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Group One winner ready for long-awaited return
A SOLID trial has classy pacer Captain Ravishing ready for a first-up win on Friday night. Once touted as Australia’s most exciting prospect, Captain Ravishing has been hampered by a string of… Read more: Group One winner ready for long-awaited return
One win, two milestones
ONE win resulted in two milestones in Gawler yesterday. Scoring from barrier four, Golden Jaylet celebrated his 150th start with an eye-catching triumph for trainer Kathryn Pickering. Rating 1:58.9… Read more: One win, two milestones
Long road trip worthwhile
A 10-hour round trip proved worthwhile for Mildura-based horsewoman Naomi Kerr during the weekend. Kerr made the extensive journey to Port Pirie on Saturday night, with her venture made even longer… Read more: Long road trip worthwhile
Stewart’s Australian record-equalling night
FRESH from dominating the Vicbred Super Series heats, Emma Stewart has blitzed last night’s semi-finals in Melton. Leading into the second round Stewart won 15 of the 21 qualifiers for two, three… Read more: Stewart’s Australian record-equalling night
From $151 outsider to second favourite
RESPONSIBLE for a massive upset a fortnight ago, Bitofdutchcourage has been afforded a lot more respect this week as he attempts to complete consecutive victories. Having his second start for owner… Read more: From $151 outsider to second favourite
Ready to go one better
PRODUCING an eye-catching effort when runner-up in a Vicbred Super Series heat last week, Paradise Valley is expected to go on better in tomorrow night’s semi-final in Melton. Resuming from a… Read more: Ready to go one better
Huge convoy heading to semis
IF YOUR driving towards Melton via the Ballarat route on tomorrow night keep an eye out for a convey of standardbreds. With a massive team engaged at Victoria’s premier track, record-breaking… Read more: Huge convoy heading to semis
Win honours late family member
EMOTIONS were at a premium in Cranbourne earlier this week. Always thrilled to win with a stable representative, Taylor Ford had a more personal reason to wave her whip as Precious Belle crossed the… Read more: Win honours late family member
Is this Lauriston’s next millionaire?
ANNE and Bill Anderson’s Lauriston Bloodstock pulled off another coup last weekend when emerging four-year-old Sure Thing Captain secured the last spot in the $2.1million TAB Eureka slot race to be… Read more: Is this Lauriston’s next millionaire?
Boutique trainer chasing maiden Group win
AIDED by a handy draw, astute horseman Jamie Cassar has a strong opportunity to register his initial Group win this weekend. Training a boutique team for two decades, Cassar has contested a Group… Read more: Boutique trainer chasing maiden Group win
Promising filly continues to shine
IT’S a far cry from the glitz and glamour of this time last year, but Tyson Linke is pleased nonetheless. Last September Linke was the toast of the nation after his grand mare Encipher captured the… Read more: Promising filly continues to shine
TAB names Eureka representative
TAB has named Sure Thing Captain as its runner for the $2.1 million dollar TAB Eureka at Club Menangle next Saturday following the running of the Racenet Discovery Stakes. TAB’s selection panel met… Read more: TAB names Eureka representative
Domination taken to another level
ALREADY boasting a phenomenal Vicbred record, Emma Stewart took her domination to another level last night. Fresh from winning five of the seven two-year-old heats in which she had a runner in… Read more: Domination taken to another level
Vicbred cliché continues
IN WHAT has become a cliché, Emma Stewart has dominated another round of Vicbred Super Series heats. Stewart has turned the futurity into her own pet project in recent seasons, dominating the series… Read more: Vicbred cliché continues
Prime example why first win bonus needs to be extended
LATE bloomer Lets Go Again is the ideal reason why the Vicbred first win bonus should be a lifetime offering not a limited season opportunity according to trainer Terry Sinclair. As it stands, an… Read more: Prime example why first win bonus needs to be extended
Another US win for Aussie reinsman
EX-PATRIOT reinsman Brad Chisholm has made another trip to the winners’ circle in the United States by combining with Iminurblindspot at Freehold during the weekend. Chisholm has cut a regular path… Read more: Another US win for Aussie reinsman
Promising freshman trotter remains unbeaten
UNDEFEATED freshman Zarski will be kept fresh ahead of his first major target. Registering his second victory for trainer Gary Donaldson when too good in Melton last night, Zarski is being readied… Read more: Promising freshman trotter remains unbeaten
Pathway to sustainability
HARNESS Racing Victoria CEO Matt Isaacs has outlined details of the industry’s revenue and cost challenges, and how the Melton land transfer will help the sport transition to a sustainable pathway… Read more: Pathway to sustainability
Q&A with HRV CEO
DAMAGE control or fact correcting tour, regardless of which way you look at it, Harness Racing Victoria’s honchos have been busy this week. HRV’s woes began last Friday when the state’s five kindred… Read more: Q&A with HRV CEO
In-form trainer sharing the credit
HE has his team racing in sensational form, but Robbie Caton is quick to share the credit. Enjoying his best season as a trainer, Caton’s boutique stable has had 28 starts for 12 wins at a strike… Read more: In-form trainer sharing the credit
