Harness Highlights

By Len Baker

Ballarat raced on Wednesday 26 April and Dunnstown part-owner/trainer John Murphy was successful with handy 4YO Sportswriter-It Is She mare Emer in the National Tiles Pace over 2200 metres. Driven by nephew Brent Murphy, Emer (gate six) settled last on the markers with Majorholeinmypocket leading from gate three. Coming away from the markers in the last lap, Emer weaved in-between runners and when extricated wide on turning, finished brilliantly to blouse Royal Saxon (one/one) which had dashed clear in the straight by a head in 2-00.5. Hit The Track was third 2.3 metres back after following the runner up throughout.

Mount Wallace trainer Kelly Stuart-Mitchell landed the Ballarat Sportsman Association 3YO Pace over 1710 metres with Art Huntsman, a gelded son of Huntsville and Arts Bliss. Driven by Jason Lee, Art Huntsman led throughout from the pole to just last from Lochinvar Lorenzo which trailed by a half head, with Yahoo (one/one) third a half head away in a blanket four horse finish. The mile rate 1-58.7.