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Hoping for a happy homecoming
SOUTH Australian horsewoman Kim Procter is hoping for a happy homecoming of sorts this weekend. Relocating to Victoria earlier this year, Procter left Wings On Her Feet in the care of her father… Read more: Hoping for a happy homecoming
Five decade record to be equalled for Bull to win
OUTSTANDING pacer Chicago Bull will have to equal a record almost five decades old if he is to win tonight’s Western Australia Cup at Gloucester Park. A commanding $1.55 favourite with TAB Fixed… Read more: Five decade record to be equalled for Bull to win
Shining light among tales of despair
WITH so many tales of despair 2020 has been a year best placed on the negative side of the ledger. In the midst of a wide range of disappointing news, however, there have been glimmers of light… Read more: Shining light among tales of despair
Local star primed to repel interstate raiders
LOCAL star Colt Thirty One is in perfect condition to repel the early attack of interstate raiders. With the Sunshine State’s Summer Carnival taking centre stage at Albion Park this month, a host of… Read more: Local star primed to repel interstate raiders
Jet to continue soaring to grand heights
TIME will tell whether she reaches the heights of Friday night’s namesake, but there are few who would doubt Im Ready Jet is heading in the right direction. A triple Group One winner – including an… Read more: Jet to continue soaring to grand heights
Hewitt heads to Bathurst ‘Armed’ and ready
CROOKWELL trainer Scott Hewitt will head to any track to place his horses in suitable races . . . and lately he has been making regular trips to Bathurst with his handy team of pacers. Scott, his… Read more: Hewitt heads to Bathurst ‘Armed’ and ready
Mighty run required to become Cup conqueror
REIGNING champion Mighty Conqueror will have to live to his name if he is to successfully defend his title. Winner of the Western Australia Cup in January, Mighty Conqueror is poised to contest the… Read more: Mighty run required to become Cup conqueror
Silver lining during period of dark clouds
LIKE so many Australians, Brian Carey’s business came to a halt in March. Making regular interstate trips via his Carey Horse Transport operation, Carey suddenly found himself with “too much time on… Read more: Silver lining during period of dark clouds
Rare trip on the cards
A RARE trip to Tabcorp Park Melton is being planned by Mount Gambier horseman David Drury. With three members of his stable entered for Saturday night’s program, Drury plans to cross the border in… Read more: Rare trip on the cards
Classy youngster strengthens grip on Final
CLASSY youngster Artillery took a major step towards achieving his main aim for the season with a soft win at Globe Derby last night. Earmarking the Southern Cross as the two-year-old’s primary… Read more: Classy youngster strengthens grip on Final
Modest plans despite impressive return
PLANS remain modest with Snuggles Banyula despite her impressive form since returning from a break. Racing below expectations during her previous campaign the daughter of Always A Virgin was… Read more: Modest plans despite impressive return
Some things are just meant to be together
SOME things are just meant to go together. Peas and carrots, bacon and eggs, milks and cookies, Ike and Tina, Amber and Johnny just to name a few! Another lesser-known coupling seemingly destined to… Read more: Some things are just meant to be together
Recent purchase causes $101 upset
IF EVER there was a prime example of “you’ve got to be in it to win it” Bob Wheel is it. Having his third start for local trainer Leon Jurd at Club Menangle tonight, Bob Wheel caused a major upset… Read more: Recent purchase causes $101 upset
Draw only perfect on paper?
ON PAPER it appears to be the perfect draw, but whether it pans out that way remains to be seen. That’s the view of trainer Bec East ahead of the opening Southern Cross heat at Globe Derby tonight… Read more: Draw only perfect on paper?
Draw no problem for classy mare
CLASSY mare Bettor Enforce is expected to have little trouble continuing her winning ways despite a tough draw at Club Menangle tomorrow night. Successful at the world class venue last weekend… Read more: Draw no problem for classy mare
Star raider afforded no favours
VICTORIAN raider Treachery has been afforded no favours in her return to South Australia. Winner of the Group One The Allwood at Globe Derby earlier in the season, Treachery will head back to the… Read more: Star raider afforded no favours
Feature honours modern day great
ONE of the modern day greats will be honoured at Albion Park on Saturday night. Trained locally by champion horseman John McCarthy, Be Good Johnny was among the stars of his era, winning five Group… Read more: Feature honours modern day great
300th win a special moment
LANDING his 300th win made Bathurst’s eight-race program a pretty special one for Mitch Turnbull this week. The milestone came courtesy of the Steve Turnbull-trained Major Bracken, in the final… Read more: 300th win a special moment
Reigning champ to endure difficult title defence
REIGNING champion Ona Highway Tohell is set to endure a difficult title defence from the outset. Engaged in the opening Southern Cross heat for three-year-old colts and geldings at Globe Derby on… Read more: Reigning champ to endure difficult title defence
Top trotter’s busy schedule continues
TOP trotter Tough Monarch will continue his busy schedule this weekend. Fresh from a solid New Zealand campaign, Tough Monarch will be sent across the border to contest tomorrow night’s Australasian… Read more: Top trotter’s busy schedule continues
