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Classy pacer sent for a spell
CLASSY pacer Sicario has been sent for a spell in preparation for several end-of-the-year majors. Completing consecutive wins in Kilmore last night, Sicario will spend a month in a paddock according… Read more: Classy pacer sent for a spell
Happy to be beaten
WHILE not overly ecstatic about it, Blake Fitzpatrick was happy to be beaten in the opening event at Club Menangle today. Fitzpatrick drove Fancy which finished third behind her stablemates On… Read more: Happy to be beaten
Amazing tribute to lost legend
ALBION PARK will pay an amazing tribute to Gavin Lang on Saturday night. Such was Lang’s reach, the Queensland club has named each of its races in honour the Victorian legend, proving he belongs to… Read more: Amazing tribute to lost legend
Bridesmaid finally became the bride
FOLLOWING a string of bridesmaid appearances Hatchback finally became the bride. Making another trip down Tabcorp Park Melton’s aisle yesterday, Hatchback registered his first win at his seventh… Read more: Bridesmaid finally became the bride
Unofficial Lord Mayor of Bendigo
POPULAR reinsman Alex Ashwood “put on a clinic” in Bendigo last night. Affectionately-known as Albie, and in recent times the Unofficial Lord Mayor of Bendigo, the talented driver won four of the… Read more: Unofficial Lord Mayor of Bendigo
Longshot Johnson does it again!
THOSE who paid attention to our previous articles about Corey Johnson will be dancing with joy tonight. A couple of months ago www.nationaltrotguide.com.au published a piece highlighting the South… Read more: Longshot Johnson does it again!
Trainer’s dilemma “I’ve got no options for her”
“I FINALLY get a nice filly in the stable and I’ve got no options for her.” That’s the dilemma South Australian horseman Tyson Linke finds himself in with impressive debutant Delacour. Making her… Read more: Trainer’s dilemma “I’ve got no options for her”
Ideal birthday celebrations
PROMINENT trainer Anton Golino experienced the ideal birthday yesterday. Along with enjoying the milestone for the first time as a father, Golino topped the celebrations with a winner at Tabcorp… Read more: Ideal birthday celebrations
Shark wading in shallow waters
TALENTED youngster Hesashark will have to keep wading in shallow waters before being given the opportunity to attack his main prey for the season. Successful at Globe Derby last night, Hesashark was… Read more: Shark wading in shallow waters
Terrific night at the office
LEADING trainer Craig Cross had a “terrific night at the office” last evening. Taking a team of 14 to contest six races at Club Menangle, Cross’ crew registered four wins, with 10 runners earning… Read more: Terrific night at the office
There’s only one Gavin Lang – Sugars
“THEY weren’t the biggest races in the world, but they all meant that little something extra.” Fresh from winning five races at Tabcorp Park Melton last weekend, Greg Sugars followed up with a… Read more: There’s only one Gavin Lang – Sugars
A soldier’s service, sacrifice and trotting excellence
ON ANZAC Day www.nationaltrotguide.com.au shares the story of Joseph Hillier, a Shepparton farmer who would serve Australia in the Boer War and pay a heavy price with the loss of a limb. Despite his… Read more: A soldier’s service, sacrifice and trotting excellence
Industry mourns loss of a legend
HARNES racing is in mourning following the loss of the finest driver to grace a sulky in Australasia and perhaps the world – Gavin Alexander Lang. While there are some who possess equal prowess… Read more: Industry mourns loss of a legend
Fahrenheit ready to burn
THREE days after his track record performance, Sir Fahrenheit is expected to have little trouble continuing his winning way when he returns to Albion Park tonight. Having his second start for astute… Read more: Fahrenheit ready to burn
Does he have the right artillery to capture the Final?
HE HAD all the required ammunition in his heat, but does he have the firepower to capture the Final? That’s a question even trainer Paul Cavallaro doesn’t know the answer to ahead of Saturday… Read more: Does he have the right artillery to capture the Final?
New player’s fate in hands of regulators
EARLY May, that’s when industry newcomer Nutrien Equine will know the fate of its proposed race series. Planning to throw its gavel into the ring – the standardbred yearling sale ring – Nutrien… Read more: New player’s fate in hands of regulators
Thrown into the deep end
IT’S a case of sink or swim for talented youngster Total Diva. A gallant fourth in last weekend’s Golden Easter Egg at Club Menangle, Total Diva will return to the world class venue on Saturday… Read more: Thrown into the deep end
Honouring Australia’s service men and women
STAR reinsman Greg Sugars will honour Australia’s service men and women at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. Fresh from five victories at the venue last weekend, Sugars was asked by Harness… Read more: Honouring Australia’s service men and women
From death’s door to the racetrack
AFTER coming “incredibly close” to death, Poster Boy is poised to make his racing return. Touted as Australia’s next superstar pacer following his Chariots Of Fire win and Miracle Mile third last… Read more: From death’s door to the racetrack
You’ll need luck from a tough draw ‘bro’
REPONSIBLE for a strong win at Globe Derby last night, Whatabro will need to produce a similar effort when he returns to the same venue during the weekend. Successful at his last two starts… Read more: You’ll need luck from a tough draw ‘bro’
