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Minstrel rockets into $1.25m Nullabor favouritism

1 day ago | harnesslink.com | Adam Hamilton

Successful Kiwi harness racing horseman David Butt is grateful for the day five years ago when Minstrel (Rocknroll Hanover) failed a vet test. Leading Western Australian trainers Greg and Skye Bond had landed on a deal to buy the then emerging three-year-old and the last box to tick was a vet check. “He’d just run third in the Flying Stakes, the last lead-up for the NZ Derby, and the offer was a good one,” Butt recalled.
Steno back where it all started

1 day ago | harnesslink.com | Adam Hamilton

BRILLIANT harness racing mare Steno (Sweet Lou) is back where it all started. It was way back on August 31, 2021 when the regally bred daughter of Sweet Lou won her first start at Menangle. And it is two-and-a-half years since she last raced at Sydney’s harness racing HQ when she ran third in the 3YO Breeders Challenge final.
Swayzee's biggest challenge yet

1 day ago | harnesslink.com | Adam Hamilton

CHAMPION stayer Swayzee (Rock N Roll Heaven) will have to do something he has never done before to win Friday night’s $1.25mil Group 1 Nullarbor at Gloucester Park. For all his greatness, Swayzee has been able to bludgeon his way to the front for the five biggest wins of his stellar harness racing career. From barrier 10, as the lone back row runner and with local star Minstrel drawn so well, Swayzee won’t be able to find the lead this time.
Unbeaten Aussie filly all set for NZ debut

2 days ago | harnesslink.com | Adam Hamilton

Successful Aussie owner Mick Harvey feels like he’s had a win even before his exciting harness racing filly Ripples (Bettor’s Delight) steps out at Alexandra Park on Friday night. Harvey, best known for part-owning superstars like King Of Swing and Hectorjayjay, is thrilled he convinced champion Victorian trainers Emma Stewart and Clayton Tonkin to have their first Kiwi runner. “It’s amazing to think they haven’t had one yet, but I understand why with the huge team they have,” he said.
Gath buzzing ahead of Catch A Wave's Perth return

1 week ago | harnesslink.com | Adam Hamilton

ANDY Gath is all smiles in Perth. And that’s a big contrast to when he first arrived in Perth this time last year. Although Catch A Wave’s (Captaintreacherous) 2024 Perth harness racing raid ended in glory, it started with concerns. “It’s a lot different this year,” Gath said. “I think we’ve got a better horse than we had 12 months ago, he’s certainly had a better preparation. “And he has handled the trip much, much better.
Mach Seelster bolts home late to win

1 week ago | harnesslink.com | Tim Bojarski

Plainville, MA — Pocket position patience paid prolifically for Plainridge Park pacer Mach Seelster , who turned a deep-stretch brush into a big win in the $17,000 conditioned feature at The Ridge on Tuesday (April 15) afternoon. When the gate pulled away, the field lined up in post position order with Control Group (Matty Athearn) on the point and Mach Seelster (Drew Monti) tucked away second.
Chase A Dream is Queensland-bound

1 week ago | harnesslink.com | Michael Guerin

Chase A Dream (Captaintreacherous) is not only back but Queensland-bound. The big improver of the last month, winning the Flying Mile at Cambridge before chasing Leap To Fame home in the Race By Betcha, has accepted an invitation to the Rising Sun at Albion Park in July 5. Co-trainer Mark Purdon hopes that four-year-old can win the A$300,000 Rising Sun to springboard himself into the A$1million Inter Dominion Final two weeks later without needing to contest any of the Inter Dom heats.
Trotting star about to launch a comeback

1 week ago | harnesslink.com | Adam Hamilton

The forgotten star of Australian trotting is about to launch a comeback. Boom European import and 2024 Great Southern Star winner Callmethebreeze (Trixton) is over his long battle with hoof issues and on target for a Brisbane Inter Dominion campaign. Trainer Andy Gath said: “He’s close.
Aussie champ returning for New Zealand Cup

1 week ago | harnesslink.com | Adam Hamilton

It’s official … Leap To Fame (Bettor’s Delight) will return to NZ. Owner Kevin Seymour said the $1m IRT New Zealand was a “major target” after he and wife, Kay, declined some “humbling” offers to retire the champion pacer to stud after July’s Brisbane Inter Dominion. “He’s racing on, you can write that now,” Seymour said. “The interest from studs has been there a while, but it went to another level after he ticked that extra box and won a big race in NZ, especially the way he did it.
Mark Chittick the latest of the "cross coders"

1 week ago | harnesslink.com | Michael Guerin

One of New Zealand’s most famous sets of racing colours could be coming to a harness racing track near you next season. But first Waikato Stud owner Mark Chittick will have to get a bigger set made. Chittick, the man who owns the giant thoroughbred breeding operation, has bought his first harness horse, outlaying $50,000 for a Tactical Landing filly out of Queen Bea, an unraced sister to Queen Elida.