Arrogant pacer to continue impressive start to career
April 30, 2020
ARROGANT pacer Real Rocket will be looking to continue the impressive start to his career when he competes at Gloucester Park tomorrow night. Making a winning debut last month, the Kristy Elson-trained youngster boasts three wins and a second from four starts. “He has come along really well,” Elson... Read more
Primed to add another Group One to tally
April 30, 2020
OUTSTANDING filly Double Expresso “has plenty of options” in her bid for another Group One victory. Successful in two top shelf events during her debut season, the Australian Pacing Gold purchase has added a pair of Group Twos to her tally this term. At Gloucester Park tomorrow night Double... Read more
Trainer Bourke suspended for cobalt
April 30, 2020
YESTERDAY, the Victorian Racing Tribunal considered a charge issued by Harness Racing Victoria stewards against licensed trainer-driver Heath Bourke under Australian Harness Racing Rule (AHRR) 190(1). AHRR 190(1) reads as follows: A horse shall be presented for a race free of prohibited substances. The charge related to a urine sample collected... Read more
Classy pacer sent for a spell
April 29, 2020
CLASSY pacer Sicario has been sent for a spell in preparation for several end-of-the-year majors. Completing consecutive wins in Kilmore last night, Sicario will spend a month in a paddock according to trainer Brent Lilley. Lilley believes it is the ideal time to freshen the son of Somebeachsomewhere before... Read more
Happy to be beaten
April 28, 2020
WHILE not overly ecstatic about it, Blake Fitzpatrick was happy to be beaten in the opening event at Club Menangle today. Fitzpatrick drove Fancy which finished third behind her stablemates On Advice and Lucky Charm in a Foundation Series heat. Along with the satisfaction of training the trifecta in the... Read more
Amazing tribute to lost legend
April 28, 2020
ALBION PARK will pay an amazing tribute to Gavin Lang on Saturday night. Such was Lang’s reach, the Queensland club has named each of its races in honour the Victorian legend, proving he belongs to the industry, not his home state. Widely-regarded as the finest driver to grace a... Read more
Bridesmaid finally became the bride
April 28, 2020
FOLLOWING a string of bridesmaid appearances Hatchback finally became the bride. Making another trip down Tabcorp Park Melton’s aisle yesterday, Hatchback registered his first win at his seventh start for the season. The trotter was runner-up during his previous six outings! “It was good to see him finally get... Read more
Unofficial Lord Mayor of Bendigo
April 28, 2020
POPULAR reinsman Alex Ashwood “put on a clinic” in Bendigo last night. Affectionately-known as Albie, and in recent times the Unofficial Lord Mayor of Bendigo, the talented driver won four of the eight races on the card, with his winners including Wicked Azz which is trained by his partner... Read more
Longshot Johnson does it again!
April 27, 2020
THOSE who paid attention to our previous articles about Corey Johnson will be dancing with joy tonight. A couple of months ago www.nationaltrotguide.com.au published a piece highlighting the South Australian youngster’s ability to win with long shots. A graduate of the pony trot circuit, 17-year-old Johnson has been successful... Read more
Trainer’s dilemma “I’ve got no options for her”
April 27, 2020
“I FINALLY get a nice filly in the stable and I’ve got no options for her.” That’s the dilemma South Australian horseman Tyson Linke finds himself in with impressive debutant Delacour. Making her first trip to the races during the weekend, Delacour trounced her rivals in the Mermaid Stake... Read more
