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Veteran and the ‘Johnny Come Lately’
A VETERAN and a upstart walk into the winners’ circle… Sounds like the beginning of a joke, but in fact it was the scenario at Globe Derby last night as a pair of stablemates outclassed their… Read more: Veteran and the ‘Johnny Come Lately’
Young gun’s busy schedule continues
IT HAS been a frantic time for prominent young reinsman Jack Callaghan. Callaghan has been a frequent flyer of late, travelling between Sydney and Brisbane for the Sunshine State’s Winter Carnival… Read more: Young gun’s busy schedule continues
Former star honoured as rising star prepares to shine
ONE of the stars of the 1980s will be remembered during the weekend. Prepared by legendary father-and-son duo Bob and Vin Knight, Our Maestro will be honoured at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday… Read more: Former star honoured as rising star prepares to shine
Time to break ‘close but no cigar’ cycle
GIVEN the recent string of near-misses, Denis Maricic can be forgiven for thinking he is the victim of a cruel joke. A hobby trainer whom works in the construction industry, Maricic prepares… Read more: Time to break ‘close but no cigar’ cycle
TAB Eureka Slots update
SUBMISSIONS for slots in the world’s richest harness race, the $2.1 The TAB Eureka, have closed with enormous interest. As expected, the race is over-subscribed, and Harness Racing Australia’s… Read more: TAB Eureka Slots update
Wayward youngster ready to roar
WAYWARD youngster Tiger Tee has a primed opportunity to break her maiden status when she heads to Club Menangle today. Although the pacing-bred filly has shown talent as a trotter, her inexperience… Read more: Wayward youngster ready to roar
Rare appearance to break two-decade drought
SOUTH Australian-bred horsewoman Kylie Sugars enjoyed the perfect homecoming during the weekend. Making a rare appearance at her former home track – Globe Derby – Sugars was triumphant with in-form… Read more: Rare appearance to break two-decade drought
Setting sights high with rising star
BOOM trotter Ollivici appears on course to make a big noise in Australasia’s greatest race series, with trainer-driver Chris Lang revealing the four-year-old was set to tackle November’s Victorian… Read more: Setting sights high with rising star
Initial step towards grand goal
TALENTED horseman Brad Chisholm has taken the initial step towards his grand goal. Establishing himself as one of Victoria’s most reliable young drivers in recent years, Chisholm began the next… Read more: Initial step towards grand goal
Chief Executive tenders resignation
HARNESS Racing Victoria has announced Chief Executive Dayle Brown has informed the Board of his decision to step away from the role in September to pursue other opportunities. HRV Chairman Dale… Read more: Chief Executive tenders resignation
More than $3.5 million in additional returns
QBRED is an incentive scheme delivering over $3.5 million in additional returns for breeders and owners of harness horses bred and racing in Queensland. With a lucrative range of exclusive stakes… Read more: More than $3.5 million in additional returns
Working way back to Grand Circuit
COMEBACK pacer Wolf Stride will continue his trek back to the highest level when he returns to Club Menangle on Saturday night. In what will be his third start from a nine-month break, Wolf Stride… Read more: Working way back to Grand Circuit
Hoping to break 18-year drought
SOUTH Australian-bred horsewoman Kylie Sugars is poised to make a rare appearance at her former home track this weekend. With regular driver David Smith sidelined through injury, Sugars is taking… Read more: Hoping to break 18-year drought
Start the night with a ‘rockin’ win
RACE ONE: Following another competitive display against similar opposition a week ago, LETS GET ROCKIN (5) is poised to again make a bold play for the major share of the prizemoney. Since greeting… Read more: Start the night with a ‘rockin’ win
New races to honour past stars
MEMBERS from Victorian trotting’s most prominent families and two star squaregaiters will be honoured during a special meeting at Tabcorp Park in September. Racing at Melton on Friday, September 2… Read more: New races to honour past stars
Class rise puts undefeated status at risk
A DIFFICULT draw and a rise in class have put Blazing Home’s undefeated status at risk. Unbeaten from three starts, Blazing Home will step up in grade when he heads to Club Menangle on Saturday… Read more: Class rise puts undefeated status at risk
Playing hooky from school to drive maiden winner!
SHE was absent from the classroom, but present in the winners’ circle! Taking time away from her Year 12 studies, Taylah Osmond was “overjoyed” by her decision to play hooky yesterday after she… Read more: Playing hooky from school to drive maiden winner!
Heat victory boosts confidence ahead of Championship
FIVE quality Club Menangle Winter Championship heats were conducted last Saturday night which resulted in strong performances from all winners. Of the victors it was the Bathurst pacer Holy Camp… Read more: Heat victory boosts confidence ahead of Championship
Bargain buy exceeds expectations
PURCHASED as a ‘worth a shot’ prospect, Soho Historia has developed into the surprise package of the season. Having noticed Soho Historia for sale online, South Australia-based Summit Bloodstock and… Read more: Bargain buy exceeds expectations
Ideal tonic for seasoned horseman
WELL-SEASONED horseman Darren Billinger received an ideal tonic yesterday. Struck down by Covid-19 last week, Billinger was unable to attend the Globe Derby meeting, but was thrilled to cheer from… Read more: Ideal tonic for seasoned horseman
