The Brett Gray trained harness racing mare Takeitout (Captaintreacherous) took out the third heat of the Vetsouth Equine Southern Belle Series on the grass at Gore today (Feb. 18). The four year old mare sat parked for the majority of the 1750 metre trip, proved too strong for grass track specialist Insarchatwist, (A Rocknroll Dance)
Southland harness racing trainer Ricky Gutsell had a breakout season last year, winning eight races and driving his first winner. The sixty one year old is based in Wyndham on a 10 acre block just across from Gordon and Colin Lee. “When they’re not looking, I sneak across and use their track,” he said tongue
Gore harness racing winner Major Art (Art Major) looks to have plenty of upside. Although the three year old did it tough in the last portion of his race at Gore yesterday he was too good for The Wulver, (Buy Kiwi Made) winning by half a neck. Trained by Craig Ferguson and driven by Mark
Harness racing returned to the grit at the Gore Raceway today for the first time since February 2020 and the first race was taken out by the Darren Keast trained Sucitra (Bettor’s Delight). Having run third at her last start behind the unbeaten Millwood Nike (Captaintreacherous) in Auckland in February, the three year was sent