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Inaugural racing telecast delayed

August 16, 2010

The much awaited first Mount Gambier Greyhound Racing Club’s TAB Sunday meeting has been re-scheduled yet again, this time until early September.

Originally planned for early July, the MGGRC has been hindered by progress work at its Tara Raceway complex, particularly in the area of digital cables from TAB and Telstra. Read more

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Glencoe families are grinning

August 4, 2010

The Glencoe based Medhurst and Finnis families are grinning from ear to ear this week after scoring one of their biggest harness racing wins yet.

King Grin, a two-year-old offspring of leading dam, Roses In Paris, won the $50,000 Southern Cross Series for colts and geldings at Adelaide’s Globe Derby track on Saturday. Read more

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Bargain basement pick up is now golden prince

June 10, 2010

A weanling purchase of $5000 six years ago has paid handsome dividends for Millicent owner/trainer Gavin Watts.

Golden Snip was off loaded by top metropolitan trainer Peter Moody on the belief the Made Of Gold-Crystal Snip gelding was too small. Read more

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Greyhound racing on verge of new era

June 10, 2010

The Mount Gambier Greyhound Club (MGGC) is on the verge of an exciting new era that could include national exposure.

The recent introduction of extra television coverage by Sky Channel and the TAB has opened the door for the MGGC to become heavily involved. Read more

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Ban pressure builds after jumps fatality

June 2, 2010

Racing Victoria will be placed under enormous pressure yet again to ban jumps racing after another horse fatality at the weekend, this time at the neighbouring Casterton.

Seasoned galloper Prince Vitality fell at the first steeple, just 60 metres from the starting barrier and appeared to break his left shoulder. Read more

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Cup carnival brought forward to March

May 26, 2010

THE Scott Group of Companies two-day Mount Gambier Gold Cup Carnival will be brought forward to March next year to ensure the continued success of the prestigious event.

This follows ongoing concern that the redeveloped track would not stand up to heavy rain in May/June and could lead to cancellation of the event. Read more

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Gold Cup Carnival set to begin

May 20, 2010

THE preliminaries are over.

The pre-race cocktail parties, early morning sausage sizzles, barrier trials and Breakfast with the Stars functions have all been done and dusted.

Now let’s get the show started.

The main sporting focus in Mount Gambier will be the $40,000 Scott Group of Companies Gold Cup and support races on the Cup Carnival. Read more

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Racing legend rolls into city

May 17, 2010

Mount Gambier received a surprise visit from one of Australian motorsport’s  legendary drivers during the week.

While not as well known to the younger legions of fans, “Storming” Norm Beechey was a two time Australian Touring Car Champion and was an inspiration to many drivers including the late Peter Brock and Dick Johnson. Read more

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Steve Lines up for sprintcar championship

May 17, 2010

A late change of plans – and a new sponsor – will see Mount Gambier driver Steve Lines compete in this year’s Australian Sprintcar Championship after all.

The three day sprintcar carnival will be held at Darwin’s Northline Speedway from May 27 – 29 and the in-form Lines could now be among the pre-race favourites. Read more

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Family claims history making double

May 12, 2010

In a history making result, Saturday’s Alex Roberts Memorial Mount Gambier 100 Mile Classic, first and second placings went to a son and father double.

Geelong based Cameron Stewart (19) and his 53-year-old father Greg, scored an historic quinella, the first time ever a family duo has achieved that milestone. Read more

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