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The Sprint Lane

by Harness Racing NSW

A full breakdown of the week in Harness Racing and a preview of what's ahead across New South Wales. Greg Hayes brings you the SundHayes Session every Sunday and Jessica Watkins and David Wonson discuss all the big issues in Metropolitan Racing in The Menangle Angle every Thursday.

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  1. 264 - The SundHayes Session - Grant Forrest and Harry Ross

    Host Greg Hayes speaks with Grant Forrest after the biggest win of his traning career when Arete Virtue won the Yabby Dam 2yo filly trotters final at Menangle on Saturday night. Greg also speaks with Harry Ross after he made it two metropolitan doubles in October. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

  2. 263 - The SundHayes Session - Ash Delosa and Sam Hewitt

    Host Greg Hayes talks to Ash Delosa after she won the Australian Drivers Championship in Adelaide and Sam Hewitt drops in and talks about his filly Ark Sea. Currently a $21 with TAB in the Eureka, Sam talks about his options with the filly over the next two months. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

  3. 262 - The SundHayes Session - Eureka bound Seaton Grima and Eureka hopeful Bailey McDonough

    The Eureka is only two months away and host Greg Hayes catches up with the trainer/driver of Loucasso after it was annouced, the three year old will compete in the Eureka for Rampant Standardbreds. Exciting four year old Double Lou was back at the trials on a Eureka mission and trainer/driver...

  4. 261 - The SundHayes Session - Robbie Morris and Will Rixon

    Host Greg Hayes speaks with Robbie Morris after he won the Carousel with Nymbal. The horse will now head towards the Victoria Derby. Will Rixon joins the podcast to talk about Max Delight after his Saturday night win at Menangle. Will also talks about his trip to the US, the social media pile on...

  5. 260 - The SundHayes Session - Anton Golino and Jim Douglass

    Host Greg Hayes speaks with trainer Anton Golino after Gandhi Mail won again at Menangle on Saturday night. Gandhi Mail is a 4 year old Italian trotter that has come to hand very quickly and will target the big trotting races over the summer. Greg also catches up with Jim Douglass after his win…

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  6. 259 - The SundHayes Session - Tasmyn Potter and Kerryann Morris

    Host Greg Hayes speaks with two women who achieved milestone moments during the week. Tasmyn Potter drove six winners at Wagga on Friday afternoon and she joins Greg to talk about the achievement and what her plans for the future are. Kerryann Morris celebrated her 2000th training winner at...

  7. 258 - The SundHayes Session - Cam Hart and Seaton Grima

    Host Greg Hayes talks to Cam Hart after a winning double at Menangle. Greg and Cam talk about the success Will Rixon is having at The Meadowlands and whether it has Cam thinking about a trip overseas. Greg also speaks with Seaton Grima, the trainer of Eureka favourite Loucasso. The horse was...

  8. 257 - The SundHayes Session - Will Rixon and Shane Fraser

    Will Rixon speaks with host Greg Hayes after his double at The Meadowlands on Saturday night. Will talks about both wins and discusses his plans for the future. Greg also speaks with northern NSW trainer Shane Fraser who won a group 1 race at Albion Park on Saturday night. See...

  9. 256 - The SundHayes Session - Wagering Special with Adrian Molloy

    Adrian Molloy is a wagering expert and joins host Greg Hayes to talk about the wagering side of the industry. Adrian talks about different factors that impact the sport of harness racing in New South Wales and discusses what the future will look like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

  10. 255 - The SundHayes Session - Jett Turnbull and Elle Rixon

    Host Greg Hayes wraps up the win of Apex in the Hambletonian at the Meadlowands driven by New Zealand's Dexter Dunn and then speaks with Jett Turnbull about the his winning double at Menangle on Saturday night. Elle Rixon also joins the podcast to have a chat about her first race win in more than...

  11. 254 - The SundHayes Session - Robbie Morris, John Dumesny and Harry Orange

    Host Greg Hayes speaks with Robbie Morris after he drove four winners in the space of 24 hours including two at Menangle on Saturday night. The newly appointed chairman of Harness Racing Australia, John Dumesny joins Greg to talk about the Eureka and its funding and Harry Orange is heading home…

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  12. 253 - The SundHayes Session - Rickie Alchin, Aaron Lambert and Mason Bigeni

    Host Greg Hayes catches up with Rickie Alchin after the win of Lux Aeterna on Saturday night at Menangle. US trainer Aaron Lambert joins Greg to have a chat about the NSW owned Gentlemen's Club who is performing well over in the USA and what the plans are for the rest of the season. Mason Bigeni…

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  13. 252 - The SundHayes Session - Inter Dom Wrap - Cam Hart, Brad Hewitt and Pete McRae

    The Inter Dominion is over for another year and what a race it was with Captains Mistress holding off a brave Leap To Fame. Full recap on what was a great night of racing with host Greg Hayes speaking with Cam Hart and Brad Hewitt. Peter McRae, is waiting on the arrival of his first child, but...

  14. 251 - The SundHayes Session - Chris Barsby, Will Rixon, Josh Gallagher and Josh Stapleton

    Host Greg Hayes reviews all of the Inter Dominion action at Albion Park on Saturday night with race broadcaster Chris Barsby while Max Delight's driver Will Rixon drops in and has a chat about his performances throughout the series. Josh Gallagher is back from injury and drove two winners at...

  15. 250 - The SundHayes Session - Cam Hart, James Rattray, Eli Lepper and Paul Cochrane

    The 250th episode of the Sprint Lane! Big review of night one of the Inter Dominion series and the performance of Captains Mistress in the Rising Sun. Cam Hart and James Rattray join to talk about their respective Saturday nights at Albion Park. 16-year old Eli Lepper drove his first winner at...

  16. 249 - The SundHayes Session - Bailey McDonough, Scott Hewitt and Molly Turton

    It was another big night for NSW on night two of the Queensland winter carnival and host Greg Hayes catches up with two NSW winners. Bailey McDonough speaks with Greg after the win of Double Lou as the horse heads towards the Rising Sun while Scott Hewitt joins the podcast after I Am Hellbound…

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  17. 248 - The SundHayes Session - Rob Morris and Jack Painting

    New South Wales trained horses have kicked off the Queensland carnival very strongly winning both the Redcliffe Derby and Oaks. Rob Morris drove Nymbal to victory and he joins host Greg Hayes to talk about the victory. Jack Painting produced a good drive to win the Oaks on Seaside Boulevard and…

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  18. 247 - The SundHayes Session - Luke McCarthy, Blake Fitzpatrick and Michael Stanley

    Host Greg Hayes has a full review of Saturday night's meeting at Menangle and speaks with Luke McCarthy after Don Hunter won the APG Final for the 2yo boys. Blake Fitzpatrick trained the quinella in the 2yo fillies division and he joins Greg to discuss the achievement and Michael Stanley will…

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  19. 246 - The SundHayes Session - David Thorn and Jorja Daskalovski

    Big week internationally with the running of the Elitlopp and the heats of the North American Cup but some great racing closer to home and host Greg Hayes speaks with David Thorn after the win of Senses at Menangle on Saturday night. The filly is now off to Queensland for a crack at the richer...

  20. 245 -The SundHayes Session - Craig Judd and Brad Hewitt

    Host Greg Hayes talks with Benstud's Craig Judd after a successful night at Wagga on Nutrien finals night with a Protostar slot annoucement. Craig has some news about Benstud's Crookwell farm too. Brad Hewitt joins Greg after Hollywood Strip's victory and provides an update on his stable of big...

  21. 244 - The SundHayes Session - Scott Hewitt, Denis Howe and Jack Barton

    Host Greg Hayes speaks with Scott Hewitt after the win of I Am Hellbound at Menangle on Saturday night and then Greg turns his attention towards next Saturday night's big meeting at Wagga with the Nutrien Finals to be run. Greg speaks with breeder Denis Howe who bred Hollywood Strip and Willows...

  22. 243 - The SundHayes Session - David Thorn, Josh Gallagher and 2025 HRNSW awards wrap

    Host Greg Hayes speaks with David Thorn after he picked up a double at Menangle on Saturday night. Josh Gallagher suffered a serious injury at the Menangle trials just over a week ago and talks about his recovery and how long he will be away from the sport and Greg has a review of the 2025 HRNSW...

  23. 242 - The SundHayes Session - John Campbell and Brett Hogan

    Host Greg Hayes catches up with the best driver to ever hold the reins - John Campbell. Greg and John talk about his career on and off the track and also discuss the challenges the sport faces moving forward. Greg also speaks with Brett Hogan from the Riverina Paceway, promoting the huge Nutrien...

  24. 241 - The SundHayes Session - Dean and Kerry McDowell, Cam Hart and Anthony Frisby

    Host Greg Hayes speaks with Gr 1 winning training combination Dean and Kerry McDowell after the win of Gladiatrix in the NSW Trotters Oaks. Cam Hart drops in and speaks about his two Gr 1 winners at Menangle on Saturday night and Anthony Frisby speaks with Greg after the win of Shes A Delaney in...

  25. 240 - The SundHayes Session - Dexter Dunn, Jett Turnbull and Sam Hewitt

    Host Greg Hayes speaks with superstar driver Dexter Dunn about his career in the USA and what he is looking forward to this season. Dexter reflects on his decision to leave New Zealand and Australia and has some advice for any young drivers about whether they should look to follow their dreams…

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  26. 239 - The SundHayes Session - David Aiken, Grace Panella and Jarrod Alchin

    Host Greg Hayes talks with David Aiken after the win of Max Delight in the Nullarbor in Perth. The 10-year old has now won more than $2 million. Greg also speaks with Grace Panella after she trained her 100th career winner during the week. Jarrod Alchin joins Greg to talk about his two long…

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  27. 238 - The SundHayes Session - Adam Hamilton and Joey Sharp

    Full wrap on the New Zealand feature racing with Leap To Fame and Keayang Zahara winning on Friday as Adam Hamilton joins host Greg Hayes with all of the news from the big night of racing. Greg also speaks with young driver Joey Sharp who recently made the move to Victoria and picked up his first...

  28. 237 - The SundHayes Session - Will Rixon, Amanda Turnbull and Taylah Osmond

    Big wrap up of the feature night at Wagga with Will Rixon and Amanda Turnbull joining host Greg Hayes to discuss their feature victories while Taylah Osmond is a guest and talks about bringing up a career milestone of 200 driving winners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  29. 236 - The SundHayes Session - Robbie Morris, Andrew Bourke and Grant Coelli

    Host Greg Hayes speaks with driver Robbie Morris after the win of Birdsong in the Gold Tiara at Bathurst. Driver Andrew Bourke recently brought up his 100th career winner and joins to talk about his career to date. Leeton's Grant Coelli joins Greg to talk about a fuel initiative his club has come...

  30. 235 - The Menangle Angle - Angus Garrard and Cameron Hart

    Hosts Jessica Watkins and David Wonson are joined by Angus Garrard and Cameron Hart ahead of a massive weekend of racing in New South Wales. Angus speaks about his drives at Club Menangle on Friday night, before Cam joins the podcast to discuss his key engagements across Wagga, Menangle and...

  31. 234 - The SundHayes Session - Mick Stanley and Will Rixon

    There was no million dollar bonus for Captains Knock after Ubetcha Tigerpie proved too strong in the Renshaw Cup at Penrith in Friday night and winning trainer/driver Michael Stanley joined host Greg Hayes to discuss the win and the future plans for the horse. Will Rixon also spoke with Greg…

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  32. 233 - The Menangle Angle - TAB Carnival of Miracles Wrap Up and Saturday Night Preview

    Hosts Jessica Watkins and David Wonson take a look back at the past two weeks of racing at the TAB Carnival of Miracles, before previewing tomorrow night’s eight-race card at Club Menangle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  33. 232- The SundHayes Session - Jason Lee and Brad Hewitt

    Host Greg Hayes wraps up the Miracle Mile and then speaks with Jason Lee after the win of Keayang Zahara in the Hammerhead Mile. Brad Hewitt drops in as well to talk about Hollywood Strip after his win in the NSW Derby. Brad is also preparing Captains Knock for the big Carnival Of Cups meeting at...

  34. 231 - The Menangle Angle - Fred Hastings, Michael Stanley, Will Rixon

    Hosts Jessica Watkins and David Wonson are joined by Fred Hastings, Michael Stanley and Will Rixon to preview all the action ahead of Night Two of the TAB Carnival of Miracles, Garrards Miracle Mile. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  35. 230 - The SundHayes Session - Cam Hart and Mick Stanley

    Host Greg Hayes speaks with Cam Hart after he won the Chariots Of Fire at Menangle driving Captains Mistress. Cam also talks about Swayzee and his shock at Rakero Rocket not making the Miracle Mile field. Michael Stanley speaks about qualifying three runners into the NSW Derby and the run of...

  36. 229 - The Menangle Angle - Grant Dixon, Luke McCarthy and Cameron Hart

    Hosts Jessica Watkins and David Wonson are joined by Grant Dixon, Luke McCarthy and Cameron Hart to speak about their engagements on Night One of the TAB Carnival of Miracles, the Livamol Chariots of Fire Race Night. Gamble responsibly. Chances are you are about to lose. For free and confidential...

  37. 228 - The Menangle Angle - Jason Grimson

    Hosts Jessica Watkins and David Wonson are joined by Jason Grimson ahead of the Newcastle Mile on Friday and the Paleface Adios Stakes on Saturday. Jason also speaks about his stable's upcoming targets for the TAB Carnival of Miracles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  38. 227 - The SundHayes Session - Robbie Morris, Bailey McDonough and Rod Vernon

    Host Greg Hayes speaks with Robbie Morris after he competed in the Ultimate Drivers Championship over the weekend in Queensland. Bailey McDonough discusses Double Lou's win in the Hondo Grattan Stakes and Rod Vernon joins Greg to talk about his memories from a long career See...

  39. 226 - The Menangle Angle - Adam Sanderson

    Hosts Jessica Watkins and David Wonson are joined by Adam Sanderson, who makes the trip down from Queensland to partner Final Deadline NZ in the BioWorma Hondo Grattan Stakes. Adam also previews the remainder of his drives on the card. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  40. 225 - The SundHayes Session - Brad Hewitt, Cam Hart and Bailey McDonough

    Host Greg Hayes speaks with Brad Hewitt after Captains Knock win at Albury on Friday night. The victory netted connections a $500,000 bonus as they now turn their attention towards the Penrith meeting next month. Cam Hart speaks after his five wins at Melton on Saturday night including the Hunter...

  41. 224 - The Menangle Angle - Brad Hewitt

    Hosts Jessica Watkins and David Wonson are joined by Brad Hewitt. Brad speaks about the upcoming Albury Murray Cup, where Captains Knock will be aiming to secure the $500,000 Carnival of Cups Bonus and his engagements at Club Menangle on Saturday night, which include Hollywood Strip in the…

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  42. 223 The SundHayes Session - Rickie Alchin, Jye Coney and John Dumesny

    Will Rickie Alchin head to Melton next Saturday night for the Great Southern Star with the defending champion Watts Up Partytime? We find out this week on the SundHayes Session. Rickie talks about the win at Menangle on Saturday night with host Greg Hayes. Jye Coney drops by after he drove four...

  43. 222 - The Menangle Angle - Jye Coney

    Hosts Jessica Watkins and David Wonson are joined by Jye Coney ahead of Saturday night’s racing, which features the JE Binskin FFA. Jye recaps his Metropolitan driving double last week, before previewing his book of drives on the upcoming 8-race card. Jess and Wono then provide their Best Bets…

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  44. 221 - The SundHayes Session - Luke McCarthy and Blake Fitzpatrick

    Host Greg Hayes speaks with Luke McCarthy after he was forced to evacuate from Nathan Jack's truck on the way to the races on Saturday night and explains exactly what happened and how he ended up getting to the races in time. Luke also talks about Kingman and gives his thoughts on Leap To Fame....

  45. 220 - The Menangle Angle - Will Rixon

    Hosts Jessica Watkins and David Wonson are joined by Will Rixon. Will previews the chances of his book of drives here at Club Menangle on Saturday night and also speaks about the Gold Rush Cup at Bathurst on Friday, where he will partner Max Delight. Jess and Wono then discuss their Saturday…

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  46. 219 - The SundHayes Session - Jye Coney, Rob Morris and Codi Rauchenberger

    Jye Coney picked up the Golden Guitar at Tamworth on Friday and speaks to host Greg Hayes about the win. He also drove his 250th winner recently which means he loses his claim and he talks about how he plans to handle that going forward. Robbie Morris drove two winners at Menangle on Saturday…

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  47. 218 - The Menangle Angle - Jack Callaghan

    Hosts Jessica Watkins and David Wonson are joined by Jack Callaghan, who is set to partner Don Hugo in the PJ Hall FFA. Jack also speaks about his time in America and Western Australia before previewing all of his chances on Saturday night’s card. Jess and Wono then run through their best bets.…

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  48. 217 - The SundHayes Session - Luke McCarthy, Cam Hart and Charli Masotti

    Luke McCarthy speaks with host Greg Hayes after Kingman's win in the Shepparton Cup and also discusses stablemate Don Hugo. Cam Hart talks about his three winners at Menangle including Swayzee and where he expects him to race in the short term and Charli Masotti is recovering after sustaining…

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  49. 216 - The Menangle Angle - Chris Geary and Steph Morris

    Hosts Jessica Watkins and David Wonson speak about yesterday’s announcement regarding the race distance changes for the NSW Derby, the Lighthorse Free For All, the minor Free For All on Miracle Mile Night and the NSW Oaks. Chris Geary and Steph Morris then join the podcast. Chris previews his...

  50. 215 - The SundHayes Session - Jack Callaghan and Jorja Daskalovski

    Plenty to talk about after Jason Grimson won the first five races at Menangle on Saturday night. One of Jason's winning drivers was Jack Callaghan and he joins host Greg Hayes to have a chat about the win. Jack also talks about his trip to the USA, his move to WA and what his plans are for 2026....

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A full breakdown of the week in Harness Racing and a preview of what's ahead across New South Wales. Greg Hayes brings you the SundHayes Session every Sunday and Jessica Watkins and David Wonson discuss all the big issues in Metropolitan Racing in The Menangle Angle every Thursday.

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