Trainer Gary White is on the board for the new racing season with ex-Victorian galloper Kamikaze Force his first winner. Kamikaze Force was having its third start for White after two encouraging runs in Hobart on a heavy track and at Devonport. “She took a lot of benefit from her first run here a couple…
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Sprint Lane Hobart
Tuesday 29 August 2017
Sprint lanes in harness racing are similar to cut away rails in thoroughbred racing. A sprint lane provides room for one or two horses to move to the inside of the leader in the home straight at the end of the final lap. Sprint lanes are common in Australian and New Zealand harness racing. In…
Ken Rattray’s return to Tasmania
Thursday 24 August 2017
Tasmanian harness racing has received a major boost with the return from Queensland of Ken Rattray. Rattray forged a highly successful training and driving career in Tasmania in the 80’s and 90’s with his biggest thrill coming with Star of Broadway winning the Tasmanian Pacing Championship, a race Ken remembers fondly. “The 1987 Championship was…
Rhonda Mangan commences partnership with new owners
Wednesday 23 August 2017
A new partnership is hoping to make its mark on Tasmanian racing with successful owners Rick and Tina Polley teaming up with trainer/jockey Rhonda Mangan. Mangan who served her apprenticeship with David Brunton, has recently moved back from Victoria to take up the role on Polley’s property at Sorell. “Rick’s son-in-law got hold of me…
Bonanza for Teagan Voorham at Devonport on Sunday
Wednesday 16 August 2017
It was a day that dreams are made of for 21yo apprentice jockey Teagan Voorham at Devonport last Sunday. Starting the day searching for a career first winner, she ended the day with four alongside her name. Voorham started the day in the best way possible, winning the first race on Vandermeer. “That was just…
Ben Yole equals Neville Webberley’s record of 118 wins
Monday 14 August 2017
AFTER a frustrating start to the meeting, premier trainer Ben Yole left Sunday’s Launceston program a satisfied man. Taking a massive team to the track – 44 to be precise – Yole’s assault was stemmed by his desire to claim the Tasmanian record for the most training wins. Requiring four trucks and three floats to…