Features
Queenslanders on song in a ‘Gold’ rush
TAMWORTH’S $40,000 Multiquip Golden Guitar is heading for Queensland after five-year-old pacer Surf Ace made a clean sweep of the series with two successive wins. Surf Ace set a track record in the… Read more: Queenslanders on song in a ‘Gold’ rush
Star Kiwi firms as Hunter Cup favourite
STAR New Zealand pacer Copy That has earned pre-draw favouritism for next month’s A G Hunter Cup thanks to his success in Ballarat tonight. Having “finally shown his best in Victoria”, Copy That… Read more: Star Kiwi firms as Hunter Cup favourite
Impressive trial to have impact on tomorrow’s results
A TRIAL at Club Menangle earlier this week could have a large impact on tomorrow’s results. Although none of the youngsters in the trial are racing this weekend, the winner’s performance during an… Read more: Impressive trial to have impact on tomorrow’s results
Late bloomer wasting no time
HE’S made a late start to his driving career, but Corey O’Donoghue has wasted little time making his way into the winners’ circle. Harbouring a passion for harness racing since childhood, O’Donoghue… Read more: Late bloomer wasting no time
Group One winner on comeback trail
FORMER stable star Hurricane Harley will attempt to complete a triumphant return tonight. A Group One winner for record-breaking horsewoman Emma Stewart, Hurricane Harley was transferred to Western… Read more: Group One winner on comeback trail
Top pacer likely to bypass Hunter Cup
ALTHOUGH it remains an option, a trip south of the border is unlikely with top pacer Expensive Ego. Returning to his best with a 1:49.2 win at Club Menangle a fortnight ago, Expensive Ego would be… Read more: Top pacer likely to bypass Hunter Cup
Unlucky for some, but life-changing potential for one!
IT’S a number regarded as unlucky by many, but for one fortunate bidder 13 could be a life-changing digit. An exceptionally-bred colt, Lot 13 is tipped to be Sunday’s Australian Pacing Gold Sales’… Read more: Unlucky for some, but life-changing potential for one!
HRV announces new Chief Executive
HARNESS Racing Victoria is delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Isaacs to the position of Chief Executive Officer. A highly respected senior leader with extensive experience in the… Read more: HRV announces new Chief Executive
Not so confident despite training half the field
IF YOU think training half the field will make astute horseman Dale Afford confident, think again. Despite preparing two of the four runners in the final event in Port Pirie tonight, Afford believes… Read more: Not so confident despite training half the field
Change of plans with talented filly
A HAT-TRICK of wins has forced a change in plans with talented filly Threebushelsofoats. Originally looking to work the three-year-old through the lower grades, trainer Aaron Goadsby has decided to… Read more: Change of plans with talented filly
Took a while, but maiden finally broken
IT TOOK longer than expected, but Dalton has broken his maiden status. Having his 33rd start when competing at Globe Derby yesterday, Dalton registered the overdue win much to the delight of trainer… Read more: Took a while, but maiden finally broken
Kiwi pacer ready to show Aussies his best
PROMINENT Victorian couple Meg and Merv Butterworth are confident of enjoying a better rate of success with their star Kiwi pacer Copy That than what they experienced during his previous Australian… Read more: Kiwi pacer ready to show Aussies his best
The old boy goes ‘shopping’ for another feature
HE’S a marvellous old warhorse . . . yet Gottashopearly could be a force to be reckoned with on Friday night in Tamworth’s $40,000 Multiquip Golden Guitar Final. Trained at Tamworth by Richard… Read more: The old boy goes ‘shopping’ for another feature
Looking to re-establish recent domination
LOOKING to re-establish his recent domination of Victorian open class features, Jason Grimson will launch another three-pronged attack on a provincial Cup this weekend. Since crossing the Murray… Read more: Looking to re-establish recent domination
This ‘Man’ looking to win it for all the girls
MAN From Braavos fought on bravely to win the fifth heat and earn a spot in Friday night’s $40,000 Multiquip Golden Guitar Final at Tamworth. The race will form part of the Carnival of Cups Finals… Read more: This ‘Man’ looking to win it for all the girls
Dwyer digging for more gold
WINNING form is good form and Queensland trainer Graham Dwyer continued his rich run in taking out the first heat for the Multiquip Golden Guitar Final on Sunday evening at the Tamworth Paceway… Read more: Dwyer digging for more gold
Plenty to do before departure
IT HAS been well documented New Zealand pacer Cranbourne is on his way to the United States via Australia. Recently purchased by American owner Steven Finkelstein, Cranbourne’s Aussie campaign began… Read more: Plenty to do before departure
Cup title defence yet to be confirmed
A DECISION on Spirit Of St Louis’ Ballarat Cup title defence will be made during the next 24 hours. Although the son of Sweet Lou gave every indication he is ready for another crack at the rich… Read more: Cup title defence yet to be confirmed
Experimental trip garnishes perfect result
AN EXPERIMENTAL trip has garnished the perfect result with rising star Interview. Confident Interview can make his way to the highest echelon, Victorian trainer Anton Golino made the long journey to… Read more: Experimental trip garnishes perfect result
First win along second comeback trail
WHAT better way to celebrate the anniversary of a victory then registering another! Scoring at Globe Derby yesterday, Sir Lucas completed his first success since winning at the same venue last… Read more: First win along second comeback trail
