Friday Recap - This Week in Harness Racing April 5 to April 11

Below is what happened in harness racing this week, as reported on Harnesslink and from other places across the web.

From Harnesslink

Auckland Reactor might target NZ Cup, Don Wright - NZ
The New Zealand Cup at Addington in November might be an early 4 Year Old mission for champion 3 Year Old pacer Auckland reactor if his standing start manners are up to scratch then.
Mach Three’s son Crawdou looks exciting, Don Wright - NZ
Exciting Mach Three 3 Year Old Crawdou, a newcomer to Robert Dunn’s in form Christchurch stable, again revealed high promise with an impressive trials success at Ashburton today Tuesday 8 April.
Mach Three 2YO sizzles in Youthful Stakes, Peter Staples - AU
Promising two-year-old Make A Memory stamped himself as a star of the future with a brilliant win in the $8000 Betfair Youthful Stakes at Tattersall’s Park in Hobart on Sunday night (April 6).
Baileys Dream out for rest of season, Don Wright - NZ
A minor and niggly setback has brought the curtain down on Baileys Dream’s productive season. Caretaker Dancingonmoonlight Farm trainer Brendon Hill said the horse had been scratched from his Addington engagement on Friday night.
Monticello’s Battle of the Brain Trusts, John Manzi - US
There seems to be considerable interest in Monticello Raceway’s Battle of the Brain Trusts, a unique non-wagering one mile race which is open only to CEO’s, track presidents or vice presidents, general managers and assistant general managers and any others whose decisions help guide the fortunes of their organizations.
Australian Workers Union rejects offer, Brad Bishop - AU
Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) wishes to advise that today’s mediation at the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) with the Australian Workers Union (AWU) to finalise a new Certified Agreement for the stewards was unsuccessful.
Meadows unveils changes to casino design, David La Torre - US
Officials from the Meadows Racetrack & Casino today unveiled new plans for its $155 million permanent casino.
Feelgood feelin’ in Classic Series, Carol Hodes - US
It is always nice to have a ‘Plan B’ in life – and racing. When Mr Feelgood stepped off the track in the final days of November 2006, it was toward a career as a stallion.
Examining current harness racing trends, Derick Giwner - US
It’s good to be back. After a seven month hiatus, I have returned from the edge to shower you with my handicapping knowledge (one can only hope it helps). My hiatus has given me the chance to come up with exciting new handicapping ideas and insights.
New Zealand breed builders, Frank Marion - NZ
Krina…an old grey saddle mare who was the source of so many classic performers (in this series we are focusing on some of New Zealand’s ‘breed builders’).
Classic Monday at Dover Downs (vid), Marv Bachrad - US
Artistic Fella won his first start of the season, My Little Dragon handed Southwind Tempo her first setback, Enough Talk pulled an upset and Buck I St. Pat rolled on in $85,000 Classic Series openers on a chilly Monday, April 7 at Dover Downs.

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