Veteran trainer loses hard-fought battle
November 27, 2023
FAMILY and friends are mourning the loss of a true gentleman, Donald Thomas. A respected horseman, and all round warm soul, Thomas lost his brave battle against cancer yesterday at the age of 86. Diagnosed with the dreaded condition earlier this year, Thomas fought gallantly until the end. Making... Read more
Sad passing of a “beautiful man”
November 26, 2023
HARNESS racing, and indeed the world, is all the poorer following the death of a “beautiful man”. A highly-successful horseman, and all round nice guy, Joe Carbone passed away on Friday night following a several week stint in hospital. Producing the same qualities during his last battle as his... Read more
Clean sweep continues phenomenal dominance
November 25, 2023
PREMIER trainer Emma Stewart has completed another Breeders’ Crown demolition. Dominating the futurity like no other, Stewart made a clean sweep of the pacing Finals in Melton tonight to continue her phenomenal association with the series. Successful in 14 of the 16 qualifiers during the past few weeks, Stewart... Read more
Foal’s value grows thanks to Mum’s major win
November 25, 2023
YET to be conceived, let alone born, one foal’s value has increased following tonight’s Melton meeting. Proving too good in an Australasian Breeders’ Crown Final just moments ago, Rockinwithattitude will be rewarded with a long spell. On her way to a lush paddock, however, the filly will be served... Read more
Aussie issues ominous warning to Kiwis
November 25, 2023
HAVING conquered the south, it’s time to head east. Ending their Victorian campaign on a high with a win in Melton just moments ago, connections of Not As Promised will undertake the extended stage of their working holiday when they head to New Zealand next week. Making the journey... Read more
Confident despite opposition’s ‘X-factor’
November 24, 2023
THOUGH wary of the ‘X-factor’ in the field, astute trainer Alan Cronin remains confident ahead of tomorrow night’s Globe Derby program. Cronin has two runners engaged – half-brothers Hezrockinroyalty and Royal Watch – with both contesting Southern Cross heats. Winner of his last two starts, Hezrockinroyalty will contest a... Read more
Whose perfect record will come to an end?
November 24, 2023
AT THE moment there are two, but by the end of tomorrow night’s Melton meeting there will only be one. Which one that will be is anybody’s guess…in fact, even their trainer, Emma Stewart, is unable to provide an answer! Engaged in an Australasian Breeders’ Crown Final, exciting stablemates... Read more
‘Kung Fu’ fighting his way back to the top
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Josh looking to add to his stellar year
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‘Kung Fu’ fighting his way back to the top
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Josh looking to add to his stellar year
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