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Date change a ‘boost’ for young trotters

October 21, 2021

FOLLOWING the change of the racing season to a calendar year, Harness Racing Victoria has taken the decision to move the Need for Speed three-year-old trotters’ series from February to later in the year. The heats will take place on August 25, 2022, in Maryborough with the Finals and... Read more

Mike Ko’cass analyses Saturday night’s big Menangle meeting

October 21, 2021

RACE ONE: Perfectly drawn in gate one, which is less the reserve, and peaking in condition, STAR GALLERIA (2) appears to be an ideal investment to start proceedings on a wonderful card of racing. Prepared by Belinda McCarthy and to be partnered by Jack Callaghan, providing he bounces back... Read more

He’s becoming a Race 1 specialist

October 21, 2021

THERE is something about that first race each Tuesday at Tabcorp Park Menangle which sparks ace Sydney reinsman Robbie Morris. During the past six weeks, on five occasions Morris has driven the first winner on the card, an occurrence that he would love to see continue. “It is a... Read more

Kiwi seeking revenge for star dam

October 20, 2021

NEW Zealand raider One Over All will seek revenge for his star mother during the weekend. Arriving from the Shaky Isle this afternoon, One Over All is engaged in a Victoria Trotters’ Derby heat in Maryborough on Sunday. Should all go according to plan, the three-year-old will then contest... Read more

Step towards joining dam as ‘black type’

October 20, 2021

TALENTED colt Webster Hall will take a step towards extending his family’s fantastic Group One record during the weekend. An exceptionally bred squaregaiter, Webster Hall is poised to tackle a Victoria Trotters’ Derby heat in Maryborough on Sunday. Should all go according to plan, the Anton Golino-trained youngster will... Read more

Acid test for undefeated filly

October 20, 2021

UNBEATEN filly Winona Writer faces an acid test this weekend. Winner of her five starts predominantly in Bathurst, Winona Writer is engaged in a New South Wales Breeders’ Challenge semi-final at Club Menangle. Despite the step up in class, trainer Bernie Hewitt is confident Winona Writer can maintain her... Read more

Nice way to bring up the 500-win milestone

October 20, 2021

THERE could not have been a more fitting setting for Bathurst reinsman, Nathan Turnbull to bring up his 500th career win as a reinsman last Friday night. Turnbull brought up what was becoming an elusive milestone at Parkes, a track where he has racked up many wins. He scored... Read more

Drawn to extend winning streak

October 19, 2021

A FAVOURABLE draw has Titian Raider in a strong position to continue his winning streak during the weekend. Successful at his last his five starts, Titian Raider is engaged in a New South Wales Breeders’ Challenge semi-final at Club Menangle. To driver Harry Martin’s delight, the son of Sunshine... Read more

Strong hand in another prestigious event

October 19, 2021

FRESH from her recent domination of the Victoria Oaks, premier horsewoman Emma Stewart is poised to play a strong hand in another prestigious fillies’ event. After making a clean sweep of the Oaks heats – including preparing the quinella in both qualifiers – early this month, Stewart-trained runners filled... Read more

Another treble on the cards

October 19, 2021

FRESH from winning three of the four Breeders Challenge semi-finals for two-year-olds last weekend, Cameron Hart finds himself in demand at Menangle again today. Trainers are clamoring for the former Riverina reinsman’s services and there’ll be plenty of money to suggest another treble is on the cards today. Ace... Read more