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Rusten Racing & Retraining Stables Breaking in, educating, sale prep of all breeds, harness racing training, re-education Off the track thoroughbreds

Today we are mourning one of the best with the passing of Bernie Hetherington.We were blessed with training a couple of ...
05/11/2026

Today we are mourning one of the best with the passing of Bernie Hetherington.
We were blessed with training a couple of horses for Bernie and Ellie and our girls wore Bernie’s colours with pride.
A kind gentle soul who knew the true meaning of being a gentleman.
RIP Bernie, you will be truly missed 🕊️

The dream continues, Introducing “Sadie”Cannibal x Imlika
19/10/2026

The dream continues, Introducing “Sadie”Cannibal x Imlika

Winners in life and on the track - what a weekend, an engagement yesterday and a win today 🫶🏆
27/09/2026

Winners in life and on the track - what a weekend, an engagement yesterday and a win today 🫶🏆

Just love this girl - oh and the driver too ❤️🔥😉
13/09/2026

Just love this girl - oh and the driver too ❤️🔥😉

Race 5 KATS N DOGS LADYSHIP PACE - DIAMOND BIKINI with Jorja Rusten for dad trainer Darryle Rusten and owner mum Nikki Rusten..

Good family win 🏆



Happy Father’s Day to all the number 1’s in our lives - the Yins to our Yangs 💕
06/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the number 1’s in our lives - the Yins to our Yangs 💕

22/08/2026
13 years between driving wins for the trainer of the stables and oh boy what a win!! BODELETOS just keeps on getting bet...
21/08/2026

13 years between driving wins for the trainer of the stables and oh boy what a win!! BODELETOS just keeps on getting better and better 🔥

Well the night didn’t end how we would’ve expected.Thank you to everyone who has reached out and checked on Jorja and Br...
24/07/2026

Well the night didn’t end how we would’ve expected.
Thank you to everyone who has reached out and checked on Jorja and Brad (Cool Bling) after their race fall in the last race.
Jorja showed true professionalism, compassion and tremendous horsemanship when Cool Bling was hit by another horse causing him to flip and fall.
The outcome could have been devastating and we are grateful that we will only be patching up some pretty nasty lacerations to his legs for a couple of months.
Once again our clerks were tremendous with Laura and Terry Robb bouncing quickly into action

23/07/2026

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Three Chances Under the Lights at Parkes Tonight

It’s an exciting night for our stable as we head to Parkes with three runners, including two first starters that we’re looking forward to seeing make their racing debuts.

Race 1 marks the long-awaited debut of our three-year-old filly Million Dollar Hat. She’s particularly special to us, having been bred and raised right here at our stable. Watching a horse grow from birth through to race day is one of the most rewarding parts of racing, and tonight is the beginning of what we hope will be an exciting journey. She’s continued to improve in her work, and while she’ll no doubt benefit from the experience, we’re eager to see her step out in race conditions.

Our experienced campaigner BODELETOS lines up in Race 2. He’s continued to impress us with his progression this preparation and heads into tonight in great order. Unfortunately, he’s come up with another awkward barrier draw on the tight Parkes circuit—something that seems to follow him around! It certainly won’t make his job any easier, but he’s shown plenty of determination and ability, and we’re looking forward to another honest performance.

We round out the evening in Race 10 with another exciting debutant, Cool Bling. Bred by the Elder Stables, Cool Bling has been patiently prepared and has done everything we’ve asked throughout his education. Like any first starter, tonight is about gaining valuable race experience while giving us a glimpse of what’s to come.

Nights like these remind us why we love this sport. Whether it’s watching a homebred take its first steps onto the racetrack, seeing a young horse make its debut, or following the progress of an improving campaigner, every race is part of a much bigger journey.

A huge thank you goes to our owners, who have played a role in getting these three horses to the races tonight. We wish all connections the very best of luck and hope they all race safely and proudly.

Here’s to an exciting night at Parkes!

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Parkes, NSW
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