Ken Casellas | Photo: Hamilton Content Creators Champion reinsman Gary Hall jnr is in awe of three-year-old Jumpingjackmac, declaring that the inexperienced New Zealand-bred gelding is the best pacer in the powerful stable run by his father and Hall of Fame trainer Gary Hall snr. Hall jnr heaped praise on Jumpingjackmac after he had driven…
Ken Casellas | Photo: Hamilton Content Creators A change in training routine has done the trick for Bettor Copagoodone, who bounced back to form with a strong victory in the 2536m Etch Coatings Pace at Gloucester Park on Friday night. “I have been down to the beach at Naval Base all week with Bettor Copagoodone…
Ken Casellas | Photo: Hamilton Content Creators Lightly-raced six-year-old Born To Boogie continues to impress and is developing into a leading candidate for the rich feature events for mares in the summer. Trained by Ross Olivieri and driven by Chris Lewis, Born To Boogie overcame the disadvantage of starting out wide at barrier No. 8…
Ken Casellas | Photo: Hamilton Content Creators Veteran East Cannington owner-trainer Peter Marsh is looking forward to the prospect of two-year-old filly Bonstar following in the footsteps of Bonsu, a mare he prepared throughout her 216-start career of 14 wins and 57 placings for earnings of $131,948. Bonsu gave her owners Marsh and E. J.…
Ken Casellas | Photo: Hamilton Content Creators Promising New Zealand-bred four-year-old Euphoria, beaten into second place at four of his five previous starts, broke through for an overdue victory when he took full advantage of the No. 1 barrier and led all the way in the $18,000 Nova 93.7 Pace over 1730m at Gloucester Park…
Ken Casellas | Photo: Hamilton Content Creators Smart mare Mandy Joan, a $12.80 chance, appeared to face an impossible task when she was hemmed in on the pegs in seventh position with 400m to travel in the 2130m Battle Of The Codes For Telethon Pace at Gloucester Park on Friday night. But star reinsman Aiden…
Ken Casellas | Photo: Hamilton Content Creators Talented New Zealand-bred four-year-old Howard Hughes gave champion trainer Greg Bond a pleasant birthday present when he scored an impressive victory in the 2130m Simmonds Steel Pace at Gloucester Park on Friday night. Howard Hughes, the $2.40 favourite from the outside barrier in the field of seven, was…
Ken Casellas | Photo: Hamilton Content Creators Former Victorian square gaiter No Republic resumed racing after a 15-week absence in fine style with a commanding victory in the 2536m Catalano Truck And Equipment Trot at Gloucester Park on Friday night. It was an impressive performance which was a strong indication that the seven-year-old should develop…
Ken Casellas | Photo: Hamilton Content Creators Champion reinsman Chris Lewis notched a record eighth victory in the J. P. Stratton Cup when he brought Perfect Major home with a spectacular burst of speed to win the $50,000 group 2 feature event at Gloucester Park on Friday night. Perfect Major, an $18.60 chance from out…
Ken Casellas | Photo: Hamilton Content Creators Ryan Bell is a cheerful character and a highly professional trainer whose cheeky nature has led to five-year-old mare Delightfull most unexpectedly entering his Baskerville stables. A flippant act by the 35-year-old Bell just over three weeks ago had an enjoyable sequel when Delightfull caused a major upset…