[Fan of Jate]

Congratulations to a true warrior LIBERALITUS. Had 8 starts in the month of December 2016 for a win and two placings, all at Albion Park. Is this some sort of record? By the way, it had a quiet couple of months in November/October only racing six times each month.

[Toohard]

Congratulations to Paul (Toohard) for breeding a Chariots of Fire qualifier - half way up the straight I thought he was going to brain them but he was entitled to get tired (He beat Our Waikiki Beach!)

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=MX280117&ms=vic

Cheers Kev!! They certainly got him flying and he homing in on the sub 1.50 (went 1.50.17 on Saturday night).

[Sofoulis]

Agree Pat: Liberalitus (otherwise known as Zebra) is a little war horse... Darrell has found some gate speed with him and he is just lapping up the new racing style - last time he led before December was in 2012!

He also got up on the weekend leading and winning! You may think that January was a quiet month for him too: four runs (3,4,3,1) but, not to worry, he is back in again tomorrow to make it five for the month... some horses lap up the racing and I know that the moment he feels tired or decides he doesn't want to race anymore, he'll be letting Darrell know!

[Fan of Jate]

Thanks for that Adam, I was wondering whether the horse would be suffering having that many races per month but obviously not. I cant remember having a horse who would even race half as much as Liberalitus. wish I did have one though- an owners dream. It might be the Live or Die factor too, they always seem to be tough critters. He is well bred too.

[Messenger]

Congratulations to Stephen/Pogga who has now won a Gp1 with Tact Tate

[Pogga]

Thanks Kevin, Group 1 number 2 for Tact Tate! What a ripper he is.. We've wanted to see what he can do with just having to make one sprint in the run, last night we got it. HUGE THRILL!!

[Messenger]

He sure is building an impressive record Stephen. I was thinking the Treur was supposed to be a Gp1 for him but he had already won the 4yo Bonanza

[Messenger]

I think this article was written especially for Stephen

http://www.harnesslink.com/International/The-Dynasty

[Hermione]

This article originally appeared as "Dynesty..", was going to contact them and ask for job as proof reader :)

[Hermione]

But then maybe they were being too clever by half and punning, anyway it was changed :)

[arlington]

Three days after the Miracle Mile. Race 2 Shepparton

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=SP280217&ms=vic

Harry Martin teams up with one of the Aiken team.

[Pogga]

How good is that, thanks for posting..

[Amlin]

Lola Weidemann goes on the list after border hopping to win five races at Narrabri today, including a Quinella and the Trifecta in the last.

[trish]

http://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/4508427/fitzpatrick-takes-derby-oaks/?cs=149

Fitzpatrick & Trainor land Wagga Oaks/Derby double

[alphastud]

Thread for the recognition of outstanding
WORK
IDEAS
STRATEGY &
INNOVATIONS
by harness racing administrators.

[alphastud]

Grant Wootton - Registrar and Licencing Officer HRNSW

I thought that Grant had his work cut out for him after Denis Declauzel. After a worrying start, he's now really hitting his straps.

Grant is quick to return emails / calls and solve problems with an obliging attitude. Great customer service.

I hope that he keeps it up.

[Sofoulis]

Agree with this Richard. Denis left big shoes to be filled and to date, Grant is a good fit for those shoes!

I would like to congratulate HRNSW and TabCorp Park Menangle on the way they treated my guest and I at the Miracle Mile night. Whilst there is a good chance I won't be in the MM final again, it certainly gave me something to aspire to. The little things made it: racing colours with Yaya's name on them, a hat for my guest and I (with Yaya's name on it) etc... The other guests on my table were fantastic and had plenty of stories, we cheered along eachother's horses alike. It has been a while since I have been at a race meeting and left thinking "geeze, I need to get more involved"... so well done!!!

Not sure what the cost is, but certainly getting treated a bit like royalty just for having a runner (not a winner, a runner) in a race was great... maybe an "owners bar" is something worth considering for a small taste of it on an ongoing basis...

[arlington]

Jess Lewis & Lucinda Medcalf - HRV Registrations

A small shout out to these two ladies who helped with naming in a timely and pleasant manner this week. I thought it was outstanding.

[Messenger]

Don't you hate it when the big time trainers plunder the* $3,500 races with their* $1.40 pops
(Well done Nate)

*http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=BN290317&ms=vic#BNC29031704

[KTQ]

Jess Lewis & Lucinda Medcalf - HRV Registrations

A small shout out to these two ladies who helped with naming in a timely and pleasant manner this week. I thought it was outstanding.

what name did you get?

[arlington]

Don't you hate it when the big time trainers plunder the* $3,500 races with their* $1.40 pops
(Well done Nate)

*http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=BN290317&ms=vic#BNC29031704


I heard he'd already booked flights to the Greek Isles or Bahamas for his little holiday :)

[arlington]

what name did you get?

Abroad - Grinfromeartoear/Totally Radical mare

A big Divine Miss M fan :D

[Njcstables]

I heard he'd already booked flights to the Greek Isles or Bahamas for his little holiday :)

Thanks guys, but I don't think winning $3500 races with $1.40 shots is going to get me far! As far as big time trainers goes Kevin, I did have my entire stable of two in last night but I don't think that makes me a big time trainer.

[Messenger]

Thanks guys, but I don't think winning $3500 races with $1.40 shots is going to get me far! As far as big time trainers goes Kevin, I did have my entire stable of two in last night but I don't think that makes me a big time trainer.

What about sitting outside $1.10 favourites and proving too good at $13

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=TE020517&ms=vic#TEC02051705

Well done Nate

[Messenger]

Neville Welsh trained and drove the winner of R2 at Swan Hill last night

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=FD230517&ms=vic#FDC23051708

I remember him doing so with a few at the Showgrounds (Murray Mac springs to mind)
Longevity in our industry is incredible

[Amlin]

Janine Stewart trained her first winner yesterday with Glam Rock at Warragul.


Janine graduated as "Student of the Year" from the Gippsland Harness Training Centre last year and only started training in February. Glam Rock is her first horse and she trains him at the "Southern Speedways" complex.

[Messenger]

Janine Stewart trained her first winner yesterday with Glam Rock at Warragul.


Janine graduated as "Student of the Year" from the Gippsland Harness Training Centre last year and only started training in February. Glam Rock is her first horse and she trains him at the "Southern Speedways" complex.

This bloke knows how to tell a story

http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia/First-horse-gives-trainer-her-first-winner

[Amlin]

[QUOTE=Messenger;51356]This bloke knows how to tell a story

[url]http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia/First


And take a picture!

[Messenger]

[QUOTE=Messenger;51356]This bloke knows how to tell a story

[url]http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia/First


And take a picture!

Meh (;))

[Messenger]

I reckon Katie would be pretty happy tonight as Jack Mac ($1.10) took out the $100k Gp1 Pearl.
That makes it 4/4 since they bought him from NZ
$1.10 may seem a little skinny but he started $1.04 in his last two

http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=GP090617&ms=wa#GPM09061733

Edit: I should have said brought not bought as research shows that the Howlett's owned him for his 5 NZ starts too

http://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gws/ws/r/infohorsews/wsd06x?Arg=hrnzg-Ptype&Arg=HorseDetails&Arg=hrnzg-DoSearch&Arg=TRUE&Arg=hrnzg-HorseId&Arg=189447

[KTQ]

we are so absolutely thrilled. it is so so so nice but its all kudos to my dad. he picks them out if the catalogue, he trains them, I'm so proud.

Thanks very much Kev.

[Messenger]

And he broke the race record

http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia/Jack-Mac-breaks-record-in-brilliant-win

Edit: Oops you already posted that where it belongs - Katie for moderator :)

[Fan of Jate]

If that horse could not run a place in NZ, scary what the horses who beat him there can do when they get over here. Won by 10m as well. With that time he would beat horses in a much higher class in WA let alone 2 y/o's

[Fan of Jate]

Forever remembered finished a game third at good odds at GP last night.




http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia/Shattering-Class-Ashcroft-Forever-Remembered

[Messenger]

Luke Humphrey (son of our Toohard) and Kyle Galley (Amlin) will be co-callers for Melton next Wednesday. Congratulations men

[arlington]

Bring on Christmas in July, congrats Njcstables!
Another case of reds? Or KFC on the way home? :p

[KTQ]

yeh bad draws, got back in field against the best. Hes always been good but All Stars are "invincible" and can do things no other horses can do