Marshal one of world’s fastest pacers
February 24, 2018
TALENTED pacer My Field Marshal became one of the world’s fastest standardbreds with his blistering Miracle Mile triumph at Tabcorp Park Menangle just moments ago. Upstaging a stellar field in Australasia’s premier speed test, My Field Marshal stopped the clock in a breathtaking 1:46.9. Becoming the first standardbred in... Read more
Record breaking trainer does it again
February 24, 2018
NO STRANGER to breaking records, Victorian horsewoman Emma Stewart has done it again. With four runners engaged in tonight’s New South Wales Derby at Tabcorp Park Menangle, Stewart prepared the Blue Riband trifecta. It’s believed to be the first time a trainer has filled the trifecta in the classic,... Read more
Personal milestone for young horseman
February 24, 2018
TALENTED horseman Mark Pitt registered a personal milestone thanks to his success at Tabcorp Park Menangle earlier tonight. By reining Shez All Rock to victory in the New South Wales Oaks, Pitt recorded his maiden Group One win as a trainer. Naturally thrilled with the highlight, Pitt has already... Read more
Speedy mare races into record books
February 24, 2018
SPEEDY performer Maori Time forged her way into the record books with her upset victory at Tabcorp Park Menangle just moments ago. Leading throughout the Trotters’ Mile, Maori Time stopped the clock in a brilliant 1:51.5 with birthday boy Todd McCarthy in the cart. Daryl Boko and War Dan... Read more
Manning provides hint ahead of Ladyship
February 24, 2018
WORLD champion horsewoman Kerryn Manning has provided punters with a hint ahead of tonight’s Ladyship Mile at Tabcorp Park Menangle. With two runners engaged in the prestigious sprint, Manning has elected to partner Ameretto, which is out to break her Group One hoodoo. Ameretto has contested 15 Group Ones,... Read more
Chasing rare Group One double
February 22, 2018
RISING star Jilliby Kung Fu will attempt to join an elite fraternity at Tabcorp Park Menangle on Saturday night. The Marg Lee-trained entire is aiming to become just the fifth pacer to capture the venue’s two premier events – Chariots Of Fire and Miracle Mile – which have been... Read more
SOHO TRIBECA
February 20, 2018
No 6. SOHO TRIBECA Trained by Michael Stanley Driver: Greg Sugars Career – 52 starts, for 19 wins, 18 seconds and 5 thirds and $972,609 in prizemoney The classy Rob Watson-owned WA 5YO who has an outstanding record. Soho Tribeca has progressed from winning in 2:00.9 at 2 and... Read more
Trio recognised with national honours
February 20, 2018
THREE Victorians who have gifted significant service to the trots were honoured with Harness Racing Australia Distinguished Service Awards. Harness Racing Victoria Deputy Chair Elizabeth Clarke, HRV racing programmer Gary Bennetts and trots journalist Paul Courts received the presentations at Tabcorp Park Melton on Del-Re National A G Hunter... Read more
Leading nursery expanding into NSW
February 20, 2018
IF YOU’RE heading to Sunday’s Australian Pacing Gold Sale in Sydney, stop passed the Benstud stalls. Not only will you have the opportunity to inspect the 13 yearlings they have on offer, you can meet newly-adopted locals, Craig and Renee Judd. Having co-operated the family-owned business Benstud near Shepparton,... Read more
ATOMIC RED
February 20, 2018
No 2. ATOMIC RED (2ND EMERGENCY) Trained by Steve Turnbull Driver: Steve Turnbull Career – 22 starts, for 9 wins, 3 seconds and 4 thirds and $226,900 in prizemoney A local NSW bred and ultra-tough 4YO, Atomic Red is the second emergency and is unlikely to gain a start,... Read more
