Lachlan Mitchell

Melbourne

Performance Scientist, PhD ASpSc2 | I help Olympic swimmers go faster through smarter training, better recovery and the intelligent use of data

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Delaney's journey from the watchtower

2 months ago | harnesslink.com | Lachlan Mitchell

A deep passion for the caper has seen Harness Racing Victoria Steward Barry Delaney mark 40 years in a role that has seen him climb the watchtower, ensuring participants’ safety and integrity since the 1980’s. Delaney has worked all over the country before settling in Victoria. “I came here (Victoria) from Adelaide originally in 1981 and came back in 1984,” Delaney said.
Bulletproof Boy all set for Cranbourne return

2 months ago | harnesslink.com | Lachlan Mitchell

Cranbourne’s pin-up model Bulletproof Boy (Art Official) is fighting fit and ready to tackle Saturday night’s Group 2 Decron Cranbourne Gold Cup after being a late scratching for last week’s Sportsbet A.G Hunter Cup. The harness racing 10-year-old won the Bendigo and Ballarat Cup booking his spot in the $250,000 Grand Circuit classic before being ruled out on Saturday morning.
Swayzee wins battle of the brothers in Hunter Cup epic

2 months ago | racenet.com.au | Lachlan Mitchell

By Lachlan Mitchell (HRV) The harness racing world may have witnessed one of the greatest battles in the sport's modern history, as Swayzee claimed the 2025 Sportsbet A.G. Hunter Cup for NSW, edging out younger brother Leap To Fame and shattering the track record in the process. The Jason Grimson-trained seven-year-old was sent out a $5 chance after drawing wide on the second row. Main danger and younger brother Leap To Fame was confined to being buried deep on the pegs after drawing eight.
Matildas captain's namesake ready for Australian debut

2 months ago | harnesslink.com | Lachlan Mitchell

Samkerr (Art Major) will be hoping to emulate her namesakes ability to rise to the occasion when she lines up in Saturday night’s Garrards Horse and Hound three-year-old Gold Chalice on Sportsbet A.G. Hunter Cup night. The filly named after Australian Matildas captain Sam Kerr will have her first run on Australian soil after coming across from New Zealand.
Purdon rates his star pairing

2 months ago | harnesslink.com | Lachlan Mitchell

KIWI trainer Nathan Purdon’s confidence varies between his stable harness racing stars Don’t Stop Dreaming (Bettor’s Delight) and Oscar Bonavena (Majestic Son) heading into the stellar Hunter Cup meeting. Purdon admits there is a genuine query as to whether Dont Stop Dreaming is as good as when he ran a slashing second to Leap To Fame in last year’s Hunter Cup. “He’s not the easiest horse to train or get right for big races because he’s got his issues with his feet and joints,” he said.
Rudd's Steven Bradbury moment awaits

2 months ago | harnesslink.com | Lachlan Mitchell

Adam Rudd is confident Bennie And The Jets (Quaker Jet) can make an impact in the Group 1 Great Southern Star final, despite being an outsider in the odds and rankings ahead of Saturday night’s prestigious harness racing series. “Some people think I’m mad stepping him up this far, but I firmly believe that if he hadn’t made any mistakes in his four runs this prep, he’d be undefeated,” Rudd said. “I expect him to trot and be competitive.
Butt keen for more history

2 months ago | meltonmoorabool.starweekly.com.au | Lachlan Mitchell

By Lachlan Mitchell What Bart Cummings is to the Melbourne Cup, Anthony Butt is to the A.G. Hunter Cup – a true champion with a record seven victories spanning more than 30 years. The Kiwi reinsman sits in clear air at the top of the honour roll with not even the late great Vin Knight coming close with two successes. The 58-year-old won his first Hunter Cup in 1994 with Blossom Lady, who also gifted Butt his second the very next year.
Wide draw will not faze Bulletproof Boy

2 months ago | harnesslink.com | Lachlan Mitchell

Harness Racing’s golden marvel Bulletproof Boy (Art Official) has a wider draw than trainer Scott Ewen would have liked, but will acquire the services of Australia’s leading driver, James Herbertson for Saturday night’s Group 1 Sportsbet A.G. Hunter Cup. “He has drawn a little bit wide, but there is nothing to worry about, looking at the field there is going to be plenty of action,” Ewen said.
Terang trials a last-ditch attempt for Chucky

2 months ago | harnesslink.com | Lachlan Mitchell

Keayang Chucky (Love You) will head to the Terang trials tonight in a last-ditch attempt to join the main draw of the Yabby Dam Farms Great Southern Star final on Saturday night. The squaregaiter galloped in the early stages of the V L Dullard Cup, but managed to regain composure to charge home to win the Group 3 event. The trotter will need to execute two satisfactory performances to return to the main draw. “He will trial at Terang tonight (Jan 28),” regular driver Jason Lee said.
Leap To Fame arrives in good health for Victorian campaign

Jan 23, 2025 | harnesslink.com | Lachlan Mitchell

Champion pacer Leap To Fame (Bettor’s Delight) has arrived in Victoria safe and well after landing at Tullamarine Airport earlier this morning. The winner of over three-million-dollars touched down with his main aim next week’s Sportsbet A.G. Hunter Cup, but will have a run at Melton this week in the Hertz Melton Casey Classic. Owner Kevin Seymour is happy with how the harness racing star has settled-in since touching down. “He has arrived in Victoria and he has arrived safely,” Seymour said.