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🇳🇿 “He’s developed really nicely in the last month. He’s bulked up and strengthened up. He handled himself really well a...
14/02/2025

🇳🇿 “He’s developed really nicely in the last month. He’s bulked up and strengthened up. He handled himself really well at the parade, did everything professionally and hopefully showed himself off to the right people" 😍

Bruce Stewart caught up with Chelsea Faithful ahead of the NZB Standardbred yearling sales to learn more about her draft and team of horses 🙌

Young Winton breeder and trainer Chelsea Faithful has prepared yearlings for the NZB Standarbred Yearling Sales in Christchurch for the past three years.

🇳🇿 “Around this time of year he seems to come into his own. He loves the grass track racing, loves the races that are ov...
14/02/2025

🇳🇿 “Around this time of year he seems to come into his own. He loves the grass track racing, loves the races that are over a bit more distance and when the tracks are a bit testing"

Bruce Stewart caught up with ben Hope ahead of tomorrow afternoon's Gore Town and Country Summer Cup 😎

Eleven year old gelding Homebush Lad (Mach Three) ticks a lot of boxes when analysing his chances for Sunday’s Gore Town and Country Summer Cup at the Gore

🇦🇺 “It’s tough when you’re coming up against these champions. Like I said the other day these little tracks bring them a...
14/02/2025

🇦🇺 “It’s tough when you’re coming up against these champions. Like I said the other day these little tracks bring them all back to earth. We naturally had to stay in front of him (Swayzee).”

David Moran was exuding confidence earlier in the week which was franked when his charge upset the favourite in lastnight's Albury Cup 💪 Tony Milanese with the report 👇

In one of the most memorable races seen for some time, Captain Hammerhead (Captaintreacherous) held off a gallant Swayzee to take out the $60,000 SS&A

🇦🇺 “He’s such a lovely horse. I feel so lucky to get a pick up drive like him, he’s just a pleasure. He worked around th...
14/02/2025

🇦🇺 “He’s such a lovely horse. I feel so lucky to get a pick up drive like him, he’s just a pleasure. He worked around the field and it was very tradesman like" 😎

Tony Milanese reports on the dominant win by Don't Stop Dreaming who was successful in lastnight's Terang Cup 🏆

Outstanding New Zealand pacer Don’t Stop Dreaming (Bettor's Delight) at last was able to show Australian harness racing fans his true colours with a powerful

🇳🇿 “There was a bit of confidence with Ross and the team and a bit of expectation, but the way the race was run was a bi...
14/02/2025

🇳🇿 “There was a bit of confidence with Ross and the team and a bit of expectation, but the way the race was run was a bit of shock. All credit to Ross and the team. Bruno (Bronson Munro), the girls. It’s a massive thrill, you never get tired of it" 😁

The sliding doors effect of harness racing was on full display lastnight for Ross Houghton and the Dancingonmoonlight camp.

🇦🇺 “The Albury Cup is good for the club, the town and the sport. I’m really happy to be part of it"Terry Gange caught up...
14/02/2025

🇦🇺 “The Albury Cup is good for the club, the town and the sport. I’m really happy to be part of it"

Terry Gange caught up with David Moran ahead of his clash with Swayzee aboard of Captain Hammerhead in tonight's hotly anticipated Albury Cup 🏆

If there's one horse in tonight's highly anticipated $60,000 Albury Murray Cup that could spoil the "bush tour" party of harness racing champion Swayzee

🇳🇿 “As you know, it’s tough to pick up drives, so if you can train your own horses and have some nice ones, you’ll natur...
13/02/2025

🇳🇿 “As you know, it’s tough to pick up drives, so if you can train your own horses and have some nice ones, you’ll naturally get more opportunities to drive. That’s how I’ve always looked at it" 😎

Brad Reid caught up with the birthday boy, Andre Poutama, who is looking to continue his hot form from 2024 into the new season with a trio of chances at Alexandra Park tomorrow night 🫡

Pukekohe horseman, Andre Poutama, will be hoping for a belated birthday present when harness racing returns to Alexandra Park tomorrow night (Feb 14).

🇳🇿 “He’s a beautiful moving athletic c**t who’s a spitting image of Bold Eagle. He’s very light on his feet and seems to...
12/02/2025

🇳🇿 “He’s a beautiful moving athletic c**t who’s a spitting image of Bold Eagle. He’s very light on his feet and seems to just float across the ground" 😍

Bruce Steart caught up with Michelle Caig from Merinai Farm to discuss her draft for the NZB Standardbred sale 🐴

Winton based SBSR breeder Michelle Caig has been in the Standardbred industry for thirty years and was initially introduced to the annual yearling sales

🇳🇿 “He’s a funny horse He only does what he has to at home and even at the workouts. He’s always stepped up on race day....
12/02/2025

🇳🇿 “He’s a funny horse He only does what he has to at home and even at the workouts. He’s always stepped up on race day. He seems as good as he’s ever been before he’s line up at the races but you always have that little bit of doubt in your mind" 🤞

Bruce Stewart caught up with Craig Ferguson ahead of the return of Wag Star at Addington on Friday night 😎

The well credentialed harness racing gelding Wag Star (Sweet Lou) returns to the racetrack tomorrow night at Addington for Wyndham trainer Craig Ferguson.

🇳🇿 “After a CT scan they said the break wasn’t healing properly and they want to put a plate in my arm now. It’s pretty ...
12/02/2025

🇳🇿 “After a CT scan they said the break wasn’t healing properly and they want to put a plate in my arm now. It’s pretty disappointing,” - Ashburton harness racing horsewoman Sarah O’Reilly

Ashburton harness racing horsewoman Sarah O’Reilly has a bit longer to wait before she’s able to return to race day driving.

🇳🇿 “My Pa (Jim Clarke) owns him, and he hasn’t had a winner as an owner for around a decade, so it was a special win" 🥰T...
11/02/2025

🇳🇿 “My Pa (Jim Clarke) owns him, and he hasn’t had a winner as an owner for around a decade, so it was a special win" 🥰

Terry Gange caught up with Victorian reinswoman Reagan Clarke after a notable double that was special for an array of reasons 👏

Victorian concession reinswoman Reagan Clarke was set a tough assignment at the recent Maryborough harness racing meeting (Feb 5) – but the 17-year-old rose

🇺🇸 Winbak Farm had a special arrival this week with the first foal by Meadowlands Pace winning millionaire, Beach Glass!...
10/02/2025

🇺🇸 Winbak Farm had a special arrival this week with the first foal by Meadowlands Pace winning millionaire, Beach Glass! 😍

Winbak Farm of Maryland was proud to welcome the first Beach Glass foal on January 28.

🇳🇿 “She’s and absolute stand out filly. I’m very happy with her actually and she’s probably the nicest yearling we have ...
10/02/2025

🇳🇿 “She’s and absolute stand out filly. I’m very happy with her actually and she’s probably the nicest yearling we have taken to the sales to date. She’s from a good family and I’m picking she could be a future star. She’s just got that X factor about her and has been a pleasure to do anything with from day one" 🤩

Fair to say Caine Macintyre of Macca Lodge is bullish about Lot 323 for the forthcoming NZB Standardbred yearling sales. Hear about the entire draft in his chat with Brad Reid below 👇

Macca Lodge, located in the Riversdale district of Northern Southland, has significantly influenced New Zealand's harness racing industry as a premier nursery

🇳🇿🇦🇺 "Once you light him up he wants to keep running. So I had to time it right. He has unbelievable speed. He jogged it...
10/02/2025

🇳🇿🇦🇺 "Once you light him up he wants to keep running. So I had to time it right. He has unbelievable speed. He jogged it really.” 😤

He's been a marvel to behold over the last 12 months in his homeland and on Saturday night, 'Oscar' got his G1 win across the ditch that has been a long time coming! Tony Milanese with the report 👏

Harness racing fans were treated to a dazzling performance by New Zealand’s premier trotter Oscar Bonavena (Majestic Son) when he demolished his rivals to

🇳🇿 “You always hope you’re going to drive that many winners but when you start off it does seem like a long way off. Ple...
10/02/2025

🇳🇿 “You always hope you’re going to drive that many winners but when you start off it does seem like a long way off. Pleased to get there and tick it off the bucket list" 🤝

Bruce Stewart spoke with a jubilant Tim Williams who achieved an awesome milestone at yesterday's Wairio meeting. He's driven 100+ winners in a season twice before, can he crack the 1000 club by seasons end? 🤔

Tim Williams, the man they call ‘Turtle,’ wasted no time in getting his 900th harness racing win at the Wairio meeting today.

🇦🇺 “I’ll know more this week when I have another appointment with the specialists. I’m really pushing to get the clearan...
10/02/2025

🇦🇺 “I’ll know more this week when I have another appointment with the specialists. I’m really pushing to get the clearance to start driving again on March 1. I decided I needed to give myself a target!” 💪

Terry Gange caught up with Amanda Turnbull who is progressing well from her nasty accident and there's hope she may be back on course sooner then anticipated 😎

The most successful harness racing reinswoman in New South Wales Amanda Turnbull is hoping to return to race driving within a month after being sidelined with

🇳🇿 "She enjoyed the grass and today she relaxed nice as well. When she joined in, it was like the Hidden Talent of old, ...
10/02/2025

🇳🇿 "She enjoyed the grass and today she relaxed nice as well. When she joined in, it was like the Hidden Talent of old, which was great" 😁

Bruce Stewart caught up with the winning trainers of yesterday's Wairio features. Find out what they had to say about the performances in the article below 👇

A daring drive by Wyndham harness racing driver Craig Ferguson gave him a win in today’s $25,000 Otautau Four Square Supermarket Wairio Cup at Winton.

🇳🇿 “He’s in great shape at the moment. He had his first stand start (in the Nelson Cup) and blew it. Hopefully he can br...
08/02/2025

🇳🇿 “He’s in great shape at the moment. He had his first stand start (in the Nelson Cup) and blew it. Hopefully he can bring his manners on Sunday and be right in the finish" 💪

Bruce Stewart talks to the Stonewall Stud camp ahead of this afternoon's Wairio meeting 👇

Steve and Amanda Telfer bring a strong team south for the Wairio harness racing meeting on Sunday at Winton, with their six runners targeting some of the

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