Features
Gentle giant living up to his name
HAVING lived up to his name during his two race appearances, Damysus will once again set out to prove he is the swiftest when he competes at Globe Derby tomorrow night. Named as a result of his… Read more: Gentle giant living up to his name
Young reinswoman fighting for her life
AT THE age of 20 a young woman should be enjoying time with friends, dancing in night clubs and fending off advances of wannabe suitors – of which 99 per cent her father wouldn’t approve! In a… Read more: Young reinswoman fighting for her life
APG purchase captures The Meadows feature
AUSTRALIAN mare Amelias Courage seated Just Zip It from the gate and kept her there through the wire as she captured last night’s co-feature at The Meadows. When Amelias Courage clicked off the back… Read more: APG purchase captures The Meadows feature
Unofficial trainer sets Oaks as next target
SHE’S the listed trainer of Victoria Oaks prospect Dancing Finn, but according to her niece, Amanda Grieve is not the ‘true’ trainer! Consistently making her way to the stable with Grieve, Sophie… Read more: Unofficial trainer sets Oaks as next target
Multiple Group One winner ready for new stable debut
MULTIPLE Group One winner Wolf Stride will make his debut for Andy Gath this weekend. Wolf Stride joined Gath’s stable after leviathan owner Emilio Rosati and co-trainers Anthony Butt and Sonya… Read more: Multiple Group One winner ready for new stable debut
Unique double for respected horseman
RESPECTED horseman Blake Fitzpatrick completed a training double today. While that is hardly newsworthy given Fitzpatrick has registered numerous doubles, this one was unique. Less than an hour… Read more: Unique double for respected horseman
Driving for a good cause
LEADING reinsmen John Caldow and Mick Stanley will don special silks through September to drive home key messages and raise money during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Harness Racing Victoria is… Read more: Driving for a good cause
Another milestone for star concession driver?
NOT long after registering one personal milestone, star concession driver James Herbertson may have notched another. Triumphant behind Courts Bliss in Bendigo last week, Herbertson recorded his… Read more: Another milestone for star concession driver?
Birthday miracle for prominent horsewoman
PROMINENT horsewoman Jill Neilson received a birthday miracle at Globe Derby yesterday. As it’s not polite to ask a woman her age it’s unclear what milestone Neilson reached, but what is public… Read more: Birthday miracle for prominent horsewoman
Anzac shows fighting spirit
RECENT import Spirit Of Anzac showed the courage befitting his name at Club Menangle last night. Winner of his August Gift heat at the same venue the previous weekend, Spirit Of Anzac was unable to… Read more: Anzac shows fighting spirit
Aussie Group Two winner scores at massive odds in USA
AUSTRALIAN Group Two winner Imprincessgemma led home a ‘Down Under’ trifecta in the $40,000 Yonkers Raceway Fillies’ and Mares’ Preferred Pace. Covering the mile in a career best 1:51.1… Read more: Aussie Group Two winner scores at massive odds in USA
From team star to stable villain
WITHIN the space of 24 hours Best Beau went from team star to stable villain. A revelation since joining Greg Rue’s barn, Best Beau is unbeaten from five starts for the astute horseman, including… Read more: From team star to stable villain
Freaky trackwork leads to Group success
“FREAKY” was the operative word in Aaron Dunn’s post-race interview after Bondi Lockdown won a classic VHRC Caduceus Victoria Sires Classic last night. Despite enduring a tough run after a failed… Read more: Freaky trackwork leads to Group success
Brilliant filly’s stunning return
BRILLIANT filly Captains Queen has kick-started her quest for another Group One in stunning fashion today. First-up since her Australian Pacing Gold Bullion success in April, Captains Queen treated… Read more: Brilliant filly’s stunning return
Old lion versus young lion, upstart against too many starts!
IT’S a case of old lion versus young lion, the master battling the apprentice, the upstart against the too many starts. During tonight’s strong Ballarat card, veteran horseman Joe Pace will clash… Read more: Old lion versus young lion, upstart against too many starts!
I trained the winner and sired the winner!
HE’S won numerous features and enjoyed a solid rate of success throughout a long career, but a victory in a low assessed event in Maryborough yesterday provided Allan McDonough with one of his… Read more: I trained the winner and sired the winner!
Compare the pair – same (almost) age, same hobby, but…
NEWS of Josie Justice being granted a trainer’s license at 90 became thought provoking when compared to an article published on www.nationaltrotguide.com.au last week. After almost two decades… Read more: Compare the pair – same (almost) age, same hobby, but…
New whipping rules take effect today
FINAL changes in the new whipping rules which will go into effect starting today have been approved by the Quebec Racing Commission. The rules will be strictly enforced by the judges. Horse people… Read more: New whipping rules take effect today
Undefeated freshman heading for a spell
A SHORT break before a major step up in grade awaits unbeaten freshman District Attorney. Undefeated from two starts thanks to his eye-catching performance in Bendigo last night, District Attorney… Read more: Undefeated freshman heading for a spell
Another step towards noteworthy target
MULTIPLE Group One winning trotter Tough Monarch will take another step towards a noteworthy target connections have set when he returns to Club Menangle on Saturday night. Winner around the world… Read more: Another step towards noteworthy target
