News Briefs : June 1

Big upset for former Kiwi

Former Kiwi pacer Majorca is going from strength to strength. Now the winner of five of eight races state-side she beat a field including Amazing Dream at Harrah's Philadelphia at the weekend. Winning by three quarters of a length, her time of 1:49.3 was her fastest yet in North America. She won six from 48 for trainer Jamie Gameson before heading offshore last year. Meanwhile ex Kiwi Mr Perfect made his Aussie debut a winning one. Formerly trained by the Telfers, the Bettor's Delight four-year-old won at Echuca last night for Nathan and Russell Jack.

Newcomers to Smith stable

Canterbury trainer Gavin Smith has got two interesting newcomers to his barn. He's now training nine win five-year-old American Me, who'd been with Doug Gale at Bulls and he's taken over the training of One Over Da Stars. The eight-year-old Love You mare has had two colts since last racing, at Timaru in 2019. She had five wins from 38 starts while being trained by Greg and Nina Hope at Woodend.

Self Assured cracks $750,000

Self Assured's Auckland Cup win has pushed him past $750,000 in earnings for 2022. It was win number 7 in 10 starts for the champ this year, taking him to $756,750. He is a clear leader ahead of Sundees Son, who finished third in the Rowe Cup. He's at $254,125 with Bolt For Brilliance in third place on $238,900 after his brilliant win in the Rowe Cup on Friday night.

Like father like son in Sweden

France was the big winner of Sweden's big race, with the French trotter Etonnant winning the Elitlopp final at Solvalla. And he did it tough, breaking with 800 to go and then travelling four wide around the last corner before getting up by a length in 1:51.3. The winner is owned and trained by Richard Westerink, who also owned and trained two-time Elitlopp winner Timoko, who just happens to be Etonnant's sire.

To see the Elitlopp click here

Club News : Addington

Tickets on sale for Ladies Night

Always a big occasion, Ladies Night is coming up at Addington with tickets available on-line from today. The Silver Moon Ladies night will be held on Friday July 8. It promises to be a night full of bubbles and food, and there's also a diamond ring and a $1500 travel voucher up for grabs. For more information click here

Club News : Invercargill

The Invercargill Harness Racing Club’s annual Bluff Race Day takes place on the Monday of Queens Birthday weekend, 6 June. The feature race of the day is the South Port NZ Ltd Bluff Cup which will be run over a distance of 2200 metres for a stake of $12,000 while the other races on the programme are supported by either Bluff businesses or businesses or groups with a connection to the port town, including Awarua Synergy, Barnes Wild Bluff Oysters, Southland Farm Services, Hyde Landscaping, United Fisheries, Grinaldi Lodge, KB & Associates Accountants, and the Northern Southland Trotting Club while there is also a special race for Colin Dixon who does so much of the groundwork for the event each year.

The Bluff Race Day was instigated in 2014 and has been a great success and being that it is held on a public holiday it is an ideal outing.The first race is scheduled for 11.14am and the last of eleven is timed for 4.15pm. Admission is free.