Silver lining beginning to form around dark cloud
March 25, 2019
A SLIGHT silver lining is beginning to form around the dark cloud which has cast the Whitaker family into despair. Enjoying some quality family time at last night’s Redcliffe meeting, Gary and Joedy Whitaker had their lives thrown into turmoil as a result of a freak accident. The couple... Read more
Reason to smile after shocking season opener
March 25, 2019
SEVERAL Adelaide Crows players had at least one reason to smile during the weekend. Just hours after being spanked by Hawthorn in their first match of the season, the footballers were in the winners’ circle thanks to Watch This’ success in the Victoria Sires’ Classic at Tabcorp Park Melton.... Read more
Brave mum keeps industry informed after accident
March 25, 2019
IN SHOCK from last night’s horrific accident at Redcliffe, Joedy Whitaker has bravely kept a worried industry informed about her family. Taking the brief moment away from what can only be described as unmeasurable distress Whitaker sent a brief message via social media. “Thank you for all of your... Read more
Cup start depends on busy schedule
March 24, 2019
SUNDAY’S Whyalla Cup has been tentatively placed on Whenmechief’s schedule. Winner of last night’s Port Pirie Cup, the gelding will be given the opportunity to add another feature to his tally providing it fits into trainer Darren Billinger’s busy weekend. Billinger is heading to Melbourne for a function on... Read more
Picture clear as mud following heats
March 24, 2019
IT’S a tired cliché, but the barrier draw for Saturday night’s Bathurst Gold Crown is going to be crucial. Following the first heat of the famed series last night, Mach Dan became a clear favourite for Victoria’s premier trainer Emma Stewart. Leading throughout with Amanda Turnbull in the cart,... Read more
Plans uncertain despite impressive Cup win
March 24, 2019
PLANS for classy squaregaiter Heezaladiesman are uncertain despite his impressive win in last night’s Port Pirie Trotters’ Cup. Although “rapt” with the four-year-old’s performance, trainer Lane Johnson is less impressed with Heezaladiesman’s recovery. With Heezaladiesman off his food today Johnson will wait until later in the week before making... Read more
Trip across the Tasman on the cards
March 24, 2019
A TRIP across the Tasman is on the cards for rising star Duke Of Wellington. Thrilled with the four-year-old’s tough win in last night’s Melton Plate at Tabcorp Park, co-owner Merv Butterworth revealed he is considering sending Duke Of Wellington back to New Zealand. Since arriving from the Shaky... Read more
Filly has eye on Gold Tiara favouritism
March 22, 2019
SUCCESS in tonight’s opening Gold Tiara heat in Bathurst has seen Eye Can Run firm as the pre-draw favourite for next week’s Final. Fresh from her victory in the Pink Bonnet at Tabcorp Park Menangle a fortnight ago, Eye Can Run completed a narrow win for trainer KerryAnn Turner.... Read more
Horseman chasing sentimental win
March 22, 2019
ASTUTE horseman Steve Turnbull is hoping for a sentimental victory in Bathurst tomorrow night. Turnbull has Courtsinsession engaged in the open class event, which is being run as the Smooth Satin Cup. One of the best pacers produced during the past quarter of a century, Smooth Satin was trained... Read more
Emotions high as debutante honours namesake
March 22, 2019
EMOTIONS were running high following the two-year-old event in Penrith last night. Making a successful debut in 2:00.4 over 1720 metres, the winner is one of the best bred pacers in the world – but that’s not why the win was so special. By world champion Somebeachsomewhere, the filly... Read more
