Features
Superstar to miss $1million Miracle Mile
DISAPPOINTED with the timing, but conscious of his star’s wellbeing, David Moran has made the tough call to miss the Miracle Mile with Lochinvar Art. Referring to the stallion as a “tired horse”… Read more: Superstar to miss $1million Miracle Mile
Inspirational reinswoman leading the way…again!
A STAR anytime of the season, Dani Hill appears to shiner even brighter at this time of the year. Hill, along with close to 300 reinswomen throughout Australia and New Zealand, is sporting… Read more: Inspirational reinswoman leading the way…again!
APG selection bragging rights split evenly
BRAGGING rights between Michael Court and I were split during last Sunday’s Australian Pacing Gold Sale in Melbourne. As part of our office rivalry regarding yearling selections, Michael and I pick… Read more: APG selection bragging rights split evenly
25 years since ground breaking European success
“IS IT 25 years already? Gee, time flies.” That was the statement from Kerryn Manning when discussing former champion trotter Knight Pistol’s greatest feat. With the squaregaiter being honoured at… Read more: 25 years since ground breaking European success
Star mare back to defend feature titles
REIGNING champion Stylish Memphis will defend the first of her two Club Menangle titles this weekend. Sent across the Tasman in preparation for the features, Stylish Memphis is engaged in Saturday… Read more: Star mare back to defend feature titles
Amazing opening week for Team Teal
WHAT an amazing week it has been for Team Teal. Just seven days into the campaign and Australia’s leading ladies have won an incredible 59 races! Between February 1 and March 15 every reinswoman in… Read more: Amazing opening week for Team Teal
Drawn to secure Chariots berth
VICTORIAN star Act Now has a prime opportunity to make his way into next week’s Chariots Of Fire. A luckless fifth when first-up from an 11-week break at Tabcorp Park Melton during weekend, Act Now… Read more: Drawn to secure Chariots berth
New arrivals a scary prospect for rivals
VICTORIAN owners Merv and Meg Butterworth are looking forward to the upcoming South Australia Cup Carnival…and for good reason! With the series of features, which conclude with the SA Cup on April… Read more: New arrivals a scary prospect for rivals
Hoping for a successful debut
SHE’S not going into the track with dreams of grandeur, but that’s not to say Kaycee Carey isn’t hoping for a successful debut. Carey is set to have her first starter as a trainer at Globe Derby… Read more: Hoping for a successful debut
Plan ‘A’ complete, now time for Plan ‘A’!
PLAN ‘A’ has panned out perfectly and now it’s time for, well, a second Plan ‘A’. Heading to Club Menangle last night, veteran horseman Harry Martin had one goal in sight – gain a berth in the… Read more: Plan ‘A’ complete, now time for Plan ‘A’!
Pony trot star donates ‘winnings’ to teal campaign
SORRY Vin Diesel, but you got it wrong…Milla Sutton knows better! As his macho man character Dominic Toretto in The Fast and The Furious, Diesel declares “it don’t matter whether you win by an inch… Read more: Pony trot star donates ‘winnings’ to teal campaign
Tears flow as Group One win honours legendary Grandfather
TEARS flowed for Nathan Purdon after his speedy mare Spellbound finally broke through for Group One win during a sad period for the family. Purdon’s grandfather, legendary Kiwi horseman Roy, died… Read more: Tears flow as Group One win honours legendary Grandfather
King on target for a slice of history
ALONG with joining a pair of the all-time greats just moments ago, King Of Swing served notice he is on target for a record-breaking performance. Proving too good in the A G Hunter Cup at Tabcorp… Read more: King on target for a slice of history
Hoping recent history continues in Chariots
POPULAR Victorian horseman Aaron Dunn hopes recent history can continue when he heads to Club Menangle in a fortnight. Dunn will make the trek across the Murray for the Chariots Of Fire after Bondi… Read more: Hoping recent history continues in Chariots
Round one was no contest – now for round two!
ALTHOUGH it was technically a competition, round one was no contest. Continuing our office rivalry regarding yearling selections, Michael Court and I picked a filly and colt/gelding we felt was the… Read more: Round one was no contest – now for round two!
Welcome boost among SA driving ranks
SOUTH Australia’s professional driving ranks are poised to receive a welcome boost. Having recently purchased respected transport business Bagnato Horse Transport, multiple Group One winning… Read more: Welcome boost among SA driving ranks
Record trial suggests changing of the guard
HE’S been close to unbeatable since arriving in South Australia, but could change tonight. Transferred to veteran horseman Les Harding last October, Jimmy Mack has dominated the state’s open class… Read more: Record trial suggests changing of the guard
Trainer ‘gutted’ by Group One winner’s death
VETERAN horseman Robbie O’Connell has been left “gutted” by news his former stable star Magicool has died. Recently sent to New South Wales for a campaign, Magicool collapsed during training before… Read more: Trainer ‘gutted’ by Group One winner’s death
Power couple’s remarkable Group One domination
POWER couple Andy and Kate Gath have continued their remarkable association with the Great Southern Star. Tabcorp Park Melton hosted the 10th edition of the Group One tonight with the Gaths… Read more: Power couple’s remarkable Group One domination
Win revives memories of late trainer
MEMORIES of one of harness racing’s great characters came rushing back when Jeffcoate scored in Penrith last night. Breaking his maiden status at his 19th start, Jeffcoate is named in honour of John… Read more: Win revives memories of late trainer
