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Harold Park Paceway
Ross Street, Glebe, NSW, 2037.
Ph: (02) 9660 3688
Fax: (02) 9660 4848
Email: nswhrc@haroldpark.com.au
SUPERSTAR RETIRED
SUPERSTAR Lombo Pocket Watch has been retired.
Owner Mick Lombardo made the amazing announcement earlier this week, which will see the millionaire pacer stand at Lombardo's Concorde Park in Victoria.
Following a lengthy thought process, Lombardo has decided to give Lombo Pocket Watch the opportunity to emulate his racing feats in the breeding barn.
Close to turning the boom pacer into a sire at the end of his three-year-old season, Lombardo believes the time is right to make the switch. more...
GAVIN REIGNS SUPREME IN NSW
GAVIN Fitzpatrick has enjoyed a stellar season.
Not only did he enjoy plenty of highs with champion pacer Lombo Pocket Watch, he broke Greg Bennett's stranglehold on the NSW State Drivers premiership.
Fitzpatrick was at the head of the list with 81 winners, six clear of Bennett on 75, with brother Blake Fitzpatrick just one win further back in third.
"It is great to win the premiership," Fitzpatrick said. more...
METRO STAKE THRESHOLDS INCREASED
AN increase in the threshold for metropolitan class racing seems to have been well received by the industry and is a positive with the transfer of horse from State to State.
From last Monday, the metropolitan threshold has been set at a flexible $10,000 to $15,000, depending on each State's circumstances. more..
THIS SEASON COULD BE ONE OF THE BEST EVER
HARNESS fans could be in for a stellar treat this season.
A revamped Inter Dominion format, a World Cup with the prospect of America's finest taking on the best from the southern hemisphere, and several clashes which will bring you to the point of salivating!
The Watpac Inter Dominion will be held on the Gold Coast early next year and millionaire businessman Kevin Seymour has thrown his considerable weight behind the series. more...
WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN?
FRIDAY night's running of the $200,000 'Courage Under Fire' Chariots Of Fire at Harold Park reminds us of the race that was lost last season.
Of course, this time last year, equine influenza ravaged New South Wales and Queensland, just a week before the Chariots was due to be run. more...
AMY NOT FEELING THE PRESSURE
AMY TUBBS won't feel daunted being the only female driver in this Friday night's $200,000 'Courage Under Fire' Chariots Of Fire at Harold Park.
The reason is she knows exactly what her 'good mate' is capable of and is confident the feature race is well within reach. more...
DESTINY AWAITS POCKET WATCH
TWELVE months is a long time in racing.
Just one year ago, trainer Catriona Martin had been preparing to aim at the Chariots Of Fire with her outstanding pacer Tip Your Hat before injury struck.
Adding insult to injury was the fact that equine influenza soon broke out, just a week prior to the feature race being run. As history would tell, racing in New South Wales and Queensland came to a standstill until the New Year. more...
CHARIOTS REDEMPTION FOR MARTIN
TWELVE months is a long time in racing.
Just one year ago, trainer Catriona Martin had been preparing to aim at the Chariots Of Fire with her outstanding pacer Tip Your Hat before injury struck.
Adding insult to injury was the fact that equine influenza soon broke out, just a week prior to the feature race being run. As history would tell, racing in New South Wales and Queensland came to a standstill until the New Year. more...
Big Names A Priority
Securing the best of North America's pacing talent for the Watpac Inter Dominion and World Cup is now a priority.
New South Wales Harness Racing Club Chief Executive, John Dumesny, left for the United States last Tuesday on a "flying visit" in an attempt to lure the cream of the crop to Australia.
Dumesny will be speaking to Joe Muscara, Joe Alborano and Myron Bell who are the owners of Mister Big, Artistic Fella and Mr Feelgood respectively. more...
Big Guns Issued With First Invites
From a long time ago it seemed obvious that Lombo Pocket Watch and Melpark Major would be given early invitations to contest the $200,000 'Courage Under Fire' Chariots Of Fire.
Last Friday night, connections of those horses were issued their invites by Directors of the New South Wales Harness Racing Club.
Melpark Major, at 8:42pm, threw down the gauntlet to his Chariots counterparts with a stunning victory in the Christian Cullen Cup Final at Moonee Valley, cementing his invite in the process. more...
Khouiss Does It Again
Winning last Friday's Rod Fitzpatrick Memorial Stakes with Our Crown Law at Harold Park was not just another feature race for trainer Ali Khouiss - it was more than that.
On the same day 20 years ago Khouiss' father, Fouad Ali Khouiss, passed away.
"It was an emotional day," Khouiss said. more...
Fitzpatrick Preview
Friday night's $20,500 Rod Fitzpatrick Memorial (1760 metres) promises to be a highly competitive affair.
NSW Breeders Challenge runner-up, Damage Control, has drawn well for wily horseman Harry Martin in barrier three and should take plenty of beating. more...
Chariots Build Up
The build up to the 2008 Chariots Of Fire has been given two major boosts this week - the announcement of a shortlist of contenders and confirmation of a race sponsor!
Australasia's pinnacle event for four-year-olds will be held at Harold Park on August 29, with the $200,000 invitation-only race to be sponsored by breeding giants, The Stallion Station. more...
Unplaced Prizemoney
Harness Racing NSW have given participants in their State another reason to smile.
In an announcement earlier this week, the Board of HRNSW will adopt an unplaced starter's rebate from August 1. more...
Rising Stars
Young reinsman Jimmy Douglass took the prize in this year's Pegasus Print Group New South Wales Rising Stars Series.
The 22-year-old from Castle Hill, in Sydney's northwest, dominated the series by accumulating three wins and a third placing in the competition's six races.
3yos Semi Review
New South Wales showcased some of its best three-year-olds for the season in the Sires' Steaks semi finals at Harold Park last Friday night.
The first leg of the quartet of heats, a colts and geldings division, was taken out by NSW Derby winner Beach Fighter. more...
Bennett
Recent Renshaw Cup placegetter, Spiritual King, has been sold to the United States.
Driver Greg Bennett confirmed the news at Harold Park last Friday night after winning aboard Torpedo Bay, which coincidently has the same connections as the latest export. more...
Molly Darling
Dennis Wilson turned back the clock at Harold Park last Friday night with an impressive winning double.
After leading throughout with former Tasmanian Yushchenko Leis in race three, Wilson then repeated the dose on Molly Darling just 30 minutes later in the Cordina Chicken Farms Ranji Bill Stakes over 2160 metres. more...
Second Dollar
CONNECTIONS of classy mare Second Dollar are hoping her impressive 1:57.7 winning performance at Harold Park last Friday night will help her earn an invitation to the Ladyship Mile.
The daughter of Stature has not stepped foot onto a racetrack in 10 months and still managed to clock a sharp mile rate first-up. more...
2008 NSW Derby Preview
Master reinsman Brian Gath was delighted for two reasons when he had a look at the barrier draw for this Friday night's $100,000 Christian Cullen New South Wales Derby over 2565 metres at Harold Park.
Firstly, his pacer Maffioso came up with the coveted pole position and secondly, the unbeaten Greg Kelly drew the inside of the second line.
This undoubtedly gives Maffioso the edge in pre-race discussions. more...
Life In The Fast Lane
LIFE INTHEFASTLANE is set to give trainer John Yeomans his second Australian Pacing Gold title this Friday night at Harold Park.
The daughter of Life Sign has drawn ideally in barrier three for the $300,000 Two-Year-Old Fillies APG Final over 1760 metres and appears to be the likely leader early.
Australia's best driver, Daryl Douglas, will take the reins once again, making the pair a formidable opponent this Friday. more...
Menangle Coming Soon
The excitement is mounting in anticipation of this Sunday's Open Day at the new-look Menangle Park Paceway.
Sunday's Open Day will give industry participants, trainers and drivers their first real chance to inspect the facility since its upgrade. more...
PRESS RELEASES
| 14th August 2008 | Punters Club Gets Off On The Right Hoof |
| 8th August 2008 | Leading Duo Issued With First Chariots Invitations |
| 7th August 2008 | Brady’s Aces Working Hard For The Money |
| 4th August 2008 | Lombardo Kicks Clear In Bonnet Race |
| 1st August 2008 | Bonnet Celebrates 30 Years |
| 31st July 2008 | Chariots of Fire Shortlist Announced |
| 31st July 2008 | 2008 Miracle Mile Stays at Harold Park |
| 30th July 2008 | Stallion Station Named as Chariots Sponsor |