Ten Winners for July from Eastman Stable and One for August already!
Lynettte and Larry Eastman's Shelbourne stable produced ten winners for July.
There were the BIG THREE..the trio of Group 1 winners at Melton on Empire Stallions VicBred night:
Menin Gate, Morton Plains and Milllie Perez,
the others are:
Menin Gate winning both the Gold Coast and Queensland Derbies
Fullness of Time and Done Dreamen at Marybrough
ThanknBonnie at Maryborough (trained by Lynette)
Lombo Cloud Nine and Done Dreamen at Shepparton
and
Fullness of Time again at Bendigo
There were the BIG THREE..the trio of Group 1 winners at Melton on Empire Stallions VicBred night:
Menin Gate, Morton Plains and Milllie Perez,
the others are:
Menin Gate winning both the Gold Coast and Queensland Derbies
Fullness of Time and Done Dreamen at Marybrough
ThanknBonnie at Maryborough (trained by Lynette)
Lombo Cloud Nine and Done Dreamen at Shepparton
and
Fullness of Time again at Bendigo
Queensland Derby
Menin Gate is Marvellous!
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The Larry Eastman trainer 3yo Menin Gate continued his rise to the top of Australasian 3yo pacers with a dominant front of the field win in the Queensland Derby at Albion Park, Brisbane on Saturday night.
Menin Gate, by Somebeachsomewhere from the Safely Kept mare Dreams of Heaven driven by Chris Alford, with 9 wins, 3 seconds and a third from only 14 starts has racked up over $350,000 for his Birchip based owners. Menin Gate has now claimed the Victoria, Gold Coast and Queensland Derbys plus the Vicbred Super Series Final this term. Watch Menin Gate win the Queensland Derby. Click here:http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=AP180715&ms=qld Another Bendigo trained horse, the ill-fated Quamby's Pride, trained and driven by the late Henry McDermott, won the race in 1980. |
No Maybes About this Max
by Len Baker, HRV, 15 July 2015
Lightly raced four year old Yankee Paco/Maybe Hall gelding Maybetothemax was a most impressive victor of the Bendigo Party Hire Trotters Mobile (1st Heat) for T1 & T2 class over 2150 metres at Lord’s Raceway Bendigo on Tuesday July 14.
Trained at Kyabram by Graham Lyon who loves the squaregaiters, Maybetothemax coming off an excellent second to Im Stately in the Empire Stallions Vicbred Super Sires Series Final at Tabcorp Park Melton eleven days earlier and making his 21st race appearance, possied one/one from gate five with the well supported Pipe Me Home shadowing the poleline pacemaker Law Legend. The short priced favourite Gus An Maori (gate four) missed away hopelessly.Vacating the prime spot shortly after the start to race in the open,
Nathan Jack was able to dictate the terms of the race to suit and Maybetothemax raced past the leader prior to the home turn under a tight hold. Although Lightning Calder (three wide last lap from last) tried hard on turning, Maybetothemax bounded clear halfway up the running to record a 7.6 metre victory over Lightning Calder, with rank outsider Illawong Sunny 1.8 metres away in third place.
The mile rate 2-02.5 on the rain effected track. Graham Lyon enjoyed plenty of success in the eighties with a horse by the name of Northsea Rover and at one stage had champion mare Claudys Princess under his care, winning the Two Year Old Vicbred Super Series Final.
Heat two will be held at Ballarat this Saturday, with the $8505 Final at Tabcorp Park Melton on July 26.
Echuca trainer/driver Steven Lindberg provided a shock result to the Dunlop & Pitson Earthmoving Pace for C2 class over 2150 metres, when speedy seven year old Christian Cullen/Time’s On My Side gelding Bon Jovi saluted the judge at $18.50.
Crossing the long odds-on poleline favourite Padrisimo at the start from gate five, Bon Jovi led all of the way and although headed by Mrs Devine in the shadows of the post after racing outside him, came again to gain the day by a head in 2-01.9.
Padrisimo was quite disappointing in finishing third after having the entire length of the sprint lane, going down by 1.6 metres.
It was Bon Jovi’s first victory since November 2013.
Hopetoun Park father and son – Ross and Greg Sugars snared the Santons Of Bendigo Claiming Pace over 1650 metres with P B Bullville/Pleasant Speed seven year old gelding Rumsron in a rate of 1-57.6 in driving rain, much to the delight of Bacchus Marsh part-owner Denis Grieve.Spearing away from gate five, Rumsron led throughout to account for Our Mels Dream (three wide last lap) and Our Horizon which faced the breeze from outside the front line.
Long Forest duo Andy & Kate Gath appeared set on paper to have a great night, but only snared only one winner – smart Majestic Son/Starcus Me filly Naked Majesty in the Aldebaran Park Trotters Mobile for T0 & T1 class over 2150 metres.Beginning smoothly from the extreme draw to lob three back in the moving lane, Kate wasted no time in sending the filly forward to park outside Miss Cosmos Travelling sweetly, Naked Majesty put pay to her rivals on turning to record a 3.1 metre margin on the wire over Mont Morley (three wide home turn after trailing the leader), with Miss Cosmos holding down third.
Seymour’s Billy Morgan combined with Gavin Lang to land the Yorkshire Park Standardbreds Pace for C0 class over 2150 metres with four year old Pay Me Christian/Arma Class gelding Arma Augustus.Given a sweet passage one/one from gate three, Arma Augustus after being eased three wide on the final bend, prevailed in the last bound to nose out the leader Nikita Maguire in 2-00.5, with Three Mugs In (one/two) running his usual honest race to finish third after making the home turn four wide.
Kiwi bred Bettor’s Delight/Millwood Touche filly Millwood Brandy at start number eleven, snared the Bush’s Produce 3-Y-0 Pace over 2150 metres for Melton duo Maree and John Caldow, leading all of the way from the pole to just last by a nose from Shakahari along the sprint lane from three back the markers which would have given Bill Morgan a double. Abetta Tiny Dancer was 2.5 metres away in third place after racing uncovered from the bell. The mile rate 2-00.4.
Woorinen (Swan Hill) trainer Joe Costa has enjoyed a most fruitful season with his small but select team, taking out the Amadee Park Vineyard Pace for C3 & C4 class over 1650 metres with ultra-consistent 3-Y-0 Million Dollar Cam/What About Now gelding Riley James in a slick 1-57.2.
Driven by Ararat freelance Michael Bellman who hardly ever misses a meeting throughout the state, Riley James led throughout from the pole to score by 1.7 metres in advance of Givemeaspell which trailed and a death-seating Time Capsule.
On a night when leading was the place to be, Heathcote trainer Jason Tyack made a welcome return to the winners list when Courage Under Fire/Realy Dry 5-Y-0 gelding Realy Under Fire with Scott Rains in the sulky, led throughout from gate four to blitz his rivals in the Samios Plumbing Supplies Pace for C1 class over 1650 metres, scoring by 6.6 metres in 1-58.9 metres from the favourite Our Danger Mouse which raced outside him for the final circuit. Olivia Rockstar (four wide home turn from last) was 6.2 metres away in third place.
For full results from this meeting ckick here: http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=BN140715&ms=vic
by Len Baker, HRV, 15 July 2015
Lightly raced four year old Yankee Paco/Maybe Hall gelding Maybetothemax was a most impressive victor of the Bendigo Party Hire Trotters Mobile (1st Heat) for T1 & T2 class over 2150 metres at Lord’s Raceway Bendigo on Tuesday July 14.
Trained at Kyabram by Graham Lyon who loves the squaregaiters, Maybetothemax coming off an excellent second to Im Stately in the Empire Stallions Vicbred Super Sires Series Final at Tabcorp Park Melton eleven days earlier and making his 21st race appearance, possied one/one from gate five with the well supported Pipe Me Home shadowing the poleline pacemaker Law Legend. The short priced favourite Gus An Maori (gate four) missed away hopelessly.Vacating the prime spot shortly after the start to race in the open,
Nathan Jack was able to dictate the terms of the race to suit and Maybetothemax raced past the leader prior to the home turn under a tight hold. Although Lightning Calder (three wide last lap from last) tried hard on turning, Maybetothemax bounded clear halfway up the running to record a 7.6 metre victory over Lightning Calder, with rank outsider Illawong Sunny 1.8 metres away in third place.
The mile rate 2-02.5 on the rain effected track. Graham Lyon enjoyed plenty of success in the eighties with a horse by the name of Northsea Rover and at one stage had champion mare Claudys Princess under his care, winning the Two Year Old Vicbred Super Series Final.
Heat two will be held at Ballarat this Saturday, with the $8505 Final at Tabcorp Park Melton on July 26.
Echuca trainer/driver Steven Lindberg provided a shock result to the Dunlop & Pitson Earthmoving Pace for C2 class over 2150 metres, when speedy seven year old Christian Cullen/Time’s On My Side gelding Bon Jovi saluted the judge at $18.50.
Crossing the long odds-on poleline favourite Padrisimo at the start from gate five, Bon Jovi led all of the way and although headed by Mrs Devine in the shadows of the post after racing outside him, came again to gain the day by a head in 2-01.9.
Padrisimo was quite disappointing in finishing third after having the entire length of the sprint lane, going down by 1.6 metres.
It was Bon Jovi’s first victory since November 2013.
Hopetoun Park father and son – Ross and Greg Sugars snared the Santons Of Bendigo Claiming Pace over 1650 metres with P B Bullville/Pleasant Speed seven year old gelding Rumsron in a rate of 1-57.6 in driving rain, much to the delight of Bacchus Marsh part-owner Denis Grieve.Spearing away from gate five, Rumsron led throughout to account for Our Mels Dream (three wide last lap) and Our Horizon which faced the breeze from outside the front line.
Long Forest duo Andy & Kate Gath appeared set on paper to have a great night, but only snared only one winner – smart Majestic Son/Starcus Me filly Naked Majesty in the Aldebaran Park Trotters Mobile for T0 & T1 class over 2150 metres.Beginning smoothly from the extreme draw to lob three back in the moving lane, Kate wasted no time in sending the filly forward to park outside Miss Cosmos Travelling sweetly, Naked Majesty put pay to her rivals on turning to record a 3.1 metre margin on the wire over Mont Morley (three wide home turn after trailing the leader), with Miss Cosmos holding down third.
Seymour’s Billy Morgan combined with Gavin Lang to land the Yorkshire Park Standardbreds Pace for C0 class over 2150 metres with four year old Pay Me Christian/Arma Class gelding Arma Augustus.Given a sweet passage one/one from gate three, Arma Augustus after being eased three wide on the final bend, prevailed in the last bound to nose out the leader Nikita Maguire in 2-00.5, with Three Mugs In (one/two) running his usual honest race to finish third after making the home turn four wide.
Kiwi bred Bettor’s Delight/Millwood Touche filly Millwood Brandy at start number eleven, snared the Bush’s Produce 3-Y-0 Pace over 2150 metres for Melton duo Maree and John Caldow, leading all of the way from the pole to just last by a nose from Shakahari along the sprint lane from three back the markers which would have given Bill Morgan a double. Abetta Tiny Dancer was 2.5 metres away in third place after racing uncovered from the bell. The mile rate 2-00.4.
Woorinen (Swan Hill) trainer Joe Costa has enjoyed a most fruitful season with his small but select team, taking out the Amadee Park Vineyard Pace for C3 & C4 class over 1650 metres with ultra-consistent 3-Y-0 Million Dollar Cam/What About Now gelding Riley James in a slick 1-57.2.
Driven by Ararat freelance Michael Bellman who hardly ever misses a meeting throughout the state, Riley James led throughout from the pole to score by 1.7 metres in advance of Givemeaspell which trailed and a death-seating Time Capsule.
On a night when leading was the place to be, Heathcote trainer Jason Tyack made a welcome return to the winners list when Courage Under Fire/Realy Dry 5-Y-0 gelding Realy Under Fire with Scott Rains in the sulky, led throughout from gate four to blitz his rivals in the Samios Plumbing Supplies Pace for C1 class over 1650 metres, scoring by 6.6 metres in 1-58.9 metres from the favourite Our Danger Mouse which raced outside him for the final circuit. Olivia Rockstar (four wide home turn from last) was 6.2 metres away in third place.
For full results from this meeting ckick here: http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=BN140715&ms=vic
Amazing Discovery: There were SIx Bendigo Cups before Lord's
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Dummy, Bill Fortington, Winner of the Fourth Bendigo Cup
Research in the files of country newspapers by Harness Racing Historian John Peck, and listed on http://www.classicfamilies.net/cf/ClassicRaces.aspx?RaceID=4367 has revealed that there were six Bendigo Trotting Cups in the 1920s and early 1930's raced on the turf at the Bendigo Jockey Club's' Epsom racecourse. The honour roll of Bendigo Cups, conducted on the turf at Epsom, before the building of Lords Raceway reads: 1. 1924 KInnie Bazil 2. 1924 Grand Voyage 3. 1924 Queen Pirate 4. 1924 Dummy ( read the report in the newspaper of the day: http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/2086478 5. 1929 First Cast 6. 1932 Le Wilkes For more, follow this link to this website's History page: http://www.bhrc.com.au/history-of-bhrc.html The result ot the First Bendigo Cup: BENDIGO CUP – 100 pounds – One mile & three furlongs TH Ford’s KINNIE BAZIL, 15yds (W Reidell) 1 General Ribbonwood, 85yds (M Harrison) 2 Landstar, 55yds (J Hawkins) 3 Other: Inverell, 20yds (A Butcher) Margins: 8yds X one yd time: 3m 23.4s (WR 2m 27s) |
Bendigo to Benefit
Bendigo Cup and Maori Mile Date Changes
Bendigo Cup and Maori Mile now on Saturday, February 13th
The Bendigo Harness Racing Club is set to reap several key benefits from Harness Racing Victoria’s Summer Of Glory re-structuring, which was announced last week.
The re-structuring of the Carnival became necessary because of the New South Wales Racing Club’s decision to move it’s Summer Carnival into February, thereby creating a clash between it’s Miracle Mile Qualification Races and Victoria’s Hunter Cup.
In order to obtain the best result for all Victorian Harness Clubs and Industry Participants involved in the Summer Of Glory Carnival, a number of Clubs have agreed to move their Cup Fixtures to new dates.
“To compensate for this, Clubs will be offered a range of stake increases for their respective feature races, as well as a number of other associated benefits” said Harness Racing Victoria CEO Mr. John Anderson. “These changes will hopefully see many of the top horses make Victoria’s Summer Of Glory Carnival their key focus”, he went on to say.
Under the new plan the Group 2 2016 PetStock Bendigo Pacing Cup will now be run on Saturday, February 13th, with prizemoney increased from $50,000 to $60,000. To further complement the Cup Program, the 2016 Aldebaran Park Maori Mile will also be elevated to Group 1 status, with prize-money increasing from $30,000 to $50,000. This will enable the Group 1 Albebaran Park Maori Mile to serve as a perfect lead-up race for Australasia’s best trotters – and possibly some international entries – to the $400,000 Great Southern Star Series on March 12th.
Harness Racing Victoria has also agreed to look at programming some Metro Class races on the Cup Program. “All this should ensure Bendigo has one of the best quality Cup Programs it has had in many years”, Mr. Anderson said.
Some further funding assistance will also be provided to the Bendigo Club to assist in promoting the new Cup Date, and is part of a three year deal negotiated between HRV and the Bendigo Club.
Bendigo Club President, Mr. Paul Best, said that this arrangement was a positive result for the Club. “Whilst moving the Bendigo Cup out of the lucrative January holiday period is not ideal, the opportunity to move the Aldebaran Park Maori Mile to Group 1 status and attract the best trotters in the land to Bendigo, as well as some metro class horses, is a huge bonus”, he said.
“Whilst we may lose some top horses, trainers and drivers to the New South Wales Summer Carnival, we should still be able to attract a very even and high quality Cup Field from the horses who raced through the Victoria and Hunter Cups”, he went on to say. “The funding assistance from HRV will also enable the Club to effectively market the new Cup Date and structure to the public, so hopefully the Club will be able to attract an even bigger crowd than last year.”
“The Bendigo Club is also pleased to have been able to co-operate and work with HRV to obtain the best overall outcome for the Industry, it’s participants and the Club”, Mr. Best said in conclusion.
The re-structuring of the Carnival became necessary because of the New South Wales Racing Club’s decision to move it’s Summer Carnival into February, thereby creating a clash between it’s Miracle Mile Qualification Races and Victoria’s Hunter Cup.
In order to obtain the best result for all Victorian Harness Clubs and Industry Participants involved in the Summer Of Glory Carnival, a number of Clubs have agreed to move their Cup Fixtures to new dates.
“To compensate for this, Clubs will be offered a range of stake increases for their respective feature races, as well as a number of other associated benefits” said Harness Racing Victoria CEO Mr. John Anderson. “These changes will hopefully see many of the top horses make Victoria’s Summer Of Glory Carnival their key focus”, he went on to say.
Under the new plan the Group 2 2016 PetStock Bendigo Pacing Cup will now be run on Saturday, February 13th, with prizemoney increased from $50,000 to $60,000. To further complement the Cup Program, the 2016 Aldebaran Park Maori Mile will also be elevated to Group 1 status, with prize-money increasing from $30,000 to $50,000. This will enable the Group 1 Albebaran Park Maori Mile to serve as a perfect lead-up race for Australasia’s best trotters – and possibly some international entries – to the $400,000 Great Southern Star Series on March 12th.
Harness Racing Victoria has also agreed to look at programming some Metro Class races on the Cup Program. “All this should ensure Bendigo has one of the best quality Cup Programs it has had in many years”, Mr. Anderson said.
Some further funding assistance will also be provided to the Bendigo Club to assist in promoting the new Cup Date, and is part of a three year deal negotiated between HRV and the Bendigo Club.
Bendigo Club President, Mr. Paul Best, said that this arrangement was a positive result for the Club. “Whilst moving the Bendigo Cup out of the lucrative January holiday period is not ideal, the opportunity to move the Aldebaran Park Maori Mile to Group 1 status and attract the best trotters in the land to Bendigo, as well as some metro class horses, is a huge bonus”, he said.
“Whilst we may lose some top horses, trainers and drivers to the New South Wales Summer Carnival, we should still be able to attract a very even and high quality Cup Field from the horses who raced through the Victoria and Hunter Cups”, he went on to say. “The funding assistance from HRV will also enable the Club to effectively market the new Cup Date and structure to the public, so hopefully the Club will be able to attract an even bigger crowd than last year.”
“The Bendigo Club is also pleased to have been able to co-operate and work with HRV to obtain the best overall outcome for the Industry, it’s participants and the Club”, Mr. Best said in conclusion.
Olivia Stars Again !
Shortly after receiving the May Bush's Produce Trainer of the Month award from BHRC Commitee member Kirsten Graham, trainer driver Trevor Hilson declared that his mare Olivia Rockstar would be spelled after competing in the Elder's Real Estate Pace.
Trevor then took Olivia Rockstar onto the track for the event over 1609 metres.
We doubt if Olivia will be heading for the spelling paddock after she came from last on the home turn to win in a blistering mile rate of 1.56.2, paying $34.20 on the Tote.
This is her second win in the last four starts.
Click here for a video of Olivia Rockstar's win.
http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=BN240615&ms=vic#BNC24061503
Olivia Rockstar, Trevor Hilson, far left, with 100m to go.
Trevor then took Olivia Rockstar onto the track for the event over 1609 metres.
We doubt if Olivia will be heading for the spelling paddock after she came from last on the home turn to win in a blistering mile rate of 1.56.2, paying $34.20 on the Tote.
This is her second win in the last four starts.
Click here for a video of Olivia Rockstar's win.
http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=BN240615&ms=vic#BNC24061503
Olivia Rockstar, Trevor Hilson, far left, with 100m to go.
It was a winning night for local trainers, drivers and owners at the Bendigo Harness Racing Club's Sunday twilight meeting at Lord's Raceway.
Five of the 9 races were won by local horses.
Ross Graham (pictured left) trained and drove a double with the Yabby Dams Farm owned Abitofmagic and Hosier Lane
Brian Gath trained and drove Master Machmanus
Julie Douglas trained Our Leo for Anderson Racing, Strathfieldsaye.
John Mamouney trained and Neil McCallum drove the Mamouney family's Jacob Alm.
In addition, Ellen Tormey, Keith Pratt and Tony Dillon had close misses, with their horses all recording second places.
A total of $9,200 of the total of $27,000 allocated for the Restricted Meeting ( $3,000 per race) stayed in the local area.
The next race meeting at Bendigo is on Wednesday, June 24, with one of the features being the WORLD'S BEST HOOF OIL Pace final.
Five of the 9 races were won by local horses.
Ross Graham (pictured left) trained and drove a double with the Yabby Dams Farm owned Abitofmagic and Hosier Lane
Brian Gath trained and drove Master Machmanus
Julie Douglas trained Our Leo for Anderson Racing, Strathfieldsaye.
John Mamouney trained and Neil McCallum drove the Mamouney family's Jacob Alm.
In addition, Ellen Tormey, Keith Pratt and Tony Dillon had close misses, with their horses all recording second places.
A total of $9,200 of the total of $27,000 allocated for the Restricted Meeting ( $3,000 per race) stayed in the local area.
The next race meeting at Bendigo is on Wednesday, June 24, with one of the features being the WORLD'S BEST HOOF OIL Pace final.
Vincennes Victorious in Bendigo Bank Bendigo Trotters' Cup
Vincennes, traIned in Sydney by Blake Fitzpatrick for Pat Driscoll's Yabby Dams Farm stable won the Bendigo Bank Bendigo Trotters Cup last night, missing on the long standing track record by one tenth of a second. The five year old, by French stallion Ganymede from Showmethemaori, a member of the amazing Maori Miss tribe won its 15th race from only 39 starts driven by champion Kiwi driver Anthony Butt.
For results and video of the Bendigo Bank Bendigo Trotters Cup, click here: http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=BN060615&ms=vic#BNC06061508
Vincennes ( left ) with Anthony Butt driving ( Photo courtesy Geoff Durn)
For results and video of the Bendigo Bank Bendigo Trotters Cup, click here: http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=BN060615&ms=vic#BNC06061508
Vincennes ( left ) with Anthony Butt driving ( Photo courtesy Geoff Durn)
Vote for Vicbred Foal Photo: win Harness Racing Breeders Prize Pack
Harness Breeders Victoria are running a promotion throughout June to find the cover photo for the 2015 Australasian Standardbred Stallion Guide.
HBV took entries that depicted 2014 Vicbred foals up until mid May and have chosen six finalists to put to the public vote. One random voter will receive a HBV prize pack; the winning photographer will be credited for their cover photo and receive a Trackbred subscription.
Click here to read more about the competition: http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia/Standardbred-Stallion-Guide-promotion
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HBV took entries that depicted 2014 Vicbred foals up until mid May and have chosen six finalists to put to the public vote. One random voter will receive a HBV prize pack; the winning photographer will be credited for their cover photo and receive a Trackbred subscription.
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There are many notables among the winners of the 42 Bendigo Trotters' Cups
Horses:
Shown at left: Interdominon winner and US winner Scotch Notch is the only dual winner
Drivers with 3 winners:
Kerryn Manning has driven 3 winners
Drivers with 2 winners:
Ted Demmler, Brian Gath, David Semmens, Stuart Rothacker, Graeme Lang, Gavin Lang, Chris Lang, Lance Justice and Noel Shinn
Bendigo and District winners:
Hilton Adios, True Roman, Trinket, Cons Poem, Kwik Kiwi, Larry Do, Past Judgement, Poets Corner, Aleppo Sunrise.
For fields and form, click here: http://www.harness.org.au/fields.cfm?mc=BN060615
Horses:
Shown at left: Interdominon winner and US winner Scotch Notch is the only dual winner
Drivers with 3 winners:
Kerryn Manning has driven 3 winners
Drivers with 2 winners:
Ted Demmler, Brian Gath, David Semmens, Stuart Rothacker, Graeme Lang, Gavin Lang, Chris Lang, Lance Justice and Noel Shinn
Bendigo and District winners:
Hilton Adios, True Roman, Trinket, Cons Poem, Kwik Kiwi, Larry Do, Past Judgement, Poets Corner, Aleppo Sunrise.
For fields and form, click here: http://www.harness.org.au/fields.cfm?mc=BN060615
Adelaide Direct's 1917 New Zealand Trotting Cup arrives
A PRIZED piece of memorabilia has found a new home at the Bendigo Harness Racing Club.
The 1917 New Zealand Trotting Cup won by Adelaide Direct was added to the club's memorabilia collection at last night's race meeting.
Adelaide Direct was the first Australian horse to win the New Zealand Cup.
Bred and owned at Baringhup Near Maldon) by Sam Lewis, Adelaide Direct’s first start and win was at Marong.
The pacer also won twice on the one day at Charlton ahead of greater riches.
Mr Lewis' granddaughter Sue Mayne, who lives in Hobart, presented the cup to the BHRC.
For the Bendigo Advertiser report by Madeliane Wines click here:
http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/3092888/trotting-cup-finds-new-resting-place-in-bendigo/?cs=164
The 1917 New Zealand Trotting Cup won by Adelaide Direct was added to the club's memorabilia collection at last night's race meeting.
Adelaide Direct was the first Australian horse to win the New Zealand Cup.
Bred and owned at Baringhup Near Maldon) by Sam Lewis, Adelaide Direct’s first start and win was at Marong.
The pacer also won twice on the one day at Charlton ahead of greater riches.
Mr Lewis' granddaughter Sue Mayne, who lives in Hobart, presented the cup to the BHRC.
For the Bendigo Advertiser report by Madeliane Wines click here:
http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/3092888/trotting-cup-finds-new-resting-place-in-bendigo/?cs=164
Nathan Jack Drives Four Winners...Half the Card |
Freelance Shepparton reinsman Nathan Jack enjoyed a great night at Tuesday’s Bendigo fixture, finishing the night with four winners on the eight-event card, including two for partner Amanda Turnbull, one for father Russell and another for Flora Hill trainer Dylan Marshall.
Artistic Fella/Seductress gelding Mylightningfella trained at the family complex at Lemnos by Russell, opened the night's proceedings by taking the Hip Pocket Workwear 3-Y-0 Vicbred Pace over 1650 metres.
A winner on debut at Echuca on August 14 last year, Mylightningfella hadn’t appeared since.
For the full article. click here:
http://www.harness.org.au/news-article.cfm?news_id=26487
Artistic Fella/Seductress gelding Mylightningfella trained at the family complex at Lemnos by Russell, opened the night's proceedings by taking the Hip Pocket Workwear 3-Y-0 Vicbred Pace over 1650 metres.
A winner on debut at Echuca on August 14 last year, Mylightningfella hadn’t appeared since.
For the full article. click here:
http://www.harness.org.au/news-article.cfm?news_id=26487
Three for Free
Racetrack Surface Replaced
The racetrack surface at Lord's Raceway was replaced last week, with HRV track insurance covering the cost of the project.
Harness Racing Victoria's Racetrack Maintenance Supervisor Graeme Maher, along with Lord's Raceway assistant curator Tom Byrne, and BHRC Committee member Peter Svanosio spent the best part of 5 days at the track.
left: Some of the 2000 tonnes of crushed granite
The track base, severly damaged during torrential rains in January was completely removed and spread on the inside training track. Then over 2000 tonnes of crushed granite from Axedale Quarries was spread by a state of the art GPS computer controlled spreader, rolled and conditioned to form a new track base.
Then over 210 tonnes of surface grit was spread to finish the job.
On Sunday night , 9 races were run at the Elmore@Bendigo Restricted meeting. The first race, was run in 1:58:4. Five races later, another, a heat of a 4YO pace was run in 1:54:8 , with the horses racing on a surface where you barely heard them passing.
Harness Racing Victoria's Racetrack Maintenance Supervisor Graeme Maher, along with Lord's Raceway assistant curator Tom Byrne, and BHRC Committee member Peter Svanosio spent the best part of 5 days at the track.
left: Some of the 2000 tonnes of crushed granite
The track base, severly damaged during torrential rains in January was completely removed and spread on the inside training track. Then over 2000 tonnes of crushed granite from Axedale Quarries was spread by a state of the art GPS computer controlled spreader, rolled and conditioned to form a new track base.
Then over 210 tonnes of surface grit was spread to finish the job.
On Sunday night , 9 races were run at the Elmore@Bendigo Restricted meeting. The first race, was run in 1:58:4. Five races later, another, a heat of a 4YO pace was run in 1:54:8 , with the horses racing on a surface where you barely heard them passing.
Amazing Breeding Feat...3 Generations winning APG heats, and competing in finals
Garry, Melva and Kirsten Graham, breeders at their property right next door to Lord's Raceway are rightfully proud of the marvellous broodmare Sister Dancer (What's Next - Classic Kate) .
Kirsten Graham reports:
Sister Dancer achieved a feat a don't think any other broodmare would have achieved Saturday night April 10, with Magical Delight winning an APG heat at Tabcorp Park, Melton Sister Dancer won a 2yo fillies APG heat in 1998 and ran third in the final.
Eleven years later Sister Dancer's daughter, Modern Girl, won two heats and ran 2nd in the final. The following year Sister Dancer's son Royal Verdict won a heat and also the final.
Magical Delight is Modern Girl's daughter, so Sister Dancer's granddaughter, which makes three generations (grandmother, mother and daughter) to win an APG heat and compete in the final.
Sister Dancer with her
Betterthancheddar colt foal
For Sister Dancer's complete breeding record click: http://www.harness.org.au/ausbreed/reports/m_progeny.cfm?horse_id=70972
Kirsten Graham reports:
Sister Dancer achieved a feat a don't think any other broodmare would have achieved Saturday night April 10, with Magical Delight winning an APG heat at Tabcorp Park, Melton Sister Dancer won a 2yo fillies APG heat in 1998 and ran third in the final.
Eleven years later Sister Dancer's daughter, Modern Girl, won two heats and ran 2nd in the final. The following year Sister Dancer's son Royal Verdict won a heat and also the final.
Magical Delight is Modern Girl's daughter, so Sister Dancer's granddaughter, which makes three generations (grandmother, mother and daughter) to win an APG heat and compete in the final.
Sister Dancer with her
Betterthancheddar colt foal
For Sister Dancer's complete breeding record click: http://www.harness.org.au/ausbreed/reports/m_progeny.cfm?horse_id=70972
Tonight: ANZAC Night at the Trots
Equine Extravaganza at Lord's Raceway, McIvor Rd Bendigo
First of 11 races at 5:30...see you there !
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An equine extravaganza is planned for Bendigo Harness Racing Club tonight ANZAC Night - April 25.
The club will host an 11-event card, including a Monte and the four-race Pony Trot Country Cups State Final. There will also be a camp-drafting display, an equestrian display, harness gearing demonstrations, a farrier display, horse grooming display, a chance to meet the clerks of the course and the Northern Standardbred Riding Group, plus a challenge race – Monte trotter versus sulky-driven pacer versus Quarterhorse. For the full story and details click here http://www.harnesslink.com/Australia/Bendigo-s-stellar-ANZAC-program |
Locals Union Ally and Morton Plains in Victoria Oaks Final Saturday
Local 3yo fillies Union Ally, trained at Maiden Gully by Maree Campbell for the Girls Unite Syndicate, and Morton Plains, trained at Shelbourne by Larry Eastman for owners from Birchip, will contest the Victoria Oaks at Melton on Saturday night.
For the fields click here:
http://www.harness.org.au/form.cfm?mc=MX180415#7
For the fields click here:
http://www.harness.org.au/form.cfm?mc=MX180415#7
ANZAC DAY night at Bendigo Trots
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Hi everyone, don't forget our massive Anzac Day night race meeting and Horse Extravaganza with a ripping card of racing.
Limited bookings available for our dining packages, GREAT VALUE at $45 per head which includes entry, race book and a 3 course meal in the comfort of the Raceview Grandstand behind the glass. Saturday, April 25 at Lord's Raceway, McIvor Rd Junortoun Pictured left: George Daniel,Light Horse, gassed and injured at Gallipoli.
Bendigo school teacher, and trainer of over 100 trotting and pacing winners including a Ballarat Cup amd two Richmond Thousands, then successful trainer of gallopers including the famous Sailor's Guide. Bendigo Sports Star Award Hall of Famer For more from the Bendigo Advertiser click here: http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/2879574/bendigo-anzac-centenary-soldier-found-success-training-horses/ |
Nine Trials Last Sunday Morning
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Nine trials were conducted last Sunday morning at Lord's Raceway starting at 9:00 am.
Entry free, and breakfast and hot drinks are available from the Ladies Committee canteen. Click here for trial results: : http://www.weebly.com/uploads/4/8/2/4/4824182/trail_results__12042015.pdf |
Day Meeting: Probus Friendship Day
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Bendigo Harness Racing Club rarely races in the daylight, but this Thursday afternoon an eight event card will be run. First race at 1:25
Patrons will include Probus Club members, with a Probus Friendship Day, organized by BHRV member Bill Knight. Fields are here:http://www.harness.org.au/fields.cfm?mc=BN090415 |
Inaugural Bendigo Hotel's Night a Success
Last Wednesday night's Bendigo Hotel Night was a great sucess. Big thanks to publicans and their patrons who filled the tables in the Raceview Restaurant, and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
A Bit Ruthless and Grand Voyage
Fr. Brian Glasheen, the Pacing Priest and his Famous Family
A Bit Ruthless Favourite in Race 5 tonight at Lord's Raceway
After over 40 years in the priesthood you could be forgiven for thinking that Fr Brian Glasheen has known only one life but that’s not the case at all.
The Parish Priest at Bacchus Marsh bred and races the promising pacer A Bit Ruthless, a winner to date of seven races and $37,000 racing at Bendigo this Wednesday night. A Bit Ruthless is the most recent from a line of pacers bred and raced by Fr. Glasheen,
Growing up in Preston, Glasheen successfully completed high school and was offered an engineering job with a road contracting group, who had been assigned to build the 1956 Olympic Village in Heidelberg West.
He began studying Civil Engineering part-time and after three years as a cadet he helped to form a new company. The new venture was no failure, as within five years they went from 8 employees to 25 plus sub-contractors, however the calling for priesthood was still in the back of Glasheen’s mind. He began at Corpus Christie in Werribee in 1964 and finished up his eight years of training by being ordained in Ballarat.
The priesthood is not the only life of Father Glasheen as he is somewhat of a celebrity in the harness racing sport, with a family steeped in greatness. It’s obvious that he still enjoys going to the trots whenever he can.
His grandfather Paddy Glasheen based at Belmont Farm, Pitt St. Huntly, was a leading reinsmen in Victoria, training and driving driving one of the out and out champions of sport, the Hall of Fame trotter Grand Voyage in the 1920’s. Glasheen’s father, Jack Glasheen, continued the legacy and trained trotters in Preston winning many races at the old Melbourne Showgrounds track. Father Glasheen also drove a winner, the trotter San Adios at Healesville in 1963.
He acquired the title “The Pacing Priest, by way of a journalist called Danny Power. In 1978 he wrote an article in the Sporting Globe to help to promote the first Harness Racing Mass in Australia. Father Glasheen is usually on hand to bless the starters in the annual Interdominion Championship, but missed last November’s Sydney event due to surgery.
Father Glasheen has been the custodian of the nearly 100 year old racing sulky, acquired in 1921 in New Zealand by his grandfather Paddy, when Grand Voyage beat a field of top class pacers, in the prestigious Otahuhu Cup at the Auckland track, worth an £ 1000.
Grand Voyage also won the first Boort Cup, among his 37 victories. Last weekend at the Boort Cup meeting, Fr Brian Glasheen handed the family sulky over to the Bendigo Harness Racing Club, to be part of the Memorabilia and History Collection that the club is growing at Lord’s Raceway. Grand Voyage’s historic racing sulky, photos and articles from the 1920’s will be on display in the Raceview Restaurant and TAB in the Lord’s Raceway grandstand on Wednesday.
And in race five on Wednesday night at Lord's Raceway,, the Schweppes Pacers Handicap, number seven, A Bit Ruthless, the latest in the long line of Glasheen horses has a chance to add to the Glasheen family’s amazing legacy.
The Parish Priest at Bacchus Marsh bred and races the promising pacer A Bit Ruthless, a winner to date of seven races and $37,000 racing at Bendigo this Wednesday night. A Bit Ruthless is the most recent from a line of pacers bred and raced by Fr. Glasheen,
Growing up in Preston, Glasheen successfully completed high school and was offered an engineering job with a road contracting group, who had been assigned to build the 1956 Olympic Village in Heidelberg West.
He began studying Civil Engineering part-time and after three years as a cadet he helped to form a new company. The new venture was no failure, as within five years they went from 8 employees to 25 plus sub-contractors, however the calling for priesthood was still in the back of Glasheen’s mind. He began at Corpus Christie in Werribee in 1964 and finished up his eight years of training by being ordained in Ballarat.
The priesthood is not the only life of Father Glasheen as he is somewhat of a celebrity in the harness racing sport, with a family steeped in greatness. It’s obvious that he still enjoys going to the trots whenever he can.
His grandfather Paddy Glasheen based at Belmont Farm, Pitt St. Huntly, was a leading reinsmen in Victoria, training and driving driving one of the out and out champions of sport, the Hall of Fame trotter Grand Voyage in the 1920’s. Glasheen’s father, Jack Glasheen, continued the legacy and trained trotters in Preston winning many races at the old Melbourne Showgrounds track. Father Glasheen also drove a winner, the trotter San Adios at Healesville in 1963.
He acquired the title “The Pacing Priest, by way of a journalist called Danny Power. In 1978 he wrote an article in the Sporting Globe to help to promote the first Harness Racing Mass in Australia. Father Glasheen is usually on hand to bless the starters in the annual Interdominion Championship, but missed last November’s Sydney event due to surgery.
Father Glasheen has been the custodian of the nearly 100 year old racing sulky, acquired in 1921 in New Zealand by his grandfather Paddy, when Grand Voyage beat a field of top class pacers, in the prestigious Otahuhu Cup at the Auckland track, worth an £ 1000.
Grand Voyage also won the first Boort Cup, among his 37 victories. Last weekend at the Boort Cup meeting, Fr Brian Glasheen handed the family sulky over to the Bendigo Harness Racing Club, to be part of the Memorabilia and History Collection that the club is growing at Lord’s Raceway. Grand Voyage’s historic racing sulky, photos and articles from the 1920’s will be on display in the Raceview Restaurant and TAB in the Lord’s Raceway grandstand on Wednesday.
And in race five on Wednesday night at Lord's Raceway,, the Schweppes Pacers Handicap, number seven, A Bit Ruthless, the latest in the long line of Glasheen horses has a chance to add to the Glasheen family’s amazing legacy.
Eight Races At Lord's Raceway Wednesday Night
The 8 races at Lord's Raceway tomrrow ( Wednesday, March 25) night include the CV Batteries Monte ( for ridden trotters ) and the Bendigo Bank Concession Driver's Pace where young drivers including Bendigo's Katrina Salathiel and Scott Rains take the reins.
The first race is at 6:30
Get up close to the action with lucky patrons on course being able to win a ride in the mobile barrier and dual sulky ride with a leading driver.
As always: good meals from the Bistro, snacks from the Canteen and parimutual and fixed odds betting from the TAB.
Click here for fields: http://www.harness.org.au/fields.cfm?mc=BN250315
The first race is at 6:30
Get up close to the action with lucky patrons on course being able to win a ride in the mobile barrier and dual sulky ride with a leading driver.
As always: good meals from the Bistro, snacks from the Canteen and parimutual and fixed odds betting from the TAB.
Click here for fields: http://www.harness.org.au/fields.cfm?mc=BN250315
Union Ally, Another Ayjay and Est Est Est
Local winners at Lord's Raceway
Maiden Gully filly Union Ally, raced by the Girls Unite syndicate, trained by Maree Campbell and driven by her brother-in-law Grant Campbell came from last to win the Bush's Produce 3yo Pace at Lord's Raceway last night.
Another Ayjay, trained on the Lord's Raceway tracks by Trevor Monk, led all the way in the Evolve Accounting Pace to win for concession reinsman Hayden Gray.
Elmore trotter Est Est Est , trained by veteran Neville Welsh and driven by Clinton Welsh, narrowly defeated another Elmore trotter Zaire Diva in the Bendigo Advertiser 3yo Trot.
For a full report of the Bendigo Harness Club Meeting from HRV's Cody Winnell, click here:
http://www.harness.org.au/news-article.cfm?news_id=26072
Another Ayjay, trained on the Lord's Raceway tracks by Trevor Monk, led all the way in the Evolve Accounting Pace to win for concession reinsman Hayden Gray.
Elmore trotter Est Est Est , trained by veteran Neville Welsh and driven by Clinton Welsh, narrowly defeated another Elmore trotter Zaire Diva in the Bendigo Advertiser 3yo Trot.
For a full report of the Bendigo Harness Club Meeting from HRV's Cody Winnell, click here:
http://www.harness.org.au/news-article.cfm?news_id=26072
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Up Close....Trots at Lord's Raceway Thursday.
Thursday Night Racing at Lord's Raceway
There are 9 races, the first at 6.32 pm and the last at 10.23pm.
We will be giving away 2 x Mobile rides and 2 x Double Seater Sulky rides to lucky patrons who are on course...
Where else in the racing industry can you get this close to the action without being in the race?
TAB betting, Bistro meals, Bar and Canteen all on course.
Click here for Thursday night's fields: http://www.harness.org.au/fields.cfm?mc=BN190315
Go Amy !
The Bendigo Harness Racing Club was very well represented at Melton at The Great Southern Star meeting recently by our Bendigo Pacing Cup winner of Fashions on the Field Amy Gardner. Amy , who made the finals, looked stunning and did Bendigo and the BHRC proud. Well done Amy
Bill Morrisey's First Winning Drive Since 1986
The second race at Boort yesterday saw Tryncatch me, raced by Bill Morrisey and trained by his wife Heather (nee Birthisel) come from back in the field to win the Robert Coutts Memorial T0 Trot.
http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-re...ic#BTC15031508
Bill, a teacher by profession, drove Tryncatchme to his first winning drive since 1986 !
Tryncatchme , a 6yo having only its 6th start is now a 2 time winner, having won 2 starts back when driven by David Murphy.
http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-re...ic#BTC15031508
Bill, a teacher by profession, drove Tryncatchme to his first winning drive since 1986 !
Tryncatchme , a 6yo having only its 6th start is now a 2 time winner, having won 2 starts back when driven by David Murphy.
Training and Driving Win for Chris Svanosio
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Chris Svanosio, native Bendigonian, but lately of Nagambie with Chris Lang, and now the Terang area where he is working for the Craven family, trained and drove promising trotter Majestic Ess Jay to an all the way win at Ballarat last night ( 11/3/15),
See results and video of the win: http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=BA110315&ms=vic |
Bill Cameron at Trotting Yearling Sale
Veteran Strathfieldsaye trainer Bill Cameron was active at the Australasian Premier Trotting Sale at Tabcorp Park Melton on Sunday.
The Cameron family purchased Lot 35: Filly by Bacardi Lindy out of Strapon
Barefoot Sally, a full sister to Lot 35 won at Melton the night before
Left: Bacardi Lindy US
The Cameron family purchased Lot 35: Filly by Bacardi Lindy out of Strapon
Barefoot Sally, a full sister to Lot 35 won at Melton the night before
Left: Bacardi Lindy US
125 Years of Trotting at Boort, Sunday, March 15
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Boort Trotting Club 1891-2015. raced on Sunday 15th March 2015 with the first race at 1.15pm
Record Stake money $78,000 Boort is the oldest continuous Trotting Club in Australia. Features include -
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Belmac Kody wins Geelong Trotter's Cup
Marong trainer David Van Ryn, and his driver/nephew Hayden Gray won the Geelong Trotter's Cup on Saturday night with Bellmac Cody.
The five-year-old son of Bacardi Lindy out of Belstar out-toughed his rivals in driving rain to take the silverware by 4.7 metres over runner-up Looks A Moral and third placegetter Unico Pegasus. Bellmac Kody recently won back-to-back races and went into tonight’s 2570m feature a two-time winner at the track. For the full story from Cody Winnell at HRV, follow this link: http://www.harness.org.au/news-article.cfm?news_id=25888 Hayden Gray above , driving another David Van Ryn trainee Asdenro |
Ellen Tormey has Successful Night at Mildura
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Current Leigh Plunkett Scholarship holder Ellen Tormey,who trains her team on the Lord's Raceway tracks, travelled to Mildura on Friday February 20 , and emerged with both training and driving successes.
She trained and drove Saabina Miss to victory in the first race just ahead of another of her trainees Tipperary Seelster, driven by concession reinsman Zac Phillips. Ellen then drove Horizon Miss to victory in the last on the Mildura card for local trainer Jason McGinty. |
Hall of Fame Trotter Grand Voyage's Historic Sulky Joins the BHRC Collection
Father Brian Glasheen, grandson of Paddy Glasheen, has placed the 1920's race sulky of 38 times winner and Trotting Hall of Fame member Grand Voyage in the BHRC Memorabilia collection.. For the full story follow this link:http://www.bhrc.com.au/history-of-bhrc.html
What a Beauty: Bendigo Owner's Luck with Syndicated Stars
From Bendigo owner Tim Coates
I was introduced to harness racing in the 1990s by passionate harness racing identity Alan Prentice. We took a 10% share of leased horses that were trained in Bendigo by Gary Donaldson. We had quite a few wins, but raising four children with my wife Linda became a priority during that period of time.
in 2010 I was invited to join a syndicate to lease and race an Armbro Operative/Secret Life filly. We were also offered at share in a LIve or Die/Larrakeyah filly.
These were subsequently named Beauty Secret and The Good Times both trained at Ballarat by Emma Stewart. We were so pleased that we said yes to both.
They have since gone on to win over 40 races between them.
Beauty Secret ( pictured above) 53 starts: 24 wins , 9 seconds, 4 thirds for $391.336 to date
The Good Times: 47 starts, 17 wins, 7 seconds, 3 thirds for $178,004 to date.
The horses are owned by Bruce and Craig Cameron and Peter Gleeson.
Since purchasing a 10% share in both "Beauty" and "Goodie" the Camerons have bred and extended their stable to 12 horses with many more foals and yearlings to follow.
Other horses to do well include:
Major Secret: 20 starts, 10 wins, 4 seconds, 2 thirds, including the 2014 NSW Pacer's Derby, and the 2015 Central Victorian Championship.
Lovelist:10 starts, 6 wins, 1 third
Punchline: 21 starts,, 11 wins, three seconds and three thirds
I get so much pleasure in watching syndicate members involvement in following the horses, and we have made so many new friends in NSW, South Australia and closer to home in Victoria.
Yes, we have been very fortunate,and we have had our fair share of luck. But the buzz and enjoyment of just one winner, your horse going over the line first is hard to put into words.
Leasing a horse with friends is a great way for social interaction,and may provide you with many fantastic moments and memories at the track.
Video: Beauty Secret beats The Good Times in Race 7 at Ballarat on January 30th
http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=BA300115&ms=vic
Interested in owning, or leasing and racing a trotter or pacer?
Contact Harness Racing Victoria Raceapaper: http://www.raceapacer.com.au/raceapacer/
I was introduced to harness racing in the 1990s by passionate harness racing identity Alan Prentice. We took a 10% share of leased horses that were trained in Bendigo by Gary Donaldson. We had quite a few wins, but raising four children with my wife Linda became a priority during that period of time.
in 2010 I was invited to join a syndicate to lease and race an Armbro Operative/Secret Life filly. We were also offered at share in a LIve or Die/Larrakeyah filly.
These were subsequently named Beauty Secret and The Good Times both trained at Ballarat by Emma Stewart. We were so pleased that we said yes to both.
They have since gone on to win over 40 races between them.
Beauty Secret ( pictured above) 53 starts: 24 wins , 9 seconds, 4 thirds for $391.336 to date
The Good Times: 47 starts, 17 wins, 7 seconds, 3 thirds for $178,004 to date.
The horses are owned by Bruce and Craig Cameron and Peter Gleeson.
Since purchasing a 10% share in both "Beauty" and "Goodie" the Camerons have bred and extended their stable to 12 horses with many more foals and yearlings to follow.
Other horses to do well include:
Major Secret: 20 starts, 10 wins, 4 seconds, 2 thirds, including the 2014 NSW Pacer's Derby, and the 2015 Central Victorian Championship.
Lovelist:10 starts, 6 wins, 1 third
Punchline: 21 starts,, 11 wins, three seconds and three thirds
I get so much pleasure in watching syndicate members involvement in following the horses, and we have made so many new friends in NSW, South Australia and closer to home in Victoria.
Yes, we have been very fortunate,and we have had our fair share of luck. But the buzz and enjoyment of just one winner, your horse going over the line first is hard to put into words.
Leasing a horse with friends is a great way for social interaction,and may provide you with many fantastic moments and memories at the track.
Video: Beauty Secret beats The Good Times in Race 7 at Ballarat on January 30th
http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=BA300115&ms=vic
Interested in owning, or leasing and racing a trotter or pacer?
Contact Harness Racing Victoria Raceapaper: http://www.raceapacer.com.au/raceapacer/
Kilmore Win for Veteran Keith Pratt
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Veteran Junortoun trainer/driver Keith Pratt drove Superlenny to win its first race from 18 tries at Kilmore on Wednesday. Keith had the 4yo positioned in the one out one back spot as the horses raced into the final bend, before coming three wide to record a 3 metre win in 1.59.4. For video of Keith's win, follow this link: http://www.harness.org.au/meeting-results.cfm?mc=KI110215&ms=vic#KIB11021503 Keith Pratt pictured winning the inaugural Veteran Driver's Challenge at Lord's Raceway on 2013 on the Peter Manning trained trotter Earl Harbour. |
Grant Thornton Accountant's Night Thursday at Lord's Raceway
A large crowd is expected on Thursday night at Lord's Raceway with 300 or more accountants from the Grant Thornton group in the Raceview Dining Area,
The Trackside Cafe will be open for business with meals, video and TAB operating.The Snack Bars will be operating.
The fields for Thursday night's meeting are here: First of 8 races will be at 6:33
http://www.harness.org.au/fields.cfm?mc=BN120215
The Trackside Cafe will be open for business with meals, video and TAB operating.The Snack Bars will be operating.
The fields for Thursday night's meeting are here: First of 8 races will be at 6:33
http://www.harness.org.au/fields.cfm?mc=BN120215
Menin Gate wins Derby ( with information from Cody Winell at HRV)
Rural Shelbourne has no place to celebrate Menin Gate's win in the event that started in 1914, Larry Eastman's star owned at Birchip, was very the first win by a Bendigo district trainer in the time honoured event. Area trainers Keith Cotchin Elmore, Bill Davies and Jack Moore Maryborough trained winners,
The Larry Eastman trained son of Somebeachsomewhere out of Dreams Of Heaven won the early speed duel to find the lead in the 2240-metre race, driver Chris Alford spearing him to the pegs from gate six after pocket rocket Justbritell initially led.
Race favourite Follow The Stars with Mark Purdon in the cart followed Alford across and settled second, with Artistic Flite one-one and Justbritell happy to grab the leader’s back.
They stayed in that formation for the bulk of the race before Art Union commenced a run down the back straight.But Art Union’s forward move was short lived when that horse and Artistic Flite locked wheels, which cost both runners any winning hope and also inconvenienced plenty of others.
Turning for home it was Menin Gate with a strong kick and Follow The Stars in hot pursuit.
The pair battled tooth and nail in the stretch but Alford was able to lift a bit more out of a gutsy Menin Gate, the Birchip crew absolutely ecstatic and roaring with excitement as they won by 2.7m. Follow The Stars was gutsy but no match for the winner, while Spare Me Days finished third and Justbritell was consistent as usual in fourth.
Menin Gate's mile rate was 1:56.2.
The Larry Eastman trained son of Somebeachsomewhere out of Dreams Of Heaven won the early speed duel to find the lead in the 2240-metre race, driver Chris Alford spearing him to the pegs from gate six after pocket rocket Justbritell initially led.
Race favourite Follow The Stars with Mark Purdon in the cart followed Alford across and settled second, with Artistic Flite one-one and Justbritell happy to grab the leader’s back.
They stayed in that formation for the bulk of the race before Art Union commenced a run down the back straight.But Art Union’s forward move was short lived when that horse and Artistic Flite locked wheels, which cost both runners any winning hope and also inconvenienced plenty of others.
Turning for home it was Menin Gate with a strong kick and Follow The Stars in hot pursuit.
The pair battled tooth and nail in the stretch but Alford was able to lift a bit more out of a gutsy Menin Gate, the Birchip crew absolutely ecstatic and roaring with excitement as they won by 2.7m. Follow The Stars was gutsy but no match for the winner, while Spare Me Days finished third and Justbritell was consistent as usual in fourth.
Menin Gate's mile rate was 1:56.2.
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Good Samaritans...Thanks Ashley and Ricky
Saheed Tries TrotsVisiting Nigerian cricketer Saheed Akolade tried his hand at driving a trotter at the Bendigo Harness Racing meeting at Lord's Raceway last night.
Saheed, who played his first game for Emu Valley team Spring Gully last Saturday was tutored by leading concession driver Josh Duggan, in the Harness Racing Training Centre Bendigo's double sulky pulled by the Danny O'Bree owned and Clinton McSwain trained Cootas Tooth. Cootas Tooth, now retired from racing, won his last start at Bendigo in July 2014, and won 7 races. He is used by Clinton to educate his young horses. 
Queens Vacation trots in Slick Time at Kilmore
Bendigo (Maiden Gully) trainer Paul Campbell’s Dream Vacation/Queens Rhapsody five-year-old mare Queens Rhapsody was a tough winner of the Morning Melodies @ Trackside Trotters Mobile for T1 & T2 class over 2180 metres at Kilmore yerteday,Tuesday, February 3.
Taking a mares concession, Queens Vacation, driven on this occasion by Gavin Lang, settled in the “sweet-seat” from outside the front row, but again wouldn’t settle, pulling very hard with Katmandonny leading from gate five. Sent forward three-wide racing for the bell, Queens Rhapsody had little luck as Zoomas Legend outside the pacemaker kept her wide. Given full rein to lead on the final bend, Queens Rhapsody appeared to be a sitting target for the hot favourite Left Right Andcentre, which had the drop on her, however the former found plenty in the run to the wire, scoring by 6.3 metres in a slick 2:00.8 for that class. Mother Courage and Tandia's Courage :
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Buying a Yearling next Sunday, February 1 ?
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Mon Dieu ! French Punters Bet $1.3 Million on 4 Exported Bendigo Races
Mon Dieu.....French punter bet over $1.3 million on the last four rsces on the 10 event card from Hippodrome de Bendigo ( Lords' Raceway ) last Saturday night.
The four trotting races including the Aldebaran Park Maori Mile were telecast into France,
The trial, organized by HRV will continue this Saturday night with races 6,7,8 and 9 from Shepparton's Quêtes Rallye Complexe ( Quest Racing Complex),
The four trotting races including the Aldebaran Park Maori Mile were telecast into France,
The trial, organized by HRV will continue this Saturday night with races 6,7,8 and 9 from Shepparton's Quêtes Rallye Complexe ( Quest Racing Complex),
Hippodrome de Bendigo (Australie) ..new name for Lord's Raceway?
Last Saturday night, the Bendigo trots hit the big time with coverage on the French TAB equivalent!, We suggest renaming Lords Raceway to the Hippodrome De Bendigo! Sounds very classy!
Hidden Harness Gems at Lord's Raceway ( From The Bendigo Advertiser)
Right next door to the Garrards Store in the bowels of Lord’s Raceway lays a hidden chest of harness racing history.
Driver's silks, walls of photos of champions, the entire trophy collection of Mother Courage, sulkies, newspaper articles that date back as far as the 1880s, race programs, books, presentation rugs and even old calls of races on vinyl record are all part of the collection on display in the library underneath the grandstand at Lord’s Raceway.
For the full article from Luke West, at the Bendigo Advertiser, follow this link:
http://www.harness.org.au/news-article.cfm?news_id=25489
Driver's silks, walls of photos of champions, the entire trophy collection of Mother Courage, sulkies, newspaper articles that date back as far as the 1880s, race programs, books, presentation rugs and even old calls of races on vinyl record are all part of the collection on display in the library underneath the grandstand at Lord’s Raceway.
For the full article from Luke West, at the Bendigo Advertiser, follow this link:
http://www.harness.org.au/news-article.cfm?news_id=25489
Maori Time ends Keystone Del's streak in Maori Mile, Smashing Track Record
Maori Time produced a scintillating track-record run to end Keystone Del’s winning streak and take the Aldebaran Park Maori Mile at Bendigo tonight.
Trained and driven by masterful educator of squaregaiters Chris Lang, Maori Time, a five-year-old mare by Pegasus Spur out of Sundonna, took off at the 800m employing catch-me-if-you-can tactics – and her rivals couldn’t. She had led from the pole draw but when she hit top gear mid-race, no one was going to nab her.
For more from Cody Winnell at HRV: http://www.harness.org.au/news-article.cfm?news_id=25480
Trained and driven by masterful educator of squaregaiters Chris Lang, Maori Time, a five-year-old mare by Pegasus Spur out of Sundonna, took off at the 800m employing catch-me-if-you-can tactics – and her rivals couldn’t. She had led from the pole draw but when she hit top gear mid-race, no one was going to nab her.
For more from Cody Winnell at HRV: http://www.harness.org.au/news-article.cfm?news_id=25480
Christen Me Stars at Bendigo
Leading TAB.com.au Summer of Glory player Christen Me scored an all-the-way win on Satureday night in the Group 2 Petstock Bendigo Pacing Cup.
The Cran Dalgety trained Kiwi superstar cleared out late for reinsman Dexter Dunn in the 2650m race, clocking a 54.1-second last half after being unchallenged in front mid-race, scoring a 14.1-metre win over runner-up Smudge Bromac.
The Cran Dalgety trained Kiwi superstar cleared out late for reinsman Dexter Dunn in the 2650m race, clocking a 54.1-second last half after being unchallenged in front mid-race, scoring a 14.1-metre win over runner-up Smudge Bromac.
Entertainment Galore This Saturday Night at the Trots
The Bendigo Harness Racing Club will host a huge crowd at the 2015 Bendigo Pacing Cup, to be run this Saturday Night at Lord’s Raceway. The night will see patrons treated to a range of entertainment and opportunities to win a host of prizes that will complement the exciting 10-race Harness Program that features the 2015 Petstock Bendigo Pacing Cup and the Aldebaran Park Maori Mile.
One lucky patron will take home a 5 Night Trip For Two to the exotic Shangri-La Fijian Resort And Spa, which includes airfares, transfers and breakfasts. Entry is only via the official Entry Coupons available in the Bendigo Advertiser leading up to the Cup, with patrons needing to be on course at the time of drawing to claim their prize.
Another lucky person will win a $1,000 Betting Voucher via the “HRV Selfie Competition”. Patrons are asked to create their own imaginative “selfie” from on-course on the night and post it on “facebook.com/TrotSelfies”, with the most creative submission to win the $1,000 Betting Voucher.
A new feature of Cup Night will also be “The Paddock”, where patrons will be treated to an array of entertainment options. To be conducted in the undercover area behind the Grandstand, “The Paddock” features a party-style decor and atmosphere where DJ Angus Mathison will be pumping out the music throughout the night. The highly contested Fashions On the Field Competition will also feature in this area, with prize categories including Women Over 25, Women 18-25, Juniors Under 18, and Mens. The overall winner will also receive an invitation to represent Bendigo in the statewide Country Cups Fashions Competition to be held at Melton later in the year.
One lucky patron will take home a 5 Night Trip For Two to the exotic Shangri-La Fijian Resort And Spa, which includes airfares, transfers and breakfasts. Entry is only via the official Entry Coupons available in the Bendigo Advertiser leading up to the Cup, with patrons needing to be on course at the time of drawing to claim their prize.
Another lucky person will win a $1,000 Betting Voucher via the “HRV Selfie Competition”. Patrons are asked to create their own imaginative “selfie” from on-course on the night and post it on “facebook.com/TrotSelfies”, with the most creative submission to win the $1,000 Betting Voucher.
A new feature of Cup Night will also be “The Paddock”, where patrons will be treated to an array of entertainment options. To be conducted in the undercover area behind the Grandstand, “The Paddock” features a party-style decor and atmosphere where DJ Angus Mathison will be pumping out the music throughout the night. The highly contested Fashions On the Field Competition will also feature in this area, with prize categories including Women Over 25, Women 18-25, Juniors Under 18, and Mens. The overall winner will also receive an invitation to represent Bendigo in the statewide Country Cups Fashions Competition to be held at Melton later in the year.
Win a $4000 Holiday at Lord's Raceway next Saturday January 17th
ONE lucky patron attending the Bendigo Pacing Cup at Lord's Raceway on January 17 will win a $4000 Fiji holiday.
For more, follow this link:
http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/2805184/win-a-4000-shangri-la-fiji-holiday/?cs=80
For more, follow this link:
http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/2805184/win-a-4000-shangri-la-fiji-holiday/?cs=80
Petstock Bendigo Pacing Cup: Battle of the Big Guns at Bendigo
The battle of two of pacing’s giants is on again.( from Michael Geurin, New Zealand) )
New Zealand star Christen Me will cross the Tasman earlier than expected top contest next Saturday night January 17th's Petstock Bendigo Cup as his build-up to the $400,000 Victoria Cup on January 31. That will mean he clashes with Beautide, the Australian champion who pushed him so hard in the record Miracle Mile back in November.Christen Me won that, revenging their quinella in reverse in the Miracle Mile the previous season.
The pair have only met three times, with Christen Me holding a 2-1 score line, the other being when he was third in last season’s Victoria Cup with Beautide fourth. "We are looking forward to getting him back over there and the two weeks between the Bendigo Cup and the Victoria Cup works well," said trainer Cran Dalgety.
For more , follow this link: :http://www.harness.org.au/news-article.cfm?news_id=25411
Christen Me NZ,( winner of $1,616,671) winning the 2014 Miracle Mile for driver Dexter Dunn
New Zealand star Christen Me will cross the Tasman earlier than expected top contest next Saturday night January 17th's Petstock Bendigo Cup as his build-up to the $400,000 Victoria Cup on January 31. That will mean he clashes with Beautide, the Australian champion who pushed him so hard in the record Miracle Mile back in November.Christen Me won that, revenging their quinella in reverse in the Miracle Mile the previous season.
The pair have only met three times, with Christen Me holding a 2-1 score line, the other being when he was third in last season’s Victoria Cup with Beautide fourth. "We are looking forward to getting him back over there and the two weeks between the Bendigo Cup and the Victoria Cup works well," said trainer Cran Dalgety.
For more , follow this link: :http://www.harness.org.au/news-article.cfm?news_id=25411
Christen Me NZ,( winner of $1,616,671) winning the 2014 Miracle Mile for driver Dexter Dunn
Bendigo voulant aller vivre en France sur Tasse Nuit
(Bendigo Trots go live to France on Cup Night)
In exciting news for the Bendigo Harness Racing Club, the last four races on Petstock Pacing Cup Race-night – on Saturday, January 17th are to be telecast live from Lords Raceway into France.
European harness racing is all trotting , so the vision of the Petstock Bendigo Pacing Cup will not be exported.
French punters will be able to view and bet on the last four Bendigo races including the Group 2 Aldebaran Park Maori Mile and the Vicbred Platinum Trotting Mares Sprint Championship Heat .
European harness racing is all trotting , so the vision of the Petstock Bendigo Pacing Cup will not be exported.
French punters will be able to view and bet on the last four Bendigo races including the Group 2 Aldebaran Park Maori Mile and the Vicbred Platinum Trotting Mares Sprint Championship Heat .
Off to the Elitlopp in Sweden !
2015 Elitlopp Tour, hosted by Mr Trotting Chris and Sharon Lang
Jeromy Nolan Travel is proud to present its 2015 Elitlopp Tour, hosted by Mr Trotting Chris and Sharon Lang. This fully guided holiday allows you to experience one of the greatest trotting events in the world, the Elitlopp in Stockholm, plus witness some of Europe’s finest attractions along the way. Journey to Paris, Visit the famous and enchanting Le Chateau de Grosbois training centre, Ride the Falm Railway in Bergen, enjoy a visit to trotting legend Stig Johansson’s stables and visit Mengammar Stud which is Sweden’s largest and most famous breeding farm.
For more information please call 1300 308 362, or email [email protected]
For more, follow this link: www.jeromynolantravel.com.au/harness-racing-tours/2015-elitlopp-tour
Chris Lang, with champion trotter, Sundons Gift,
Jeromy Nolan Travel is proud to present its 2015 Elitlopp Tour, hosted by Mr Trotting Chris and Sharon Lang. This fully guided holiday allows you to experience one of the greatest trotting events in the world, the Elitlopp in Stockholm, plus witness some of Europe’s finest attractions along the way. Journey to Paris, Visit the famous and enchanting Le Chateau de Grosbois training centre, Ride the Falm Railway in Bergen, enjoy a visit to trotting legend Stig Johansson’s stables and visit Mengammar Stud which is Sweden’s largest and most famous breeding farm.
For more information please call 1300 308 362, or email [email protected]
For more, follow this link: www.jeromynolantravel.com.au/harness-racing-tours/2015-elitlopp-tour
Chris Lang, with champion trotter, Sundons Gift,
Beautide for Bendigo Pacing Cup !
Following a trial at Melton this morning (December 31) trainer /driver James Rattray looks to have pointed his star pacer Beautide to the Bendigo Pacing Cup on Saturday, January 17.
http://www.harnesslink.com/International/Rattray-happy-with-trial
http://www.harnesslink.com/International/Rattray-happy-with-trial
It Will be Smoken on Bendigo Cup Night
Legendary pacer Smoken Up will lead the starters onto the Lord's Raceway track on January 17th, for the sixty first running of the Bendigo Pacing Cup. In addition one of the junior concession drivers contesting the Central Victorian Concession Drivers Championship run at Central Victorian tracks will be selected to drive the $3.6 million dollar winning champion.
See more on this exciting initiative at:
http://www.harness.org.au/news-article.cfm?news_id=25320
See more on this exciting initiative at:
http://www.harness.org.au/news-article.cfm?news_id=25320
Svanosio and Carmichael win at Lord's Raceway Christmas Trots
Bendigo driver Chris Svanosio piloting Majestic Essjay, and local owner Ian Carmichael (Quick Draft) were among the winners at the Bendigo Harness Racing Club's Christmas Bonanza meeting at Lord's Raceway on Monday, December 22.
Two children, enjoying their first day of school holidays at the trots with their parents, took home a bicycle each, compliments of the BHRC Ladies Committee, and to top off the pre-Christmas celebrations, the joint Bendigo Jockey Club and Bendigo Harness Racing Club Danny Cash, The Good Guys Christmas Bonanza worth $2000 was won by BHRC member Noelene Scales.
For the full report from The Bendigo Advertiser. follow this link:
http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/2780788/bendigo-driver-scores-home-track-victory/?cs=81
Two children, enjoying their first day of school holidays at the trots with their parents, took home a bicycle each, compliments of the BHRC Ladies Committee, and to top off the pre-Christmas celebrations, the joint Bendigo Jockey Club and Bendigo Harness Racing Club Danny Cash, The Good Guys Christmas Bonanza worth $2000 was won by BHRC member Noelene Scales.
For the full report from The Bendigo Advertiser. follow this link:
http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/2780788/bendigo-driver-scores-home-track-victory/?cs=81
Bendigo Pony Club's Night Out at the Trots at Lord's Raceway
Members of the Bendigo Pony Club enjoyed a night out at the ChristmasTrots at Lord's Raceway on Thursday night. December 11.
After having a delicious meal together in the Bistro, they gathered in the Committee Room for "Harness Racing 101" ( what's going on here?) with BHRC Commitee Member Noel Ridge.
They watched horses, drivers, clerks of course, stewards, starter, vet and all those who have a role in a race get ready for Race 7.
They saw the Chris Alford driven Goodtime Marjie win, much to the delight of many of the Pony Clubbers who had selected the horse to win based on its warmup.
After the race they went to the stable area and watched while horses were unharnessed, and cooled down.
Your club could have a Harness Racing 101 experience at Lord's Raceway by phoning BHRC on 5449 3205
After having a delicious meal together in the Bistro, they gathered in the Committee Room for "Harness Racing 101" ( what's going on here?) with BHRC Commitee Member Noel Ridge.
They watched horses, drivers, clerks of course, stewards, starter, vet and all those who have a role in a race get ready for Race 7.
They saw the Chris Alford driven Goodtime Marjie win, much to the delight of many of the Pony Clubbers who had selected the horse to win based on its warmup.
After the race they went to the stable area and watched while horses were unharnessed, and cooled down.
Your club could have a Harness Racing 101 experience at Lord's Raceway by phoning BHRC on 5449 3205
Bendigo Harness Racing Club Inc. PO Box 939 Bendigo, Victoria 3552. Track: Lord's Raceway - McIvor Rd Junortoun Vic, 3551 Phone +61 3 5449 3205
