Welcome change in fortune
September 17, 2021
A WELCOME change in fortune was bestowed upon veteran horseman Robbie O’Connell yesterday. Experiencing a torrid “five or six weeks”, O’Connell was all smiles after Bigjimvalentine scored in Yarra Valley. In early August O’Connell fell and cracked three ribs which left him “pretty much unable to move”. A few... Read more
Bart primed to flex his muscles
September 16, 2021
A FIRST-UP win in his heat has Muscle Bart in a prime position to grab a ‘consolation’ in Ballarat on Saturday night. Showing plenty of promise during his previous campaign, Muscle Bart registered two wins and three placings from six starts, with his unplaced performance coming in the Group... Read more
Boom youngster set for return
September 16, 2021
BOOM freshman Plymouth Chubb will return to racing in Shepparton tomorrow night. First-up since May 31, Plymouth Chubb is engaged in The Abrahams Trotters’ Classic for trainer Peter Manning. Winner of the Group One Home Grown Classic during his previous campaign, Plymouth Chubb boast five victories from six starts.... Read more
Consecutive wins for freshman trotter
September 16, 2021
NANTICOKE Racing’s LG’s Reed O Wen won his second straight race in 2:02.1 in preparation for upcoming two-year-old Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund trotting stakes action at Harrington Raceway yesterday. The Anders Bluestone gelding assumed command from rough gaited leader Wolfpack Russ, which broke stride, and opened up a six-length... Read more
Chance to emulate star siblings
September 15, 2021
WELL-BRED freshman Offyarocka Crocker will be given the opportunity to join his siblings as a feature race winner in coming weeks. By Art Major, Offyarocka Crocker is from award-winning broodmare Aratusa Lass, which boasts a perfect record from seven starters. The matron’s progeny includes Group One star Major Crocker... Read more
She’s a super filly, but where does she rate?
September 14, 2021
MORE than two decades ago a ‘Johnny Come Lately’ by the name of Adam Hamilton was in raptures over wonder filly Tailamade Lombo. Clearly the best of her crop in Australasia, Tailamade Lombo had 33 starts as a two and three-year-old for 23 wins and seven placings. Although the... Read more
Aussies quinella Harrington feature
September 14, 2021
FORMER Australian pacer Shoobee Doo captured last night’s Featured Open Pace Monday at Harrington Raceway. Driven by Corey Callahan, the son of Shoobee’s Place grinded away first-over at pacesetter Keep On Rocking and edged clear in the stretch for his eighth win of the year. Keep On Rocking –... Read more
Classy filly heads into heat on winning note
September 13, 2021
CLASSY filly Cherishthememories will back-up from her victory during the weekend in Penrith on Thursday night. Racing against older rivals, Cherishthememories led from barrier three before being beaten a head by Shanlou in 1:54.9 over a mile. The Cameron Ross-trained youngster was then promoted to first on protest. “It’s... Read more
Every reason to be confident of success
September 13, 2021
HARD-WORKING horseman Robin Maguire had every reason to be confident of success in the sixth event at Globe Derby during the weekend. After all, Maguire had the short-priced favourite Ten No Spur in the field. Low and behold, Maguire capture the 2230-metre stand, but with a surprise win! While... Read more
Champion horseman poised to return
September 13, 2021
HIS short hiatus from training is about to come to an end. Making his announcement this morning, Mark Purdon is returning to the training ranks. Late last year Purdon and his partner Natalie Rasmussen stepped away from the industry to spend more time enjoying the fruits of their labour,... Read more
