It was perfectly scripted when the season-long harness racing rivalry between Merlin (Art Major) and Don’t Stop Dreaming (Bettor’s Delight) was played out again today (Dec. 10) at Addington in the $250,000 G1 Garrards New Zealand Pacing Derby. The barrier draw dictated the race pattern in today’s three year old pacing feature and after Merlin
Despite having a good wander at the end of his Green Mile run at Methven today Ohoka Connor (Sunshine Beach) held on to beat a spirited late run from Franco Norton, to win by half a neck. “He’s laid back and pretty casual when he’s in front. I think you’ll find when he’s following a
Co-trainer Scott Phelan says high quality harness racing colt Merlin (Art Major) is a month away from the trials. The three year old last started at Addington on 5th May running second to Don’t Stop Dreaming (Bettor’s Delight). “He’s had a couple of months off which turned out to be really beneficial. He’s strengthened up