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Bro’s second chance to emulate famous sibling
HE FELL short of matching his famous half-brother last season, but Whatabro has indicated he is ready for another crack at emulating one his sibling’s feats. Returning from a four-month spell… Read more: Bro’s second chance to emulate famous sibling
Coveted Cup drive goes to…
CHAMPION horseman Anthony Butt has been handed what is arguably the most coveted drive in Australia. Set to watch Saturday night’s Victoria Cup from the Tabcorp Park Melton grandstand, Butt will now… Read more: Coveted Cup drive goes to…
Speedy youngster equals Australian record
AUSTRALIAN Pacing Gold purchase Crunch Time equalled a national record with his breathtaking performance at Club Menangle today. Contesting a New South Wales Breeders’ Challenge heat, the son of… Read more: Speedy youngster equals Australian record
Undefeated filly one to beat despite draw
DESPITE her difficult draw, Ladies In Red is the one to beat among her stablemates in Saturday night’s Home Grown Classic at Tabcorp Park Melton. Winner of her series heat in Ballarat last week… Read more: Undefeated filly one to beat despite draw
Cross crew dominate front row draws in Cup
FIVE Craig Cross runners have drawn the front row but home state favourite Lochinvar Art sits ominously in gate four after this morning’s Victoria Cup field was drawn this morning. The machinations… Read more: Cross crew dominate front row draws in Cup
Draw helps bid to return to winners’ circle
A FAVOURABLE draw has put Expensive Ego in a strong position to return to the winners’ circle at Club Menangle tomorrow. Unbeaten from six starts last season – including two Group Ones – Expensive… Read more: Draw helps bid to return to winners’ circle
Younger sibling has older brother covered
WHETHER he reaches the heights of his brother remains to be seen, but at the same point of their careers Artillery is more advanced that his older sibling. That’s the opinion of the man who would… Read more: Younger sibling has older brother covered
Classy filly ticking along before main target
CLASY youngster Changeup will be kept “ticking along slowly” as connections prepare for her main target of the season. Successful against older company at Globe Derby during the weekend, Changeup is… Read more: Classy filly ticking along before main target
Group One winning trotter heading interstate
AN INTERSTATE trip is on the cards for top trotter Tough Monarch. Satisfied the son of Monarchy is back to his best after two runs from a spell, trainer Rickie Alchin plans to enter Tough Monarch in… Read more: Group One winning trotter heading interstate
Remarkable Saturday night dominance continues
LEADING New South Wales horseman Craig Cross continued his remarkable Saturday dominance last night. During the past 10 weeks Cross has won a staggering 43 Saturday night races, including an… Read more: Remarkable Saturday night dominance continues
Upset win shocked all bar one
IT APPEARS there is only one person who isn’t shocked by Rishi’s victory at Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. Capturing the Smoken Up Sprint, Rishi caused a major upset as the despised $120 rank… Read more: Upset win shocked all bar one
Breeding on hold with star mare
PURCHASED as a broodmare prospect, Goodtime Heaven’s entrance into the breeding remains at least another year away. Speaking after the five-year-old outclassed some of the nation’s best mares at… Read more: Breeding on hold with star mare
Handy pacer to decide wedding date!
FIVE years after asking his girlfriend to marry him Trent Dawson has yet to set a wedding date…but that could change! Dawson recently purchased handy pacer Our Uncle Jim for his fiancé, and while… Read more: Handy pacer to decide wedding date!
Celebratory fist bump adds to maiden win
REGISTERING his first win was “amazing” in itself, but for Lochie Cook his maiden triumph had an extra punch – or fist bump to be precise. Driving Keayang Jackie to victory in Kilmore, Cook was… Read more: Celebratory fist bump adds to maiden win
Unbeaten filly facing toughest test
UNBEATEN youngster Sporty Dancer will face her toughest test when she heads to Ballarat tonight. Winner of her four starts, Sporty Dancer is set to tackle a Home Grown Classic heat for trainer Todd… Read more: Unbeaten filly facing toughest test
Disqualifications take effect following Supreme Court appeal
AS OF 4pm on 30 September 2020, the disqualifications imposed by the Harness Racing Victoria Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board in December 2019 against licensed trainer-drivers Ellen Tormey and… Read more: Disqualifications take effect following Supreme Court appeal
Ramping-up Victoria Cup Carnival coverage
SKY Racing is ramping-up its coverage of the Victoria Cup Carnival over the next two weeks. Starting with Saturday night’s $50,000 Group Two Smoken Up Sprint meeting, Sky Racing Active will feature… Read more: Ramping-up Victoria Cup Carnival coverage
Dual Horse of the Year ready for racing return
DUAL South Australian Horse of the Year, Emain Mach, will make his racing return this weekend as he continues to work towards a slice of history. Sent for a spell last February, Emain Mach will… Read more: Dual Horse of the Year ready for racing return
Perfect draw to continue winning streak
A PERFECT draw has aided Some Waratah’s prospects of continuing his winning streak during the weekend. Successful at his last three starts, Some Waratah will begin from the pole at Club Menangle… Read more: Perfect draw to continue winning streak
Can unbeaten colt reach heights of famous father?
IT’S unlikely he will ever match the feats of his famous father, but Warrior is certainly heading in the right direction. Successful in Bendigo last night, Warrior is undefeated from three starts… Read more: Can unbeaten colt reach heights of famous father?
