Undefeated youngsters on collision course
September 1, 2026
UNDEFEATED youngsters Verbici and Phoenix Rex are expected to have no trouble maintaining their perfect records on Friday night. Engaged in Vicbred Super Series heats in Melton, the pair are short-priced favourites in the 2240-metre qualifiers. Should all go according to betting markets, Verbici and Phoenix Rex will then... Read more
Impeccably-bred freshman blitzes rivals
September 1, 2026
ARGUABLY one of the best bred freshmen in the world, Wildfire Stride provided a strong indication he will match his bloodline on the racetrack with an emphatic victory yesterday. By leading stallion Captaintreacherous, Wildfire Stride is from former champion mare Blue Moon Stride. Purchased and raced in America by... Read more
Time to test promising pacer
September 1, 2026
PROMISING pacer Rudimentary will undertake “a test” this afternoon as he continues to work this way through the grades. Racing in solid fashion around New South Wales’ provincial circuits, Rudimentary has built a respectable record of four wins and five placings from 15 starts this season for trainer Scott... Read more
Trainer ‘gutted’ as boom youngster euthanized
September 1, 2026
AUSTRALIA’S champion three-year-old pacer Hollywood Strip has been euthanized after suffering another massive injury blow. Trainer Brad Hewitt was choking back tears as he confirmed the news with the “best and most beautiful pacer you could ever train.” Hollywood Strip, a winner of 13 of his 15 starts, developed... Read more
