Peter Wharton looks at the Breeding of the Nullarbor runners.
Peter Wharton looks the breeding of all the Nullarbor Runners. CATCH A WAVE Slot held by Regency Food. Bred in Victoria by Benstud Standardbreds and Peter and Zilla O’Shea, Catch …
Progeny of broodmares, Anna Finn and Steam Washed, continue to shine.
More winners for esteemed broodmares. South Australia’s esteemed broodmares, Anna Finn and Steam Washed, continue to shine at Globe Derby when two their progeny saluted. Yesterday, Anna Finn’s sixth winner …
New position for John Mooney
New position for John Mooney. Well-known industry figure John Mooney has been appointed to a new role as a Strategic Racing Advisor at Harness Racing New Zealand. The appointment is …
Bright start for 2yo’s in Tassie & South Australia,
Snowie & Lizzie win their states first 2-year-old races of the season. By Gary Newton Tasmania and South Australia conducted their first two-year-old races of the season on the weekend. …
Standardbred Pacing Stallions…. “What is hot and What is not”
What’s hot and what’s not across the ditch. One man’s opinion….By Rob Courtenay The drop in mares bred over the last few seasons is not a new topic that’s just …
Breeding numbers are down in New Zealand.
Breeding Numbers down in New Zealand. From Harness Racing New Zealand After serving 82 mares last year, Sweet Lou’s numbers have skyrocketed to 262 in 2023-24, thanks to the success …
Stormy start in life for Stormy Woods.
Stormy start for Stormy Woods. By Gary Newton Mount Gambier breeder Phil Wood has had many roles in Harness Racing he has held the Presidency of the Mount Gambier Club …
Freshman sire Stay Hungry notches up second winner.
Aussie now hungry for more as Stay Hungry’s juveniles greet the winners circle. By Gary Newton He was a two-year-old Breeders Crown Champion and was awarded the 2017 O’Brien Award …
Is Sweet Lou laying claims to becoming the heir apparent?
Is Sweet Lou laying claims to becoming the heir apparent? By Gary Newton Bettors Delight, Art Major, and Captaintreacherous are the big three stallions down under but there is a …
Champion pacers leading the charge of first season sires.
By Peter Wharton The first-season sires’ table always makes for interesting discussion, and 2024 sees a host of well-bred stallions that were well-performed on the track have their maiden crop …