Gods’ ready to show winning spirit
August 8, 2019
A FEW runs back from a spell have rising star Gods Spirit in prime condition for a visit to the winners’ circle. Returning from a seven-month absent in early July, Gods Spirit has finished second in each of his three starts. Pleased with the four-year-old’s progress, co-trainer Shane Tritton... Read more
Champion reinsman reaches season milestone
August 7, 2019
CHAMPION reinsman Chris Alford has reached a quadruple century for the second season. Heading to tonight’s Shepparton program on 399 wins for the term, Alford rolled into the fourth ton thanks to boom youngster Be Happy Mach. Regarded by some as the premier two-year-old in the nation, Be Happy... Read more
Talented trotter’s tough task
August 7, 2019
AS CONFIDENT as she is in Majestically’s ability, trainer Claire Goble is apprehensive about the promising mare’s prospects at Globe Derby on Saturday night. Boasting three wins and three placings from her last seven starts, Majestically is regarded as being among the main chances in the Trotters’ Discretionary Handicap.... Read more
Tiger’s long term plans set
August 7, 2019
STAR pacer Tiger Tara will continue his long build up to his Grand Circuit title defence when he competes at Tabcorp Park Menangle on Saturday night. Kept fresh since his unplaced performance at Albion Park three weeks ago, Tiger Tara is set to race on a regular basis as... Read more
Tornado primed to blow rivals away
August 7, 2019
AFTER exceeding expectations during his racing return, Tornado Valley will be required to produce a similar performance at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. First-up since March, Tornado Valley outclassed his rivals in Maryborough last weekend when overcoming the second row to set a track record 1:57.9 over 2190... Read more
Draw puts freshman’s undefeated record at risk
August 6, 2019
A TOUGH draw is set to make the bid to keep Expensive Ego’s perfect record intact difficult at Albion Park on Saturday night. Undefeated from four starts, Expensive Ego is poised to contest the Australian Pacing Gold Brisbane Sale Final for trainer David Thorn. To Thorn’s dismay, the two-year-old... Read more
Trainer’s minor victory against cobalt disqualification
August 6, 2019
PROMINENT Queensland horseman Darrel Graham has had a minor victory in his appeal against disqualification. Graham took his case to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal after receiving a 15-month disqualification by Racing Queensland stewards. Stewards charged Graham under Australian Harness Racing Rule 190 after Mafuta Vautin’s pre-race urine... Read more
Prince ready to reign down south
August 6, 2019
NEW South Wales horseman Roy Roots junior is confident of kick-starting his latest interstate trip on a high. No stranger to heading south of the border, Roots has crossed the Murray River with rising star The Black Prince in search of Australasian Breeders’ Crown glory. The Black Prince is... Read more
Electrifying youngster to maintain unbeaten status
August 6, 2019
ELECTRIFYING youngster Balraj is expected to have no trouble maintaining his perfect Australian record when he heads to Tabcorp Park Menangle today. Crossing the Tasman last May, the Anthony Simiana-trained gelding has been a sensation winning his three starts by an average of 30 metres. Balraj’s victories include a... Read more
Gun Slinger’s ‘high noon’ showdown
August 5, 2019
A COUPLE of easy days before a showdown awaits lightly-raced trotter Gun Slinger. Fresh from his victory in Maryborough yesterday, Gun Slinger’s ‘high noon’ moment will come during the Australasia Breeders’ Crown. Heats of the series are scheduled to be conducted at the same venue on August 15 ahead... Read more
