Love of horses keeps breeder coming back for more
February 12, 2026
A LOVE of horses and the harness racing business has kept Rutherglen hobby breeder Graeme Gourley coming back to the annual Victorian yearling sales. “I sold my first yearling in 1979 and I’ve had a horse at the yearling sales with various companies every year ever since,” Gourley said.... Read more
Fast becoming a family destination
February 12, 2026
SOUTH Australia is fast becoming the ‘go to’ destination for the greater Mifsud clan. Gaita – now a Pullicino – started the ball rolling when she relocated several years ago where she has established herself as one of the state’s leading drivers. Gaita is the daughter of the late,... Read more
If he wins…you’ll hear me!
February 12, 2026
IF YOU’RE at Club Menangle on Saturday night and hear a loud scream, don’t stress, it will mean Wahaka is in front with 50 metres to go or has just crossed the line ahead of the field. Admitting she gets excited when the gelding wins, trainer Karen Crouch isn’t... Read more
Also chasing a huge cash bonus
February 11, 2026
DOMINATING the spotlight with his $1million quest, Leap To Fame isn’t the only pacer chasing a massive bonus this weekend. Engaged in Saturday night’s A G Hunter Cup in Melton, Leap To Fame will collect the mouth-watering amount on top of the $142,500 in stakes if triumphant in the... Read more
Showing style of his footy namesake
February 11, 2026
NOW if you’re a Collingwood AFL fan don’t get over excited as Nick won’t be there, but there is a yearling, Lot 138, that has the paddock or stable name of ‘Daicos’ (for good reason) that is being presented for sale at Oaklands Junction on February 15. The breeder... Read more
Exciting filly aiming to remain undefeated
February 11, 2026
QUATRO – that’s how many undefeated runs exciting youngster Quatro Moth is aiming to extend her record to this weekend. Successful at her two starts last season, Quatro Moth returned from a nine-month break to complete a stylish win in Shepparton on January 17. Poised to contest Saturday night’s... Read more
You better take notice
February 10, 2026
GARY and Louise Toulmin have been breeding and consigning yearlings to sales around Australia for most of this century…so when they declare a colt is among the nicest they have ever bred, then buyers should be taking notice. The colt in question is Lot 162 at the Australian Pacing... Read more
That’s what makes it exciting – Dixon
February 10, 2026
“A true champion can adapt to anything.” — Floyd Mayweather junior. MEGASTAR Leap To Fame will certainly need to adapt to any scenario that comes in his way if he is to collect an Australian record bonus in Melton on Saturday night. Harness Racing Victoria offered to pay $1million... Read more
Hopefully the bad luck is behind us
February 10, 2026
THERE will be plenty of people hoping for no bad luck this week, but none more so than Scott Ewen. To be more precise, Ewen is hoping for no more bad luck for the remainder of the week heading into Saturday night’s A G Hunter Cup in Melton. Set... Read more
Drawn to break recent stint of ‘close calls’
February 10, 2026
A FAVOURABLE draw has placed Lils Nightmare in a solid position to break a recent stint of ‘close calls’. Runner-up in three of his past four starts, Lils Nightmare will begin from the coveted pole at Club Menangle this afternoon. The Brian Portelli-trained son of Rocknroll Hanover was second... Read more
