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Multiple Group One passes
NOOPY Kiosk, one of the greatest trotters of the Moonee Valley era and the Victorian Horse of the Year in 1996, died at the Steeple Park stud, Ardmona, of John and Margaret O’Brien last Saturday… Read more: Multiple Group One passes
Gifted chance to join select fraternity
POPULAR horseman Jack Trainor has been gifted an opportunity to join a very select fraternity of fortunate drivers this weekend. Having watched the series from the sidelines, Trainor received a… Read more: Gifted chance to join select fraternity
One – albeit sizable – step away from creating history
AUSTRALASIA’S most in-form trainer Jason Grimson is one – albeit sizable – step away from creating history. Grimson’s quest to re-write the record books will be made at Albion Park next weekend when… Read more: One – albeit sizable – step away from creating history
Premier trainer disqualified
Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards have concluded an Inquiry into licensed trainer Ms Emma Stewart on Tuesday 5 December 2023. The particulars of the Inquiry relate to a raceday stable… Read more: Premier trainer disqualified
‘Bondi’ ready to make some waves
RACE ONE: BROOKLYN BRIDGE (10) has certainly made a big impression since joining the Jarrod Alchin team at Menangle, and although confronted by his first tricky draw for the stable, the son of Sweet… Read more: ‘Bondi’ ready to make some waves
Rising star “will be tested this weekend”
RISING star Constantinople “will be tested this weekend” as he undertakes a major step up in grade. Unbeaten from five starts since joining the Belinda McCarthy stable this season, Constantinople is… Read more: Rising star “will be tested this weekend”
Drawn to start Inter on a high note
SERIES favourite Leap To Fame is drawn to kick-start the Inter Dominion on a high note at Albion Park on Friday night. The Grant Dixon-trained pacer will begin from barrier four in what appears to… Read more: Drawn to start Inter on a high note
Final Inter Dominion rankings released
FINAL rankings for the Ladbrokes ID23 Series have been released. In the pacers series 49 horses remain eligible for the 36-horse series plus 3 emergencies. While in the trotting championship, 35… Read more: Final Inter Dominion rankings released
Veteran sore but lucky after horrific race fall
THOUGH he is feeling sore and sorry for himself, veteran horseman Glenn McElhinney has shelved short-lived retirement plans. Engaged in a race fall in Newcastle last night, McElhinney was fortunate… Read more: Veteran sore but lucky after horrific race fall
Time against Inter Dominion winner
TIME may have been on Kai Winding’s side, but it’s against Maori Law. Winner of the 2021 Inter Dominion at Club Menangle, Maori Law missed his title defence through injury, which ultimately led to… Read more: Time against Inter Dominion winner
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie…
THE King’s reign extended to Australasia when Jason Grimson added the name of one-time battler Swayzee into the history books of New Zealand’s most prestigious harness race. Known as King Grimmo to… Read more: Aussie, Aussie, Aussie…
Honouring the brave and the fallen
WITHOUT horses there would be no harness racing. And to a large degree, no equines could also have meant the Australian way of life as we know it wouldn’t exist! Horses played a major role in… Read more: Honouring the brave and the fallen
Victoria Cup – a great line-up or shadow of its past?
SADLY there are times when a vicious reminder you’re no longer a spring chicken rears its ugly head. For example, when you’re sparring with your son and the little devil starts hitting harder than… Read more: Victoria Cup – a great line-up or shadow of its past?
Sutton McMillan FFA is the right ‘Spirit’
RACE ONE: Edging closer to a win with each run since coming under the care of Belinda McCarthy, DANGERZONE (3) is worthy of attention when he tackles the opening event. First-up for the Cobbitty… Read more: Sutton McMillan FFA is the right ‘Spirit’
Is this our next superstar?
“WE might have unearthed a star here!” They were the words of ace racecaller Dan Mielicki after Draw A Dream’s mesmerizing display in the second of the Vicbred Super Series semi-finals for… Read more: Is this our next superstar?
Flying the flag for home state
DOMINATING the headlines with her heroics, Encipher wasn’t the only South Australian-bred pacer to enjoy interstate feature success during the weekend. Trained in Victoria by record-breaking… Read more: Flying the flag for home state
Charity the winner regardless of result
CHARITY will be a major winner tonight regardless of The Eureka result at Club Menangle. Set to represented by talented pacer My Ultimate Ronnie in the $2.1million major, prominent owner Rob Watson… Read more: Charity the winner regardless of result
“I’m getting keyed up…it’s all a bit exciting”
SHE’S trained in Victoria, will race in New South Wales and be driven by a local, but there is no doubt which region Encipher is representing during the weekend. The lone mare in Saturday night’s… Read more: “I’m getting keyed up…it’s all a bit exciting”
APG stock saturate $2.1million The Eureka field
THE $2.1 million Eureka 2023 is now looming large on the harness racing scene with a field of 10 to line up behind the Club Menangle starting gate this coming Saturday night. With the field… Read more: APG stock saturate $2.1million The Eureka field
Eight races at The Big M . . . and here’s your eight winners
RACE ONE: MY ULTIMATE CHEVRON (1) will appreciate the return to an ideal draw after posting a rare, down the track display a week ago. Contesting his previous assignment from gate 10, the Jarrod… Read more: Eight races at The Big M . . . and here’s your eight winners
