Riding the crest of a wave
September 28, 2023
RIDING the crest of a wave, prominent owner Tony Lacastro hopes the tide will continue to flow his way tonight. With “about a dozen” horses in various stables, Lacastro made three trips to the winners’ circle last week – two in New South Wales and one in Queensland. Lacastro’s... Read more
Looking to join select group of greats
September 28, 2023
CLASSY pacer Rock N Roll Doo will aim to join a select group of stars when he returns to Kilmore tomorrow night. Triumphant in the club’s time-honoured Cup last season, Rock N Roll Doo is attempting to become just the fourth champion to successfully defend his title. The immortal... Read more
Can rising star match beloved champion?
September 26, 2023
CONNECTIONS of arguably the state’s most promising pacer, Hanging Fire, hope he can continue his ‘association’ with one of South Australia’s most beloved champions in coming weeks. Joining the stable of astute horseman Greg Scholefield this season, Hanging Fire has scored at 12 of his 21 starts to complete... Read more
Champion’s feats out-weighed by unsung acts of charity
September 21, 2023
THROUGHOUT the years there have been a host of articles about Gramel’s illustrious career. Regarded as one of the greatest trotters produced on this side of the equator, Gramel was the darling of South Australia during the 1960s. Quite often met with large handicaps, Gramel was responsible for displays... Read more
From stablemates to main rivals
September 21, 2023
FORMER stablemates are set to dominate Saturday night’s Carousel Final at Club Menangle. Winners of their heats, Toro Stride, Red White And Bloom and Constantinople are the three leading contenders in the trotters’ division. While they will represent different stables, the trio were trained by Victorian horseman Chris Lang... Read more
Veteran trainer breaks long drought
September 20, 2023
VETERAN horseman Vaughn Newman broke a long drought from the winners’ circle earlier this week. Triumphant at Globe Derby with lightly-raced youngster, Branson, Newman registered his first training victory in almost four years. Newman’s previous success was with Fragmental in Port Pirie on December 14, 2019. “It’s been a... Read more
In-form mare to continue busy schedule
September 19, 2023
IN-FORM mare Butter Cup will continue her busy schedule with another appearance at Globe Derby on the weekend. Stating the daughter of Betting Line “thrives on regular racing” trainer Nick Tardio has nominated Butter Cup for Saturday night’s meeting. Given Butter Cup boasts three wins and a second from... Read more
Betting driver suspended
September 19, 2023
ON 6 September 2023, the Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) considered four charges issued by Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards against licensed trainer-driver John Nicholson under Australian Harness Racing Rules (AHRR) 173(1) and 173(4). Charges 1, 2 and 3 were issued under AHRR 173(1), which states: A driver shall not... Read more
Emotions running high during Group One glory
September 17, 2023
EMOTIONS bubbled over and smiles were broad as the trotters captured Haras des Trotteurs Vicbred Super Series glory, with wins that rewarded widespread dedication and another that was dedicated to a friend lost. The Locomotive kicked off the Group One delight at Melton, taking the three-year-old trotting colts and... Read more
Exciting colt out shines namesake
September 16, 2023
HIS namesake was left lamenting last night, but Petracca proved his class in Melton just moments ago. One of the nation’s most exciting three-year-olds, Petracca is named after star AFL player, Christian Petracca, from the Melbourne Football Club. Unfortunately for Christian, the Demons suffered their second loss to Carlton... Read more
