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.
2021 Edgar Tatlow Medal Nominations
Thursday 10 February 20222021 Edgar Tatlow Medal Nominations The Edgar Tatlow Medal recognises an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the Tasmanian Harness Racing Industry. The contribution may have been in the field of training, driving, ownership, administration, breeding and/or any other harness related activity. Individuals, clubs and affiliated bodies are…
2021 Halwes Medal Nominations
Thursday 10 February 2022The Halwes Medal recognises an Industry Participant who has had an outstanding performance/s in the 2021 Season. Individuals, clubs and affiliated bodies are invited to submit nominations for the 2021 Halwes Medal. Nominations should include details on specific performance/s. Only licensed Tasmanian participants are eligible to be nominated. Any person disqualified for any offence during…
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…
Progeny of classic winning dams stand out at Tasmanian sale
Monday 7 February 2022
A feature of the 2022 Tasmanian Harness Yearling Sale, to be held at Carrick Park on Saturday, March 5, is the strong percentage of youngsters out of classic-winning or winner-producing dams.
