Boom pacer not returning to Oz
January 1, 2019
A RETURN home is not on the cards for boom pacer Turn It Up. A Vicbred purchase from the Melbourne Australian Pacing Gold Sale, Turn It Up was a brilliant winner of last night’s Auckland Cup. Despite the lure of Aussie riches on offer during the next two months,... Read more
Fairytale ending in doubt
December 30, 2018
A FAIRYTALE ending to Foiled Again’s illustrious career is unlikely following the barrier draw for his final start. Forced into mandatory retirement as of January 1, Foiled Again will compete at The Meadows on New Year’s Eve. To connections’ dismay, the 14-year-old will begin from barrier eight – the... Read more
History awaits Inter Dominion royalty
December 11, 2018
NEW ZEALAND power couple Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen will be aiming for numerous slices of history at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. With two runners engaged in the Pacers’ Inter Dominion, the duo are on the verge of being the first trainers to win three consecutive Finals... Read more
Former Australian sizzles at Yonkers
December 9, 2018
FORMER Aussie pacer Weona Sizzler made a successful first trip to the ‘adult table’ by winning last night’s $44,000 Open Handicap Pace at Yonkers Raceway. Pocketed from post position five for driver Jordan Stratton as Gokudo Hanover raced through intervals of 27.1, 56 and 1:24, Weona Sizzler was taken... Read more
Rasmussen’s delightful dilemma
December 9, 2018
WITH an enviable problem to solve, Natalie Rasmussen will spend a few days deliberating over her options before making a decision. Rasmussen has partnered Cruz Bromac and Spankem during the Inter Dominion heats, with both qualifying for Saturday night’s Final at Tabcorp Park Melton. Cruz Bromac is unbeaten from... Read more
Aussie too slick at The Meadows
December 9, 2018
FORMER Australian pacer Anythingforlove opened up a four-length lead at the three-quarters and cruised home to capture last night’s $20,000 Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows. After four consecutive pocket trips had produced placings, Anythingforlove was sent forward by Aaron Merriman to find the front early. The son of... Read more
Pats’ form delights Dalgety
December 5, 2018
NEW ZEALAND horseman Cran Dalgety is trying to ‘keep a lid’ on his excitement with Im Pats Delight. Originally ranked at 51, Im Pats Delight has become the second highest points earner during the first two Inter Dominion rounds. Runner-up behind Spankem in his opening heat at Tabcorp Park... Read more
Bromac punters pleased with themselves
December 4, 2018
THOSE who backed New Zealand raider Cruz Bromac when betting markets first opened must be feeling pretty pleased with themselves. Listed at $11 during early Inter Dominion markets, the son of Falcon Seelster now shares favouritism with his stablemate, Spankem. Prepared by Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen, the geldings... Read more
No surprises in Trotters’ Inter Dominion heats
December 2, 2018
UNLIKE the pacing division, there were no surprises in tonight’s Trotters’ Inter Dominion heats at Tabcorp Park Melton. Three pacing qualifiers were conducted with Cruz Bromac the only favourite to score. The other heats went to Cruz Bromac’s stablemate, Spankem, at $12.10 and Western Australian contender Galactic Star, which... Read more
Closer to a slice of Inter Dominion history
December 1, 2018
NEW ZEALAND’S Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen took a major step towards claiming a slice of Inter Dominion history at Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. No strangers to setting records, the duo are aiming to become the first trainers to complete a hat-trick of Inter Dominion wins with different horses.... Read more
