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,…

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.

Red letter year for Lilydale breeder

Tuesday 8 February 2022

By Peter Wharton Lilydale breeder-owner Shane Hawes enjoyed a red-letter year in 2021 with his stock. Undoubtedly the headline performer was brilliant youngster Mickey Oh (Racing Hill-Ark Breeze), who won four of his five starts including the Group 2 $50,000 Dandy Patch and the $20,000 Tasmanian Sweepstakes. Bought for $16,000 at the Tasmanian Harness Yearling…