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Latest stable acquisitions ready to hit winning form
AFTER a couple of runs from a spell, Paul Cavallaro’s latest stable acquisitions are ready to hit winning form. Recently purchased from the New South Wales barn of Belinda McCarthy, Wrangler… Read more: Latest stable acquisitions ready to hit winning form
Five straight for sharp shooting Western
IN-FORM pacer Wild Wild Western edged by a game but hard-used Dorsoduro Hanover to extend his winning streak to five in yesterday’s Open Handicap Pace at The Meadows. Dorsoduro Hanover, the… Read more: Five straight for sharp shooting Western
She may even be the best I have bred
ONE conversation with Frank O’Sullivan and it’s obvious harness racing is his passion. The Canberra-based O’Sullivan has enjoyed a high rate of success throughout the years as a trainer, both at his… Read more: She may even be the best I have bred
Plenty of APG stars on display
FRESH from another Group One success last weekend, a host of Australian Pacing Gold ‘family’ will work towards top shelf glory at Club Menangle tomorrow night. Just to recap, APG graduate Max… Read more: Plenty of APG stars on display
Semi-final spot would be fitting reward for this ‘Heavenly’ three-year-old
IT will be with a heavy heart that Adam Ruggari heads to Newcastle tonight to contest the qualifying heat of the New South Wales Breeders Challenge with three-year-old gelding Three In Heaven… Read more: Semi-final spot would be fitting reward for this ‘Heavenly’ three-year-old
Boom freshman to join sibling on honour roll
BOOM freshman Plymouth Chubb is a hot favourite in his bid to join one of his siblings on a prestigious honour roll. Unplaced upon debut, Plymouth Chubb has won his seven subsequent starts in epic… Read more: Boom freshman to join sibling on honour roll
Aiming for Blue Riband double
CLASSY youngster Aldebaran Ursula will attempt to join an elite sorority during the weekend. The KerryAnne Morris-trained filly is aiming to become the 11th squaregaiter to register the New South… Read more: Aiming for Blue Riband double
Here’s all the winners for Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: With a vastly-improved number on his saddlecloth – compared to gate eight last time, the James Rattray trained and driven star IGNATIUS (2) is poised to have punters starting the night on… Read more: Here’s all the winners for Menangle Saturday night
Luck and more luck needed in time-honoured feature
LUCK and more luck – that’s what is needed in Saturday night’s Tatlow Stake according to trainer Anton Golino. Golino has two runners in the Ballarat-based feature, and while both have plenty of… Read more: Luck and more luck needed in time-honoured feature
Aussie first for brothers?
PROUD matron Jenny Alchin strengthened her claims for Broodmare of the Year. Already the dam of two Group One winners this season, Alchin had three of her progeny compete at Club Menangle yesterday… Read more: Aussie first for brothers?
Bathurst bound to keep Bernie busy
LEADING Bathurst trainer Bernie Hewitt is hoping the fortnight ahead will be busy for him as the New South Wales Breeders Challenge moves into finals mode. Hewitt has qualified two horses for this… Read more: Bathurst bound to keep Bernie busy
Stable change delivers immediate results
A DECISION to send Jawsoflincoln across the border has delivered immediate results. With the two-year-old struggling against strong company in Victoria, connections approached astute South… Read more: Stable change delivers immediate results
Sights set on Country Cup Circuit
MELTON horseman David Kaa has set his sights on Victoria’s rich Country Cup Circuit following a drought-breaking victory. Kaa confirmed his plans after Sertorius was triumphant at Tabcorp Park… Read more: Sights set on Country Cup Circuit
Can’t break a winning combination
GIVEN it is never a good idea to break a winning combination, champion horseman Luke McCarthy will have to keep watching Aldebaran Revani from the stands. Beginning her career in the US, where she… Read more: Can’t break a winning combination
Upset provides pair with third Cup in five years
AN UPSET win in Bendigo has enabled David Aiken and Chris Alford to claim their third Victoria Cup in five years! Capturing the 2016 edition with Lennytheshark, the pair held the trophy aloft once… Read more: Upset provides pair with third Cup in five years
Wonder mare successfully defends Group One title
IT TOOK a track record performance, but Pink Galahs has successfully defended her Bill Collins Sprint title. Shocking the nation with her success in the Group One as a three-year-old last season… Read more: Wonder mare successfully defends Group One title
So good it’s scary
TO THINK Ladies In Red is the best young pacer Emma Stewart has trained is scary. During the past decade Stewart has produced stars such as Poster Boy, Our Little General, Guaranteed, Philadelphia… Read more: So good it’s scary
Just another Group One?
CAN winning Group Ones become so blasé you forget you’ve been there and done that? Many years ago Richard Trembath wrote an article highlighting the changes in Brian Hancock’s demeanour after each… Read more: Just another Group One?
The more things change, the more they stay the same
“The more things change, the more they stay the same!” French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr, 1849. IT’S a case of déjà vu with a twist for David Moran heading into tomorrow night’s Victoria… Read more: The more things change, the more they stay the same
Overdue spell after victory
AN OVERDUE spell is Madame West’s reward for breaking her maiden. Prepared by Simon Diacono, Madame West ‘got the dough’ in Maryborough at her sixth start despite the horseman being not “100 per… Read more: Overdue spell after victory
