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Group One win the culmination of six decades of evolution
EVOLUTION: the gradual development of something. If further proof was needed about how far the standardbred has evolved during the past century, it was delivered at Club Menangle last weekend… Read more: Group One win the culmination of six decades of evolution
All honours are with ‘Captn Jack’
LAST Saturday night’s New South Wales Breeders’ Challenge Finals night proved to be one of the most successful for Menangle reinsman Jack Trainor since he arrived from New Zealand to settle in… Read more: All honours are with ‘Captn Jack’
Can star filly match famous dam’s feat?
CLASSY filly Steno will kick-start her attempt to match one of her famous dam’s feats tomorrow night. Undertaking her first Victorian trip, Steno is engaged in a Breeders’ Crown in Bendigo for… Read more: Can star filly match famous dam’s feat?
Horses evacuated amid fierce blaze
WOODEND’S harness racing community is “regrouping” this morning after a massive fire threatened their properties overnight. The flames were estimated at being around six metres high. “It was a… Read more: Horses evacuated amid fierce blaze
BLOODY AWESOME!
STILL basking in the glory of breeding his maiden Group One winner, John Rutter described the moment in the most Aussie way…”bloody awesome!” Rutter’s “life highlight” was recorded at Club Menangle… Read more: BLOODY AWESOME!
Reloaded and ready try again
SOUTH Australians didn’t have much luck during last weekend’s Group One fest at Club Menangle, but they are a resilient bunch who have reloaded and ready to try again. Des and Heather Glynn had… Read more: Reloaded and ready try again
Glass shattering noise is the sound of passion!
IF YOU attended yesterday’s Maryborough meeting, were standing in your backyard 50 kilometres away from the track or were watching the final event on SkyChannel, chances are you heard a loud noise… Read more: Glass shattering noise is the sound of passion!
Different order, but result as expected
IT WAS a slightly different order than expected, but ultimately the result was as predicted in the Golden Nursery at Globe Derby during the weekend. After dominating the heats – with his runners… Read more: Different order, but result as expected
First-up win extends undefeated status
A PERFECT return has thrust Carlisle Cruiser into early favouritism for next month’s Southern Cross. First-up for 10 weeks when making an appearance at Globe Derby during the weekend, Carlisle… Read more: First-up win extends undefeated status
Group One glory reduces pain
PROMINENT horseman Anton Golino received the perfect tonic yesterday. Recently undergoing back surgery, Golino was pain free after Cravache Dor captured the Victoria Trotters’ Derby in Maryborough… Read more: Group One glory reduces pain
Tradition of success reinstalled
A TRADITION of success was reinstalled on Redwood Day as Don Smith teamed with the Tubbs family to capture another Group One moment. Having enjoyed a thrilling run with Alan Tubbs-trained Melpark… Read more: Tradition of success reinstalled
Pretty much fate that I got both mares
SHE has no official interest in the race, but Lee-Ann Pangrazio will be a keen onlooker during one of tomorrow night’s features at Globe Derby. The source of Pangrazio’s focus will be the Golden… Read more: Pretty much fate that I got both mares
Confident of extending strong affiliation
ALREADY the feature’s most successful competitor, Royce Gregory is determined to extend his strong association with the J C Caffyn Plate. An event for drivers with Indigenous heritage, Gregory has… Read more: Confident of extending strong affiliation
Dream debut has potential for fairy tale ending
ALREADY basking in the joy of her “dream” debut, Michelle Phillips hopes the fairy tale continues on Sunday. Last weekend Phillips kick-started her training career with Kimora Saffi finishing fourth… Read more: Dream debut has potential for fairy tale ending
Market highlights strength of Group One
TAB’S Fixed Market highlights the strength of Saturday night’s Len Smith Mile. Odds for the Club Menangle-based Group One were just released moments ago, with locally-trained pacer Majestic Cruiser… Read more: Market highlights strength of Group One
Stellar night on the cards for ‘Croweaters’
JUST weeks after one South Australian-bred filly registered an emphatic Group One triumph, another is chasing top-shelf glory. Proving she is the top of her crop, Encipher was brilliant in capturing… Read more: Stellar night on the cards for ‘Croweaters’
Draw dents prospect of successful title defence
REIGNING champion Madrid has had her chances of retaining her New South Wales Breeders’ Challenge title dented by the barrier draw. Completing a clean sweep of last season’s edition of the rich… Read more: Draw dents prospect of successful title defence
Captains’ chasing Challenge clean sweep
EXCITING two-year-old Captains Knock is considered a strong chance of completing a clean sweep of the New South Wales Breeders’ Challenge. A winner at his past four outings, the son of… Read more: Captains’ chasing Challenge clean sweep
Super Bowl time for star youngster
HIS namesake has reached the pinnacle of his sport, and at Club Menangle on Saturday night, the equine Mahomes has the opportunity to emulate the feat harness racing style. An Australian Pacing Gold… Read more: Super Bowl time for star youngster
Entrée before the main course
ALTHOUGH he has a bigger target to focus on in coming days Peter Russo is still hoping for success at Club Menangle tomorrow. Thanks to his impressive semi victory during the weekend, quality… Read more: Entrée before the main course
