Feature to determine filly’s campaign
January 10, 2020
TOMORROW night’s Raith Memorial will decide the next phase of Keep Rockin’s campaign. Unbeaten from three starts this season, the exceptionally-bred filly is being considered for a trip south for the Victoria Oaks. Heats of the Blue Riband are scheduled to be conducted during next week’s stellar Ballarat Cup... Read more
It’s no Fine Cotton scandal!
January 10, 2020
VICTORIAN horseman Stephen Lambert has been left fuming following an investigation into an “administration error”. On December 15, 2019, Lambert headed to Terang to contest a race with Bakers Bandit, which stewards then scratched from the meeting after noting a discrepancy with the pacer’s freeze brand. Bakers Bandit’s brand... Read more
‘Tuning up’ for a fine career
January 10, 2020
ROOKIE reinsman Blake Medlyn knew if he could get the “mechanics” right with handy pacer Caribbean Jack, then the rest would fall into place. The young mechanic followed his father Kevin’s instructions to the letter at Parkes this week to land his first winner, after a faultless drive. Caribbean... Read more
Exceptionally-bred stock in APG Sale
January 9, 2020
FORMER stars, leading sires and current topliners have links to the upcoming Australian Pacing Gold Brisbane Sale. With 41 yearlings to pass through the Sales’ ring on January 26, the youngsters are by stallions such as Always B Miki, American Ideal, Art Major, Betting Line, Captaintreacherous, Hurrikane Kingcole, Somebeachsomewhere and... Read more
Elvis ready to rock in Cup
January 9, 2020
VICTORIAN horsewoman Julie Mifsud is hoping for “a big hunk o’love” on Saturday night. Mifsud will make a return trip to Globe Derby with in-form trotter Its Elvis, which is engaged in the Fred Jones Trotters’ Cup. Its Elvis has been ‘rock n rolling’ in South Australia during his... Read more
Draw puts dent in feature hat-trick bid
January 8, 2020
SATURDAY night’s barrier draw has put a serious dent in Red Hot Tooth’s bid for a feature hat-trick. Set to compete in Shepparton, the Kari Males-trained trotter is engaged in The George Gath – named after the legendary horseman. Widely-regarded as a master of his profession, Gath is the... Read more
Victoria rallies behind bushfire victims
January 8, 2020
HARNESS Racing Victoria has announced a $10,000 commitment to the Victorian Farmers Federation Disaster Relief efforts to support farmers affected by the bushfires. Announcing the funding, HRV chief executive Dayle Brown said it was important to stand with those in harness heartland – rural Victoria – during times of adversity. “Harness... Read more
Governor heading for southern raid
January 7, 2020
RISING star Governor Jujon will continue to head south. Sent across to the border for yesterday’s Simpson Memorial at Tabcorp Park Menangle, the Queensland youngster is bound for Victoria. Trainer Grant Dixon confirmed his plans with the colt earlier today, with Governor Jujon being aimed at the Victoria Derby.... Read more
Potential superstar on offer
January 7, 2020
IF EVER there is a sale which offers tremendous value, Australian Pacing Gold’s Brisbane Sale on January 26 has to be it. Along with a collection of promising yearlings, the Sale provides buyers with tremendous earning capacity. Not only is the $100,000 Sales Race restricted to the 38 yearlings... Read more
Passing of legendary horseman
December 30, 2019
AUSTRALIAN harness racing is mourning the loss of industry icon, Bill Dixon. Dixon’s name and legacy is well-known to all involved in the sport, having enjoyed sustained success while winning multiple State and National driving and training premierships. Winner of Harness Racing Australia’s J.D. Watts Award for the leading Australian trainer... Read more
Mike Ko’cass previews Menangle
Tabcorp Park Menangle Jan 17, 2020 0
