Bensley's Racing News

Mon 30 Jan

Sky Racing and Radio Sport National's Andrew Bensley is the best in the business when it comes to breaking the news and we have his latest. In harness racing news, Lance Justice says Smoken Up won't run again until the Inter Dominian series in Perth and will not start in Saturday's Hunter Cup. Continuing the harness theme Andrew reports that Sushi Sushi also won't run in the Hunter Cup with the horse to be freshened ahead of a potential preparation aimed at the Chariots of Fire at Menangle. Kiwi harness trainer Mark Purdon believes Auckland Reactor will get a handicap in this weekend's Hunter Cup. Purdon also confirmed he will partner Auckland Reactor in the race with Blair Orange staying in New Zealand. Natalie Rasmussen will drive Highview Tommy. Finally jockey Stephen Baster has continued his impressive recent form by landing a double last night in Singapore.