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Kiwi reinsman dominates Red Mile
AFTER breaking and finishing ninth in the $1,000,000 Hambletonian, Really Fast rebounded with a forceful 1:52.3 performance to take the $40,000 second-round division of the Kentucky Championship… Read more: Kiwi reinsman dominates Red Mile
Another pair of promising youngsters
BASED on yesterday’s performances, prominent trainer Anton Golino has unearthed another pair of promising young trotters. Making their debuts in Maryborough, Kings Guard and Iron Love proved too… Read more: Another pair of promising youngsters
Waiting for the penny to drop
DESPITE his victory in Maryborough yesterday, Alta Cassino is far from a complete racehorse. That’s the call from trainer Joe Pace who stated the three-year-old “has a lot to learn”. When Alta… Read more: Waiting for the penny to drop
Chasing more APG prizemoney
FRESH from his Australian Pacing Gold triumph during the weekend, Jarrod Alchin is hoping to secure more of the Sales Company’s money this afternoon. At Albion Park on Saturday night Alchin captured… Read more: Chasing more APG prizemoney
Ample replacement for retired star
HIS star pacer was recently retired, but astute horseman Greg Scholefield certainly has an ample replacement. After 75 starts, which netted 35 wins and 18 placings, Emain Macha’s career came to an… Read more: Ample replacement for retired star
Trainer last to learn of Group One victory
SUCH was his focus on the task at hand Jarrod Alchin didn’t even know he’d just trained a Group One winner. Sitting in the cart behind Tough Monarch at Club Menangle last night, Alchin was circling… Read more: Trainer last to learn of Group One victory
50 shades of victory for veteran pacer
A PATIENT K Ryan Bluechip saved the best for last, barrelling wide through the lane to capture last night’s feature at The Meadows. In doing so the son of Art Major notched his 50th win. Dave Palone… Read more: 50 shades of victory for veteran pacer
Premier driver equals Australian record
PREMIER driver Kate Gath equalled an Australian record in Ballarat last night. Gath won five of the 10 races, including the first four, to register her second quintet. Gath’s first ‘bag of five’… Read more: Premier driver equals Australian record
French trotter breaks Aussie maiden
FRENCH-BRED trotter Holzarte Vedaquais broke his Australian maiden this afternoon. First-up from a long spell, Holzarte Vedaquais upstaged his opposition in Yarra Valley in what was his second… Read more: French trotter breaks Aussie maiden
Ready to continue winning streak
DESPITE the step up in grade and distance, Brantley is ready to continue his winning streak according to trainer Aaron Bain. Joining Bain’s stable earlier this season, Brantley found his niche… Read more: Ready to continue winning streak
Drawn to end season on a high
QUALITY youngster Cat King Cole has drawn to end her season on a perfect note. In what shapes as her last run for the term, Cat King Cole is engaged in tomorrow night’s Albion Park Australian Pacing… Read more: Drawn to end season on a high
Keg ready for Friday party
IN TIPPING circles, a “keg stand” is a party stunt wherein a reveler performs a handstand atop a keg and sloshes down beer for as long as possible. The equine Keg Stand hasn’t done that, but he’s… Read more: Keg ready for Friday party
Classy mare to extend perfect record
CLASSY mare Nikki Louise is expected to have little trouble extending her perfect Victorian record during the weekend. Joining Emma Stewart’s stable from Western Australia, Nikki Louise has won her… Read more: Classy mare to extend perfect record
Minor sigh of relief as meetings continue
A MINOR sigh of relief has been released after Tabcorp Park Melton’s ‘tier rating’ was downgraded. After news spread this morning a participant who attended the Monday, August 2 meeting had tested… Read more: Minor sigh of relief as meetings continue
Crisis mode as track declared potential Tier-1 site
VICTORIAN harness racing is in crisis mode this morning after receiving news which has the potential to force the industry state-wide to shutdown. Last night the Department of Health and Human… Read more: Crisis mode as track declared potential Tier-1 site
Student dishes out the lesson
MOST of the week he is a student, but yesterday it was Jason Kittel who was handing out the lessons. Studying Year 12 at Xavier College, Kittel took a break from the books in order to fulfil his… Read more: Student dishes out the lesson
Making most of extended campaign
AUSTRALIA’S current climate has resulted in an extended stay, but prominent New South Wales horseman Rickie Alchin is making the most of it. Due to restrictions and uncertainty relating to… Read more: Making most of extended campaign
No Inter or Cup defence for injured star
RECENTLY-CROWNED Victorian Horse of the Year Lochinvar Art will not race again this season. Lochinvar Art was first sidelined due to a hoof injury after pulling a shoe and standing on a nail just… Read more: No Inter or Cup defence for injured star
Disqualifications and fines in tubing case
ON AUGUST 6, 2021, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal handed down its decision following a hearing on 22 June 2021 that considered an application lodged by licensed trainer Joe Bajada… Read more: Disqualifications and fines in tubing case
Risky move paying dividends
AS HE began a 10-hour interstate trip it never entered Steven Fennell’s mind he may be undertaking the journey for nothing. After arriving at Tabcorp Park Melton the reality of a pointless… Read more: Risky move paying dividends
