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Ready to rectify family problem
HANDY filly Our Little Jet will take a step towards rectifying a family problem when she heads to Kilmore on Wednesday night. Having her second run from a spell when third in Bendigo last week, Our… Read more: Ready to rectify family problem
“A moment I will always cherish”
SHE’S been successful at Group One level, but a standard Saturday night race at Club Menangle has taken pride of place with Sofia Arvidsson. Competing at the world class venue during the weekend… Read more: “A moment I will always cherish”
Brilliant return serves as ominous warning
A SUPER racing return has served as an ominous warning to rivals. First-up since capturing the South Australia Derby on April 30, Jawsoflincoln defeated a free-for-all field at Globe Derby last… Read more: Brilliant return serves as ominous warning
Hoping Inter connection is an omen
RESPECTED trainer Joe Pace hopes the connection between his top pacer Supreme Dominator and a pair of stars from the past can continue later in the season. Successful at two of his last three… Read more: Hoping Inter connection is an omen
Mat’s magical milestone
FITTINGLY popular reinsman Mat Rue has reached a personal milestone at the same venue where it all began. Piloting a double in Parkes last night, Rue notched his 1000th win at the same track where… Read more: Mat’s magical milestone
Abbey’s awesome afternoon
VICTORIAN reinswoman Abbey Turnbull completed a successful hit-and-run mission across the border yesterday. Heading to the Wagga at the Riverina meeting for three drives, Turnbull returned home with… Read more: Abbey’s awesome afternoon
Timely ‘splash cash’ thanks to drought-breaker
VICTORIAN horseman Jaime Madruga has picked up some timely ‘splash cash’. Madruga’s additional funds came thanks to No Win No Worries’ triumph at Tabcorp Park Melton last night in what was the… Read more: Timely ‘splash cash’ thanks to drought-breaker
When consistent form is a problem!
NO MATTER who you are – owner, trainer, driver or punter – every harness racing participant wants a consistent performer. For veteran South Australian horseman Robin Maguire his handy trotter Aunty… Read more: When consistent form is a problem!
Triple Group Two winner on comeback trail
WIN, lose or draw, it’s good to have him back. That’s the call from Inter Dominion winning horseman Darren Hancock ahead of Drop The Hammer’s racing return at Club Menangle on Saturday night. A… Read more: Triple Group Two winner on comeback trail
Pump ready to ‘brake’ drought
RACE ONE: Despite being missing from the winners’ circle since last October, PUMP THE BRAKES (7) has been on the verge of a win for sometime, and like most of his rivals which are in a similar… Read more: Pump ready to ‘brake’ drought
Veteran and the ‘Johnny Come Lately’
A VETERAN and a upstart walk into the winners’ circle… Sounds like the beginning of a joke, but in fact it was the scenario at Globe Derby last night as a pair of stablemates outclassed their… Read more: Veteran and the ‘Johnny Come Lately’
Young gun’s busy schedule continues
IT HAS been a frantic time for prominent young reinsman Jack Callaghan. Callaghan has been a frequent flyer of late, travelling between Sydney and Brisbane for the Sunshine State’s Winter Carnival… Read more: Young gun’s busy schedule continues
Former star honoured as rising star prepares to shine
ONE of the stars of the 1980s will be remembered during the weekend. Prepared by legendary father-and-son duo Bob and Vin Knight, Our Maestro will be honoured at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday… Read more: Former star honoured as rising star prepares to shine
Time to break ‘close but no cigar’ cycle
GIVEN the recent string of near-misses, Denis Maricic can be forgiven for thinking he is the victim of a cruel joke. A hobby trainer whom works in the construction industry, Maricic prepares… Read more: Time to break ‘close but no cigar’ cycle
TAB Eureka Slots update
SUBMISSIONS for slots in the world’s richest harness race, the $2.1 The TAB Eureka, have closed with enormous interest. As expected, the race is over-subscribed, and Harness Racing Australia’s… Read more: TAB Eureka Slots update
Wayward youngster ready to roar
WAYWARD youngster Tiger Tee has a primed opportunity to break her maiden status when she heads to Club Menangle today. Although the pacing-bred filly has shown talent as a trotter, her inexperience… Read more: Wayward youngster ready to roar
Rare appearance to break two-decade drought
SOUTH Australian-bred horsewoman Kylie Sugars enjoyed the perfect homecoming during the weekend. Making a rare appearance at her former home track – Globe Derby – Sugars was triumphant with in-form… Read more: Rare appearance to break two-decade drought
Setting sights high with rising star
BOOM trotter Ollivici appears on course to make a big noise in Australasia’s greatest race series, with trainer-driver Chris Lang revealing the four-year-old was set to tackle November’s Victorian… Read more: Setting sights high with rising star
Initial step towards grand goal
TALENTED horseman Brad Chisholm has taken the initial step towards his grand goal. Establishing himself as one of Victoria’s most reliable young drivers in recent years, Chisholm began the next… Read more: Initial step towards grand goal
Chief Executive tenders resignation
HARNESS Racing Victoria has announced Chief Executive Dayle Brown has informed the Board of his decision to step away from the role in September to pursue other opportunities. HRV Chairman Dale… Read more: Chief Executive tenders resignation
