Features
Riding the crest of a wave
RIDING the crest of a wave, Rob Caton registered a personal milestone yesterday. Balancing a boutique stable with his employment at Globe Derby, Caton prepares a team of four, with two scoring at… Read more: Riding the crest of a wave
Sad passing of top horseman and great bloke
ONE of Victoria’s most innovative and influential trainers, Peter Tonkin, passed away today on his 70th birthday. Tonkin, the father of master horseman Clayton Tonkin, was a star in his own right… Read more: Sad passing of top horseman and great bloke
“He’ll need to be Superman to win from there”
PUNTERS are rallying behind Sweet On Lexy despite his horrific draw. Engaged in tomorrow night’s Bathurst Gold Crown Final, Sweet On Lexy is set to begin from the outside of the front row. Earning… Read more: “He’ll need to be Superman to win from there”
Chairman calls it a day
A PASSION for community, a positive approach and, above all, a love for the standardbred were defining legacies of Dale Monteith’s service to Harness Racing Victoria. Having retired as chair after… Read more: Chairman calls it a day
Disqualified for misconduct offences
HAVING given considerable thought to penalties considered the previous poor record of misconduct offences by Mr. Trotta, further his pleas of not guilty to both charges and that any penalty should… Read more: Disqualified for misconduct offences
Immediate future to be decided
DESPITE his feature success yesterday, My Used To Be is no certainty to tackle the next leg of the country cup circuit. Racing solidly in the provincial events this campaign, My Used To Be backed up… Read more: Immediate future to be decided
Another Cup for classy pacer
CLASSY pacer Artillery continued his strong Cup form yesterday. Runner-up in the Strathalbyn and Ladbrokes Cups during two previous outings, Artillery proved too good by capturing the Gawler Pacing… Read more: Another Cup for classy pacer
Shark ready to strike
CONNECTIONS of handy pacer Hesashark hope to “go a couple of spots better” this weekend. Third behind Clarenden Envoy and Culture King in last season’s Gawler Gold Cup, Hesashark is again among the… Read more: Shark ready to strike
Chasing fourth consecutive Cup win
AN ACT of God appears to be the only factor capable of preventing Regal Attire from capturing his fourth consecutive Cup. In devastating form, the Ryan Hryhorec-trained gelding is undefeated from… Read more: Chasing fourth consecutive Cup win
Aussie reinsman back for more at Yonkers
AUSTRALIAN reinsman Andy McCarthy enjoyed success with Incaseyoudidntknow in last year’s Blue Chip Matchmaker Series for older female pacers at MGM Yonkers Raceway and the tandem began this season’s… Read more: Aussie reinsman back for more at Yonkers
Personal milestone for popular driver
ALMOST a decade after registering a driving milestone, popular reinsman Jason Lee has notched another. Rarely away from the winners’ circle at his home track in Terang, Lee recorded a personal best… Read more: Personal milestone for popular driver
New Zealand trip on cards for classy squaregaiter
CONNECTIONS of classy trotter Constantinople will wait until after the weekend before making a decision on a Trans-Tasman trip. With the son of Trixton offered a berth in the $575,000 TAB Trot in… Read more: New Zealand trip on cards for classy squaregaiter
Patience the key to lightly-raced trotter
PATIENCE has been the key to Speedysebastian according to trainer Lynton Bishop. Unplaced upon debut last December, the four-year-old’s five subsequent starts have netted three wins, including Globe… Read more: Patience the key to lightly-raced trotter
Feature revives memories of record-breaker
BOASTING a solid program, including several features, Saturday night’s Melton meeting will also send enthusiasts on a trip back in time. One of the highlights of the evening is the Captain Sandy… Read more: Feature revives memories of record-breaker
Cup winner’s proud grandfather moment
AS PLEASED as he was to win the Mount Gambier Country Pacing Cup, veteran horseman Barry Finnis had an even bigger reason to celebrate last Saturday night. Finnis’ moment in the spotlight came via… Read more: Cup winner’s proud grandfather moment
Raiders too good in feature
NEW South Wales raiders landed the inaugural The Pearl at Melton on Saturday night. Dun Me Up Francy darted home from three-back along the pegs at the corner to snatch victory from City Rockstar and… Read more: Raiders too good in feature
Veteran chasing home Cup glory
LOCAL glory and bragging rights are just what veteran horseman Greg Scholefield hopes to achieve this weekend. No stranger to feature success at a wide range of tracks – both in South Australia and… Read more: Veteran chasing home Cup glory
Chasing country cups hat-trick
HAVING put a hit on country cups during his past two starts, Mercenary has been targeted at a hat-trick by trainer Kelvin Barker. Triumphant in the Ararat and Horsham Trotters’ Cups during the past… Read more: Chasing country cups hat-trick
Social club celebrating 30-year anniversary
WHILE toying with the idea of starting an official social club, the original members were given a colourful proposal for its name. Typical of his quick wit and sense of humour, the late Bob Cain… Read more: Social club celebrating 30-year anniversary
Reigning champ kickstarts campaign in perfect manner
REIGNING champion Valtino has kick-started his title defence campaign in the perfect manner. Winner of last season’s Nutrien Final in Bendigo, Valtino is being readied for next month’s edition in… Read more: Reigning champ kickstarts campaign in perfect manner
