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Bankstown Paceway

Locality: Bankstown, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9708 4111

Address: 176-178 Eldridge Road 2200 Bankstown, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.bankstownpaceway.com.au

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25.01.2022 Group One racing heads to Club Menangle Trackside tonight with the running of the 2020 NSW Breeders Challenge. PELOSI will fly the flag for Bankstown as she lines up in the 3YO fillies division looking to defend her title. From everyone at Bankstown Paceway best of luck to Anna Woodmansey, Wayne Honan and their girl ‘Dolly’.

25.01.2022 IM FEELING FIREY saluted this afternoon at Club Menangle Trackside for Bankstown trainer Peter Hanson. Relishing a drop in grade after contesting round one of the TAB Metropolitan Region Championships heats, the 6YO went to the lead and ran away with a 7.4m victory. Congratulations to owners S McDonald, T Newbold, R Edwards, L Nikitopoulos and driver Todd McCarthy. ... Race replay- https://bit.ly/2xRx8VL

24.01.2022 IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY Culture King today became the fifth heat winner to qualify for the $100k TAB Metropolitan Region Championships Final. Pictured here as a foal is The King, with his mum Tessace who was trained on Bankstown Paceway throughout her entire racing career by Mick Watkins, and owned by the tracks late President Les Bentley. ... As a two-year-old and three-year-old Tessace contested several Group One and Group Two finals including the NSW Sires Stakes and NSW Breeders Challenge. Also a regular starter in these classic races was Lilac Stride a lucrative filly owned by Emilio and Mary Rosati. In the breeding barn Lilac Stride produced five foals, notably her third foal Wolf Stride who secured his place in the final of the metro championships after a commanding victory in heat three last week. In just over a weeks time at Club Menangle Trackside history looks set to repeat itself as Culture King and Wolf Stride follow in their mothers footsteps and go to battle in the states newest feature event the TAB Metropolitan Region Championships. Good Luck to all connections competing in the final but especially to our very own club volunteer Kathryn Costello who part owns Culture King. Tessace with Culture King as a foal. Tessace and Lilac Stride in the NSW Sires Stakes 2YO Fillies Semi Final 2009.

23.01.2022 HRNSW is still awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test taken from one of its stewards. As a result, race meetings scheduled for Friday 27 March 2020 (Bankstown and Junee) have been abandoned. The official notice can be read below.

22.01.2022 ! Bankstown Markets return this Sunday with plenty of fun for the entire family. #BankstownMarkets - , .

22.01.2022 Our second and final trial saw LYNNSANITY driven by Jake Bates storm down the outside to defeat CROSSFIREHALL (B.Carey). 3RD- ADMIRAL JOY (S.Pearce) 4TH- LA MINACCIA (M.Towers) ... 29.6, 30.3, 29.1, 30.5 1.59.8 2.09.8 See more

21.01.2022 BANKSTOWN SUNDAY MARKETS UPDATE The Bankstown Sunday Markets continue to be postponed until COVID-19 restrictions are eased by the Government. We hope to welcome you back through the gates in July! ... Keep up to date with all news relating to the Bankstown Sunday Markets by following our social media pages.

21.01.2022 Our race meeting scheduled for tomorrow night has been ABANDONED. While we understand this is a tough time for everyone, we ask the entire Harness Racing community to unite and support each other. We look forward to being back racing at Bankstown when it is safe to do so.

20.01.2022 Its time for you to choose which Treuer Memorial winner you want in your stable. With the time-honoured event postponed, we thought now was the perfect time to reflect on some of the previous champions to grace Bankstown Paceway. Tell us in the comments below which stable you would join or if there has been another Treuer Memorial winner that you would love to have in your stable.

20.01.2022 . Pack up your tote bag, put on your bargaining hat and get ready to bag your next treasure at the Bankstown Sunday Markets. We are so excited to welcome you back to our famous Markets following their postponement due to COVID-19.... - , .

20.01.2022 ELROY JETSON NZ claimed his first victory since joining the Bankstown stable of Paul Russo at Club Menangle Trackside today.

19.01.2022 Pull on your white pants, button up your silks and get ready to jump into the gig with WAHS FIRE BUG NZ. Trained on Bankstown Paceway by Peter Hanson, the 4YO mare broke through for a win today at Club Menangle after two consecutive placings. Here in track work The Bug is driven by stable hand Darren Cotterill and is also joined by Elroy Jetson NZ (Paul Russo) and Doesntshefeelgood (Nathan Leonard).... Harness Racing NSW United Harness Racing Association NSW Standardbred Owners Association

17.01.2022 Our first trial this morning saw the McElhinney Sutton Harness Racing trained gelding KENNY JAY defeating JUST DESSY by 4 metres. 3RD- MAUDY BRAVEHEART ... 4TH- OLD TANNER BURN 31.1, 31.3, 29.5, 28.6 2.10.6 TRAINERS NOTE our trials return on Saturday the 12th of September

16.01.2022 BANKSTOWN SUNDAY MARKETS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED Due to COVID-19, our committee has decided to temporarily suspend all Sunday Markets for the safety of our community. READ FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE: http://www.bankstownpaceway.com.au//bankstown-markets-tem/

16.01.2022 Congratulations to Anna Woodmansey, Wayne Honan and Jim Douglass on their success last night in the NSW Breeders Challenge. We are proud that Pelosi calls Bankstown home during her NSW preparations. ... #NSWBC

15.01.2022 Our first trial this morning saw OURSOUTHERNSTAR trained and driven by Peter Rixon narrowly defeat OUR REASON TODREAM (M.Towers). 3RD- GINA TARANTELLA (L.Bucca) 4TH- BEAUDACIOUS (J.Bates) ... 31.9, 32.4, 30.0, 29.3 2.03.7 2.13.7 See more

14.01.2022 Bankstown Paceway is excited to announce an upgrade after being allocated more than $70,000 under the NSW Government’s COVID-19 stimulus program. Local State Member for East Hills Wendy Lindsay said it was fantastic to see the program go towards improvement works at the paceway while supporting jobs and the economy. This funding will improve the Paceway’s entry road and service lanes and install removable bollards to assist with access and traffic control, ultimately making... it better equipped to host events, Mrs Lindsay said. Vice President, Rob Cutrie said I would like to thank our local State Member Wendy Lindsay MP for her support along with the NSW Government for their help in acquiring this COVID-19 Stimulus Grant. Wendy Lindsay MP East Hills

14.01.2022 The winning run continued for Peter Hanson at Club Menangle Trackside on Saturday night when he secured a training double. MACH DA VINCI NZand IM FEELING FIREY gave ‘Mirrors’ a night we are sure he won’t forget anytime soon. ... Congratulations from everyone at Bankstown Paceway IM FEELING FIREY and stable foreman Darren Cotterill.

13.01.2022 REMINDERBankstown Sunday Markets tomorrow temporarily suspended.

13.01.2022 Bankstown Paceway wishes to extend their condolences to all of Gavins family, friends, supporters and colleagues. In Harness Racing, Gavin set the benchmark on and off the track, not only being the ultimate professional but also a true gentleman. ~The race may have come to an end, but you will forever be remembered as a legend.~

13.01.2022 ! Get ready to bag your next bargain and enjoy a Sunday stroll through our famous Markets. , - .

13.01.2022 Condolences to Vic Frost and his family on the passing of champion pacer Westburn Grant aged 34. Spot was victorious in the 1989 edition of the M H Treuer Memorial before finishing second in 1990 and 1991. A legend of the track. #RIPSpot... https://bit.ly/3dzS7Lq

12.01.2022 Please note our trials scheduled for this Saturday have been postponed until the following week (22/8/2020).

11.01.2022 REMINDERBANKSTOWN SUNDAY MARKETS ARE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. Due to COVID-19, our committee made the decision on Tuesday to temporarily suspend all Sunday Markets for the safety of our community. MORE INFORMATION: https://www.bankstownpaceway.com.au//bankstown-markets-te/

10.01.2022 Mike Ko’cass from the National Trotguide caught up with veteran horseman Michael Watkins. From learning his craft alongside some of the industries biggest names to today being a proud local Bankstown trainer and committeeman, Mick takes a fond walk down memory lane.

10.01.2022 REMINDER Bankstown Sunday Markets are TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. More information: https://www.bankstownpaceway.com.au/sunday-markets/

10.01.2022 The Garry Leonard trained DOESNTSHEFEELGOOD with stable foreman Nathan Leonard in Sunday morning track work. The mare by Mr Feelgood returns from a spell this Thursday at Penrith in Race 6. With a bit of luck drawing the pole, it should set her up for a good first-up run. Nathan said. Nathan Leonard

09.01.2022 It was a chilly return to the trials this morning but with sizzling action on the track things sure warmed up quick. A big thank you has to be extended to all participants that attended our trials and adhered to COVID safe procedures ensuring the safety of all. ... Our next trials will be run on Saturday August 15th, again behind closed doors.

08.01.2022 - . Saturday night will see the 3yo's take centre stage at Club Menangle Trackside when they line up in the Semi-Finals of the 2020 NSW Breeders Challenge. This week in Bankstown, we caught up with a key contender for the fillies division PELOSI. Already a dual group one winner, trainer Anna Woodmansey and breeder/owner Wayne Honan are hoping for a repeat success in this year's event.... Harness Racing NSW Harness Breeders NSW NSW Standardbred Owners Association Racing Queensland

08.01.2022 ! Bankstown Sunday Markets return tomorrow from 9AM following their postponement due to COVID-19. Bag your next bargain at #BankstownMarkets. ... - , .

07.01.2022 IM FEELING FIREYmade it two wins in eight days after saluting in Race 7 at Club Menangle today driven by Todd McCarthy. Stable mate WAHS FIRE BUG NZalso finished third. Congratulations to Bankstown trainer Peter Mirrors Hanson and leading local stablehand Darren Cotterill (pictured in track work with Im Feeling Firey).

06.01.2022 " ." In 1982 Bankstown Markets shot to fame when this television commercial was beamed into houses around the state. Today, the Sunday Markets continue to provide the entire community an opportunity to bag a bargain at Bankstown.... -. https://bit.ly/3fpYvqB

06.01.2022 Local Bankstown trainer Peter Hanson gears up two strong contenders at Club Menangle Trackside tonight. When asked which runner he rates as his best chance, he leant towards The Fire Bug. TOTAL DIVA NZ- Race 1 Blake Fitzpatrick WAHS FIRE BUG NZ- Race 3 Luke McCarthy Fitzpatrick racing stables Cobbitty Equine Farm Harness Racing NSW

06.01.2022 ? Familiarise yourself with these COVID-19 safety precautions to ensure the entire community is able to enjoy #BankstownMarkets.

05.01.2022 Bankstown trials are back again this Saturday, nominations close on Thursday at 10.30 am. #BankstownPaceway #HarnessRacing #Trials #RegionalRacing #MetroRegion

05.01.2022 A foggy start to Saturday morning track work with Wahs Fire Bug NZ, Doesntshefeelgood and Elroy Jetson NZ. #bankstownpaceway #harnessracing #thetrots #regionalracing #metroregion

02.01.2022 The toilet paper drought was broken last night at Club Menangle Trackside after TWO PLY NZ saluted for local trainer Joe Mauro. THE GOLDEN CROSS NZ also made it a winning double for the Bankstown horses as the Kevin Pizzuto trained gelding left rivals chasing in the claimer. Joe Mauro and Two Ply NZ.

01.01.2022 Due to further restrictions placed upon markets by the government, we have been forced to continue the temporary suspension of our Bankstown Sunday Markets. As we are informed of changed practices, we will update all stakeholders via our social media pages and website. Stay safe during this time, and we look forward to welcoming you all back on track for our regular Bankstown Sunday Markets. ... https://www.bankstownpaceway.com.au/sunday-markets/ See more

01.01.2022 ANZAC DAY For all the soldiers, nurses, families and horses that made sacrifices for our country. LEST WE FORGET

01.01.2022 All eyes will be turned to Club Menangle Trackside this afternoon as the first round of the TAB Metropolitan Region Championships heats kick off. We preview two runners below competing in the series that the entire Bankstown community are sure to be cheering for. CULTURE KING... Ace is owned by Bankstown local Kathryn Costello, one of our lovely Tea Room ladies. The four-year-old contested the Chariots Of Fire earlier this year and looks set to make his mark in search of the metro region crown. Kathryn said "This race has always been the target, and we feel that he is a very good chance." IM FEELING FIREY Trained on Bankstown by Peter Hanson, the gelding faces a tough task in a competitive field. "It will be very hard from barrier 10, but we will be going back and hoping for the best." Peter said. Harness Racing NSW Cobbitty Equine Farm NSW Standardbred Owners Association Harness Breeders NSW

01.01.2022 Trial number two was a one act affair as promising two-year-old, TITIAN RAIDER distanced his rivals. 2ND- WEAREALLALONE 3RD- PROSTAR... 30.4, 30.7, 29.5, 30.0 2.10.7 TRAINERS NOTE our trials return on Saturday the 12th of September

01.01.2022 The winners keep on rolling for Team Hanson. On Saturday night at Club Menangle, MACH DA VINCI NZ made it back to back Metro wins in the 3YO divison. Stable mate IM FEELING FIREY also finished secondin Race 8. ... Well done to Peter and stable foreman Darren. #BankstownWinners