Jack primed for racing return
June 12, 2019
TOP trotter Big Jack Hammer will begin his latest feature campaign when he returns to racing at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. Capturing a pair of Group Ones at his last two starts during his previous preparation, the David Aiken-trained squaregaiter will be first-up since securing the Australasian... Read more
Max delights in racing return
June 11, 2019
MULTIPLE feature winner Max Delight moved a step closer to adding another major to his tally thanks to his victory at Tabcorp Park Menangle today. First-up since capturing the Tasmania Derby on March 16, Max Delight secured a New South Wales Breeders’ Challenge heat. Expected to “improve quite a... Read more
Quest for a second Group One
June 11, 2019
HANDY youngster No Win No Feed will begin her quest for a second Group One at Tabcorp Park Menangle today. Winner of the Bathurst Gold Bracelet last April, No Win No Feed will tackle a New South Wales Breeders’ Challenge heat for trainer Craig Cross. Should all according to... Read more
Satisfying weekend for training couple
June 10, 2019
SATISFYING is the best description of the weekend’s results according to co-trainer Debbie Quinlan. While preparing winners in two state’s would cause a great deal of satisfaction, Quinlan’s demeanour stems from the events leading to the wins. Quinlan, who co-trains with her husband Gary, registered victories at Tabcorp Park... Read more
Purchase still providing winners decades later
June 9, 2019
ASTUTE horseman Adam Kelly continues to thank the day he decided to attend a yearling sale. Making the venture to the sale ring more years ago than he cares to admit, Kelly purchased a filly by Keystone Scotch from Quick Susie. Racing as Mindpower, the pacer gave Kelly with... Read more
Freshman earns crack at futurity
June 9, 2019
HAVING proven his worth with a victory at Tabcorp Park Melton last night promising freshman Youaremy Sunshine has been aimed at the upcoming Vicbred Super Series. Now confident the colt can compete with the best of his age, trainer Damien Burns will set Youaremy Sunshine for the futurity’s heats... Read more
Dixon’s Winter Carnival dilemma
June 9, 2019
NEXT month’s Winter Carnival poses a problem for premier trainer Grant Dixon. While the Four-Year-Old Championship would appear to be the logical target for Colt Thirty One, the entire also shapes as a candidate for The Blacks A Fake. That’s where Dixon’s dilemma comes into play. Unlike previous years,... Read more
Short term plans uncertain with rising star
June 9, 2019
SHORT term plans remain uncertain with Majestuoso following victory at Tabcorp Park Melton last night. Successful in The Holmfield, Majestuoso has been set for the Victoria Trotters’ Derby which is scheduled to be conducted in Maryborough on August 4. The Blue Riband is part of the famed Redwood program.... Read more
Group One trainer’s praise for unsung hero
June 8, 2019
PREMIER horsewoman Emma Stewart paid tribute to an unsung hero following her Group One triumph at Globe Derby tonight Flying from her Victorian base with her partner, Clayton Tonkin, to South Australia this morning, Stewart arrived to find her entrants for tonight’s Globe Derby program safe and sound. Stewart... Read more
Nothing can dampen youngster’s mood
June 8, 2019
EVEN the wrath of stewards could do little to dampen Corey Johnson’s mood at Globe Derby tonight. Successful with Emerging Art in the opening event of the card, Johnson received a fine for unacceptable whip action. But that meant little to the wet behind ears reinsman. Making his 28th... Read more
