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All local affair in Pacing Cup
IT WAS an all local affair in last night’s Wangaratta Pacing Cup. Proving too good despite her second row draw, Tizzy Lizzie is bred, owned, trained and driven by a ‘home crew’. Former Club… Read more: All local affair in Pacing Cup
Trotter not worth feeding wins Cup
A HORSE not worth feeding rewarded connections for their faith last night. Subject of a nasty comment from a bitter individual, Abitofadreamer gave trainer Kim Procter the last laugh by capturing… Read more: Trotter not worth feeding wins Cup
Rank outsider can conjure miracle in Mile
IF LAST year’s result is any indicator, being the rank outsider in the Miracle Mile means little come race night. A $51 shot in the 2024 edition, New Zealand raider Sooner The Bettor upstaged all… Read more: Rank outsider can conjure miracle in Mile
Cups becoming a cliché
IN WHAT is becoming a cliché, another Trotters’ Cup will be conducted during the weekend with Ryan Hryhorec expected to take home the trophy. The undisputed King of country features in recent years… Read more: Cups becoming a cliché
Draw not a concern with boom youngster
CONSIDERED one of the most exciting youngsters produced in recent years, Always Hot will need to live up to the hype if he is to emerge triumphant at Club Menangle tomorrow night. Boasting a perfect… Read more: Draw not a concern with boom youngster
Date set for Victoria’s night of nights
THE next Gordon Rothacker Medallist, Living Legend and Victorian Horse of the Year will be among the winners revealed at a Melton Entertainment Park celebration on May 26. The annual Victorian… Read more: Date set for Victoria’s night of nights
Trainer’s home destroyed by horrific blaze
A MASSIVE fire has destroyed Milbrodale trainer Nathan Anderson’s house. At work in the local mine last Saturday night, Anderson received a call informing him about the blaze engulfing his home, but… Read more: Trainer’s home destroyed by horrific blaze
Chance to go one better
CONNECTIONS of New Zealand raider Sooner The Bettor are hopeful he can go “one better than last year” this weekend. Making the trip across the Tasman for a pair of features, Sooner The Bettor… Read more: Chance to go one better
Younger sibling chasing spotlight
WHILE her older sibling is chasing glory in Australasia’s premier sprint this weekend, Miss Ravishing will attempt to grab her own share of the spotlight. Regarded as one of the nation’s most… Read more: Younger sibling chasing spotlight
Star reinswomen lead the way
TWO of Australia’s most popular reinswomen completed Cup doubles yesterday. Victoria’s champion Kerryn Manning dominated the Pacers’ and Trotters’ features in Boort, while inspirational South… Read more: Star reinswomen lead the way
Another cup, another win…it’s that simple!
ANOTHER Trotters’ Cup, another Ryan Hryhorec win….it seems that simple these days! Hryhorec has dominated the provincial events like no other in recent years, including becoming the first trainer in… Read more: Another cup, another win…it’s that simple!
History-equaling effort required in title defense
CREATING history to capture last season’s Miracle Mile, Leap To Fame will need to equal his record feat if he is to successfully defend his title at Club Menangle on Saturday night. Capturing the… Read more: History-equaling effort required in title defense
Hoping to continue riding wave
WONNERUP breeder Terry Ferguson is hoping the success from the Sydney APG sale, where he sold a colt for $135,000, will flow onto the Perth auction on Sunday. Ferguson sent his colt by… Read more: Hoping to continue riding wave
Hoping to break Cup hoodoo
CONNECTIONS of handy mare Honeybun hope she can finally break her Cup hoodoo this weekend. A regular on the country circuit last season, Honeybun finished among the placegetters in several… Read more: Hoping to break Cup hoodoo
Woodcock hoping for a breeding renaissance
STEVE Woodcock was a country publican in his late-20s when he decided to buy a couple of pacing broodmares to start his foray into harness racing. He didn’t have any horse knowledge or harness… Read more: Woodcock hoping for a breeding renaissance
Luciano will need to be lucky
EARNING a Chariots Of Fire berth by causing an upset in last weekend’s qualifier, Our Luciano will need to be more than lucky if he is going to repeat the dose in the Group One. Our Luciano sealed… Read more: Luciano will need to be lucky
Stringer adds to his bow
HOBBY breeder Dave Stringer was introduced to harness racing more than 30 years ago by respected Greenbushes trainer Ray Jones and he has ridden the highs and lows of the sport even since. Stringer… Read more: Stringer adds to his bow
Fillies to lead the way
WAGIN breeder Kevin Spurr has a draft of five Shoobees Place youngsters in the Perth sale, spearheaded by two outstanding fillies. Spurr said he expected his fillies out of New Zealand-bred mare… Read more: Fillies to lead the way
Another draft of gems from Karnup
KARNUP Racing has grown to be a major force on the WA breeding scene in recent seasons and will present another strong draft, spearheaded by a brother to 2025 APG Final fancy Ideal Beach. The… Read more: Another draft of gems from Karnup
From people’s horse to $151 rank outsider
A MONTH ago Bulletproof Boy was in winning form, creating headlines and being referred to as “the people’s horse”. This weekend his figures don’t read as well, the spotlight has moved on and he’s… Read more: From people’s horse to $151 rank outsider
