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Fighting a losing handicapping battle?
FIGHTING a large seemingly invincible army with just 300 soldiers could seem like an easy assignment compared to the battle Leonidas faces this weekend. Leonidas was a battle-hardened King of the… Read more: Fighting a losing handicapping battle?
An Aussie first in America
IN WHAT is an Aussie first, Victorian breeding establishment Aldebaran Park is offering an Australian-bred yearling during a sale in North America later this year. Bred and raised at Aldebaran Park… Read more: An Aussie first in America
Third time’s a charm?
WE’VE all heard the term “third time’s a charm”. Well, that’s a scenario Kim Procter hopes comes to fruition today. During the recent Australian Pacing Gold Sales in Melbourne and Perth, Kimmy and I… Read more: Third time’s a charm?
Ideal birthday present for veteran trainer
PROMINENT horseman David Aiken received the ideal birthday present at Club Menangle tonight. Turning an undisclosed age – believed to be in the veteran vicinity – Aiken captured the Group One… Read more: Ideal birthday present for veteran trainer
That’s the night I felt like I had made it…
THAT’S the night I felt like I had made it… Reflecting on his strong connection to the Miracle Mile, Lance Justice rates his first victory in the Grand Circuit event as his greatest. Regarded as… Read more: That’s the night I felt like I had made it…
Sad passing of former top racehorse and sire
IT IS with great sadness Alabar has announced the passing of Safely Kept. The 31-year-old son of Jate Lobell was humanely euthanised this morning due to mobility issues resulting from old age… Read more: Sad passing of former top racehorse and sire
It all began with a miracle…
BRAINDCHILD of New South Wales Trotting Club chief executive Len Smith, the Miracle Mile was designed for one specific purpose. With the two-minute barrier over 1609 metres considered the ultimate… Read more: It all began with a miracle…
Miracle Mile champions….where are they now?
CHAMPION – a word which has lost a part of its true meaning. Too often a competitor can be bestowed the title of a champion, when really they just had a good season or campaign. Then there is an… Read more: Miracle Mile champions….where are they now?
The night Hancock decided not to win Miracle Mile
WHEN it comes to competition we can all be guilty of suffering ‘white line fever.’ Be it in a Championship or simply arguing over two flies on a wall, our competitive nature rushes to the fore and… Read more: The night Hancock decided not to win Miracle Mile
More than just a dust collector!
THROUGHOUT the years the Miracle Mile has had several trophies. From Cups, to ornaments to superb crystal vases, the trophy has never been a specific match to the time-honoured sprint…until now!… Read more: More than just a dust collector!
On the other end of a transaction
MULTIPLE premiership winning trainer Joe Carbone is set to be a nervous observer during Australian Pacing Gold’s Sale in Sydney. No stranger to buying classy performers, Carbone will be on the other… Read more: On the other end of a transaction
It’s going to be an emotional day
WIN, lose or draw, Victorian trainer Mario Magri is going to be emotional tomorrow. Magri will head to Bendigo with debutante filly Rosies Pride, which is set to contest the opening race on the… Read more: It’s going to be an emotional day
Time to settle the debt
ASTUTE horseman Robert Caruso hopes the Ides of March arrives a week early as he looks to settle a few debts while slaying his opponents on Sunday. A day of note particularly within Roman history… Read more: Time to settle the debt
Can Dan leave Australia on a high note?
COLOURFUL trainer Kevin Pizzuto hopes to part ways with Majordan on a high note. Preparing the son of Art Major since April 2018, Pizzuto will give Majordan his last Australian start at Club… Read more: Can Dan leave Australia on a high note?
Chasing consecutive wins in Group One
AFTER capturing last season’s inaugural edition, Emma Stewart is back for another shot at The Allwood. Winner of his heat, Pandering made a clean sweep of the Sales-based series when he completed an… Read more: Chasing consecutive wins in Group One
Cynical to face reality regarding land sale?
A CYNICAL person would be thinking of one of The Four Tops most famous songs following the latest update from the South Australian Harness Racing Club. As the local industry awaits news of the land… Read more: Cynical to face reality regarding land sale?
Bonuses an added incentive for Sunday’s APG sale
EXCITEMENT is building and prospective buyers can look forward to an earlier start than normal when Australian Pacing Gold’s Sydney Sale begins at the Inglis Riverside Stables at Warwick Farm on… Read more: Bonuses an added incentive for Sunday’s APG sale
APG graduates dominate Group Two field
AS WAS the case with last weekend’s Pink Bonnet, you could almost be forgiven for mistaking Saturday night’s Sapling Stake as an Australian Pacing Gold heat. The Group Two Pink Bonnet attracted a… Read more: APG graduates dominate Group Two field
Ready to match dam as Group One winner
IT’S the kind of assignment he was bred for and on Saturday night Percy Bailey will be ready to make the most of his opportunity. By multiple premiership winning stallion Art Major, the… Read more: Ready to match dam as Group One winner
Too angelic for devilish Lot number
WHEN I saw her face it became obvious – well, so I thought – the Lot number is incorrect. This striking filly has an appearance too angelic to be Lot 666 in Sunday’s Australian Pacing Gold Sale in… Read more: Too angelic for devilish Lot number
