Latest News from Doug Harrison
BOBAROSSA SECOND AT WERRIBEE
Jan 27, 2014Bobarossa is proving to be yet another one of our exciting emerging three year olds hitting his straps of late. After a good third at Cranbourne a fortnight ago behind the winner, our very own Gallant Express, Bobarossa ran an excellent race to finish second at Werribee on ...
TUDOR OUT TO EARN DIAMOND SHOT IN PREVIEW
Jan 23, 2014By Mathew Toogood A debut defeat at the provincials hasn't dampened trainer Doug Harrison's enthusiasm about two-year-old Tudor who he hopes can earn a shot at the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes. Tudor made his debut at Bendigo last month in a 900m maiden but ran ...
WEEKEND RACING
Jan 23, 2014Exciting racing this weekend! Starting with Moonee Valley Friday night, promising 3yo Gallant Express with jockey Ben Konbel in the $180K Vobis Gold Star 1500m and stable favourite Galileo Gold race 8 with Craig Williams back to ride. Both horses ...
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Dec 22, 2013With Christmas just around the corner, the recent success of the debutants have brought early Christmas presents for their owners. At Bairnsdale Leventi and Search Squad were having their first start. Leventi provided a much needed return to the winners stall ...
BARISTA MISS WINS TWO IN A ROW!
Nov 29, 2013Follwing a solid three length win at Bairnsdale on the 5th November, Barista Miss repeated that performance with a tidy two and a half length win at Pakenham today. The daughter of Commands came from behind after the turn to take the lead and kick on, winning by two and a ...
BELLA SOPHIA WINS & OUR LILY THIRD AT BAIRNSDALE
Oct 06, 2013Bairnsdale Cup Day kicked off in fine fashion for Team Harrison when Our Lily picked up third. Stepping up to 1600m for the first time, the daughter of Fayrouz jumped well and settled in a mid field position. Rounding the turn, Nathan Rose went wide on Our Lily, who ...
ANOTHER SALE WIN FOR TYCOON ROB
Sep 25, 2013Sale specialist Tycoon Rob gave his owner a terrific boost when he posted his latest victory at the Gippsland venue in the Eastcoast Plumbtec Traralgon Showcase BM78 (1733m). Tycoon Rob had won twice and recorded another five minor placings before his latest success at Sale, ...
THE RED EMPEROR WINS AT KILMORE
Aug 31, 2013The sunshine certainly helped the track conditions for The Red Emperor at Kilmore Races this afternoon. After jumping well, The Red Emperor sat just off the pace in third position. He dropped back slowly throughout the first 600m to then find himself in last position. ...
TYCOON ROB SECOND AT SALE KICKS OFF WEEKEND RACING
Aug 23, 2013Tycoon Rob with apprentice Jake Bayliss in the saddle picked up second yesterday at Sale to kick off a hopeful weekend of racing for Harrison Racing. Leading from start to almost the finish, Tycoon Rob ran an excellent race first up from a spell. Jake ...
HARADASUN COLT SHARES SELLING FAST!
Aug 23, 2013A former 3yo champion himself and now proving to be a formidable sire, HARADASUN has had a string of winners in recent weeks. Masahiko for Gai Waterhouse. Harquila for Greg Eurell. My Favorite for Casper Fownes (Hong Kong). And who can forget Caulfield Guineas ...
VIVA LA CENT SECOND AT BAIRNSDALE
Aug 18, 2013We were lucky with the weather out at Bairnsdale races yesterday with the sun shining all day! Spirits were high for Viva La Cents second start of her career in the 1000m maiden for 3 year old fillies. Viva looked a treat in the mounting yard and was sure to put in a ...
RACING SATURDAY BAIRNSDALE
Aug 16, 2013Saturday Harrison Racing head to Bairnsdale with three runners. Race 1 VIVA LA CENT at 1:02pm. Race 3 BARISTA MISS at 2:12pm. Race 6 NEPTUNE EXPRESS at 4:12pm. Viva La Cent is looking to build on her last start and should appreciate the sunshine we've ...
FALCENT FACES BIGGEST TEST IN THE GROUP 3 AURIE'S STAR
Aug 10, 2013By Mathew Toogood Falcent doesn't have the CV of most of his Aurie's Star Handicap rivals but trainer Doug Harrison believes it is the right race for the sprinter's introduction to Group company. The last start winner makes his first stakes race appearance in ...
BELLA SOPHIA WINNER AT BENDIGO
Jul 25, 2013Bella Sophia broke through with her maiden win out at Bendigo today in the Centrebest Maiden Plate over 1100m. Travelling well in a mid field position, Bella Sophia dashed home, finding a spot between horses to break through and claim her maiden win. It was a fantastic ...
BENDIGO RACES THURSDAY
Jul 24, 2013Doug Harrison Racing heads to Bendigo with a team of 3 runners for the day. Race 3 VIVA LA CENT at 12.10pm. Race 4 BELLA SOPHIA at 12:45pm. Race 7 AMONMARIE at 2:30pm. Making her highly anticipated debut tomorrow is cracking filly Viva La Cent. Best known ...
FALKIRK'S ON A ROLL
Jul 24, 2013Exciting sire Falkirk is having a very impressive season with his crop of youngsters hitting the track for a stack of winners... Special mention to our very own FALKIRK gelding FALCENT amoung recent winners. Doug Harrison Racing have another FALKIRK gelding in the ...
FALCENT GETS DESERVED WIN
Jul 20, 2013By Carl Di Iorio TVN Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 3:08 PM Falcent was able to erase his price tag by winning Saturday’s $100,000 Coolalinga Handicap (1100m) for three-year-olds at Flemington. The son of Falkirk was purchased for $110,000 from the 2011 New Zealand ...
ANY SUGGESTION & FALKIRK JUMPOUTS
Jul 20, 2013Monday 1st of July was the day we unleashed the raw talent of the Any Suggestion and Falkirk geldings. These two cracking geldings had their first official jump out... Why don't you call Doug and ask how they went! Lucky for you there are still a few shares ...
Queen Delight revels in new racing style
Jul 19, 2013By Mike Hedge It is an injury associated more with footballers than racehorses, and not one that generally results in improved performance. But for the one-time brilliant speedster Queen Delight, a torn hamstring has led to a whole new world of on-track ...
THURSDAY RACING
Jul 17, 2013Racing Thursday is at Cranbourne just round the corner! Race 5 Clovelly Hill at 1:10pm. Race 7 Rule The Way at 2:25pm. Race 9 Neptune Express at 3:35pm. Clovelly Hill is chasing his maiden win and Tony and Brett feel this will be his distance over the 1600m. ...
RACING SATURDAY
Jul 05, 2013Seymour on the outskirts of Melbourne won't know what hit them when Clovelly Hill rolls up to the track on Saturday! The Manner Hill gelding owned by Tony and Brett is stepping up to 1400m in the maiden. Jake Bayliss rides for the 3 kilo claim and we ...
RACING THURSDAY CRANBOURNE
Jul 03, 2013Cranbourne races Thursday will see Couperin head to our home turf club for the Procon Developments 0-68 handicap over 2025m. Cranbourne Race 5 at 1:10pm Couperin. Just like Groundhog Day last start winning combination Couperin and Chris Symons are looking for a repeat ...
Apprentice Cup a lasting tribute
Jun 28, 2013Family of Travis Harrison reflect as Moonee Valley Racing Club again honour the fallen apprentice While modern day racing is a hustle and bustle seven-day business, tomorrow’s Travis Harrison Cup (1600m) at Moonee Valley will be a stand-alone moment in time for the ...
HARADASUN PROGENY ARE WINNERS!
Jun 28, 2013Untapped boom 2 year old Prince Harada lived up to his hype on Saturday with an impressive win again at Moonee Valley. Tony Vasil who trained Prince Harada’s sire Haradasun said after the race the horse is one of the best he has trained. Doug Harrison Racing ...