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Raider fooled ‘The Accurate One’…twice!
WIDELY-REGARDED as the finest racecaller to grace a microphone, and without doubt the voice of a generation, Bill Collins will be honoured at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night with the running… Read more: Raider fooled ‘The Accurate One’…twice!
Amy out to keep up a family tradition
THE name ‘Day’ has been synonymous with the prestigious Eugowra Canola Cup since its inception in 1999. And it was one of Goulburn’s best trainers in Neil Day that embraced and dominated the unique… Read more: Amy out to keep up a family tradition
The night Stewart’s stars took a backseat
The powerful Emma Stewart stable had 12 runners in Saturday night’s Pryde’s EasiFeed Victoria Oaks heats, but it was fillies from rival camps that stole the show. Russell Jack’s top pacer Just Hope… Read more: The night Stewart’s stars took a backseat
‘He’s the best horse I’ve driven’
Captain Ravishing separated himself from his Downbytheseaside Victoria Derby rivals with a stunning heat performance at Melton on Saturday night. And the tantalizing thing is there’s improvement to… Read more: ‘He’s the best horse I’ve driven’
Was historic moment the opening of a floodgate?
HISTORY was made earlier this week when Major Crocker reached a milestone thanks to his win in Yonkers. Driven by Baxter Boyd, Major Crocker covered the mile in 1:55.2 as Sports Bettor and Jojo’s… Read more: Was historic moment the opening of a floodgate?
Sad passing of one of our most popular horsemen
IT is with sadness that National Trotguide reports the passing of a legend in our sport, Colin Pike. Born on May 8, 1932, Colin Nesbit Pike sadly passed away in his home town of Temora on Thursday… Read more: Sad passing of one of our most popular horsemen
First Inter Dominion rankings released
SIXTEEN pacers and nine trotters have earned starts in Victoria’s Inter Dominion, with many scrambling to book their places in Australasia’s greatest race series. The Inter Dominion Rankings have… Read more: First Inter Dominion rankings released
Fitzy’s certain they are serious contenders
PROMINENT Sydney trainer Paul Fitzpatrick travels to Newcastle tonight in a bid to qualify his talented two-year-old Captain Ritchie for the colts and geldings’ division of the New South Wales… Read more: Fitzy’s certain they are serious contenders
Grateful not to receive visitors’ draw!
IT’S not exactly a red carpet, but more of a welcome mat! Making his maiden voyage to Victoria for tomorrow night’s Oaks heats, New South Wales horseman Tom Ison was fearful of receiving the dreaded… Read more: Grateful not to receive visitors’ draw!
Chasing hometown feature success
LOCAL horseman Dale Afford has a strong chance to enjoy some hometown feature success during the weekend. Afford has runners in four of the eight races in Port Pirie on Saturday night, including the… Read more: Chasing hometown feature success
More way to enjoy your trots
HARNESS Racing Victoria has revealed more ways to watch Victoria’s three biggest trots feature meetings in coming months. Interim CEO Fiona Mellor announced today the Pryde’s EasiFeed Victoria Cup… Read more: More way to enjoy your trots
Stake hike applauded by premier trainer
PREMIERSHIP leading trainer Shane Loone has applauded Harness Racing SA for its vision after the governing body announced changes to its programming. As of October 1 all Monday Globe Derby cards… Read more: Stake hike applauded by premier trainer
Finding you a winner at Tabcorp Park Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: The return to a favourable draw will enhance the winning prospects of the Amanda Turnbull-trained and driven ONE TWO MANY (3). Following wins either side of a closing half-head 2nd to… Read more: Finding you a winner at Tabcorp Park Menangle Saturday night
Inter Dominion nomination lists released
THE stars have aligned for the 2022 Victorian Inter Dominion, with more than 150 hopefuls stepping forward to take a shot at Australasia’s famous series. Eighty-two nominations have been received… Read more: Inter Dominion nomination lists released
Extraordinary assault on Blue Riband heats
RECORD-BREAKING horsewoman Emma Stewart will launch an extraordinary assault on the Victoria Oaks. Heats of the time-honoured feature are due to be run at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night, with… Read more: Extraordinary assault on Blue Riband heats
“I’ll even go to church on Sunday or do a chant dance”
HOPING he has used his bad draw allocation in the heat, Craig Turnbull is prepared to call on a higher entity for a favourable starting position in the Final if given the opportunity. Discussing… Read more: “I’ll even go to church on Sunday or do a chant dance”
Here’s a riddle for you…!
HERE’S a riddle for you…how does 17 fit into five? How about nine into five? The answer to the first question is there are 17 Australian Pacing Gold purchases working towards Group One glory at… Read more: Here’s a riddle for you…!
Inter Dominion nominations closing
HARNESS Racing Victoria reminds participants that Inter Dominion nominations will close at noon on Wednesday, September 28. HRV will release the final list of nominations at 4pm tomorrow and will… Read more: Inter Dominion nominations closing
Freshman kick-start the week
FOUR $20,000 divisions of the Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund for two-year-old colts and geldings kicked off the new week of racing Monday at Harrington Raceway. Night Terror ($7, Roger Plante… Read more: Freshman kick-start the week
Trainer frustrated with “soul-destroying” system
VETERAN horseman Bronte Giorgio has used promising freshman Lethal Louie as a prime example of the ‘flaws in the National Rating System’. Speaking after the two-year-old’s success at Globe Derby… Read more: Trainer frustrated with “soul-destroying” system
