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Another futurity domination
AUSTRALIAN Pacing Gold graduates dominated yesterday’s New South Wales Breeders’ Challenge heats at Club Menangle. Four qualifiers of the rich futurity were conducted throughout the card with APG… Read more: Another futurity domination
Fillies leading resurgence
JUST days after one South Australian-bred filly registered an emphatic Group One triumph, another is poised to take a step towards top-shelf glory. Proving she is the top of her crop Encipher was… Read more: Fillies leading resurgence
Injury ends Inter Dominion winner’s career
AN OLD injury “flaring up” has ended Maori Law’s career just weeks away from his Inter Dominion title defence. Successful in last season’s Club Menangle-based edition of the Championship, Maori Law… Read more: Injury ends Inter Dominion winner’s career
Reinsman back four years after horrific race fall
IT DIDN’T take Josh Holberton long to return to winning form. Having his second drive from a four-year absence when contesting the fourth event at Globe Derby on Saturday night, Holberton emerged… Read more: Reinsman back four years after horrific race fall
Edging closer to Group One return
TOP pacer Wolf Stride took another step towards his return to Group One racing last night. First-up since his unplaced effort on July 30, Wolf Stride completed an impressive victory over 2300 metres… Read more: Edging closer to Group One return
At the top of the straight I was thinking ‘don’t stuff up’
IN THE midst of the action, Charlene Gusman admits she had to force her excitement to the side in a bid to remain focused as the field turned for home in last night’s Home Grown Classic at Tabcorp… Read more: At the top of the straight I was thinking ‘don’t stuff up’
Now for the Inter Dominion
IN-FORM trotter Just Believe is unlikely to have another start before the Inter Dominion. Speaking after the squaregaiter’s success in last night’s Bill Collins Sprint, trainer Jess Tubbs stated… Read more: Now for the Inter Dominion
Star filly breaks five-decade drought
A RETURN trip home is yet to be decided for high class filly Encipher. Although trained by Victorian horsewoman Emma Stewart, Encipher was bred and is owned by South Australian Tyson Linke. As such… Read more: Star filly breaks five-decade drought
Brilliant colt joins elite fraternity
BRILLIANT Queensland colt Leap To Fame joined a select fraternity with his success at Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. By claiming the Victoria Derby in stylish fashion the Australian Pacing Gold… Read more: Brilliant colt joins elite fraternity
International trip to be confirmed
LOGISTICS will determine whether Rock N Roll Doo will head across the Tasman later this month. Connections have made no secret of their desire to tackle the New Zealand Cup with the exciting… Read more: International trip to be confirmed
Firmers and drifters ahead of Group One fest
PUNTERS keep rallying for Captain Ravishing despite his tough draw in tomorrow night’s Victoria Derby at Tabcorp Park Melton. Unbeaten from three starts since joining Emma Stewart’s stable… Read more: Firmers and drifters ahead of Group One fest
Defending champ the $81 rank outsider!
HE CAUSED an upset to claim last year’s edition but will have to provide an even bigger shock if he is to successfully defend the title at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. Capturing the 2021… Read more: Defending champ the $81 rank outsider!
Aiming to maintain perfect comeback
BOTH Robert Dixon and Warrawees Shadow are aiming to maintain their perfect comeback and season on Saturday night. Recently returning from a three-year hiatus, Dixon’s only starter for the year has… Read more: Aiming to maintain perfect comeback
2023 feature race dates released
HARNESS Racing Australia has released the 2023 Feature Race Calendar through to 31 July 2023. The HRA Feature Race Committee agreed to release the calendar through to the end of July in order to… Read more: 2023 feature race dates released
Can he join this trio of greats?
PALEFACE Adios, Courage Under Fire and Captain Joy. Along with being multiple Group One winners, the trio have another accomplishment in common – they are the only pacers to make a clean sweep of… Read more: Can he join this trio of greats?
Dominance becoming a cliché
IN WHAT is becoming a cliché, Australian Pacing Gold purchases are once again poised to dominate another round of Group Ones. Just as they have in recent years – including a defending champion – APG… Read more: Dominance becoming a cliché
History against Group One favourite
HIGH class filly Encipher will have to buck history to emerge triumphant in the Victoria Oaks. Part of a phenomenal card, the Blue Riband is set to be conducted at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday… Read more: History against Group One favourite
Raider fooled ‘The Accurate One’…twice!
WIDELY-REGARDED as the finest racecaller to grace a microphone, and without doubt the voice of a generation, Bill Collins will be honoured at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night with the running… Read more: Raider fooled ‘The Accurate One’…twice!
Was historic moment the opening of a floodgate?
HISTORY was made earlier this week when Major Crocker reached a milestone thanks to his win in Yonkers. Driven by Baxter Boyd, Major Crocker covered the mile in 1:55.2 as Sports Bettor and Jojo’s… Read more: Was historic moment the opening of a floodgate?
Sad passing of one of our most popular horsemen
IT is with sadness that National Trotguide reports the passing of a legend in our sport, Colin Pike. Born on May 8, 1932, Colin Nesbit Pike sadly passed away in his home town of Temora on Thursday… Read more: Sad passing of one of our most popular horsemen
