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Four Down Under Mares win on Dover Downs Card.   Wednesday nights Dover Downs meeting was highlighted by the huge impact of Down Under mares on North American harness racing.   All up there were 15 Down Under Mares racing on the one card, resulting in four winners, 3 second places a 1 third placing.   The winners were Shezallapples A in a solid 1:50.2 and Liberty Rose N in 1:52.3.   In the $27,500 Open Fillies and Mares Pace, Anytime N got the better of Soho Burning Love A narrowly in 1:51.0 ,but the highlight of the night was in the $50,000 Fillies and Mares Invitational where Down Unders World Champion Mare Shartin N made a winning return to the racetrack in 2020.   Her driver Tim Tetrick took the 7yo Mare back off the starting gate to settle in the running line. Nearing the final stages of the race, just as some may have thought she was too late, Shartin N showed a quick turn of foot to get over top of the field clocking her final quarter in 26.3 and 1.50.0 for the mile.   The daughter of Tintin In America won comfortably, beating the Nifty Norman trained and Andrew McCarthy driven Major Occasion A. Also in the field were quality Down Under mares, Bettor Joy N and Dibaba N.   Monday 2nd March   Dover Downs DE Extreme Machine N – Time: 1:52.2, Stake: $8,500 Robbie Burns N – Time: 1:50.3, Stake: $10,000   Miami Valley Raceway OH Nicol Shard N – Time: 1:54.0, Stake: $10,000   The Downs At Mohegan Sun Pocono Mako Banner N – Time: 1:53.2, Stake: $11,000   Yonkers Raceway NY Kept Under Wraps A – Time: 1:53.3, Stake: $15,000 Solid Asa Rock A – Time: 1:53.4, Stake: $19,000     Tuesday 3rd March   Miami Valley Raceway OH Buzinga N – Time: 1:54.3, Stake: $14,000   Monticello Raceway NY Bettor Reason N – Time: 1:57.2, Stake: $6,200   Pompano Park Rockstar Angel A – Time: 1:53.4, Stake: $9,000   The Meadows PA The Spinster N – Time: 1:53.4, Stake: $9,600     Wednesday 4 th February   Dover Downs DE Shezallapples A – Time: 1:50.2, Stake: $9,000 Liberty Rose N – Time: 1:52.3, Stake: $9,000 Anytime N – Time: 1:51.0, Stake: $27,500 Shartin N – Time: 1:50.0, Stake: $50,000   Monticello Raceway NY Go Collect N – Time: 1:59.0, Stake: $5,500   Northfield Park OH Elrama N – Time: 1:55.4, Stake: $3,600     Thursday 5th February Dover Downs DE Bettor Rock On A – Time: 1:55.4, Stake: $5,500   Monticello Raceway NY Catcha Lefty A – Time: 1:57.3, Stake: $4,200   Saratoga Harness NY Gina Grace N – Time: 1:56.3, Stake: $8,500   Yonkers Raceway NY Sezana N – Time: 1:54.4, Stake: $15,000 Milady Denver A – Time: 1:55.0, Stake: $12,500 Donegal Rundlescreek N – Time: 1:54.4, Stake: $19,000 Christen Me N – Time: 1:55.0, Stake: $19,000     Friday 6th March   Freehold Raceway NJ Bronskimackenzie A – Time: 1:58.0, Stake: $12,000   The Meadows PA Mister Spot A – Time: 1:52.1, Stake: $15,000   Yonkers Raceway NY Bettor Spirits N – Time: 1:55.2, Stake: $19,000 Soho Leviathan A – Time: 1:54.0, Stake: $15,000 Madame Leza A – Time: 1:55.0, Stake: $22,000 (Down Under Trifecta – 2nd Classy Chapel N, Motu Moonbeam N) Sally Fletcher A – Time: 1:55.3, Stake: $22,000 Gold Orchid N – Time: 1:53.2, Stake: $37,000 Delishka N – Time: 1:55.2, Stake: $30,000     Saturday 7 th March   Freehold Raceway NJ Three Ways N – Time: 1:56.0, Stake: $6,300   Meadowlands NJ Vettel N – Time: 1:50.0, Stake: $30,000 Keep On Rocking A – Time: 1:51.2, Stake: $20,000   Miami Valley Raceway OH Captain Dolmio N – Time: 1:52.4, Stake: $16,000 Best Shot N – Time: 1:53.3, Stake: $9,000   Saratoga Harness NY Real Lucky N – Time: 1:54.2, Stake: $9,100   The Downs At Mohegan Sun Pocono Ourlittlegeneral A – Time: 1:53.0, Stake: $12,500   Yonkers Raceway NY American Boy N – Time: 1:54.3, Stake: $24,000 Macintosh N – Time: 1:53.3, Stake: $22,000 Alluneedisfaith N – Time: 1:54.4, Stake: $22,000 Louis Alberto N– Time: 1:54.4, Stake: $24,000     Sunday 8th March   Miami Valley Raceway OH Sammy The Bull N – Time: 1:52.0, Stake: $17,500   Saratoga Harness NY Wardan Destroyer A – Time: 1:57.2, Stake: $8,500   Flamboro Downs CA Uncle Ben N – Time: 1:57.3, Stake: $5,000 Smooth Mara N – Time: 1:55.4, Stake: $6,000     Click here for previous weeks articles     by Carter Dalgety

None Bettor A Returns to harness racing in style with the tough Down Under pacer making a winning return to the race track for 2020.   None Better A came out on top in a thrilling finish to win the $30,000 Preferred Pace at The Meadowlands on Saturday night. He clocked in at a time of 1:50.4 for the mile race, nosing out the Ron Burke trained Trump Nation.   Down Under’s Andrew McCarthy did the driving for trainer Andrew Harris. The son of Bettors Delight ripped home his last quarter in a quick 26.1. This was the 7yo Geldings 27 th career victory and extended his stake earnings to over $445,000.   Also holding a lifetime mark of 1:48.8 ,Rub Of The Green N went two straight wins, proving his consistency winning at Pompano Park back to back.   Rub Of The Green N was successful in a time of 1:51.4 for trainer Luc Loyer and driver Wally Hennessey. The 9yo Gelding was the winner of a close finish in the $9,000 Pace. The previous week he paced a winning mile in 1:52.3. This takes the son of Mach Threes lifetime statistics to 27 wins and just short of $250,000 in stake earnings, plus three Group Level victory’s in Australia.   Tuesday 25 th February   Miami Valley Raceway OH Majestic Player A – Time: 1:53.4, Stake: $22,500   Yonkers Raceway NY Uptown Lady N – Time: 1:56.4, Stake: $14,000     Wednesday 26 th February   Dover Downs DE Major Occasion A – Time: 1:50.2, Stake: $27,500     Thursday 27 th February   Dover Downs DE Bettor Rock On A – Time: 1:55.4, Stake: $5,500   Monticello Raceway NY Lettucerocku A – Time: 2:00.1, Stake: $3,400   Saratoga Harness NY Sea Change N – Time: 1:59.4, Stake: $7,250     Friday 28 th February   Freehold Raceway NJ Eden Paige N – Time: 1:57.4, Stake: $6,300   Miami Valley Raceway OH Hillary Barry N – Time: 1:55.3, Stake: $12,500   Yonkers Raceway NY Wick N – Time: 1:54.4, Stake: $17,000 McClinchie N – Time: 1:54.1, Stake: $17,000 Ambro Courage N – Time: 1:55.0, Stake: $22,000 Whats Inthe Esky N – Time: 1:55.0, Stake: $17,000     Saturday 29 th February   Buffalo Raceway NY Sir Richie N – Time: 1:59.3, Stake: $6,400   Freehold Raceway NJ Soho Lennon A – Time: 1:53.4, Stake: $14,000 Machtu N – Time: 1:55.1, Stake: $9,000 Highview Conall N – Time: 1:57.2, Stake: $5,000   Hawthorne Raceway IL Massive Attack A – Time: 1:54.3, Stake: $5,000   Meadowlands NJ None Bettor A – Time: 1:50.4, Stake: $30,000 The Devils Own N – Time: 1:50.3, Stake: $13,500 Saying Grace N – Time: 1:50.2, Stake: $20,000 Soho Chelsea A – Time: 1:53.0, Stake: $11,500   Miami Valley Raceway OH Persistent Threat A – Time: 1:53.2, Stake: $15,000   Saratoga Harness NY Mach Up A – Time: 1:57.2, Stake: $7,250   Yonkers Raceway NY Marty Monkhouser A – Time: 1:54.3, Stake: $25,000 Anthem N – Time: 1:55.0, Stake: $20,000 One Off Delight A – Time: 1:54.2, Stake: $20,000     Sunday 1 st March   Miami Valley Raceway OH The Empiressister N – Time: 1:56.1, Stake: $5,000   Pompano Park FL Rub Of The Green N – Time: 1:51.4, Stake: $9,000     Click here for previous weeks articles     By Carter Dalgety

Down Under Mare creates history at the U.S. Harness Writers Association's Dan Patch Awards.   The New Zealand Bred and Australian raced mare Shartin N was crowned Pacer of the Year at the prestigious annual event. This astonishing achievement makes Shartin N the first ever Down Under racehorse to be named US Horse of the Year.   The daughter of Tintin In America had a simply faultless 2019 season winning 15 of her 19 races and earning a huge $982,177 in prize money.   A notable highlight of her racing season was in the Lady Liberty at The Meadowlands where she clocked a winning time of 1:46.4, making her the fastest pacing mare in history. A simply freakish harness racing horse that New Zealand and Australia can be very proud of. Especially her Canterbury breeder Grant Crabble. A remarkable achievement.   Shartin N and driver Tim Tetrick setting the world record with 1:46.4 mile    --Lisa photo   Also doing Down Under Proud at the Awards was harness driver Dexter Dunn who was crowned Driver of the Year. This especially is an amazing achievement by Dunn, who only competed in his first full year of driving in the United Stakes in 2019.   Dunn dominated New Zealand’s driving premiership for a decade and took USA Harness by storm in his first full year of driving.   His 2019 season statistics were:   Starts: 2696 1 st : 461 2 nd : 347 3 rd : 350 Earnings: $12,077,367   Down Under Pacer doing a great job for US Connections.   Duplicated N ran a great winning mile on Thursday at Dover Downs, clocking a sharp time of 1:50.2 for driver Tim Tetrick and Trainer Jim King Jnr. He was too good for the Dexter Dunn driven California Crusin in the $13,000 Pace.   This son of Somebeachsomewhere has had a successful North American career holding a lifetime mark of 1:49.4 and so far recording 6 wins from 30 starts for $180,325 in stake earnings. He looks set to continue excelling throughout the 2020 racing season.   The 6yo previously raced Down Under in New Zealand and Australia. Notably winning 6 of his 10 Australian race starts before being exported to the United States.     Monday 17 th February   Miami Valley Raceway OH Hit And Giggle A – Time: 1:55.2, Stake: $7,500   Saratoga Harness NY Franco Tristan N – Time: 1:55.0, Stake: $10,700 Mighty Mr Sharkey N – Time: 1:54.2, Stake: $8,500 Tuapeka Trick N – Time: 1:57.2, Stake: $7,300 Crockets Cullen N – Time: 1:54.2, Stake: $15,000 - Down Under Trifecta – 2 nd Bettors Fire N, 3 rd Don Domingo Fcee N – Time: 1:56.1, Stake: $5,500 Star Commander N – Time: 1:54.3, Stake: $12,500   Yonkers Raceway NY Brookies Prince N – Time: 1:56.2, Stake: $10,000     Tuesday 18 th February   Miami Valley Raceway OH Best Shot N – Time: 1:55.0, Stake: $7,500 Majestic Player A – Time: 1:54.2, Stake: $24,000 Return To Sender N – Time: 1:55.4, Stake: $6,000   Monticello Raceway NY Bettor Reason N – Time: 1:59.1, Stake: $5,500   The Meadows PA The Spinster N – Time: 1:54.3, Stake: $9,600   Yonkers Raceway NY High Rolling A – Time: 1:54.3, Stake: $17,000     Wednesday 19 th February   Dover Downs DE Lucky Artist A – Time: 1:53.0, Stake: $8,500 Anytime N – Time: 1:51.4, Stake: $17,500   Saratoga Harness NY Mach Up A – Time: 1:58.2, Stake: $8,000 Two Fiftyeight N – Time: 1:56.0, Stake: $6,000     Thursday 20 th February   Dover Downs DE Bad Boy Brad A – Time: 1:51.3, Stake: $17,000 Duplicated N – Time: 1:50.2, Stake: $13,000 Blazen River N – Time: 1:51.4, Stake: $14,000   Saratoga Harness NY Misty Memory N – Time: 1:57.0, Stake: $7,500 Gina Grace N – Time: 1:56.1, Stake: $5,500 Miss Irish Rose A – Time: 1:54.3, Stake: $15,000     Friday 21 st February   Yonkers Raceway NY Ambro Courage N – Time: 1:55.2, Stake: $20,000 Kaitlyn N – Time: 1:55.0, Stake: $40,000   Woodbine Mohawk Park CA Belfast N – Time: 1:54.3, Stake: $15,000     Saturday 22 nd February   Buffalo Raceway NY Classic American N – Time: 1:57.4, Stake: $6,400   Freehold Raceway NJ Ultimate Flyer N – Time: 1:56.4, Stake: $5,000   Meadowlands NJ Jesse Duke N – Time: 1:51.0, Stake: $25,000   Miami Valley Raceway OH Lifeonthebeach A – Time: 2:23.1 (1 ¼ Miles), Stake: $25,000   The Downs At Mohegan Sun Pocono PA Star Commander N – Time: 1:53.0, Stake: $14,000   Yonkers Raceway NY Saying Grace N – Time: 1:53.3, Stake: $17,000 Luciano N – Time: 1:53.0, Stake: $22,000   Woodbine Mohawk Park CA Sweet N Fast N – Time: 1:52.0, Stake: $14,000     Sunday 23 rd February   Pompano Park FL Brigadierbronski A – Time: 1:52.3, Stake: $9,000 Rub Of The Green N – Time: 1:52.3, Stake: $6,500   The Downs At Mohegan Sun Pocono PA Tango Dancer N – Time: 1:56.2, Stake: $15,000     Click here for previous weeks articles     By Carter Dalgety

A very tough Down Under harness racing pacer continues winning races at aged 12. Bettors Fire N, the winner of over $1m, wins again at Yonkers Raceway, in the $20,000 pace in 1:54.1, for trainer Heidi Gibbs and driver Ron Cushing. It was the son of Bettors Delights 57th career victory and holds a lifetime mark of 1:50.2. While racing Down Under, Bettors Fire N was the winner of a staggering 12 Group races and was also placed at Group level on a further 10 occasions. Bettors Fire N is out of top mare Sparks A Flyin 1:52 ($650,000), makes him a ¾ brother to Saturday nights Victorian Oaks winner Dr Susan NZ. This is a family in top form. Bettors Fire N Nice Down Under pacer ticks over a quarter of a million dollars in stakes with latest win. Stars Align A was seen winning the $22,000 pace at Yonkers Raceway on Saturday night, clocking a time of 1:54.2 around the half mile (800m) racetrack, for trainer Rene Allard and driver Daniel Dube. It notched the son of Art Major's lifetime earnings past $313,000, while being his 16th career victory. The 7yo Entire holds a lifetime marks of 1:50.8. When racing Down Under, Stars Align was placed at Group level twice while racing at stakes level. Stars Align A   Monday 20th January   Yonkers Raceway NY Bettors Fire N – Time: 1:54.1, Stake: $20,000 Alberto Contador N – Time: 1:54.4, Stake: $14,500 Globaldomination N – Time: 1:55.0, Stake: $16,000   Tuesday 21st January   The Meadows PA The Spinster N – Time: 1:55.1, Stake: $9,600   Yonkers Raceway NY Motu Moonbeam N – Time: 1:55.3, Stake: $14,500   Wednesday 22nd January   Dover Downs DE Bettor Rock On N – Time: 1:54.1, Stake: $5,000 Firebby A – Time: 1:53.0, Stake: $7,500 Anytime N – Time: 1:52.0, Stake: $9,500 Rock N Shard N – Time: 1:52.1, Stake: $16,000 Delishka N – Time: 1:51.1, Stake: $25,000 Flashazz N – Time: 1:54.0, Stake: $11,500   Monticello Raceway NY Naughty Maravu N – Time: 1:57.2, Stake: $5,500   Rosecroft Raceway MD Jive Dancing A – Time: 1:53.2, Stake: $8,500   Thursday 23rd January   Dover Downs DE Bad Boy Brad A – Time: 1:51.2, Stake: $15,000   Monticello Raceway NY Fiery Lustre N – Time: 1:59.2, Stake: $2,500   Yonkers Raceway NY Shezallapples A – Time: 1:56.0, Stake: $12,500   Friday 24th January   Miami Valley Raceway OH Onspeed N – Time: 1:57.2, Stake: $10,000   The Meadows PA Mister Spot A – Time: 1:52.2, Stake: $13,500   Yonkers Raceway NY Northern Assassin A – Time: 1:55.2, Stake: $12,500 Milliondollargem A – Time: 1:54.1, Stake: $22,000 Sudden Change N – Time: 1:54.2, Stake: $20,000 Titanium N – Time: 1:55.4, Stake: $14,500   Woodbine Mohawk Park CA Sly Eleanor N – Time: 1:53.4, Stake: $20,00   Saturday 25th January   Freehold Raceway NJ Shineonucrazydiamond A – Time: 1:53.2, Stake: $12,000 Matchu N – Time: 1:54.2, Stake: $7,700   Meadowlands NJ Lifeonthebeach A – Time: 1:51.0, Stake: $11,250   Miami Valley Raceway OH Iam Erik N – Time: 1:52.4, Stake: $15,000   Yonkers Raceway NY Anythingforlove A – Time: 1:53.1, Stake: $20,000 Stars Align A – Time: 1:54.2, Stake: $22,000 Soho Lennon A – Time: 1:53.2, Stake: $27,000   Woodbine Mohawk Park CA Sweet N Fast N – Time: 1:57.0, Stake: $12,000 Heza Thrill N – Time: 1:57.4, Stake: $14,000   Sunday 26th January   Pompano Park FL Alluneedisfaith N – Time: 1:51.0, Stake: $9,500     Click here for previous weeks articles     Carter Dalgety

Fresh American Import Major Occasion A, was far too good for her field in Friday nights harness racing $25,000 Fillies and Mares Pace at The Meadowlands. Now trained by Down Under’s Nifty Norman and driven by Dexter Dunn the quality mare completed her mile in a tidy 1:51. The win only being her third American race start. The daughter of Art Major did her previous racing in Australia where she was the winner of 15 races and earned over $235,000 in stake earnings. Notably pacing a winning 1:50.4 mile at Menangle Raceway, while being a Group race winner and placing at Group level 6 times. Her racing future looks bright. Another Down Under export in Franco Totem N, was also successful at The Meadowlands over the weekend. His win being on the Saturday night of racing in the $37,500 Preferred Pace beating the six horse field in 1:51.2. This win capped off another good weekend for Down Under horsemen in Nifty Norman and Dexter Dunn, as they also trained and drove Franco Totem N respectively. "He's a very nice horse and doesn't take anything out of himself in the mile." Said Dunn, of the 7yo Gelding. The win being the son of Changeovers 21st career win. Handy Down Under pacer kicks off American racing career nicely. Quality New Zealand pacer Global Domination N won his second start in the US on Monday night at Yonkers Raceway. Now trained by Peter Tritton and driven by Jordan Stratton, Global Domination clocked 1:53.2 around the half mile (800m) track in the $16,000 Pace. Before recently heading to America, the son of Bettors Delight was the winner of four races and just shy of $50,000 in stake earnings while racing in New Zealand. Major Occasion A Franco Totem N Global Domination N Monday 13th January   Dover Downs DE Hug The Wind N – Time: 1:51.4, Stake: $7,500   Miami Valley Raceway OH Gunrneedabgrboat A – Time: 1:54.1, Stake: $12,500   Yonkers Raceway NY Globaldomination N – Time: 1:53.2, Stake: $16,000 Alberto Contador N – Time: 1:55.1, Stake: $12,500     Tuesday 14th January   Miami Valley Raceway OH Return To Sender N – Time: 1:55.0, Stake: $6,000   Yonkers Raceway NY Motu Moonbeam N – Time: 1:55.4, Stake: $12,500     Wednesday 15th January   Dover Downs DE Bettor Rock On N – Time: 1:54.1, Stake: $5,000 Bettor Trix N – Time: 1:51.3, Stake: $16,000   Northfield Park OH Copper Coast A – Time: 1:55.1, Stake: $7,000     Thursday 16th January   Yonkers Raceway NY Neon Sky N – Time: 1:57.1, Stake: $14,500     Friday 17th January   Freehold Raceway NJ Bronskimackenzie A – Time: 1:55.2, Stake: $9,000   Meadowlands NJ Major Occasion A – Time: 1:51.0, Stake: $25,000 All American N  – Time: 1:56.0, Stake: $19,000   The Meadows PA Mister Spot A – Time: 1:53.0, Stake: $11,500   Yonkers Raceway NY Mach Time N – Time: 1:52.4, Stake: $20,000 Down Under Trifecta – 2nd Lachie Maguire N, 3rd Anythingforlove A Kotare Yarra A – Time: 1:56.3, Stake: $20,000 Rockin The Boys A – Time: 1:54.3, Stake: $22,000     Saturday 18th January   Freehold Raceway NJ Texican N – Time: 1:56.1, Stake: $5,000   Meadowlands NJ Captain Dolmio N – Time: 1:52.2, Stake: $11,500 Franco Totem N – Time: 1:51.2, Stake: $37,500 Italian Delight N – Time: 1:51.2, Stake: $20,000   Miami Valley Raceway OH Lucifers Legend A – Time: 1:54.1, Stake: $15,000   Yonkers Raceway NY Lord Willoughby A – Time: 1:56.2, Stake: $17,000 Soho Lennon A – Time: 1:56.0, Stake: $22,000     Click here for previous weeks articles     Carter Dalgety    

Down Under pacer wins the Open Pace at Dover Downs, beating a high quality harness racing field. Billy Badger N grinded his way home from wide to get over top of the field to win in a four way finish. Trained by Down Under's Nifty Norman and owned and driven by Dexter Dunn, it set a new lifetime mark of 1:50 for the 6yo gelding in the $30,000 Open Pace. Bred and formerly raced in New Zealand by Dexter Dunn’s father Robert Dunn, Billy Badger was the winner of over $150,000 in stake money. Notable placing at Group level twice and was the winner of the Listed Uncut Gems Classic in New Zealand. Dexter Dunn owns and drives Billy Badger N Billy Badger N Down Under Pacer keeps improving to salute in Preferred Pace. San Domino A was too good for a very competitive field to win in a time of 1:51.3 and a stake of $30,000. It was the son of Somebeachsomewheres third straight win and eighth of the season in the US. Taking his US record to 20 wins, over $200,000 in stake money and holds a lifetime mark of 1:49.2. The 6yo gelding was formerly bred and raced in Australia where he was the winner of 14 races and over $140,000 in stake earnings. Dexter Dunn finishes his first full season of Driving in the USA with mind-blowing figures. One of New Zealand’s best ever driver Dexter Dunn has entered the American driving ranks in spectacular fashion. Dunn who dominated New Zealand’s driving premiership for a decade has taken USA harness racing by storm in his first full year of driving.   He finished the season in 3rd place for stake earnings and 8th for amounts of wins. His record was: Starts: 2696 1st: 461 2nd: 347 3rd: 350 Earnings: $12,077,367 A remarkable effort and achievement and Congratulations to Dexter. He is doing great things for Down Under harness racing as his success brings huge interest from US and Canadian harness racing down to New Zealand and Australian. Too all followers of Down Under Winners in North America and Canada, have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year. Merry Christmas all.   Monday 16th December   Dover Downs DE Get Outta Eyre N – Time: 1:52.4, Stake: $4,500 Extreme Machine N – Time: 1:54.0, Stake: $7,500   Wednesday 18th December   Dover Downs DE Rock N Shard N – Time: 1:53.1, Stake: $16,000   Thursday 19th December   Dover Downs DE Big On Personality N – Time: 1:52.3, Stake: $12,000 Montefalco N – Time: 1:51.0, Stake: $12,000 Johnny Disco A – Time: 1:51.0, Stake: $15,000 Billy Badger N – Time: 1:50.0, Stake: $30,000   Friday 20th December   Meadowlands NJ Kotare Yarra N – Time: 1:52.4, Stake: $16,000   Saturday 21st December   Freehold Raceway NJ Soho Lennon A – Time: 1:54.4, Stake: $10,500   Meadowlands NJ Hoo Nien A – Time: 1:51.3, Stake: $11,000 San Domingo A – Time: 1:51.3, Stake: $30,000     Click here for previous weeks articles     Carter Dalgety

Top Down Under harness racing horsemen create spectacular finish at The Meadowlands. Down Under Trainers, Nifty Norman and Noel Daley dead-heated the $65,000 SBOA Final for 3yo Trotters at The Meadowlands Raceway in New Jersey on Friday night. With Down Under reins men Andrew McCarthy driving the Noel Daley trained runner and amazingly Dexter Dunn driving the third place getter. Making it a rare four way trifecta involvement for Down Under Trainers and Drivers in a North American race. The winning horses being Evident Beauty and Princess Deo, both 3yo Filly’s by Trixton trotted the mile in 1:52.2. The third place getter who was driven by Dexter Dunn, Lucius Vorenus is by Father Patrick. This was a very early win for Noel Daley since he recently returned to training in North America after having a stint in Sydney, Australia as head trainer for Emilio and Mary Rosati, Team Stride. The dead-heated win was Nifty Normans 118th winner for the season and took his stake earnings past the $4.2 million mark for 2019. Andrew McCarthy gained his 236th win for the season and extended his stake earnings to over $7.3 million for 2019. Also Dexter Dunn has driven 424 winners and earned over $11.6 million in prize money for his 2019 North American driving career. Here is that race   Monday 2nd December Northfield Park OH Sporty Spook A – Time: 1:53.4, Stake: $12,500 He Can Fly N – Time: 1:54.1, Stake: $11,800   Rosecroft  Raceway MD Our Jerry Lee N – Time: 1:55.3, Stake: $6,500   Tuesday 3rd November Dover Downs DE Shared Interest A – Time: 1:55.1, Stake: $9,000   Monticello Raceway NY Steel The Deal N – Time: 1:58.0, Stake: $6,300   Yonkers Raceway NY Bettor Spirits N – Time: 1:55.2, Stake: $12,500 Torrid Bromac N – Time: 1:55.3, Stake: $17,000   Wednesday 4th December Dover Downs DE Bettor Trix N – Time: 1:53.1, Stake: $9,500   Harrah’s Philadelphia PA Midnight Dylan N – Time: 1:53.0, Stake: $8,000 Big On Personality N – Time: 1:53.3, Stake: $16,000   Thursday 5th December Dover Downs DE Trojan Banner N – Time: 1:52.4, Stake: $15,000 Mister Ohanzee A – Time: 1:52.1, Stake: $15,000 Duplicated N – Time: 1:50.4, Stake: $25,000 Glengarry Knight N – Time: 1:52.2, Stake: $14,500   Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway OH Nicol Shard N – Time: 1:53.2, Stake: $8,500 Montana Pablo A – Time: 1:54.0, Stake: $4,500   Monticello Raceway NY Fiery Lustre N – Time: 2:03.1, Stake: $3,000   Saratoga Harness NY Coverdndiamonds N – Time: 1:56.4, Stake: $9,100 Lady Dela Renta A – Time: 1:54.2, Stake: $18,000 Sea Change N – Time: 1:57.4, Stake: $8,000   Yonkers Raceway NY Sezana N – Time: 1:55.0, Stake: $14,500 Texas Terror N – Time: 1:52.4, Stake: $20,000   Friday 6th December Harrah’s Philadelphia PA Western Rockstar A – Time: 1:53.0, Stake: $9,500 Ideal Lifestyle A – Time: 1:53.2, Stake: $11,000 Followthewind N – Time: 1:54.0, Stake: $7,000 Lincolns Girl N – Time: 1:52.4, Stake: $17,000   Meadowlands NJ Polak A – Time: 1:52.2, Stake: $17,000   The Meadows PA Bit Of A Tiger N – Time: 1:52.3, Stake: $11,200   Yonkers Raceway NY Dream Out Loud N – Time: 1:55.4, Stake: $17,000 Dibaba N – Time: 1:53.4, Stake: $42,000   Fraser Downs CA Sell A Bit N – Time: 1:54.1, Stake: $50,000   Saturday 7th December Batavia Downs NY Brunello N – Time: 1:57.2, Stake: $11,000   Freehold Raceway NJ Machiatto A – Time: 1:54.0, Stake: $7,700 Warminster A – Time: 1:55.1, Stake: $9,000   Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway OH Lettucerockthem A – Time: 1:52.0, Stake: $13,000   Meadowlands NJ Campora N – Time: 1:51.1, Stake: $12,500   Saratoga Harness NY Real Lucky N – Time: 1:54.1, Stake: $10,170 Down Under Trifecta – 2nd Tenacious One A, 3rd The Great Buzz N Bettors Fire N – Time: 1:53.0, Stake: $18,000 One Off Delight N – Time: 1:54.2, Stake: $11,000   Yonkers Raceway NY Marty Monkhouser N – Time: 1:54.2, Stake: $25,000 Solid Asa Rock A – Time: 1:54.2, Stake: $20,000 Rakapuka Ruler N – Time: 1:52.3, Stake: $42,000 Bright Diamond N – Time: 1:52.1, Stake: $22,000   Sunday 8th December Harrah’s Philadelphia PA Quick Fun N – Time: 1:53.1, Stake: $15,000 Jacks Shadow N – Time: 1:52.4, Stake: $14,500 Bevans Cullen N – Time: 1:53.4, Stake: $11,000   Saratoga Harness NY Mr Cool Seaeyre N – Time: 1:58.2, Stake: $19,250     Click here for previous weeks articles     Carter Dalgety

Sharp Down Under harness racing pacer doing extra well in North America. Former Australian pacer Anythingforlove A was seen winning the $15,000 Open Pace at Northfield Park on Monday, for trainer C Brian Loney and driver Simon Allard. The son of Rock n Roll Heaven paced the mile in 1:51.1 making it his 6th win and notching over $130,000 in stake earnings for the current season in North America. While racing Down Under, Anythingforlove was the winner of 19 races and over $374,000 in prize money notably placing at Group level on three occasions and also winning at group level on 3 occasions. With his biggest win coming in the $100,000 Allied Express Sprint in 1:48.7 at Menangle in Sydney Australia. Anythingforlove and driver Aaron Merriman Consistent Down Under gelding continues to excel in North American racing career. New Zealand bred Benhope Rulz won on Saturday night at Yonkers Raceway in the $20,000 pace for current trainer Darran Cassar and driver Brent Holland. Clocking a time of 1:53.4 around the half mile (800m) track, the son of Courage Under Fire was far too good for rivals, proving his ability while racing in his third country. He started off his career racing in New Zealand, but was soon relocated to Western Australia to race successfully, and now presently racing in North America. The 5yos Down Under racing career consisted of 11 wins and just shy of $150,000 in prize money, while impressively winning three of his first four career starts and highlight being winning a $50,000 Group 2 at Gloucester Park in Western Australia.   Monday 25th November   Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway OH Nicol Shard N – Time: 1:53.0, Stake: $4,000   Northfield Park OH Anythingforlove A – Time: 1:51.1, Stake: $15,000   Plainridge Park MA Zinny Mach N – Time: 1:53.2, Stake: $14,000   Yonkers Raceway NY Benson Boys N – Time: 1:54.0, Stake: $19,000     Tuesday 26th November   Dover Downs DE Stella A – Time: 1:59.0, Stake: $15,000 Shared Interest A – Time: 1:54.3, Stake: $9,500   The Meadows PA Amelia’s Courage A – Time: 1:51.3, Stake: $20,000   Wednesday 27th November   Dover Downs DE Bettor Trix N – Time: 1:52.3, Stake: $6,500   Plainridge Park MA Stihl N – Time: 1:56.4, Stake: $8,500   Saratoga Harness NY Dibaba N – Time: 1:52.4, Stake: $18,000 Two Fiftyeight N – Time: 1:55.1, Stake: $6,400   Friday 29th November   Batavia Downs NY Empire Earl N – Time: 2:00.0, Stake: $9,000   Harrah’s Philadelphia PA Ideal Lifestyle A – Time: 1:53.1, Stake: $7,000 Islay N – Time: 1:53.0, Stake: $12,500   The Meadows PA Statham N – Time: 1:52.2, Stake: $11,500 Blow a Cloud N – Time: 1:53.1, Stake: $6,600   Woodbine Mohawk Park CA Bettor Be Donna N – Time: 1:53.4, Stake: $26,000 High Rolling A – Time: 2:38.4 (1 3/8 Miles), Stake: $16,000   Saturday 30th November   Freehold Raceway NJ Bobjacks Angle A – Time: 1:56.3, Stake: $4,800   Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway OH Three Of The Best A – Time: 1:51.4, Stake: $17,500   Meadowlands NJ San Domino A – Time: 1:50.1, Stake: $22,500   Saratoga Harness NY Khun Ratha A – Time: 1:54.1, Stake: $9,500 Redbank Blaze A – Time: 1:53.2, Stake: $15,000 Fcee N – Time: 1:56.1, Stake: $8,500   Scarborough Downs ME Emperor Montana N – Time: 2:00.2, Stake: $3,000   Yonkers Raceway NY Vapour N – Time: 1:54.0, Stake: $17,000 Ambro Courage N – Time: 1:53.3, Stake: $20,000 Benhope Rulz N – Time: 1:53.4, Stake: $20,000     Sunday 1st December   Scarborough Downs ME Ideal Legacy A – Time: 1:56.4, Stake:      Click here for previous weeks articles     Carter Dalgety

Down Under harness racing representatives have yet another huge stakes night at The Meadowlands. Trainer Brett Pelling led the charge on Saturday night training a winning double. His first win came in the $401,850 Governors Cup Final for 2yo Colts and Geldings, where Papi Rob Hanover (Somebeachsomewhere - Panera - Rocknroll Hanover) was successful with David Miller in the bike. Papi Rod Hanover shot away from rivals to score in 1:51.1. This two-year-old's record is now six wins from 12 starts for $756,783 in earnings. His second win came from top mare Caviart Ally ((Bettor's Delight - Allamerican Cool - No Nukes) in the $175,000 TVG Mares final, with Down Under reinsmen Andrew McCarthy doing the steering. Caviart Ally for Pelling and McCarthy nosed out the fabulous Down Under mare Shartin N in a thrilling finish to take home the prize in a scorching time of 1:48.3. Caviart Ally's record is now 25 wins for $1,828,016. Papi Rob Hanover Caviart Ally Andrew McCarthy was also successful with a double on the night but in the drivers seat. His first win was with the Andrew Harris trainee Rock Lights (Rock N Roll Heaven - Nuclear Light - No Nukes) in 1:50.1, followed up later on with the stunning Caviart Ally. Rock Lights Down Under trainer Nifty Norman and driver Dexter Dunn also teamed up and grabbed a victory with the New Zealand bred and Australian raced Franco Totem N (Changeover - Treaty Franco - Badlands Hanover). The trio scored in a $22,500 pace where Franco Totem was a bold winner in 1:50. Franco Totem N was formerly raced in Australia by the Graham Family. He recorded 17 wins and over $120,000 in stake earnings while racing Down Under. In the US he has only had 7seven starts for three wins, two seconds and a third for $38,600 in earnings since his arrival in August this year. Franco Totem N Down Under trainer Chris Ryders top 3yo colt Bettors Wish (Bettor's Delight - Lifetime Star - Western Ideal) ran a huge race in the $350,000 TVG Open Pacing Final where he came in second place. A remarkable effort for the only 3yo in the race up against the top Open Pacers in the country. With Dexter Dunn in the bike, the pair flew home from far back to record a time of 1:49.2. Bettors Wish Dunn was again very narrowly beaten in the $350,000 TVG Open Trotting Final with exceptional trotting mare Manchego (Muscle Hill - Secret Magic - Cantab Hall) . Working overtime early in a 26.3 opening quarter, the pair found themselves on top just prior to the half. That being clocked in a lightning 53.4 trotting, giving a huge sight up the final stretch but just being nipped on the post by classy European trotter Six Pack (Muscle Mass - Pleasing Lady - Cantab Hall) who now retires to stud. Manchego and Dunn can be extremely proud of their second placing in 1:50, a super effort from a mare racing against the Open Male Trotters. Manchego   Monday 18th November   Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway OH Best Shot N – Time: 1:54.3, Stake: $4,000 Montana Pablo A – Time: 1:55.4, Stake: $4,500   Monticello Raceway NY Kenrick N – Time: 1:57.3, Stake: $5,000   Plainridge Park MA Shady Secret A – Time: 1:55.2, Stake: $9,000 Zinny Mach N – Time: 1:55.0, Stake: $14,000   Pompano Park FL Brilliant Strike N – Time: 1:53.1, Stake: $4,500   Yonkers Raceway NY Benson Boys N – Time: 1:56.4, Stake: $19,000 Vapour A – Time: 1:55.0, Stake: $14,500   Woodbine Mohawk Park CA Rub Of The Green N – Time: 1:56.0, Stake: $11,000     Tuesday 19th November   Monticello Raceway NY Khun Ratha A – Time: 1:57.4, Stake: $5,500   Wednesday 20th November   Batavia Downs NY Media Queen N – Time: 1:57.0, Stake: $7,300   Saratoga Harness NY Two Fiftyeight N – Time: 1:54.3, Stake: $6,400     Thursday 21st November   Dover Downs DE Never Say Never N – Time: 1:51.0, Stake: $9,000 Bad Boy Brad A – Time: 1:50.3, Stake: $15,000 Mister Ohanzee A – Time: 1:51.4, Stake: $15,000     Saratoga Harness NY Dibaba N – Time: 1:54.3, Stake: $18,000   Yonkers Raceway NY Ima Tragedy N – Time: 1:54.2, Stake: $17,000 Bright Diamond N – Time: 1:52.0, Stake: $20,000 Our Max Phactor N – Time: 1:52.3, Stake: $22,000     Friday 22nd November   Harrah’s Philadelphia PA Rockin The Boys A – Time: 1:52.3, Stake: $14,500 Tango Dancer N – Time: 1:54.1, Stake: $14,000   Meadowlands NJ Polak A – Time: 1:54.1, Stake: $11,000 Whittaker N – Time: 1:52.2, Stake: $12,500   Plainridge Park MA Stihl N – Time: 1:56.2, Stake: $8,500   The Meadows PA Bit Of A Tiger N – Time: 1:53.0, Stake: $11,200     Saturday 23rd November   Batavia Downs NY In Runaway Bay N – Time: 1:55.2, Stake: $11,000   Freehold Raceway NJ Bobjacks Angle A – Time: 1:58.0, Stake: $4,200 Sir Richie N – Time: 1:55.2, Stake: $5,000   Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway OH Risk N – Time: 1:52.4, Stake: $7,000   Meadowlands NJ Franco Totem N – Time: 1:50.0, Stake: $22,500   Northfield Park OH Zenola’s Art  N – Time: 1:56.0, Stake: $7,500 Strawb’s Chippie N – Time: 1:55.0, Stake: $12,400   Saratoga Harness NY Crockets Cullen N – Time: 1:53.0, Stake: $18,000 Real Lucky N – Time: 1:56.0, Stake: $5,350   Yonkers Raceway NY Hundie N – Time: 1:52.2, Stake: $20,000 Rakapuka Ruler N – Time: 1:52.3, Stake: $27,000 Jacks Legend N – Time: 1:51.2, Stake: $35,000     Sunday 24th November   Harrah’s Philadelphia PA Torrid Bromac N – Time: 1:54.1, Stake: $11,000 Bevans Cullen N – Time: 1:53.2, Stake: $8,500     Click here for previous weeks articles     Carter Dalgety

Harness racing Down Under "Breeders Crown winners" this week take out the Matron Stakes. New Zealand born trainer/driver duo, Nifty Norman and Dexter Dunn were once again successful this time in the $181,000 Matron Stakes on Thursday at Dover Downs. They teamed up with Amigo Volo a 2yo trotting gelding by Father Patrick gapping rivals to win in a time of 1:52.4. Coming in a huge 1.6 seconds in front of the second place getter.  Just two weeks ago the same trio won the $790,000 2yo Trotting Colts and Geldings Final in Canada. Amigo Hall has had 11 starts for 6 wins and 2 seconds for earnings of $700,000 lifetime to date. A recent arrival in North America that is making news is Lifeonthebeach A at Saratoga. A Somebeachsomewhere 5yo gelding that raced in Australia, Lifeonthebeach had 34 starts for 7 wins 11 seconds and 3 thirds for $76,410. His last 10 starts at Albion Park resulted in no wins.  Lifeonthebeach bled in Australia twice and as a result was barred from racing for life from its last start on the 22nd of June 2019. What a waste of of very good horse! Sold to North America for next to nothing Lifeonthebeach has had 10 starts for 7 wins and 1 second for $35,000 in earnings to date and has taken a record of 1:53 on a half-mile track. Why Lasix cannot be used Down Under to help a horse really does not make sense to me. Monday 4th November Dover Downs DE Bad Boy Brad A – Time: 1:52.2, Stake: $7,000   Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway OH Crombie A – Time: 1:54.2, Stake: $4,500   Plainridge Park MA Zinny Mach N – Time: 1:52.0, Stake: $12,000 Stihl N – Time: 1:56.2, Stake: $8,500   Yonkers Raceway NY Shecandance N – Time: 1:53.4, Stake: $19,000   Tuesday 5th November   The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono PA Benson Boys N – Time: 1:52.0, Stake: $15,000 Lynbar Rose N – Time: 1:52.1, Stake: $11,000   The Meadows PA Hilary Barry N – Time: 1:57.4, Stake: $7,500 Amelia’s Courage A – Time: 1:53.0, Stake: $20,000   Yonkers Raceway NY Beyondthesilence N – Time: 1:55.1, Stake: $12,500 Shes Sporty A – Time: 1:54.3, Stake: $12,500 Lettucerockthem A – Time: 1:53.4, Stake: $17,000   Wednesday 6th November   Dover Downs DE Lincolns Girl N – Time: 1:54.3, Stake: $14,000 Delishka N – Time: 1:50.2, Stake: $25,000   The Meadows PA The Spinster N – Time: 1:53.2, Stake: $9,600   Thursday 7th November   Dover Downs DE Mister Ohanzee A – Time: 1:50.3, Stake: $9,000 Johnny Disco A – Time: 1:51.2, Stake: $15,000   Harrah’s Philadelphia PA Djokovic N – Time: 1:58.2, Stake: $7,000   Monticello Raceway NY Milady Denver A – Time: 1:59.1, Stake: $3,300   Plainridge Park MA Tisadream N – Time: 1:52.1, Stake: $10,500 Fernleigh Rebel N – Time: 1:52.3, Stake: $9,000 Bettors Fire N – Time: 1:51.3, Stake: $20,000   Saratoga Harness NY Myeyesadoreya N – Time: 1:57.4, Stake: $4,500 Miss Irish Rose A – Time: 1:55.3, Stake: $14,000 The Charging Moa N – Time: 1:53.4, Stake: $18,000 Gina Grace N – Time: 1:56.4, Stake: $14,000 Culinary Delight N – Time: 1:58.3, Stake: $4,500   Harrahs Hoosier Park IN Captain Dolmio N – Time: 1:51.4, Stake: $10,000 Backup A – Time: 1:54.0, Stake: $8,500   Yonkers Raceway NY Lovin Miss Daisy N – Time: 1:56.1, Stake: $17,000 Highview Conall N – Time: 1:55.3, Stake: $12,500   Friday 8th November   Batavia Downs NY Iammrbrightside N – Time: 1:57.3, Stake: $4,900   Freehold Raceway NJ Eden Paige N – Time: 1:56.0, Stake: $6,300   Harrahs Hoosier Park IN The Empiressister N – Time: 1:54.0, Stake: $12,000   Harrah’s Philadelphia PA Gold Orchid N – Time: 1:53.0, Stake: $18,000 Lucky Artist A – Time: 1:53.3, Stake: $11,000 American Empress N – Time: 1:55.1, Stake: $8,500   Meadowlands NJ Shezza GNP N – Time: 1:52.1, Stake: $12,500 Rockin The Boys A – Time: 1:52.0, Stake: $16,000 Glenferrie Bronte N – Time: 1:53.0, Stake: $9,750   Yonkers Raceway NY Kaitlyn N – Time: 1:53.3, Stake: $42,000   Saturday 9th November   Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway OH Sammy The Bull N – Time: 1:51.4, Stake: $15,000   Meadowlands NJ Whittaker N – Time: 1:52.1, Stake: $9,000 Jacks Shadow N – Time: 1:50.4, Stake: $21,000 Franco Totem N – Time: 1:51.0, Stake: $16,000 Barimah A – Time: 1:51.1, Stake: $12,500   Saratoga Harness NY Fcee N – Time: 1:55.3, Stake: $6,420 Chumlee A – Time: 1:55.0, Stake: $5,000 Bettor Not Bitter A – Time: 1:52.2, Stake: $18,000 Lifeonthebeach A – Time: 1:54.3, Stake: $11,770   The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono PA Stars Align A – Time: 1:51.3, Stake: $12,500   Sunday 10th November   Harrah’s Philadelphia PA Billy Badger N – Time: 1:52.2, Stake: $11,000 Persistent Threat A – Time: 1:53.4, Stake: $11,000 Firenglow A – Time: 1:52.3, Stake: $7,000 Bright Diamond N – Time: 1:53.2, Stake: $12,500   Pompano Park FL Kotare Yael N – Time: 1:52.4, Stake: $7,000   Saratoga Harness NY Mr Cool Seaeyre N – Time: 1:56.2, Stake: $18,000   Scarborough Downs ME Milwood Faith N – Time: 1:57.1, Stake: $4,400     Click here for previous weeks articles     Carter Dalgety

Down Under harness racing pacer takes out $35,000 Preferred Pace at Yonkers Raceway. The New Zealand bred, Have Faith In Me successfully paced a sharp mile in 1:51.4 on Saturday night around the half mile (800m) Yonkers race track. The 8yo gelding was steered to victory by Jason Bartlett and is trained by Jose Godinez. The son of Bettor's Delight has impeccable bloodlines and they continue to shine through his successful career. To date in North America he has had 35 starts for 10 wins 7 seconds and 6 thirds for $200,452 in earnings. Have Faith In Me is the son of well renowned mare Scuse Me (by BG's Bunny). Prior to racing in North America, Have Faith In Me was trained in New Zealand by Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen. He was the winner of 16 races and earned over $1.5 m in stake money. With his most impressive performance coming out of Sydney’s Menangle Park where he won the Miracle Mile in a time of 1:47.5. Have Faith In Me seen here winning at Yonkers New Zealand Great Northern Derby winner wins first race early in North American racing career. Smart Down Under pacer Raukapuka Ruler won his first race in just his second start in the US on Saturday. The win came out of the $22,000 Pace at Yonkers Raceway where he clocked a 1:53.1 mile around the half mile (800m) track, for trainer Peter Tritton and driver Jordan Stratton. Raukapuka Ruler is an exciting pacer to follow throughout his future racing career racing in North America, being held in high regard by connections. The son of Bettor's Delight was the winner of 9 races and just short of $240,000 in prize money while racing in New Zealand and Australia. With his most noticeable win being in the Group 1 Great Northern Derby in Auckland in the hands of Dexter Dunn. Consistent Down Under pacer ticks over $100,000 in US stake earnings for the season. New Zealand bred and formerly raced pacer Bontz won the $14,000 Pace at Saratoga on Thursday in a time of 1:54.1, for driver Shawn T Gray and trainer Gary Levine. The win took the mares earnings to over $100,000 US for the season. The daughter of American Ideal has been ultra-consistent throughout the whole season, winning 8 races and placing on a further 15 occasions. Formerly raced in New Zealand, Bontz was the winner of 5 races. Auckland Reactor three-year-old The Great Buzz continues to shine in North America. The former Clark Barron trained pacer had 8 starts in New Zealand for 3 seconds and 2 thirds prior to flying to North America in early June this year. Since arriving in North America The Great Buzz has had 16 starts, all on a half-mile track, for 10 wins and 5 thirds for $46,945 in earnings to date for trainer Paul Zabielski and Owner Kevin Quinn. Monday 28th October   Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway OH Crombie A – Time: 1:54.3, Stake: $4,500   The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono PA Fiery Lustre N – Time: 1:54.3, Stake: $6,000   Tuesday 29th October   Monticello Raceway NY Feel The Need A – Time: 1:55.0, Stake: $5,500   Yonkers Raceway NY Beyondthesilence N – Time: 1:54.3, Stake: $12,500 Quite A Delight N – Time: 1:55.2, Stake: $12,500 Classy Chapel N – Time: 1:55.1, Stake: $17,000 Dream Out Loud N – Time: 1:53.3, Stake: $14,500 Lettucerockthem A – Time: 1:54.3, Stake: $14,500 Mcclinchie N – Time: 1:54.2, Stake: $17,000   Wednesday 30th October   Bangor Raceway ME Milwood Faith N – Time: 1:57.2, Stake: $4,500 Rosecroft Raceway MD Our Jerry Lee N – Time: 1:54.4, Stake: $4,500   Thursday 31st October   Harrahs Hoosier Park IN The Empiressister N – Time: 1:57.3, Stake: $6,000   Monticello Raceway NY Terror Time A – Time: 1:58.2, Stake: $3,000   Saratoga Harness NY Bontz N – Time: 1:54.1, Stake: $14,000 Lady Dela Renta A – Time: 1:53.0, Stake: $18,000 Sea Change N – Time: 1:56.3, Stake: $6,400   Yonkers Raceway NY Amrcanbootscoota A – Time: 1:52.3, Stake: $12,500 Marty Monkhouser N – Time: 1:54.3, Stake: $17,000   Rideau Carleton Raceway CA Uncle Ben N – Time: 1:57.3, Stake: $4,500   Friday 1st November   Harrahs Hoosier Park IN Saying Grace N – Time: 1:49.3, Stake: $20,000   Harrah’s Philadelphia PA Rollin Withholly A – Time: 1:53.4, Stake: $11,000 Jive Dancing A – Time: 1:51.4, Stake: $17,000   The Meadows PA The Spinster N – Time: 1:55.3, Stake: $9,600   Yonkers Raceway NY Sudden Change N – Time: 2:00.1 (1 1/16 Miles), Stake: $27,000   Saturday 2nd November   Batavia Downs NY In Runway Bay N – Time: 1:55.3, Stake: $9,500 Brunello N – Time: 1:55.1, Stake: $10,000 Classic American N – Time: 1:57.1, Stake: $4,900   Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway OH Sammy The Bull N – Time: 1:50.4, Stake: $15,000 Return To Sender N – Time: 1:54.3, Stake: $6,500   Meadowlands NJ Kerrin Joseph A – Time: 1:53.4, Stake: $11,250   Northville Downs MI Delightful Offer N – Time: 1:58.0, Stake: $5,800   Saratoga Harness NY Teo Enteo A – Time: 1:55.4, Stake: $9,100 Crockets Cullen N – Time: 1:52.4, Stake: $18,000 The Great Buzz N – Time: 1:55.3, Stake: $8,000 Epaulette A – Time: 1:54.0, Stake: $14,000 Lifeonthebeach A – Time: 1:54.4, Stake: $11,000   The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono PA Torrid Bromac N – Time: 1:52.1, Stake: $11,000   Vernon Downs NY Mister Livan N – Time: 1:40.0 (7/8 Miles), Stake: $5,000   Yonkers Raceway NY Bit Of A Legend N – Time: 1:53.0, Stake: $20,000 Havefaithinme N – Time: 1:51.4, Stake: $35,000 Raukapuka Ruler N – Time: 1:53.1, Stake: $22,000   Sunday 3rd November   Harrah’s Philadelphia PA Vega Star N – Time: 1:51.2, Stake: $14,500 Big On Personality N – Time: 1:52.4, Stake: $14,000 Extreme Machine N – Time: 1:54.2, Stake: $7,000 Tact Tate N – Time: 1:50.3, Stake: $14,500 Billy Badger N – Time: 1:54.0, Stake: $8,000   Saratoga Harness NY Mr Cool Seaeyre N – Time: 1:57.4, Stake: $18,000     Click here for previous weeks articles     Carter Dalgety

Down Under harness racing trainers and drivers light up the Breeders Crown Finals weekend in Canada. Down Under drivers Andrew McCarthy and Dexter Dunn, alongside Down Under trainers Brett Pelling, Tahnee Camilleri, Nifty Norman, and Chris Ryder excel in one of the biggest race meetings on the Harness Racing Calendar, Breeders Crown final day at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Andrew McCarthy had a weekend to remember as he won four of the finals recording two winners on the Friday night and two on the Saturday night. Night ones successes came in the way of Romona Hill in the $790,000 2yo Trotting Fillies Final in a time of 1:53.2, and Reflect With Me in the $790,000 2yo Pacing Fillies Final in a time of 1:50.3. He followed up by winning the $395,000 Open Pacing Mares Final with the Brett Pelling trained Caviart Ally in a slick time of 1:49.3 beating champion New Zealand mare Shartin in the process.  “The Breeders Crown, it’s the ultimate for us in the game and I couldn’t be happier.” said New Zealand born trainer Brett Pelling following the win. McCarthy then teamed up with fellow Australian Tahnee Camilleri to take out the $790,000 3yo Pacing Colts and Geldings Final with Dancing Lou by Sweet Lou, in a time of 1:50.2. “I’m the luckiest girl in the world”, said Trainer Tahnee Camilleri after the thrilling win. A huge final run up the straight saw Dancing Lou nose out the Chris Ryder trained and Dexter Dunn driven Bettors Wish. Bettors Wish being very gallant in defeat now looks to hold a future in the breeding sector after taking Down Under duo Ryder and Dunn on a hugely successful 3yo racing season. Andrew McCarthy Dexter Dunn also had a weekend to remember winning two Breeders Crown Finals. A remarkable effort for a driver in his first year driving in North America and Canada. Dunn teamed up alongside fellow New Zealander Nifty Norman to win the $790,000 2yo Trotting Colts and Geldings Final with impressive gelding Amigo Volo. The son of Father Patrick trotted the mile in 1:54.3. He also steered home the outstanding Manchego in the $427,000 Open Trotting Mares Final. The daughter of Muscle Hill was ultra-impressive again winning in a time of 1:51.0, beating her rivals by over one second. Manchego has proven herself as one of the best trotters in the world at present as some big plans are in store for the 4yo mare for her future racing career. Monday 21st October   Harrington Raceway DE Bad Boy Brad A – Time: 1:52.1, Stake: $6,000 Glengarry Knight N – Time: 1:53.4, Stake: $12,500 Sprinter N – Time: 1:54.3, Stake: $6,000   Monticello Raceway NY Ginger Spice N – Time: 1:58.0, Stake: $3,300   Plainridge Park MA Buckeye N – Time: 1:54.0, Stake: $10,000 New World Order A – Time: 1:52.0, Stake: $10,500 Destination Moon N – Time: 1:53.0, Stake: $10,000   The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono PA Mighty Mr Sharkey N – Time: 1:51.4, Stake: $11,000   Yonkers Raceway NY Milwood Bonnie N – Time: 1:54.4, Stake: $14,000 Dixie Star N – Time: 1:54.1, Stake: $16,000 Shecandance N – Time: 1:52.4, Stake: $19,000 Shes Pukka N – Time: 1:53.1, Stake: $22,000 Marty Minkhouser A – Time: 1:52.4, Stake: $14,500   Western Fair Raceway CA Smooth Mara N – Time: 1:55.1, Stake: $8,500 Cullens Keefe N – Time: 2:04.1 (1 1/16 Mile), Stake: $6,600   Tuesday 22nd October   Harrington Raceway DE Anytime N – Time: 1:53.4, Stake: $11,000 Lincoln’s Girl N – Time: 1:54.3, Stake: $12,500   Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway OH Lerato N – Time: 1:54.4, Stake: $8,500   Yonkers Raceway NY Classy Chapel N – Time: 1:53.4, Stake: $17,000 Patanjali N – Time: 1:55.4, Stake: $14,500   Wednesday 23rd October   Bangor Raceway ME Milwood Faith N – Time: 1:57.3, Stake: $4,500   Monticello Raceway NY High Octane N – Time: 1:58.1, Stake: $3,000   Thursday 24th October   Saratoga Harness NY Lady Del Renta A – Time: 1:52.4, Stake: $18,000   Flamboro Downs CA Big Mach N – Time: 1:54.4, Stake: $7,000     Friday 25th October   Freehold Raceway NJ Majestic Toddy N – Time: 1:58.3, Stake: $4,200   Harrahs Hoosier Park IN Bit Of A Tiger N – Time: 1:50.1, Stake: $8,500 Captain Dolmio N – Time: 1:51.2, Stake: $7,500   Harrah’s Philadelphia PA English Rose N – Time: 1:52.4, Stake: $14,500   Yonkers Raceway NY Imprincessgemma A – Time: 1:51.3, Stake: $42,000 The Charging Moa N – Time: 1:54.0, Stake: $22,000   Saturday 25th October   Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway OH Sammy The Bull N – Time: 1:52.2, Stake: $15,000   Meadowlands NJ Stormont Czar A – Time: 1:51.2, Stake: $9,000 Messi N – Time: 1:52.3, Stake: $12,500   Northfield Park OH Strawb’s Chippie N – Time: 1:56.2, Stake: $7,000   Northville Downs MI Copper Coast A – Time: 1:57.1, Stake: $6,800   Saratoga Harness NY Crockets Cullen N – Time: 1:52.0, Stake: $18,000 Lifeonthebeach A – Time: 1:53.3, Stake: $11,000 The Great Buzz N – Time: 1:52.1, Stake: $17,500   The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono PA Torrid Bromac N – Time: 1:52.4, Stake: $11,000 Texas Terror N – Time: 1:51.1, Stake: $12,500   Yonkers Raceway NY Soho Lennon A – Time: 1:51.3, Stake: $22,000 Micky Gee N – Time: 1:52.0, Stake: $42,000 Down Under Trifecta – 2nd Havefaithinme N, 3rd Alluneedisfaith N Theartofconfusion N – Time: 1:51.4, Stake: $27,000   Woodbine Mohawk Park CA Mongolian Hero N – Time: 1:51.1, Stake: $16,000     Sunday 26th October   Harrah’s Philadelphia PA Sporty Spook A – Time: 1:52.3, Stake: $15,000 Vapour N – Time: 1:51.2, Stake: $15,000 Mister Ohanzee A – Time: 1:52.3, Stake: $8,500   Northfield Park OH Zenola’s Art N – Time: 1:54.4, Stake: $8,000   The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono PA Jacks Shadow N – Time: 1:52.0, Stake: $15,000     Click here for previous weeks articles     Carter Dalgety