Benny Hill Harness Racing

31/07/2026

Team Hill heads to Addington tonight with three runners prepared to be at their best.
Race 5: Bella Ciao
Bella Ciao lines up from the 9 mark in the 2600m standing start after a gallant second placing last time out. With Seth in the sulky and plenty of experience in this grade, she looks well placed to go one better. She is currently third favourite, and with a touch of luck, tonight could be her night.
Race 7: Rockingood
Rockingood has drawn 5 and comes into the race following a strong win at the Rangiora trials. All three of his previous wins have come over this distance and from behind the mobile, so the conditions should suit. With Seth taking the drive from a good draw, and the TAB rating him second favourite, he looks a genuine chance to add another win to his record.
Race 8: Mickey Holler
Mickey Holler starts from the number 1 draw in what will be his sixth race start. Since returning from a break, he has produced a first and a second from his last two outings, suggesting he is continuing to learn and improve. With Seth guiding him from the cart, he has every chance to make his presence felt.
All the very best tonight to everyone involved.

24/07/2026

It will be a newcomer to Addington that represents Team Hill at Addington tonight.
Race 5 sees Bord De La Mer, a three-year-old gelding by Downbytheseaside from Firenze Amore, on debut. Trial winner who looks above average, says the TAB. From barrier 4 and with Seth in the driver’s seat, we await the outcome.
Then it's back to Addington on Sunday. Race 2 has Bella Ciao, who has drawn 8. Just an ounce of luck is required here. Along with Larissa Beaudiene in race 6 with the number 2 draw. She is coming off her brilliant win last start.
Things are stepping up for the spring racing at Team Hill.
All the best to all concerned.
The photo is of Board De La Mer at Rangiora trials.

21/07/2026

17/07/2026

It's Bella Caio who will represent Team Hill at Addington tonight in race 2, 1980m VIP Trade Pace, a mobile event at 5.37pm.
Bella has a good draw from 2 tonight. Hopefully, the traffic issues from her last start won't hamper her tonight. In the hands of Seth Hill, just maybe get a good run to get in the money. The TAB have her at 4th Favourite, against some nice horses.
Good Luck to all concerned for tonight's event.
Hopefully a free drink on the Met tonight.,

12/07/2026

Here's a wee update from Friday

But after her stunning win in the Hill, Lee and Scott Silk Road Final at Addington on Friday she might get the chance to live up to Hill’s early faith.

09/07/2026

It’s an early start for Team Hill this evening at Addington with:
Mickey Holler drawing 4 in race 1. Mickey is currently the 3rd favourite for the 1980 m race at 5.08pm. He is next to Gunslinger W***y, a first-up winner in the run-up to the mobile. With Seth in the driver's seat, we could have a very interesting race on our hands.

Bella Ciao has the number 10 draw for race 3, with $15k up for grabs over the 1980m contest. Bella just may need a bit of luck. With Seth in the cart, he will be on the lookout for the luck required. Timed to go at 6.01pm
Team Hill will get some breathing space until race 7, when Larissa Beaudiene starts from 11 in the Silk Road final at 8.10pm. Once again, a bit of luck is required from that second-row draw.

To all the connections, may luck descend upon Team Hill in great abundance this evening at Addington

03/07/2026

It’s the turn of Ultimate Seisation to carry the Team Hill Colours at Addington tomorrow.
The 5-year-old mare is looking for her third win from the mobile in race 8. Drawn 6 and guided by Seth, she has the draw, the distance and the driver to chalk up her 3rd win.
The TAB have her as 4th Favourite in the last race for the day at 4.55pm
All the best team Hill and all connected

01/07/2026

Where's Adam?

One of harness racing's more colourful characters will return to the scene of his first ever win when the NZ Amateur Drivers Championships get underway this week.

27/06/2026

Here is a story by Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk.
A good night at Addington had by Team Hill.
Its amazing what happens when the boss is away

It was two wins from two starters for his father Brendon "Benny" Hill with favourites Renegade and Mickey Holler both producing gritty winning efforts. 

25/06/2026

This week, Team Hill will brave the cold and the rain to take to Addington:

In Race 9, Micky Holler has his chance for glory. Mickey has drawn 6 for his third start after a good trial last week, where he heads out as the favourite in the hands of Seth in the 1980m event.
Race 7 and its 3 Renegade that lines up from the 25m mark to stake his claim on the 2600m event, Seth will be charged with getting him away from the standing start safely to try and improve on the second in his last start.
Good luck, guys, and stay warm.
Here is a link to the HRNZ story by Dave Di Somma on Arthur Shelby's venture into Western Australian racing

https://www.hrnz.co.nz/news/promising-pacer-now-in-wa/