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Response to Free returns
HRA response to free returns.
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WASBA Raffle for service to Sweet Lou.
Service to Sweet Lou
Call Howard 0418 207 079 or Jeanine 0447 053 040 to secure your ticket.
Red-letter night for WA Breeder.
Treble to breeder Steve Johnson.
West Australian breeder Steve Johnson had a particularly successful night at Gloucester Park on July 12, commonly referred to as a ‘red letter night’ in the horse racing industry, when three winners of the program were bred by Johnson and led by West Australia’s star pacer Never Ending.
The other winners on the night were Otis (by Sweet Lou) and the two-year-old Sebastian James (Captain Crunch).
Never Ending added the Winter Cup to his resume of 15 wins, including eight at Group level with two placings from 19 starts for $606,275 in stakes.
Never Ending, who was purchased for $75,000 at the Australian Pacing Gold sale in Perth in 2021 by leading sire Sweet Lou out of the Die Laughing mare Endless Journey,
Never Ending’s third dam is the former Tasmanian top liner Stormy Port, a horse of great repute who won the Tasmanian Golden Slipper and the Victorian Sapling Stakes as a two-year-old before returning to win the Tasmanian Guineas at three.
Born in Victoria, Steve Johnson’s introduction to breeding came when he purchased a mare named Tilga Park, a daughter of the Inter Dominion heat winner Double Adios, who was Steve’s introduction to breeding. She left four winners, including a fine race mare in Cap Sensitive, who began her career in Victoria. When Steve relocated to Western Australia, Cap Sensitive came across the Nullarbor with him. The mare was successful at Gloucester Park and the old Richmond Raceway, Fremantle.
Never Ending is a horse that rates up there with David Hercules as the best horse Johnson has bred. David Hercules, a true champion, won 39 races – including 13 at Group level – and $1,263,159 stakes and was named WA Horse of the Year and 3YO of the Year.
John Cambell made a Life Member of VSTA
Life Membership of VSTA for John Campbell.
We are delighted to share the news that John Campbell, the former president of the Australian Standardbred Breeders Association (ASBA), has been honored with a life membership in the Victorian Square Trotters Association (VSTA). This prestigious recognition is a testament to his immense contributions to our community. John’s unwavering commitment and service on VSTA committee have been instrumental, and his life membership is a clear indication of the profound impact he has had.
John Campbell, a figure deeply rooted in the Harness Racing community, hails from a family with a rich legacy in the sport. He is the son of the esteemed Jack Campbell, a fact that adds a personal touch to his remarkable journey.
In 1972, John took over a studmaster from his father, and he and his new wife Kay moved into the property known as Loddon Valley Stud.
John and his wife Kay’s breeding success has left an indelible mark on the sport. Their horses, including Flashing Red, winner of two New Zealand Cups, Rip Van Winkle, a juvenile star of the Australian Harness circuit, and former Tasmanian Classic winner Turbo Tyson.
John Campbell’s impact on the industry is undeniable. His influence has been felt far and wide as a studmaster, breeder, trainer, owner, and administrator. His life membership is a fitting addition to his many awards and achievements and a testament to the impact of his involvement in the industry.
Urgent message from ASBA re- FREE RETURNS.
Urgent message on FREE RETURNS.
ASBA has contacted HRA and confirmed that it was never intended to charge the levy for historical free returns.
If breeders receive an invoice for a foal born from a free return that resulted from a service before the 2022 breeding season, please get in touch with the stud and request they liaise with HRA to advise them of the free return status of any foals that match this circumstance.
