The Fiery Ginga is back in business
02-Sep-2010 10:39 PM NZT
Harness racing horseman Alan Clark had stable star and former top juvenile squaregaiter The Fiery Ginga back in the winners circle at Forbury Park meeting held in Dunedin tonight (Thursday). »»»

Early last year you could be forgiven for thinking that the then maiden pacer Sir Lincoln would be better off pursuing a rodeo career, rather than venturing into harness racing. To be fair he was a bucking bronco and left reinsman Maurice McKendry sore after his Alexandra Park antics. »»»

Open Class pacer Bondy looked in superb touch and ready for a resumption at short notice judging by the nine year old's performance at the Rangiora harness racing trials today (Wednesday September 1). »»»

In The Pocket, the stallion bred by Brittany Farms in the USA who came to New Zealand in 1993 and revolutionised our harness racing breed has died. The outstanding son of Direct Scooter and Black Jade who won $1,537,473 on the race track in the US pacing 1.53.8 as a two-year-old, was put down at Wai Eyre Farm in North Canterbury and is buried there.»»»

Imagine outlaying a total of $8,700 for a 50th share in a harness racing syndicate and then a few years later getting a $75,000 return on your money. Say what you want, but an 857% profit on your money is a fantastic investment in anyone's language.»»»