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Raiders to dominate Group Two Cup
HAVING dominated the heats Victorian raiders Im Sir Blake and Its Back In The Day look set to fight out the Tasmania Cup in Hobart on Saturday night. First-up since December 2, Its Back In The Day… Read more: Raiders to dominate Group Two Cup
Massive windfall for lucky Club Menangle patron
A NIGHT out with some friends turned into a massive windfall for one patron at Club Menangle during the weekend. As part of last Saturday night’s Miracle Mile card, the innovative club offered… Read more: Massive windfall for lucky Club Menangle patron
Legend in his own stable
ALMOST two years after his belated debut Legends Last has made his way to the winners’ circle. Making his first trip to the races in April 2018, Legends Last scored in Leeton last night much to the… Read more: Legend in his own stable
Forgotten star ready for comeback
FORGOTTEN star Sparkling Success will make his racing return this weekend. Being readied to take on the world’s best squaregaiters in the famed Yonkers International Trot, Sparkling Success… Read more: Forgotten star ready for comeback
Fighting a losing handicapping battle?
FIGHTING a large seemingly invincible army with just 300 soldiers could seem like an easy assignment compared to the battle Leonidas faces this weekend. Leonidas was a battle-hardened King of the… Read more: Fighting a losing handicapping battle?
An Aussie first in America
IN WHAT is an Aussie first, Victorian breeding establishment Aldebaran Park is offering an Australian-bred yearling during a sale in North America later this year. Bred and raised at Aldebaran Park… Read more: An Aussie first in America
Third time’s a charm?
WE’VE all heard the term “third time’s a charm”. Well, that’s a scenario Kim Procter hopes comes to fruition today. During the recent Australian Pacing Gold Sales in Melbourne and Perth, Kimmy and I… Read more: Third time’s a charm?
Ideal birthday present for veteran trainer
PROMINENT horseman David Aiken received the ideal birthday present at Club Menangle tonight. Turning an undisclosed age – believed to be in the veteran vicinity – Aiken captured the Group One… Read more: Ideal birthday present for veteran trainer
That’s the night I felt like I had made it…
THAT’S the night I felt like I had made it… Reflecting on his strong connection to the Miracle Mile, Lance Justice rates his first victory in the Grand Circuit event as his greatest. Regarded as… Read more: That’s the night I felt like I had made it…
Sad passing of former top racehorse and sire
IT IS with great sadness Alabar has announced the passing of Safely Kept. The 31-year-old son of Jate Lobell was humanely euthanised this morning due to mobility issues resulting from old age… Read more: Sad passing of former top racehorse and sire
It all began with a miracle…
BRAINDCHILD of New South Wales Trotting Club chief executive Len Smith, the Miracle Mile was designed for one specific purpose. With the two-minute barrier over 1609 metres considered the ultimate… Read more: It all began with a miracle…
Miracle Mile champions….where are they now?
CHAMPION – a word which has lost a part of its true meaning. Too often a competitor can be bestowed the title of a champion, when really they just had a good season or campaign. Then there is an… Read more: Miracle Mile champions….where are they now?
The night Hancock decided not to win Miracle Mile
WHEN it comes to competition we can all be guilty of suffering ‘white line fever.’ Be it in a Championship or simply arguing over two flies on a wall, our competitive nature rushes to the fore and… Read more: The night Hancock decided not to win Miracle Mile
More than just a dust collector!
THROUGHOUT the years the Miracle Mile has had several trophies. From Cups, to ornaments to superb crystal vases, the trophy has never been a specific match to the time-honoured sprint…until now!… Read more: More than just a dust collector!
On the other end of a transaction
MULTIPLE premiership winning trainer Joe Carbone is set to be a nervous observer during Australian Pacing Gold’s Sale in Sydney. No stranger to buying classy performers, Carbone will be on the other… Read more: On the other end of a transaction
It’s going to be an emotional day
WIN, lose or draw, Victorian trainer Mario Magri is going to be emotional tomorrow. Magri will head to Bendigo with debutante filly Rosies Pride, which is set to contest the opening race on the… Read more: It’s going to be an emotional day
Time to settle the debt
ASTUTE horseman Robert Caruso hopes the Ides of March arrives a week early as he looks to settle a few debts while slaying his opponents on Sunday. A day of note particularly within Roman history… Read more: Time to settle the debt
Can Dan leave Australia on a high note?
COLOURFUL trainer Kevin Pizzuto hopes to part ways with Majordan on a high note. Preparing the son of Art Major since April 2018, Pizzuto will give Majordan his last Australian start at Club… Read more: Can Dan leave Australia on a high note?
Chasing consecutive wins in Group One
AFTER capturing last season’s inaugural edition, Emma Stewart is back for another shot at The Allwood. Winner of his heat, Pandering made a clean sweep of the Sales-based series when he completed an… Read more: Chasing consecutive wins in Group One
Cynical to face reality regarding land sale?
A CYNICAL person would be thinking of one of The Four Tops most famous songs following the latest update from the South Australian Harness Racing Club. As the local industry awaits news of the land… Read more: Cynical to face reality regarding land sale?
