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Draw crucial for filly’s chances in Group One
IT’S a tired cliché, but the barrier draw for the New South Wales Breeders’ Challenge Final in a fortnight is crucial. That’s the call from trainer David Thorn when discussing the prospects of his… Read more: Draw crucial for filly’s chances in Group One
Local champ had all the answers
DAVID Moran and Lochinvar Art took the best punches of Craig Cross’ extraordinary New South Wales team and answered every challenge to claim the tonight’s Victoria Cup at Tabcorp Park Melton. After… Read more: Local champ had all the answers
“We could be watching the emergence of the best trotting mare we’ve ever seen”
AN EMOTIONAL Matthew Craven was fighting back the tears as he praised Pink Galahs following her extraordinary win at Tabcorp Park Melton just moments ago. Competing against a host of the nation’s… Read more: “We could be watching the emergence of the best trotting mare we’ve ever seen”
Racing against open class no harder than own crop
YOU know there is a super crop of three-year-olds when competing against some of the best open class trotters in Australia doesn’t seem any harder than racing your own age! That thought was behind… Read more: Racing against open class no harder than own crop
One for all and all for one!
WITH his three runners returning the identical result at Globe Derby last weekend, Greg Scholefield hopes the trio can continue the trend when they head to the troubled venue tomorrow night – but… Read more: One for all and all for one!
Forgotten star returning from 16-month injury break
FORGOTTEN star Turn It Up is ready make his racing return. In what will double as his debut for Queensland horsewoman Vicki Rasmussen, Turn It Up is set to compete at Albion Park tomorrow night… Read more: Forgotten star returning from 16-month injury break
APG purchases to dominate semis
IN WHAT has become a tradition, Australian Pacing Gold purchases will be out in force during tomorrow night’s New South Wales Breeders’ Challenge semi-finals at Club Menangle. Headed by exciting… Read more: APG purchases to dominate semis
Stablemates to take charge in semi-finals
ALONG with an extraordinary assault on Saturday night’s Victoria Cup, premier trainer Craig Cross is expected to play a strong role in the Breeders’ Challenge semi-finals at Club Menangle on the… Read more: Stablemates to take charge in semi-finals
Hoping for a second miracle
CONNECTIONS of handy pacer Rishi are hoping for a second miracle at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. Set to contest the Victoria Cup, Rishi is among the outsiders in the Grand Circuit event… Read more: Hoping for a second miracle
Adams has found his No. 1
LONDONDERRY trainer-driver Ross Adams has had his share of handy horses throughout a long career in harness racing. His father Merv, who passed away in 2007, was a stalwart of harness racing in the… Read more: Adams has found his No. 1
Troubled organisation granted ‘show cause’ extension
TROUBLED organisation South Australian Harness Racing Club has been granted an extension in its ‘show cause’ case. Four weeks ago Harness Racing Australia chose to impose a ‘show cause’ action on… Read more: Troubled organisation granted ‘show cause’ extension
From favourite to nothing to defending champ
WHAT an extraordinary week it’s been for Kate Gath. Last Friday Gath was the driver of Victoria Cup favourite Ride High. Then 48 hours later Gath was without a Cup drive after the freakish stallion… Read more: From favourite to nothing to defending champ
Bro’s second chance to emulate famous sibling
HE FELL short of matching his famous half-brother last season, but Whatabro has indicated he is ready for another crack at emulating one his sibling’s feats. Returning from a four-month spell… Read more: Bro’s second chance to emulate famous sibling
Coveted Cup drive goes to…
CHAMPION horseman Anthony Butt has been handed what is arguably the most coveted drive in Australia. Set to watch Saturday night’s Victoria Cup from the Tabcorp Park Melton grandstand, Butt will now… Read more: Coveted Cup drive goes to…
Speedy youngster equals Australian record
AUSTRALIAN Pacing Gold purchase Crunch Time equalled a national record with his breathtaking performance at Club Menangle today. Contesting a New South Wales Breeders’ Challenge heat, the son of… Read more: Speedy youngster equals Australian record
Undefeated filly one to beat despite draw
DESPITE her difficult draw, Ladies In Red is the one to beat among her stablemates in Saturday night’s Home Grown Classic at Tabcorp Park Melton. Winner of her series heat in Ballarat last week… Read more: Undefeated filly one to beat despite draw
Cross crew dominate front row draws in Cup
FIVE Craig Cross runners have drawn the front row but home state favourite Lochinvar Art sits ominously in gate four after this morning’s Victoria Cup field was drawn this morning. The machinations… Read more: Cross crew dominate front row draws in Cup
Draw helps bid to return to winners’ circle
A FAVOURABLE draw has put Expensive Ego in a strong position to return to the winners’ circle at Club Menangle tomorrow. Unbeaten from six starts last season – including two Group Ones – Expensive… Read more: Draw helps bid to return to winners’ circle
Younger sibling has older brother covered
WHETHER he reaches the heights of his brother remains to be seen, but at the same point of their careers Artillery is more advanced that his older sibling. That’s the opinion of the man who would… Read more: Younger sibling has older brother covered
Classy filly ticking along before main target
CLASY youngster Changeup will be kept “ticking along slowly” as connections prepare for her main target of the season. Successful against older company at Globe Derby during the weekend, Changeup is… Read more: Classy filly ticking along before main target
