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Harness Racing ACT

Locality: Mitchell, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6241 3911

Address: Flemington Rd 2602 Mitchell, ACT, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Well done to Dean Cernovskis at Albion Park on Friday Sept 4th. Ist place in Race 3 with locally owned ‘Game Set Major’, then another 1st in Race 4 with ‘Four Starzzz Forsa’. Both horses trained and driven by Dean for excellent results. Replays: Race 3 - https://www-harness-org-au.akamaized.net/qld/APC04092001.mp4 Race 4 - https://www-harness-org-au.akamaized.net/qld/APC04092005.mp4

25.01.2022 Anyone wanting to come to the races, we now have permission with some protocols in place

23.01.2022 ‘ICANTSEE’ ran 1st in Race 7 at Young last night 14 July 2020. Congratulations to local trainer and owner Mark Fletcher. Replay: https://www-harness-org-au.akamaized.net/nsw/YUC14072001.mp4

23.01.2022 A hearty congratulations to our own Taylah Osmond, who has nearly reached the required number of drives to get her licence for the start of the new racing season in September. Taylah has come through the ranks of Mini Trots.

22.01.2022 Monday 19th October: 8-race program, first race at 6:22pm. Hope to see you there! https://www.harness.org.au/racing/fields/race-fields/... Lance Fearne Photography

20.01.2022 On Sunday evening 13th December, come along to our Xmas Cup meeting for the running of Hygain Mitavite Xmas Cup and Brian Sullivan Memorial. 1st race estimate time is 6.15pm, a great night of racing with special Xmas menu available from the café.

20.01.2022 Monday meeting at Canberra Harness was a great night with a big welcome back to spectators. Most importantly, Canberra’s own protégée, Taylah Osmond, achieved her first win, driving 5 year old gelding ‘To Be Feared’ in Race 4. ‘To Be Feared’ was trained by grandfather Ian Osmond and is owned by Taylah's mother, Kylie. To keep the race in the family, and make the crowd stand up cheering, father and champion driver Scott Osmond was the driver of second place horse ‘Jo Jo Zip’, ...trained by local Dave Reichstein. The margin was an exciting half head. Taylah commenced driving in trials in September 2019, gaining her licence for registered meetings in September 2020. Her first drive of ‘To Be Feared’ was on 10th September at Penrith, gaining 6th place, was followed by 3 more meetings, attaining a 5th, 2nd and 3rd place. Monday night proved to be the winner, and the first win of what we all anticipate to be a wonderful career for Taylah. A great ambassador for the sport of harness racing, especially in ACT, and a role model for all teenagers today. Harness Racing ACT is very proud of Taylah, growing up through the ranks of Capital Region Mini Trots, and now driving in the ‘big league’. Well done Taylah! Another local trainer, Michael Hawke, was successful with a 1st place in Race 6, with ‘The Talk’. Driven by daughter, Melissa Hawke.

18.01.2022 Monday 30th Nov saw the running of our Canberra Derby 2020, with Brad Hewitt taking out 1st place with ‘Rockin With Elvis’, and David Hewitt coming in 2nd place with ‘Raging Sea’ in Race 5. Brad was also the trainer and driver of 1st place ‘Katamach NZ’ in the Lesley Catherine Redman Memorial in Race 4. Lance Fearne

17.01.2022 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - Regionalisation of racing on dedicated tracks was introduced by HRNSW from 1 April 2020 as the industry takes a direction to maintain racing in NSW under tighter biosecurity protocols. Those four NSW regions are Metropolitan, Northern, Western and Southern. Race meetings will be conducted out of Tabcorp Park Menangle and Penrith Paceway (Metropolitan), Riverina Paceway Wagga (Southern) and Gold Crown Paceway Bathurst (Western), Newcastle International P...aceway and Paceway Tamworth (Northern). Racing in ACT will resume as soon as possible. Please check our website for updates as they become available: https://www.capitaltrots.com.au/

16.01.2022 ‘Crime Dont Pay’ ran 1st in Race 8 at Menangle on Friday 19th June. Trainer Michael Hawke and driver Melissa Hawke. Congratulations to all concerned. https://youtu.be/1W2bsH8ON_Q

16.01.2022 Local horse ‘Stormy Raider’ won on Saturday night 30th May at Menangle for owner Michael Sullivan and trainer Dean Cernovskis. Dean also had a win in Race 3 with ‘Scoob Operator NZ’. https://youtu.be/BbxWd_E2bX0 On Tuesday afternoon 2nd June at Menangle, Grant Forrest picked up the trifecta in Race 1, with ‘Forestspider’ in 1st, ‘Eratigena’ 2nd and ‘Critical Advantage’ 3rd. https://youtu.be/N70a4qvWDI4... Grant also got a 2nd in Race 2 with ‘Sally Em’. https://youtu.be/bHQYcKf8pPE Well done to all involved.

16.01.2022 Nomination for Monday 19th October close 9:30am today. Reminder that all trainers who start a horse at the meeting will go into the draw to win a Zilco harness. Lance Fearne Photography

15.01.2022 First race for tonight starts at approx 6pm. Feature races programmed include ‘Len Cornock memorial Sapling Stakes’, ‘Canberra Derby’ and ‘Lesley Catherine Redman Memorial’. Looking forward to another fabulous night of harness racing.

15.01.2022 Congratulations to Dean Cernovskis driving a Group 1 winner in Race 7 at Albion Park on Saturday night 15th August. ‘Hes Sweet’ trained by John Boserio won the Brisbane APG Sales Graduates 2YO Final with a time of 1.58.3 Hope Dean, Rikki, Lucy and Harry are enjoying the warmer weather and atmosphere up north.

14.01.2022 A great win for trainer/driver Dean Cernovskis and ‘Scoob Operator NZ’ at Albion Park on Saturday night 25th July, Race 1. Replay: https://www.racingqueensland.com.au///albi/20200725/race/1

14.01.2022 Monday 9th November, local winners included Paul Phillips with ‘I Am Speed’ in Race 1, Michael Hawke with ‘Crime Dont Pay’ in Race 4, David Reichstein with ‘Jo Jo Zip’ in Race 5, and Grant Forrest with ‘Orlando Storm’ in Race 6. Great results for all concerned. Lance Fearne

14.01.2022 Attention all harness trainers Starting with our first race meeting for the season on Monday 21st September 2020, Harness Racing ACT is giving away a Zilco Quick Hitch Back Saddle with Crupper, Buxton and Reins, valued at $594, to a lucky trainer. T & C’s apply. To be eligible, have a horse start in any race meeting. Every trainer starting a horse goes into the draw for that meeting. ... That’s right - every meeting for the 2020-2021 season, one lucky trainer will win a Zilco Quick Hitch Back Saddle with Crupper, Buxton and Reins. It is that easy, so don’t miss out on your chance to win some new harness gear. In addition, Trainer Member bonuses apply to all races. Contact the Harness Racing ACT office on 0421 782 298 for any enquiries. Nominations for the first meeting on Monday 21st September close at 9.30am on Thursday 17th September. All race and trial dates for the 2020/2021 season are on our website: https://www.capitaltrots.com.au/#chrc-racing

13.01.2022 Well done to all who participated in the Club's return to racing last night. The weather Gods were kind to us and pushed the impending storm through before racing commenced at 6pm, and an exciting evening was enjoyed by all. Results of last night's races, including replays, can be viewed here: https://www.harness.org.au/racing/fields/race-fields/... Our next race meeting will be on MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER. All 2020/2021 race and trial dates are listed on our website: https://www.capitaltrots.com.au/#chrc-race-dates

11.01.2022 Monday 30th November we have feature races programmed including ‘Len Cornock memorial Sapling Stakes’, ‘Canberra Derby’ and ‘Lesley Catherine Redman Memorial’. ... First race for the night, approx 6pm. A reminder that spectators are welcome to attend race meetings at CHRC but are not permitted in the participants’ area. Please see our website for entry details: https://www.capitaltrots.com.au/#chrc-racing Lance Fearne

10.01.2022 Good to see trainer Corey Parker get a win in Race 3 at Menangle on Monday night with local horse ‘Nifty Rocketman’ owned by Neville and Margaret Leonard, driven by Amy Day. https://youtu.be/h75yIvCVrFY On Saturday night, ‘Stormy Raider’ trained by Dean Cernovskis and owned by Mick Sullivan, was placed 2nd in heat of final to be conducted at Menangle on 20/6/20.... https://youtu.be/UqexcqTYT3M Well done to all concerned.

10.01.2022 Local connections of ‘Mini Major’ would be pleased with a 1st place at Wagga Wagga on 29th May 2020. Mini Major is currently trained by Ellen Bartley and driven by Blake Jones. Well done to all involved. https://youtu.be/hPcIV_u0bOM

10.01.2022 Tune into tomorrow night’s racing at Penrith, Race 4 at 7.45pm and view Canberra’s newest top gun driver TAYLAH OSMOND, having her first official drive in Harness Racing. Our best wishes for a great night and a memorable experience. Taylah’s dad, Scott, is also driving in the same race, and we hope the dust or mud is not too bad from the gig of horse ‘Modern Attitude’!

10.01.2022 Monday 23rd November, local winners included Michael Hawke with ‘The Talk’ in Race 3, and Matt Cuthbert with ‘Em Powered’ in Race 5. Another good result for Michael and Melissa Hawke, and Matt Cuthbert has now broken that barrier. We shall see more great runs from all the local trainers this season. Winning trainer of the Quick Hitch saddle, reins and accessories was Dean Cernovskis.... https://fb.watch/1_VSuJrTqg/

09.01.2022 Well done to Michael Hawke with ‘Never Been Said’, winning Race 6 at Menangle on Tuesday 1st Sept, ably driven by Will Rixon. Replay: https://www-harness-org-au.akamaized.net/nsw/PCC01092003.mp4

08.01.2022 Congratulations to trainer Dean Cernovskis, driver Scott Hewitt and owner Michael Sullivan on the win by ‘Stormy Raider’ at Albion Park on Saturday night 18th July, Race 10. Not only is ‘Stormy Raider’ a ‘Dual State’ winner, but now also a ‘Multi State’ winner on the track. Well done. Hope you are enjoying the warmer weather Dean and Rikki.... Replay: https://www-harness-org-au.akamaized.net/qld/APC18072011.mp4

08.01.2022 Exciting news! Racing is back in Canberra on Monday 21 September. A great card of racing it will be. Unfortunately due to restrictions there will be no public permitted. Please ensure all participants have paper work and mask upon entry ... http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fields/race-fields/

07.01.2022 Racing in the ACT resumes on Monday 21 September 2020, and trials resume on Tuesday 25 August 2020. Unfortunately, the public will not be allowed to attend any activity until further notice. Please check here or our website for updates as they become available: https://www.capitaltrots.com.au/... ------------------------------------ The 2020-2021 approved race dates are as follows - SEPTEMBER 2020 Monday 21 Monday 28 OCTOBER 2020 Sunday 4 Monday 12 Monday 19 NOVEMBER 2020 Monday 9 Monday 23 Monday 30 DECEMBER 2020 Sunday 13 (Xmas Cup) FEBRUARY 2021 Monday 1 Sunday 7 Monday 15 MARCH 2021 Monday 8 Monday 15 MAY 2021 Monday 3 Monday 10 Monday 17 Monday 31 JUNE 2021 Monday 7 Monday 14 ------------------------------------ The 2020-2021 trial dates are as follows - AUGUST 2020 Tuesday 25 SEPTEMBER 2020 Wednesday 9 Tuesday 15 Wednesday 23 Wednesday 30 OCTOBER 2020 Tuesday 6 NOVEMBER 2020 Wednesday 11 DECEMBER 2020 Wednesday 2 Tuesday 15 JANUARY 2021 Tuesday 26 FEBRUARY 2021 Tuesday 9 MARCH 2021 Wednesday 10 Wednesday 17 MAY 2021 Wednesday 5 Wednesday 12 Wednesday 19 JUNE 2021 Wednesday 2 Wednesday 9 Wednesday 16

07.01.2022 Exciting news!!! Spectators are welcome at attend our meeting on Monday 19th October. Entry to epic is via Woolworths garage / Maccas gate only, with parking on the grass opposite the Grandstand carpark. All spectators must enter the Snowy River Room, with contact details recorded at entrance. Please follow our Covid-19 safety plan and instructions, for your protection. There will be no access to the race day stables for any spectators. ... Enjoy the racing on the grass outside the Grandstand or in the Snowy River Room. To assist the club with social distancing and spectator capacity limits, please advise the office or any of the committee members of your attendance. Looking forward to a great night of racing. Lance Fearne Photography

04.01.2022 A good win at Menangle on Saturday night 25th July, Race 4, for trainer Michael Hawke with ‘About the Attitude’, driven by Luke McCarthy. Replay: https://www-harness-org-au.akamaized.net/nsw/PCM25072009.mp4

03.01.2022 A win to ‘Snuggles Banyula’ in Race 6 at Menangle, Tuesday 9th June, for owners Paul & Shelley Evans, trained by David Hewitt and driven by Brad Hewitt. First start this season. https://youtu.be/iM7g5gnLHqA Well done.

03.01.2022 The lucky trainer winning the Quick Hitch saddle, reins and accessories at our meeting on Monday 19th October was Scott Hewitt from Goulburn. Our next meeting will be on Monday 9th November, and another set of Quick Hitch saddle, reins and accessories to be won.

03.01.2022 Merry Christmas to all, from Harness Racing ACT

02.01.2022 Our local trainers, drivers and owners are enjoying success at Canberra Harness meetings and other NSW tracks recently. Canberra on Monday 23rd Nov, ‘The Talk’ trained by Michael Hawke, driven by Melissa Hawke took out 1st place in Race 3, and ‘Em Powered’ trained by Matt Cuthbert, driven by Cameron Hart, took out 1st place in Race 5. Canberra on Monday 30th Nov, ‘Little Pom’ trained and driven by Michael Sullivan took out 1st place in Race 1, ‘Oscar the Great’ trained and dr...iven by Dean Cernovskis in Race 3, ‘Orlando Storm’ trained and driven by Grant Forrest in Race 8. At Wagga on Sunday 6th Dec, ‘Night to Remember’ trained by Michael Hawke, driven by Melissa Hawke took out 1st place in Race 7. At Menangle on Saturday 5th Dec, ‘Stormy Raider’ trained and driven by Dean Cernovskis took out 1st place in Race 3. Congratulations to all trainers, drivers and owners. Lance Fearne

02.01.2022 Congratulations to Dean Cernovskis with 'Four Starzzz Forsa' winning Race 5 at Albion Park, on Tuesday 1st Sept, driven also by Dean. Replay: https://www-harness-org-au.akamaized.net/qld/APC01092005.mp4

02.01.2022 Winning trainers of our Quick Hitch Saddle, Reins and Accessories - For the meeting held on 21 September: Alex Alchin For our meeting held on 28 September: Peter Doody... Congratulations to both and hope to see you again at the Canberra track. Our next meeting will be this coming Sunday, 4 October, and another set of Quick Hitch Saddle, Reins and Accessories to be won!

02.01.2022 Do you enjoy the Canberra Harness Racing Club? Have you joined in on any of our activities with your family and had a wonderful time? If you have, we would love you to post a review on our new Google profile (via the link below) so that others can be encouraged to join in the fun. We are hopeful that by the time we start racing for the 2020-2021 season on 21 September, we may be allowed to have owners, spectators etc. track-side. Watch this space

01.01.2022 Canberra’s own protégée, Taylah Osmond, achieved her first win at Monday night's race meeting, driving 5 year old gelding ‘To Be Feared’ in Race 4. ‘To Be Feared’ was trained by grandfather Ian Osmond and is owned by Taylah's mother, Kylie. To keep the race in the family, and make the crowd stand up cheering, father and champion driver Scott Osmond was the driver of second place horse ‘Jo Jo Zip’, trained by local Dave Reichstein. The margin was an exciting half head. Taylah ...commenced driving in trials in September 2019, gaining her licence for registered meetings in September 2020. Her first drive of ‘To Be Feared’ was on 10th September at Penrith, gaining 6th place, was followed by 3 more meetings, attaining a 5th, 2nd and 3rd place. Monday night proved to be the winner, and the first win of what we all anticipate to be a wonderful career for Taylah. A great ambassador for the sport of harness racing, especially in ACT, and a role model for all teenagers today. Harness Racing ACT is very proud of Taylah, growing up through the ranks of Capital Region Mini Trots, and now driving in the ‘big league’. Well done Taylah! Lance Fearne Photography