Features
Government takes action in relation to club dealings
GOVERNMENT action and a homeless industry are prospects as the long-running Globe Derby land sale saga reaches another level. As of this morning ASIC has moved to “strike-off” the club’s development… Read more: Government takes action in relation to club dealings
Visitors’ draws for trotting stablemates
A PAIR of difficult draws will make life tough for New South Wales raiders Revy Jay and Amandas Spur at Ballarat on Saturday night. Sent south of the border by Joe and Mary Rando, the trotters are… Read more: Visitors’ draws for trotting stablemates
Forgotten Group One winner resurrecting career
FORGOTTEN Group One winner Mizurri is favoured to continue resurrecting her career on Saturday night. Successful at the highest level as a three-year-old, Mizurri failed to flatter as an aged… Read more: Forgotten Group One winner resurrecting career
From Bruce Banner to the Hulk for new stable
HAVING transformed from Bruce Banner to the Hulk since a recent stable switch, Ruffalo is primed to smash his rivals again on Saturday. Purchased by the Keeleys last month, Ruffalo was transferred… Read more: From Bruce Banner to the Hulk for new stable
Enjoy great racing while helping wildlife
FANTASTIC racing is not the only reason to head to Ballarat on Saturday night. With several features and heats on the card, Ballarat’s flagship evening has attracted some of the best trotters and… Read more: Enjoy great racing while helping wildlife
Decision time for Ignatius, Harjeet
A DECISION on whether or not to chase the $500,000 A. G. Hunter Cup will be made after the next starts for Ignatius and Harjeet. Both horses have had an interrupted preparation due to the New South… Read more: Decision time for Ignatius, Harjeet
APG watch list during stellar Cup night
SATURDAY night’s Ballarat meeting is already going to be an interesting affair. With a string of high class performers set to compete throughout the card there is plenty for all enthusiasts to… Read more: APG watch list during stellar Cup night
Plan A…then we’ll work on Plan B
TRADITIONALLY ‘plan B’ is an alternative only when ‘plan A’ fails to work out. For astute horseman Adam Kelly the first part of the equation has to come to fruition in hope the second part can be… Read more: Plan A…then we’ll work on Plan B
Time for former rising star to step up
AS PROMISING as his first-up win was, Let It Ride still has a lot to prove. Considered a rising star following his stellar four-year-old campaign, Let It Ride failed to live up to expectations last… Read more: Time for former rising star to step up
Tough draw to keep Shark caged?
A TOUGH draw has astute trainer Dale Afford hoping for luck at Globe Derby on Saturday night. Afford is poised to contest the St Leger with classy pacer Hesashark, which will begin from the outside… Read more: Tough draw to keep Shark caged?
Chasing fifth consecutive win in Group One
POWER couple Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen are back in a bid to continue their dominance. The New Zealand-based duo have arrived in Victoria with a strong team, including Chase Auckland and Self… Read more: Chasing fifth consecutive win in Group One
Dare to compare the pair
ONE is a widely-regarded as a legend – a champion of his time and arguably the finest horseman the industry has known. The other is his grandson who has clearly inherited his grandfather’s skill… Read more: Dare to compare the pair
Deja vu all over again
A RUNNING joke among my sons is I just sit behind a computer and type “Blah, blah horse, blah, blah horse…” it’s that simple! The little turds think it’s quite hilarious. Given the results of this… Read more: Deja vu all over again
Classy mare on target for main event
CLASSY mare Kitsilano will continue her trek towards her main target when she returns to Globe Derby in a fortnight. A class above her rivals in last night’s Fred Jones Trotters’ Cup at the same… Read more: Classy mare on target for main event
Kiwi’s perfect start to Aussie campaign
NEW Zealand raider Dr Susan kick-started her Australian campaign on the perfect note. Tackling tonight’s Raith Memorial at Tabcorp Park Menangle, Dr Susan proved too good for her rivals, but not… Read more: Kiwi’s perfect start to Aussie campaign
Sights set on hometown Group One
PREMIER horsewoman Emma Stewart’s remarkable country cup domination continued tonight. Stewart’s recent raids on the rich Victorian circuit have netted wins in the Maryborough, Yarra Valley, Geelong… Read more: Sights set on hometown Group One
Rising star aimed at premier sprint
LIFE is about to get a lot tougher for lightly-raced pacer Bright Energy. Triumphant in tonight’s New Year’s Gift Final at Tabcorp Park Menangle, Bright Energy has been aimed at Australasia’s… Read more: Rising star aimed at premier sprint
In prime condition for Cup
QUALITY pacer Emain Macha should have little trouble during his title defence at Globe Derby tonight despite an awkward draw. Set to begin from barrier seven – the outside of the front row – Emain… Read more: In prime condition for Cup
Feature to determine filly’s campaign
TOMORROW night’s Raith Memorial will decide the next phase of Keep Rockin’s campaign. Unbeaten from three starts this season, the exceptionally-bred filly is being considered for a trip south for… Read more: Feature to determine filly’s campaign
It’s no Fine Cotton scandal!
VICTORIAN horseman Stephen Lambert has been left fuming following an investigation into an “administration error”. On December 15, 2019, Lambert headed to Terang to contest a race with Bakers… Read more: It’s no Fine Cotton scandal!
