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Hygain presents “Blast from the past”
WITH wonder mare Keayang Zahara nearing a return, it feels timely to relive the career of one of the sport’s all-time greatest trotting mares. Sent for a spell following her Group One Hammerhead Mile Read more: Hygain presents “Blast from the past”
Sad passing of dual Miracle Mile winner
AS the industry prepares to celebrate another Miracle Mile winner next week, one of the prestigious sprint’s greatest performers has been laid to rest. Hampered by the effects of sidewinder syndrome, Read more: Sad passing of dual Miracle Mile winner
US trotter to make Aussie debut
ASTUTE horseman Rickie Alchin has an interesting runner at Club Menangle today. Rarely without a high class performer in his stable, Alchin will contest the opening event on the card with debutante tr Read more: US trotter to make Aussie debut
Exciting youngster remains undefeated
EXCITING youngster Hollywood Strip did more than complete an eye-catching return to racing at Club Menangle last night. First-up from a 16-week spell, Hollywood Strip captured the Simpson Memorial to Read more: Exciting youngster remains undefeated
More records, $500,000 bonus – freakish mare does it all!
FREAKISH trotter Keayang Zahara collected an Australian record-equaling bonus thanks to her victory in Melton just moments ago. By registering the required wins, Keayang Zahara snapped up a whopping $ Read more: More records, $500,000 bonus – freakish mare does it all!
Famous losses that stole spotlight from winner
ALTHOUGH triumphant in tonight’s A G Hunter Cup in Melton, Swayzee has been somewhat overshadowed by the Leap to Fame’s defeat. Not only was Leap to Fame a $1.80 favourite, he was attempting to secure Read more: Famous losses that stole spotlight from winner
First Chariots berth secured
RISING star Hesitate booked the first berth into the famed Chariots Of Fire thanks to his victory in Melton tonight. By proving too good in The Bonanza, Hesitate received automatic entry into Australi Read more: First Chariots berth secured
Hygain nurturing the industry’s future
ALREADY taking care of harness racing’s current stars, Hygain is also nurturing the future. An industry leader, Hygain’s award-winning products are a must when it comes to equine welfare, whether it’s Read more: Hygain nurturing the industry’s future
Drawn to complete well-deserved win
A FAVOURABLE draw has The Notorious R G B in a solid position to break through for an overdue win at Globe Derby tonight. Victory has eluded The Notorious R G B since she scored at the same venue last Read more: Drawn to complete well-deserved win
Love of horses keeps breeder coming back for more
A LOVE of horses and the harness racing business has kept Rutherglen hobby breeder Graeme Gourley coming back to the annual Victorian yearling sales. “I sold my first yearling in 1979 and I’ve had a h Read more: Love of horses keeps breeder coming back for more
Fast becoming a family destination
SOUTH Australia is fast becoming the ‘go to’ destination for the greater Mifsud clan. Gaita – now a Pullicino – started the ball rolling when she relocated several years ago where she has established Read more: Fast becoming a family destination
If he wins…you’ll hear me!
IF YOU’RE at Club Menangle on Saturday night and hear a loud scream, don’t stress, it will mean Wahaka is in front with 50 metres to go or has just crossed the line ahead of the field. Admitting she g Read more: If he wins…you’ll hear me!
Also chasing a huge cash bonus
DOMINATING the spotlight with his $1million quest, Leap To Fame isn’t the only pacer chasing a massive bonus this weekend. Engaged in Saturday night’s A G Hunter Cup in Melton, Leap To Fame will colle Read more: Also chasing a huge cash bonus
Showing style of his footy namesake
NOW if you’re a Collingwood AFL fan don’t get over excited as Nick won’t be there, but there is a yearling, Lot 138, that has the paddock or stable name of ‘Daicos’ (for good reason) that is being pre Read more: Showing style of his footy namesake
Exciting filly aiming to remain undefeated
QUATRO – that’s how many undefeated runs exciting youngster Quatro Moth is aiming to extend her record to this weekend. Successful at her two starts last season, Quatro Moth returned from a nine-month Read more: Exciting filly aiming to remain undefeated
You better take notice
GARY and Louise Toulmin have been breeding and consigning yearlings to sales around Australia for most of this century…so when they declare a colt is among the nicest they have ever bred, then buyers Read more: You better take notice
That’s what makes it exciting – Dixon
“A true champion can adapt to anything.” — Floyd Mayweather junior. MEGASTAR Leap To Fame will certainly need to adapt to any scenario that comes in his way if he is to collect an Australian record bo Read more: That’s what makes it exciting – Dixon
Hopefully the bad luck is behind us
THERE will be plenty of people hoping for no bad luck this week, but none more so than Scott Ewen. To be more precise, Ewen is hoping for no more bad luck for the remainder of the week heading into Sa Read more: Hopefully the bad luck is behind us
Drawn to break recent stint of ‘close calls’
A FAVOURABLE draw has placed Lils Nightmare in a solid position to break a recent stint of ‘close calls’. Runner-up in three of his past four starts, Lils Nightmare will begin from the coveted pole at Read more: Drawn to break recent stint of ‘close calls’
Momentum building as APG Melbourne to deliver…again!
MOMENTUM is building as one of the southern hemisphere’s most well-regarded and best producing yearling auctions is ready to deliver more life changing moments this month with a star-studded catalogue Read more: Momentum building as APG Melbourne to deliver…again!
