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Night of feature race dominance
PREMIER trainer Grant Dixon dominated last night’s Albion Park card. Along with capturing three of the four Qbred Triad Finals, Dixon’s runners also filled a quinella, trifecta and were the first… Read more: Night of feature race dominance
Australian filly the only one in the world
AN UNASSUMING victory at Tabcorp Park Melton yesterday is believed to be a world first. Bred as “an experiment”, Soundsofcash broke her maiden status at her third start for prominent trainer Anton… Read more: Australian filly the only one in the world
Exciting pacer to be thrown in the deep end
A SHORT break is on the cards for exciting pacer Wolf Stride before he is “thrown in the deep end”. A brilliant winner of the Metropolitan Region Championship at Club Menangle tonight, Wolf Stride… Read more: Exciting pacer to be thrown in the deep end
Stable joke has the last laugh
“I’M still not a big fan of him, but I guess I like him more now.” That’s trainer Clayton Harmey’s frank assessment of Kanye Crusader follow his victory in the Hunter Region Championship in… Read more: Stable joke has the last laugh
Rocky delivers knock-out blow in Championship bout
HE’S whole life was a million-to-one shot. WHILE his Tote odds weren’t quite as high as the catch phrase to the original movie featuring his namesakes, Rocky Creed did pull off a win which ‘shocked… Read more: Rocky delivers knock-out blow in Championship bout
Wolf versus the pack
TOMORROW night’s Metropolitan Region Championship is shaping as a Wolf versus the pack encounter. Winner of his last five starts, Wolf Stride is set to contest the Group One at Club Menangle for… Read more: Wolf versus the pack
Close, but no cigar…or money!
TO STEAL a line from the second Lethal Weapon sequel “close is a lingerie shop without a front window.” While the phrase delivered by Rene Russo’s character is a non sequitur, it sprung to mind… Read more: Close, but no cigar…or money!
Go cuz…you can do it!
BEING one of the youngest and least experienced drivers in the field has done nothing to dent Caitlin McElhinney’s confidence ahead of Saturday night’s Newcastle program. A member of a clan filled… Read more: Go cuz…you can do it!
Trainer last to learn he’s a Group One winner
EVEN as you’re reading this article which was published at 8:50pm tonight, trainer Malcolm Hutchings doesn’t know he’s struck gold. Hutchings’ ‘Eureka moment’ came courtesy of Terryrama, which… Read more: Trainer last to learn he’s a Group One winner
33-month drought from winners’ circle broken
CONNECTIONS of veteran pacer Magic Trump hope the time span between his wins is considerably shorter than the previous gap. Winner at Globe Derby last weekend, Magic Trump will return to the… Read more: 33-month drought from winners’ circle broken
Star to continue impressive comeback
MULTIPLE Group One winning pacer Poster Boy should have little difficulty continuing his impressive comeback at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. The son of Somebeachsomewhere has had two… Read more: Star to continue impressive comeback
Within striking distance of achieving objective
SENT interstate with a particular target in mind, Culture King is within striking distance of achieving his objective. Trained by South Australian horseman Paul Cavallaro, Culture King was sent to… Read more: Within striking distance of achieving objective
Vale Graeme Lang
HARNESS Racing is in mourning following the death of one of the true doyens of the industry, Graeme Lang. A master horseman and champion person, ‘Daddy Lang’ as he was affectionately-known died… Read more: Vale Graeme Lang
Decade since sickening fall that shocked the industry
TODAY marks the 10-year anniversary of one of the most sickening falls the sport has seen. Driving at Globe Derby, leading reinswoman Dani Hill crashed to the ground, suffering injuries which… Read more: Decade since sickening fall that shocked the industry
Star colt strengthens grip on Final
STAR youngster Governor Jujon appears to have next weekend’s Qbred Triad Final well within his grasp. Successful at Albion Park when returning from a two-month break a fortnight ago, Governor Jujon… Read more: Star colt strengthens grip on Final
Plans remain uncertain with boom trotter
PLANS with boom trotter Elite Stride remain uncertain at this stage. Set to give Elite Stride a short spell, trainer Anthony Butt then has a question mark circled for the three-year-old. As it… Read more: Plans remain uncertain with boom trotter
Perfect return after accident all but ends career
AFTER considering her driving career over, Brooke Wilkins completed a triumphant return tonight. Wilkins had given up on a life as a reinswoman after a freak track work accident left her with severe… Read more: Perfect return after accident all but ends career
Youngster can emulate Group One winning sibling
ALTHOUGH she had a later start to her career, Beautiful Woman is more than capable of matching her well-accomplished older sibling. Making her debut on April 29 when unplaced after racing greenly in… Read more: Youngster can emulate Group One winning sibling
Well-bred mare’s comeback complete
WELL-BRED mare Arma Hotshot’s comeback is complete thanks to her success at Club Menangle tonight. Having her sixth start from a long break, Arma Hotshot proved too slick for her rivals much to the… Read more: Well-bred mare’s comeback complete
Halls’ night of dominance
FATHER and son combination Gary Hall and Gary junior dominated last night’s Gloucester Park program. Confident they had a solid team ready to contest the meeting, the pair finished with five and six… Read more: Halls’ night of dominance
