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Locals face ‘uphill battle’ in Cup
LOCALS face an “uphill battle” in their quest to keep the Mount Gambier Gold Cup at ‘home’. A field of nine will contest tomorrow night’s $18,000 event, with five runners coming from across the border Read more: Locals face ‘uphill battle’ in Cup
Cernovskis’ serving up the winners
TALENTED Bettor’s Delight trotting gelding Drop The Hammer will always hold a special place in the hearts of Southern Tablelands duo Dean and Rikki Cernovskis and Rikki’s parents John and Lesley O’Sul Read more: Cernovskis’ serving up the winners
Stawell has you covered during Easter
ATTENTION all owners and trainers of pacers with a National Rating up to 49… If you’re scouring the meeting calendar for the ideal target, then search no more – Stawell has you covered. As part of its Read more: Stawell has you covered during Easter
Chasing slice of Cup history
MULTIPLE Group One star Mach Dan will aim for a slice of history tomorrow night. Engaged in the time-honoured Geelong Cup, Mach Dan is attempting to become the event’s first triple winner. As it stand Read more: Chasing slice of Cup history
Mare power is McMillan’s creed
“OUR philosophy is you can have a sire all you want, you can have all the ingredients you want, but if you don’t have a good cook, it never works. To us it’s mare power.” The speaker is Todd McMillan, Read more: Mare power is McMillan’s creed
Who do the Miracle Mile stats favour?
SINCE its inception, the Miracle Mile has become the event that captures the imagination – and opinion – of harness racing. Developed in 1967, the Group One was designed with a single mission in mind… Read more: Who do the Miracle Mile stats favour?
Reign of terror continues against trotting family
A REIGN of terror targeting South Australia’s Johnson family has continued overnight. In the seventh of a series of attacks, graffiti was sprayed around Globe Derby racetrack, with the profanity cover Read more: Reign of terror continues against trotting family
Monumental task awaits undefeated youngster
UNDEFEATED youngster Hollywood Strip faces a monumental task in maintaining his perfect record at Club Menangle this weekend. Winner of his seven starts, Hollywood Strip is engaged in Saturday night’s Read more: Monumental task awaits undefeated youngster
Will history repeat with Zahara?
CONNECTIONS of freakish squaregaiter Keayang Zahara hope Split Enz were correct when they sang ‘history never repeats’. Attempting to equal Lyell Creek’s Australasian trotting record of 15 Group Ones Read more: Will history repeat with Zahara?
From ship deck to sale ring
The ranks of hobby breeders come from all walks of life, but Hunter Valley enthusiast Wayne Hamilton has a background that is a little outside the typical path. Hamilton is a former officer with the R Read more: From ship deck to sale ring
‘Local’ Cup win with recent stable addition
RECENT stable addition Sea Fury provided Luke Tabone with a ‘local’ win last night. Moving from Bacchus Marsh to Shepparton, Tabone captured the Wangaratta Pacing Cup, which was also transferred to Sh Read more: ‘Local’ Cup win with recent stable addition
Take a bow Birchip
I’M the first to admit I haven’t been a fan of slot races. While some rave on about the concept as though it is the second coming, the tangible benefits simply haven’t been delivered. So far, the hype Read more: Take a bow Birchip
Shrewd purchase captures second cup
HANDY squaregaiter Meadow Valley Star is proving to be a shrewd purchase. Having his fourth start for Mount Gambier-based trainer Matthew Horsnell and clients today, Meadow Valley Star secured the Kap Read more: Shrewd purchase captures second cup
Star fillies from the same family
NONAGENARIAN Victorian breeder Helen Head has nominated two fillies for the Australian Pacing Gold Sydney Yearling Sale at Warwick Farm on Sunday, March 15 – both from the same maternal family. The pa Read more: Star fillies from the same family
Veteran accustomed to bad draws and long odds
BAD draws and betting markets mean nothing to Bulletproof Boy. Accustomed to difficult starting positions and being among the outsiders, Bulletproof Boy has also adapted to upstaging his more fancied Read more: Veteran accustomed to bad draws and long odds
Boom pacer favoured to create Miracle Mile history
BOOM mare Captains Mistress is favoured to create history at Club Menangle on Saturday night. Thanks to her dominating victory in last night’s Chariots Of Fire at the world class venue, Captains Mistr Read more: Boom pacer favoured to create Miracle Mile history
‘Dynamic duo’ have their work cut
AUSTRALIA’S top two pacers are there – but pacing’s ‘dynamic duo’ might have their work cut out to win next week’s $1million Miracle Mile. Leap To Fame won the first qualifying heat at Menangle tonigh Read more: ‘Dynamic duo’ have their work cut
Star mare upstages ‘the boys’ in Chariots
SHE was the lone mare taking on a field of potential superstars. Yet Captains Mistress showed she was better than the ‘boys’ with a commanding win in tonight’s $250,000 Livamol Chariots Of Fire. In fa Read more: Star mare upstages ‘the boys’ in Chariots
Chasing consecutive country cups
FRESH from causing an upset in last weekend’s Boort Trotters’ Cup, in-form gelding The Dark Thunder is primed to repeat the dose on Sunday. Unbeaten from two starts since returning from a spell, The D Read more: Chasing consecutive country cups
Excited about Sydney Sale
DUBBO horsewoman Jacqui Ingham is looking forward to the Australian Pacing Gold Sydney Yearling Sale at Warwick Farm on Sunday, March 15. Ingham and Camden town planner Michael Brown have entered a lo Read more: Excited about Sydney Sale
