December | 2021 | National Trotguide

Greatest filly ever produced in the Southern Hemisphere

December 31, 2021

AS WE get older we all have that moment when we say something and think “God, I sound like my father or mother”. Around the National Trotguide office that fatherly figure is the late Bob Cain, who was always ready to tell us the modern star “wouldn’t be able... Read more

“That was bloody awesome!”

December 31, 2021

THERE appears to be two things for certain within the Alex Ashwood-Tayla French team. One: Parisian Artiste is the stable star…Two: the trotter is Tayla’s favourite male. Speaking after Parisian Artiste completed a strong Vicbred Super Series Final win at Tabcorp Park Melton just moments ago, Ashwood made it... Read more

Quality mare creates history with ‘threepeat’

December 31, 2021

QUALITY mare Maajida has joined an elite group thanks to her win at Tabcorp Park Melton just moments ago. Overcoming a torrid draw Maajida proved too good in a Vicbred Super Series Final. In doing so the Emma Stewart-trained daughter of Somebeachsomewhere became just the second pacer to complete... Read more

Second best decision could lead to Group One success

December 31, 2021

THE second best decision Martin Holt has made could result in Group One success at Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. While searching through classifieds Holt decided to purchase a mare in-foal to Bacardi Lindy, with the resultant progeny set to contest a Vicbred Super Series Final. Racing as Bacardi Barmaid,... Read more

Former Kiwi registered 10th consecutive win

December 31, 2021

REMARKABLE veteran Dream Out Loud closed out his 14-year-old campaign Thursday at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, and what a farewell it was. The former New Zealander registered his 10th straight victory and 21st of the season – the most of any pacer in North American in 2021. Dream... Read more

Frisby could have rivals in a spin

December 31, 2021

A FRISBY could be the one to ‘catch’ when the TAB Carnival of Cups roadshow rolls around to the Parkes Paceway tonight with a strong eight-race program. The region has ended 2021 with a bang with Dubbo’s mammoth Red Ochre meeting being held on December 17 and Bathurst’s Boxing... Read more

Looking to break family hoodoo

December 30, 2021

HISTORY and the draw are against her, but Our Little Jet is ready to break the hoodoo. By Bettors Delight from Canadian mare Kabbalah Karen B, Our Little Jet is a half-sister to star performers Our Little General and Ladies In Red. Like her siblings, Our Little Jet has... Read more

Brown’s already making his mark – at 17

December 30, 2021

MENANGLE Park-based reinsman Jack Brown is a star on the rise in the New South Wales driving ranks. The 17-year-old, who was raised at Wilberforce in Sydney’s north-west, comes from a dedicated harness racing family and is currently in his first full season of driving and already showing maturity... Read more

Aiming to join elite company

December 29, 2021

QUALITY mare Maajida will attempt to join an elite group at Tabcorp Park Melton on New Year’s Eve. Engaged in the four-year-old leg of the rich Vicbred Super Series, Maajida is aiming for a clean sweep of the futurity’s Finals. The Emma Stewart-trained daughter of Somebeachsomewhere captured the two... Read more

Ko’cass just loves filling those Christmas hampers

December 29, 2021

NATIONAL Trotguide’s form expert Mike Ko’cass has certainly been in ‘fine form’ in recent months, but he produced an outstanding effort in the final event at Cranbourne on Monday. Ko’cass tipped Letherrocknroll as one of his ‘best bets’ on the card, with the Vince Dicocco-trained filly greeting the judge, with... Read more