Lis Mara News Today

The timing could not have been more perfect when the first foal by stunning new harness racing sire Raging Bull hit the ground at Llowalong Farms earlier this week – on the eve of the Victorian stud’s annual stallion parade on Sunday (Sept 10). “He’s a beautiful colt and we’re very excited for the big

Victorian trainer Dianne Giles is having one of her most successful harness racing seasons – but she’s looking forward to getting back more of the enjoyment factor from the sport, come the end of this winter. And it’s not just that Giles, her husband Lance Justice and their daughter Leilani are based in an infamously

Erv Miller became just the third trainer in harness racing history to reach the $100 million USD mark in career earnings.

Erv Miller recently joined rare company in harness racing by reaching the 6,000 win plateau — a milestone reached by only three other trainers. At his current pace, he’ll reach another major milestone with even less company by the end of the year.

The pair teamed to win the $2,450 Open Pace with Lisplaced, a 2:00.1 winner. Leaving from post 1, the 10-year-old Lis Mara gelding pushed for the front and took the field by the quarter in :30.2. Odds-on favourite Baylor Out tipped first over from third past the stands first time to swipe a narrow lead from Lisplaced past a 1:01.3 half, though he remained parked into the second circuit. Lisplaced reemerged on the lead to three-quarters in 1:30.2 and held firm to the finish, winning by a half ...