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Stuff that dreams are made of
HE WASN’T the first to utilise the phrase, but Humphrey Bogart delivered it best. When asked what the obscure statue he was carrying in the classic film Maltese Falcon is, Bogart’s character, wily… Read more: Stuff that dreams are made of
Trainer disqualified until 2029
HARNESS Racing New South Wales stewards have conducted an Inquiry in relation to reports from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory that Levamisole had been detected in the urine samples taken… Read more: Trainer disqualified until 2029
Exciting filly to join sire as multi major winner
HER father is a multiple feature winner, a multi millionaire and a world champion to boot! Among the best of his generation, Always Be Miki won 30 of his 53 starts, with 23 placings and a bankroll… Read more: Exciting filly to join sire as multi major winner
Lockdown costs owners potential $300,000
VICTORIA’S latest lockdown has already claimed two victims. As another Corona virus outbreak grips the state, the government has announced a lockdown in a bid to stop further spread into the… Read more: Lockdown costs owners potential $300,000
Noteworthy achievement almost goes unnoticed
WITH Emma Stewart occupying the limelight via her remarkable Australian Pacing Gold campaign another trainer’s noteworthy achievement has almost gone unnoticed. Boasting a seemingly endless supply… Read more: Noteworthy achievement almost goes unnoticed
Restrictions a concern for Group One double bid
IT’S a case of sit and wait during the next few days for Western Australian horseman Michael Brennan. Brennan has two pacers engaged at Saturday night’s Tabcorp Park Melton meeting, but due to… Read more: Restrictions a concern for Group One double bid
Little things make for a great day
“Enjoy the little things in life because one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.” ALTHOUGH the line is credited to Kurt Vonnegut junior, it is a philosophy Melton horseman… Read more: Little things make for a great day
Perfect draw to maintain undefeated status
WELL-BRED youngster Playing Up has the perfect draw to maintain her undefeated status at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. Making an impressive 16-metre winning debut in 1:56.2 over 1670 metres… Read more: Perfect draw to maintain undefeated status
Group One win dedicated to champion grandfather
DURING the course of competition his mind was focused on the job at hand, but the moment he crossed the finish line in Wagga yesterday Will Rixon’s thoughts were about his grandfather. Having… Read more: Group One win dedicated to champion grandfather
Big weekend for popular clan
ONE of the sports long running and popular families enjoyed a stellar weekend, with several members of clan experiencing success across two states. Although known by varying surnames such as… Read more: Big weekend for popular clan
Maiden win brings youngster step closer to dream
YOUNG reinsman Jordan Leedham took another step towards achieving harness racing’s ultimate goal with his success at Tabcorp Park Melton last night. Partnering Boy From Bondi to a soft win, Leedham… Read more: Maiden win brings youngster step closer to dream
Working mums cause Group One upset
A PAIR of working mums caused an upset to register their initial Group One wins at Club Menangle last night. Less than a month after giving birth to a daughter Stella, KerrynAnn Morris trained and… Read more: Working mums cause Group One upset
Rank outsider not without some chance
VICTORY at Globe Derby tomorrow night appears unlikely for Jakes Sportwriter despite his form and perfect draw. Successful at three of his last four starts, Jakes Sportwriter will begin from the… Read more: Rank outsider not without some chance
Another night of pure domination
EVEN going by her lofting standards, Emma Stewart achieved a remarkable result in Ballarat last night. With a seemingly endless supply of talented youngsters at her disposal, Stewart has dominated… Read more: Another night of pure domination
Stablemates facing daunting first-up tasks
RETURNING from a spell stablemates Cyclone S Adams and Arocknatthepark face daunting first-up tasks during the weekend. The pair are poised to compete at Saturday night’s Tabcorp Park Melton meeting… Read more: Stablemates facing daunting first-up tasks
Case of wait and see
HE’S DONE his part and now it’s a case of wait and see. Contesting a Trot Rods heat in Redcliffe last night, Adam Crocker covered the 947-metre dash in 63.8 seconds. In doing so the son of… Read more: Case of wait and see
Ideal draw to maintain perfect season
AN IDEAL draw has rising star Narutac Prince in a prime position to continue his perfect season in Kilmore tomorrow night. As it stands Narutac Prince is undefeated from five starts for the term… Read more: Ideal draw to maintain perfect season
Steph’s quietly sneaking up on her rivals
MENANGLE Park-based trainer Stephanie Lippiatt is a quiet achiever, but she has joined the growing number of talented female trainers that New South Wales boasts. Belinda McCarthy (57 winners)… Read more: Steph’s quietly sneaking up on her rivals
Intriguing cast of youngsters
PREMIER horsewoman Emma Stewart has an intriguing cast of youngsters engaged in tomorrow night’s Ballarat meeting. The strong card is headed by Australian Pacing Gold heats, with Stewart to be… Read more: Intriguing cast of youngsters
Disqualified until 2039
HRNSW Stewards conducted an Inquiry today into the results of an Out of Competition blood sample taken from the horse TUNGSTEN TERROR on 2 September 2020 while that horse was being trained and cared… Read more: Disqualified until 2039
