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Watching her win has reduced the anger!
HEADING to the yearling sales, Colin Holloway was given strict instructions from his wife, Heather…”no more horses”! Failing to adhere to the boss’ warning, Holloway purchased a trotting filly and… Read more: Watching her win has reduced the anger!
Promising youngster heading interstate
A TRIP across the border is on the cards for promising youngster Captain Hammerhead. Discussing plans for the three-year-old following his success in last night’s Nutrien Final in Bendigo, trainer… Read more: Promising youngster heading interstate
No doubting who’s the boss!
THERE is a lot to be learnt from defeat and Nathan Jack certainly utilised his to claim victory in last night’s $175,000 Alabar Bloodstock Nutrien Equine Final in Bendigo. After leading with The… Read more: No doubting who’s the boss!
Impulse buy turning into a bargain
A TROTTER he had no intention of buying has provided Daryl Crone with his biggest success. Accompanying a mate to the Nutrien Yearling Sale a couple of years ago, Crone was relaxing near the outside… Read more: Impulse buy turning into a bargain
Let the good times continue
SHE took time to break the drought, but since snapping her maiden, Majestic Tilly has cut a regular path to the winners’ circle. Making her debut as a two-year-old in November 2021, Majestic Tilly… Read more: Let the good times continue
Primed to maintain perfect record
UNDEFEATED youngster Sweet Bella is predicted to have little trouble maintaining her perfect record tonight. Successful at her four outings, Sweet Bella is engaged in a Nutrien Equine Final in… Read more: Primed to maintain perfect record
Maiden win the perfect tonic
BREAKING her maiden in Melton last night, Spun Silver provided the perfect tonic for one of her owners. First-up from an 18-month injury-enforced break, Spun Silver was successful in a 1200-metre… Read more: Maiden win the perfect tonic
“Very interesting test” for unbeaten filly
SATURDAY night shapes as a “very interesting test” for unbeaten filly Tintin Magic. Winner of her two starts at provincial circuits, Tintin Magic is engaged in the Pink Diamond Stake at Club… Read more: “Very interesting test” for unbeaten filly
SA mare gains start in world’s richest race
THE resurgence of South Australian harness racing has been given another boost with star mare Encipher snaring a berth in the world’s richest race, the $2.1m TAB Eureka at Club Menangle on September… Read more: SA mare gains start in world’s richest race
“It’s a test of character for the trainer”
IT’S been a long time since he was able to do it, but Lap Of Honour performed his namesake ritual at Globe Derby yesterday. Registering a long overdue victory, Lap Of Honour made his first visit to… Read more: “It’s a test of character for the trainer”
Perfect start to siring career
PROMISING sire Bettor’s Wish made the perfect start to his stallion career by siring the winners of both $240,000 New Jersey Sires’ Stake Finals at the Meadowlands on Friday night. Better Is Nice… Read more: Perfect start to siring career
APG buy looking to extend perfect season
LIFE has been made somewhat easier for I Break The Line ahead of tomorrow night’s Club Menangle meeting. Looking to extend his perfect record for the season, I Break The Line is engaged in a New… Read more: APG buy looking to extend perfect season
“Not happy” Racing Minister demands consultation
THIS morning’s open statement from the state’s kindred bodies refuting Harness Racing Victoria’s claims of consultation ahead of the stakes cuts has already garnished a result. Just to recap, two… Read more: “Not happy” Racing Minister demands consultation
Kindred bodies refute HRV’s stake cuts consultation claim
THE following is a statement by the Presidents of the Victorian Harness Racing Club, Trots Clubs Victoria, Victorian Harness Racing Trainers and Drivers Association and the Victorian Square Trotters… Read more: Kindred bodies refute HRV’s stake cuts consultation claim
Manning sidelined after fall
CHAMPIOIN reinswoman Kerryn Manning is set for a significant stint on the sidelines after a serious fall at the Horsham trials. Dislodged from the sulky, Manning landed her back, with follow-up… Read more: Manning sidelined after fall
Making his mark as a stallion
GROUP One winner My High Expectations is beginning to make his mark as a sire. From limited numbers, My High Expectations has produced a handful of winners, including Gait With Grace which proved… Read more: Making his mark as a stallion
Prizemoney to drop by eight percent
HARNESS Racing Victoria has announced $10million in operational efficiencies and prizemoney reductions following the finalisation of its annual planning and budget. HRV has forecast a wagering… Read more: Prizemoney to drop by eight percent
Your chance to win a share of Eureka slot
THE appearance of TAB Eureka contenders Catch A Wave and Captain Ravishing will provide an added incentive to get trackside at Beckley Park on Friday for a huge night of fun and giveaways. The… Read more: Your chance to win a share of Eureka slot
Consistency rewarded with overdue win
CONSISTENCY was rewarded at Globe Derby yesterday. Among the placegetters during five of her last seven starts, Keilah registered an overdue win for trainer Rebecca Geurds. Also owned by Geurds… Read more: Consistency rewarded with overdue win
Biggest threat to winning streak
HIGH class mare Star Celebrity won’t have to look far to find the biggest threat to her winning streak. Racing in sensational form, Star Celebrity has won her last six starts with consummate ease… Read more: Biggest threat to winning streak
