By Peter Wharton Pyengana dairy farmers and hobby breeders Michael and Carol Le Fevre have been long-time supporters of the Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale. Their list of credits include the Hobart Pacing Cup winner Purple Haze, the Albion Park winner One Man’s Pass, Budding Artist, Sam Carmichael and the Tasmanian Sales Classic winner Lady Elaine….
Category: Harness News
Melissa pins Faith in Downbytheseaside
Wednesday 2 March 2022
By Peter Wharton Latrobe horsewoman Melissa Maine, of Faithful Park stud, is hoping to capitalise on the euphoria of the first crop of former USA 3YO of the Year Downbytheseaside at the Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale to be held on Saturday at Carrick Park. Melissa is preparing two fillies for the sale and they are…
Elliott’s pair well above par
Friday 25 February 2022
Tasmanian golfing legend Elliott Booth, whose horses carry the ‘Iden’ moniker, has nominated two superbly bred youngsters for the 2022 Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale on Saturday, March 5 at Carrick Park.
Show stoppers from Shelley Barnes
Monday 21 February 2022
By Peter Wharton Sassafras professional horsewoman Shelley Barnes has nominated two superbly bred colts – both from the same family – for the 2022 Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale on Saturday, March 5 at Carrick Park. The colts belong to an old time Tasmanian family which has produced horses the calibre of Strezlecki Lady, Claremont Boy,…
Devonport Showgrounds greyhound and harness racing update
Wednesday 16 February 2022
Tasracing had previously agreed to vacate the Devonport Showground facility by 1 March 2022. But following recent discussions between Tasracing, the developer and DAPS, we have reached an agreement that this date will be extended to 25 March 2022.
Select draft from tyro Tassie vendors
Tuesday 15 February 2022
Well known Tasmanian media identity Jamie Cockshutt and his racing partner Barry Cooper have been regular buyers of yearlings, mainly in New Zealand, for many years. Cool Water Paddy, Dapper Dana and Our Chain Of Command are just a few of the NZ bred performers they’ve raced with great success.