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Drawn to continue remarkable Group One affiliation
CHAMPION horseman Mark Purdon looks set to continue his amazing association with the New South Wales Oaks. Establishing a remarkable affiliation with the Blue Riband in recent years the New… Read more: Drawn to continue remarkable Group One affiliation
Debut winner greener than an Irish field
A CHANCE to freshen up before tackling his main target of the season. That’s what is in store for Northern Terror which made an impressive debut at Globe Derby during the weekend. With trainer Dale… Read more: Debut winner greener than an Irish field
Don’t say I didn’t warn you!
FOR some reason Private Eye’s scintillating victory in the George Oxford Tribute in Gunbower yesterday ignited thoughts of my late father and unwanted flashbacks of a sore backside. After being… Read more: Don’t say I didn’t warn you!
Stellar debut to enhance interest in APG yearling
ALREADY predicted to gain plenty of attention, one Lot at the Sydney Australian Pacing Gold Sale is expected to attract greater interest following last night’s Two-Year-Old Classic at Tabcorp Park… Read more: Stellar debut to enhance interest in APG yearling
Slice of history awaits in Miracle Mile
OUTSTANDING pacer Lochinvar Art will be given the opportunity to grab a share of history early next month. Thanks to his victory in the Chariots Of Fire at Club Menangle tonight, Lochinvar Art… Read more: Slice of history awaits in Miracle Mile
Susan on target to join select sorority
STAR filly Dr Susan is on target to join an elite sorority at Club Menangle next week. An easy winner of her New South Wales Oaks heat at the same venue tonight, Dr Susan is aiming to become only… Read more: Susan on target to join select sorority
Princess reigns in Group Two
ANY question marks over quality mare Our Princess Tiffany’s health were quickly abolished at Club Menangle tonight. In fact, the New Zealander proved she is at her peak in just 109.9 seconds. That’s… Read more: Princess reigns in Group Two
Successful debutante to be major improver
EXCEPTIONALLY-BRED youngster Private Eye has improved since making his debut in Geelong last month. That’s bad news for the Australian Pacing Gold purchase’s opposition in Gunbower tomorrow. Racing… Read more: Successful debutante to be major improver
Superstar performance a must in Chariots
CHAMPION horseman Mark Purdon has been down this road enough times to know it doesn’t often lead to the winners’ circle. Which means maybe New Zealand’s best pacer Self Assured may need to reach a… Read more: Superstar performance a must in Chariots
We’re in the Miracle Mile…
BARELY giving himself a chance to bask in the glory, master trainer Kevin Pizzuto is already focusing on the task ahead. Pizzuto captured the Newcastle Mile just moments ago, with the victory a… Read more: We’re in the Miracle Mile…
In peak shape despite missing valuable hit out
MISSING a ‘valuable hit out’ will have no impact on Lochinvar Art’s fitness heading into Saturday night’s Club Menangle meeting. Lochinvar Art was scheduled to race at Tabcorp Park Melton last week… Read more: In peak shape despite missing valuable hit out
Stomach tubing case pending
HARNESS Racing Victoria stewards have issued charges against licensed persons Zac Steenhuis, Ryan Duffy and Gabriel Steenhuis under Australian Harness Racing Rul 193(1), 193(7) and 196B(1) which… Read more: Stomach tubing case pending
Rising star lucky to be alive after rare parasite infection
GIVEN what he has endured in recent months Friday night’s difficult task should be a walk in the park by comparison. Engaged in the Ararat Cup, General Dodge faces a tough assignment after drawing… Read more: Rising star lucky to be alive after rare parasite infection
Drawn to break through for well-deserved win
CONSISTENT pacer Just Cappy has a prime opportunity to break through for a well-deserved win at Globe Derby on Saturday night. Successful at his last two-year-old start in August, Just Cappy has… Read more: Drawn to break through for well-deserved win
Ideal draw boosts Group One confidence
AN IDEAL draw has boosted Tim Butt’s confidence ahead of Friday night’s Newcastle Mile. Butt will contest the Group One with in-form pacer Let It Ride which has drawn the pole. Expecting the son of… Read more: Ideal draw boosts Group One confidence
Group One winner returning after 18-month absence
FORMER star filly Speak No Evil will be an intriguing starter at Club Menangle on Saturday night. Sidelined since capturing the Australasian Breeders’ Crown in August 2018, Speak No Evil won 11 of… Read more: Group One winner returning after 18-month absence
Bragging rights a much sought-after prize
ON THE surface the lion’s share of $200,000 is the main incentive in Saturday night’s Chariots Of Fire at Club Menangle. A little deeper, bragging rights is a much sought-after prize. While the… Read more: Bragging rights a much sought-after prize
Has he earned champion status?
LAST year a conversation with Andy Gath involved the question is Tornado Valley a champion? Having previously trained wonder mare La Coocaracha, Gath was unwilling to place Tornado Valley in the… Read more: Has he earned champion status?
Steel to hold strong
CONSISTENT pacer Steel Screens has a solid chance to continue his winning form at Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. Successful during his last two starts – both in Melton – Steel Screens is set to… Read more: Steel to hold strong
Working towards feature targets
WELL-BRED filly Aces Daughter will continue her march towards feature targets when she heads to Globe Derby today. A last start winner at the venue, Aces Daughter is being eased along by trainer Ray… Read more: Working towards feature targets
