Contact Details
Menangle Park Paceway
Racecourse Road
Menangle Park
Ph: (02) 9660 3688
Fax: (02) 9660 4848
Welcome to Menangle Park Paceway
Australasia's newest harness racing track is set to roar when racing returns to Menangle Park Paceway in early June. More than just a racetrack Menangle Park is a social event every week. The sensational new facilities and track are sure to make Menangle Park Australia's premier harness racing track.
Attention Trainers - Menangle Park Trials
Nominations for all Menangle Tuesday Trials will now only be taken between 10am and 2pm on the preceding Monday.
This will allow for processing and publication of the fields that same day for access by Trainers and the public.
Nominations for Menangle Park Monday 2yo Trials will be taken on same day between 10am and 12pm.
To nominate call Racing Manager David Wonson Jnr on 0438 398 251 between the stipulated times only.
WORLD CUP OFF
Reluctantly the New South Wales Harness Racing Club has withdrawn from conducting the World Cup of Harness Racing next year at Menangle Park.
The decision announced today is based primarily on the upheaval in the world financial markets.
“It is unfortunate that we will not be conducting the World Cup next year considering the momentum the event had gathered since it was announced“ NSWHRC Chief Executive John Dumesny said. more...
WORLD CUP DEFECTIONS
Big name American pacers Mister Big and Artistic Fella will not be competing in the inaugural World Cup next April.
The NSW Harness Racing Club has been advised by the connections of both pacers that they will be declining their invitations to contest the $1million event, along with the Watpac Inter Dominion, which carries a similar purse.
Mister Big, owned by millionaire Joe Muscara, is being aimed towards a lucrative campaign in North America for his six-year-old term and a shot at being the highest winning stake earner in history. A trip to Australia in 2009 would severely hamper these plans, according to Mr. Muscara. more...
World Cup of Harness Racing
Sunday 26th April 2008
To be conducted on the fastest circuit in Australasia the 7/8th mile Menangle Park Paceway in Sydney, New South Wales.
This inaugural event will match the best available horses from the northern hemisphere against the champions from the southern hemisphere.
Whist in Sydney you can enjoy the sights of Australia’s oldest and largest city such as sailing the magnificent harbour, the renowned Opera House and the countless other tourist attractions.
Contact John Dumesny Chief Executive +612 9660 3688 for further information. more...
NOMINATIONS CHANGE
VIEWING nominations on-line prior to fields being drawn up is set to become a thing of the past in New South Wales.
Harness Racing NSW earlier this week announced changes to the way race fields are selected, with trainers who nominate their horses now unable to see what other horses are to be engaged in the event. more...
GOTASHOTAWAY
TRAINER-driver and former rugby league player John McMartin would have had his week topped off nicely if his old club, the Cronulla Sharks, made it into this Sunday's NRL Grand Final.
Unfortunately, they didn't fire a shot, unlike McMartin's stable star, Gotashotaway, which saluted twice last week.
Sporting his team's colours, light blue and white halves, black band and armband with the sharks logo on his helmet, McMartin steered Gotashotaway to victory at Menangle last Tuesday week. more...
NATHAN 'RUSTY' WILSON
YOUNG New South Wales reinsman Nathan 'Rusty' Wilson left Australian shores last Saturday to join Geoff Small's team in New Zealand.
The 20-year-old has been making a name for himself not only as a driver, but a trainer also, winning races all over the State including Harold Park. more...
NATIONAL SELECTION PANEL STILL WAY OFF
THE reality of a national selection panel ultimately determining the makeup of some of our biggest races is still only a pipedream, however, is something that may be considered.
The idea of a selection panel picking the fields for races such as the World Cup, SEW Eurodrive Miracle Mile, Victoria Cup and Hunter Cup, Trans-Tasman and Queensland Pacing Championship has been floated for some time but never really taken off. more...
THIS SEASON COULD BE ONE OF THE BEST EVER
HARNESS fans could be in for a stellar treat this season.
A revamped Inter Dominion format, a World Cup with the prospect of America's finest taking on the best from the southern hemisphere, and several clashes which will bring you to the point of salivating!
The Watpac Inter Dominion will be held on the Gold Coast early next year and millionaire businessman Kevin Seymour has thrown his considerable weight behind the series. more...