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Victorian raider chasing more interstate riches
FRESH from capturing another feature at Club Menangle last night, Victorian horseman Adam Kelly will be back at the world class venue chasing more glory tomorrow. No stranger to securing key events ar Read more: Victorian raider chasing more interstate riches
Latest domination complete
PREMIER horsewoman Emma Stewart wound-up her latest Vicbred Super Series dominance by completing a double in Melton last night. Fresh from securing the Finals for two and three-year-old fillies the pr Read more: Latest domination complete
Australian handicapping changes for 2026
THE Handicapping Rules Review Committee (HRRC) recommended changes to the Australian Handicapping Rules, particularly the National Ratings Based Handicapping System have been passed by the HRA members Read more: Australian handicapping changes for 2026
Chasing more interstate success
NO STRANGER to winning features at Club Menangle, Victorian horseman Adam Kelly is back for more. In fact, Kelly will return to the world class venue to contest tonight’s Tatlow Stake with Showmetheta Read more: Chasing more interstate success
Vallelonga chasing city Victory
CONFIDENT his runner is capable of winning, trainer Vince Vallelonga still believes luck will play an important role. On his way to Melton as this is being written, Vallelonga will be represented by i Read more: Vallelonga chasing city Victory
Full steam ahead in Final
CONNECTIONS of handy freshman Steam Machine hope history can repeat itself this weekend. In what was his second start, Steam Machine broke his maiden by capturing the Southern Stars Final at Globe Der Read more: Full steam ahead in Final
Draft boosted by trotting entrants
THE catalogue for the 2026 Australian Pacing Gold Melbourne Yearling Sale, to be held on Sunday, February 15 at Oaklands Junction, has been further boosted with the 12-strong contingent of trotting br Read more: Draft boosted by trotting entrants
Cups King looking to rein again
LUCKLESS in his bid for a slice of history in the recent St Arnaud Trotters’ Cup, Tristan Larsen hopes to make amends in Stawell this weekend. Establishing himself as the King of Trotters’ Cup in rece Read more: Cups King looking to rein again
Mares only races increased next season
HARNESS Racing Victoria will increase the volume of mares-restricted races from January next year. In collaboration with Harness Breeders Victoria, the changes reinforce Victoria’s commitment to mares Read more: Mares only races increased next season
Consecutive wins…12 months apart!
PATIENCE proved to be a virtue with Sweet Strike on Monday. Returning from a 12-month absence, Sweet Strike completed an eye-catching win at Club Menangle. What made the victory all-the-more impressiv Read more: Consecutive wins…12 months apart!
“It is amazing she remained alive!”
ON PAPER she is no superstar, but the fact Chirripo won six races and been among the placegetters 12 times from her first 45 starts suggests different. Yes, that record doesn’t exactly scream champion Read more: “It is amazing she remained alive!”
Win postpones retirement…for now!
HANDY pacer Jogalong Blue seems intent on ending the season in the same manner in which he started it and postponing retirement in the process. On the verge of being retired earlier this month, Jogalo Read more: Win postpones retirement…for now!
Interstate success continues
SOUTH Australia continues to be a happy hunting ground for well-known trainer Rosie Weidenbach. In fact, SA has become a mecca for success for several members of Weidenbach’s family. Based in Victoria Read more: Interstate success continues
Mission impossible…but worth a crack!
LEADING trainer Ryan Hryhorec will channel his inner Ethan Hunt during the next five weeks. Facing what appears to be a ‘mission impossible’, Hryhorec will aim for 150 wins this season. Following a do Read more: Mission impossible…but worth a crack!
Chance to make amends
AT CLUB Menangle today Felicidad will need her share of felicidad so she can provide her connections with felicidad. Confused…you’re probably not the only one! Felicidad is a Spanish word, which depen Read more: Chance to make amends
Still chasing Vicbred win three decades later
STRANGELY she hasn’t earned the title of the best standardbred the Senior family has been associated with, but that could change at Entertainment Park Melton tomorrow night. One of Victoria’s most exc Read more: Still chasing Vicbred win three decades later
Draw toughens title defence
TOMORROW night’s draw has toughened Commodus title defence according to trainer Jayne Davies. Although pleased with the son of Father Patrick heading into the Vicbred Super Series Final in Melton, Dav Read more: Draw toughens title defence
Massive class rise creates ‘interesting’ scenario
UNFORESEEN circumstances have created an ‘interesting’ scenario for trainer Trevor Munday. Originally planning to contest an age-restricted event with promising filly Crunchie Diva at Club Menangle on Read more: Massive class rise creates ‘interesting’ scenario
‘Miracle’ foal chasing Group One glory
FOALED in a weakened state, a well-bred colt was rushed to the local equine hospital where the diagnosis was bleak. A scope showed the ‘baby’ had dysphagia, which is a paralysis of the larynx and phar Read more: ‘Miracle’ foal chasing Group One glory
Win puts retirement plans on hold
CONNECTIONS of Jogalong Blue hope he can end the season in the same manner in which he started it. On the verge of being retired, Jogalong Blue broke a nine-month drought from the winners’ circle at C Read more: Win puts retirement plans on hold
