WA trip on the cards for Group One winner
September 6, 2026
A TRIP across the Nullarbor is being considered with quality mare Lux Aeterna. Revealing his plans following Lux Aeterna’s success at Club Menangle last night, trainer Rickie Alchin stated there is a distinct possibility the daughter of Captaintreacherous will be taken to Western Australia in November. Alchin has circled... Read more
Retirement postponed after feature win
September 6, 2026
RETIREMENT plans with Majestic Summer have been put on hold…again! While discussing the mare’s future, trainer Ryan Hryhorec revealed Majestic Summer had appeared to reach the end several times, only to have her career extended after a win, with the latest reprieve coming at Globe Derby last night. Thanks... Read more
Got to keep the Mrs happy!
September 6, 2026
WITH all due respect to the other trainers and owners, Mark Pitt’s final victory was his most important win last night. Enjoying a stellar time in Melton, Pitt finished the evening with a quintet, including a treble for premier horsewoman Emma Stewart and a win for astute trainer Allan... Read more
Boom youngster’s scintillating return
September 6, 2026
BOOM youngster Loucasso completed a brilliant racing return last night. First-up since capturing the Breeders’ Crown in Melton last December, Loucasso produced a scintillating speed display at Club Menangle in what was his debut for young horseman Seaton Grima. With Grima in the cart, the son of Sweet Lou... Read more
Rising star ready to shine
September 5, 2026
SEVERAL established stars headline tonight’s Club Menangle meeting, but it is the return of a rising star which is poised to attract the bulk of the attention. Boasting an imposing record of seven wins and a second from nine starts, Loucasso is set to have his first outing since... Read more
Hoping for local consolation
September 5, 2026
DISAPPOINTED he had to abandon his original plans, astute horseman Alan Cronin is hoping for a form of consolation tonight. Set to head across the border to contest the Vicbred Super Series with classy youngster Hez So Royal, Cronin was forced to miss the futurity after the three-year-old developed... Read more
Concession driver equals Australian record
September 5, 2026
TALENTED concession driver Tasmyn Potter joined a pair of champions with her Australian record-equalling performance yesterday. Undertaking a regular trip across the border, Potter dominated the Wagga card by capturing six of the eight races. As such, the 24-year-old became just the third reinswoman to register a sextet at... Read more
Confidence remains despite tough draw
September 4, 2026
A TOUGH draw has done little to dampen trainer Bill Kitt’s confidence ahead of tomorrow night’s Waratah Final. Kitt will contest the Club Menangle feature with “airborne” pacer Ultimate Equus, which has drawn barrier 11 over 1609 metres. To be driven by Jye Coney, Ultimate Equus slots into gate... Read more
Trainer quick to share the credit
September 2, 2026
ALTHOUGH he is listed as the trainer Robbie Caton was quick to share the credit after Fly The Banner’s success earlier this week. Having his fifth start along the comeback trail, Fly The Banner captured a Four and Five-Year-Old Classic heat at Globe Derby. Naturally thrilled to have the... Read more
Drawn to cause another upset
September 2, 2026
CAUSING a massive upset during her previous start, Heavenly Flyer has drawn to repeat the performance this weekend. Among the despised outsiders at $51 on the Tote, Heavenly Flyer secured a Vicbred Super Series heat in Kilmore last Thursday, earning her a berth in a semi-final in Melton on... Read more
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