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From $41 outsider to Inter Final favourite
A FAVOURABLE draw has resulted in Act Now tightening in betting markets. Successful during the opening round in Ballarat, Act Now was an eye-catching third in Shepparton last Tuesday night before… Read more: From $41 outsider to Inter Final favourite
North-west young stars heading for Inter Dom
IT will be a long trip south to contest the running of the 2022 Mini Trot Inter Dominion at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night for four Tamworth youngsters. It will be girl power all the way and… Read more: North-west young stars heading for Inter Dom
From Inter outsider to second favourite
AMONG the outsiders to win the Final before the Championship began, Act Now is vying for favouritism with TAB Fixed Odds following a pair of impressive Inter Dominion heat performances. Successful… Read more: From Inter outsider to second favourite
Chance to score an SENTrack ID22 merchandise pack
THANKS to generous support from Harness Racing Victoria, two lucky National Trotguide readers will receive an SENTrack Inter Dominion merchandise pack. Each pack includes an ID22 Polo Shirt, Vest… Read more: Chance to score an SENTrack ID22 merchandise pack
Finding you a winner – or three – at Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: Don’t be ‘fazed’ by the outside gate when the Charlie Pollicina-conditioned UNFAZED (10) heads around to the start for the opening event. The talented son of Auckland Reactor has been in… Read more: Finding you a winner – or three – at Menangle Saturday night
Despite the lack of sleep I bounced out of bed in the morning
WITH two of four runs out of the way, Ross Graham is handling the busy schedule like a seasoned veteran. Arguably the toughest campaign in the southern hemisphere, the Inter Dominion’s three heats… Read more: Despite the lack of sleep I bounced out of bed in the morning
Inter heat winners still at good odds for Finals
DESPITE being the only undefeated competitors in their divisions, Honolua Bay and Just Believe remain at good odds in betting markets for next week’s Finals. Too good in the opening round of Inter… Read more: Inter heat winners still at good odds for Finals
What a difference a win can make
WHAT a difference a win can make. Among the despised outsiders at $41 during the opening round of Inter Dominion heats in Ballarat last Saturday night, Ofortuna caused an upset in the third… Read more: What a difference a win can make
Inter standings after night one
NIGHT one of the Inter Dominion in Ballarat during the weekend saw horses accumulate points for finishing positions across the three pacing and three trotting heats. The top 12 in each division… Read more: Inter standings after night one
New trainer for defending champion
REIGNING champion Boncel Benjamin has a new trainer on the eve of his Inter Dominion title defence. Prepared by Tim McGuigan during his last two starts, Boncel Benjamin has been transferred to Ryan… Read more: New trainer for defending champion
Punters ‘zero in’ on opening heat
SATURDAY night’s opening Inter Dominion pacers’ heat has attracted the most attention from punters. Fields for the time-honoured series were released yesterday, with TAB Fixed Odds immediately… Read more: Punters ‘zero in’ on opening heat
Pressure mounts despite low expectations
TRADITIONALLY heading into a race with a pacer which hasn’t won for a year, has dismal form and is an outsider wouldn’t be cause for pressure. But these are no ordinary circumstances. As he prepares… Read more: Pressure mounts despite low expectations
Inter Dominion runners released
CONTENDERS for Australasian harness racing’s greatest series have been revealed, with 71 horses confirmed for the Inter Dominion. Harness Racing Victoria handicappers announced the 36 names which… Read more: Inter Dominion runners released
How much of the total Breeders’ Crown prizemoney pool did premier stable win?
AS SHE did throughout the early stages of the futurity, premier trainer Emma Stewart has dominated tonight’s Breeders’ Crown Finals at Tabcorp Park Melton. Just to recap, Stewart prepared the… Read more: How much of the total Breeders’ Crown prizemoney pool did premier stable win?
One Two Many winners for a big night at Menangle
RACE ONE: A vastly improved barrier draw has enhanced the claims of the Amanda Turnbull trained and driven ONE TWO MANY (2) in what appears to be an open contest to start proceedings. Successful… Read more: One Two Many winners for a big night at Menangle
89-year-old trainer chasing first hat-trick in seven decades!
VETERAN horseman Norman Warland has offered a piece of advice ahead of today’s Club Menangle meeting. If you’re looking for a winner at juicy odds, give his pacer Spot On Chic – which is engaged in… Read more: 89-year-old trainer chasing first hat-trick in seven decades!
Americans offer big money for Group One winner
STAR filly Madrid may have run her last race in Australia. Ending her season on a perfect note by adding a second Group One to her tally at Club Menangle last night, Madrid has been the subject of… Read more: Americans offer big money for Group One winner
Greatest moment of my life
PROMINENT horseman Peter Russo channelled his inner Rocky Balboa when describing the “massive highlight” he just created. After beating Apollo Creed to claim the heavyweight title, Balboa declared… Read more: Greatest moment of my life
Harness racing doesn’t need a Winx
WINX, Winx, Winx…if only harness racing had a Winx…oh wait, it doesn’t need one, the industry has its own stars. One of my pet peeves involving the industry – which was reignited today via a… Read more: Harness racing doesn’t need a Winx
Trainer’s inspiring outlook ahead of cancer battle
SPOKEN like a true horseman, Adam Kelly’s philosophy for the battle ahead is simple, yet inspiring – “I’ve just got to get on with it”. Kelly recently became one of the estimated 2450 Australians… Read more: Trainer’s inspiring outlook ahead of cancer battle
