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Why not aim high?
WHY not aim high? That’s the philosophy Brad Abbott is adopting with “low flying” veteran Don Boston. And based on the gelding’s form, no one would consider Abbott’s idea crazy. As a ripe… Read more: Why not aim high?
Third time’s a charm for top trotter
IT WAS a case of third time lucky for Temporale at Tabcorp Park Melton last night. Making another appearance in the time-honoured V L Dullard Cup, Temporale finally added his name to the honour… Read more: Third time’s a charm for top trotter
Fast proves too quick in Group Two dash
IMMEDIATE targets have yet to be determined with Always Fast despite his Group Two success at Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. Maintaining his perfect record from four starts for the season, Always Fast… Read more: Fast proves too quick in Group Two dash
Champion reinsman joins elite fraternity
CHAMPION reinsman Anthony Butt joined a select group of drivers at Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. By capturing the state’s two pacing Blue Ribands, Butt became just the fifth reinsman to win the… Read more: Champion reinsman joins elite fraternity
Golden ticket helps relieve pressure
WITH a berth in next month’s Chariots Of Fire guaranteed, the pressure is off. That’s how trainer David Moran described the feeling of having Lochinvar Art qualified for the Group One. Australia’s… Read more: Golden ticket helps relieve pressure
Passing of breeding pioneer
INDUSTRY participants are saddened to learn of the passing of one of the breeding industry’s pioneers, Alan Playford Galloway. Galloway died suddenly at his home in Coffs Harbour yesterday at the… Read more: Passing of breeding pioneer
Luck to play a strong hand in Group events
LUCK and plenty of it could see Gary Hoban win a feature or two at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. Hoban has runners in a pair of Group races, including the prestigious Victoria Oaks… Read more: Luck to play a strong hand in Group events
Feature double makes long trip “worth it”
THE long trip to Tamworth felt a lot shorter on the way home for Leigh Sutton tonight. Enduring the five-and-a-half hour journey to the provincial town for two drives, Sutton returned to his family… Read more: Feature double makes long trip “worth it”
Rising star a certainty like death and taxes
TO SAY Balraj’s connections are confident ahead of Saturday night’s Club Menangle meeting at Tabcorp Park would be an understatement. As far as the crew are concerned Balraj is as close to a… Read more: Rising star a certainty like death and taxes
Ziggy ready to rock the Golden Guitar
IT’s the quiz that keeps everybody guessing! Who will lead, who will take a trail and how will they field settle? Tonight’s running of the Multiquip Golden Guitar is no different with some quality… Read more: Ziggy ready to rock the Golden Guitar
History waiting to happen in sprint
WHILE it doesn’t carry the same prestige as the Miracle Mile, Mercury80 carries the same premise – the need for speed. Or more precisely, the need to better a certain time over a certain distance… Read more: History waiting to happen in sprint
Backmark a minor obstacle for rampaging star
A RARE switch to standing start conditions, combined with a large handicap, should prove a minor obstacle for a rampaging Emain Macha. Racing in sensational form, with four wins from his last five… Read more: Backmark a minor obstacle for rampaging star
On a night like this
ALL you needed was for Kylie Minogue to be in attendance at Menangle last Saturday night to complete the picture. Oh, what a night! The race and sectional times recorded at Menangle simply beggared… Read more: On a night like this
Promising youngster lucky to be alive
ALTHOUGH “he did his best not to race”, well-bred freshman Rocknroll Runa is in a strong position to join his mother as a Group winner. By Rock N Roll Heaven, the two-year-old is from Shes A Runa… Read more: Promising youngster lucky to be alive
Hoping history can repeat itself
TWO years ago he made the long journey south and returned home with a Group One winner. On Saturday night Queensland horseman Grant Dixon is hoping history can repeat itself. In 2018 Dixon made the… Read more: Hoping history can repeat itself
Your chance to own a Derby or Oaks winner
HOW would you like to own a Victoria Derby or Oaks winner? Well, the upcoming Melbourne Australian Pacing Gold Sale could be your chance. Not only will six APG purchases contest Saturday night’s… Read more: Your chance to own a Derby or Oaks winner
It’s not all about the money…
IT’S not all about the money… While income is major factor in their decision, it is not the sole reason Shane and Lauren Tritton have decided to leave Australia. Although… Read more: It’s not all about the money…
Comeback pacer breaks long drought
IT TOOK a little longer than anticipated but comeback pacer Neanger Guy registered a long overdue victory in Ballarat during the weekend. Sidelined 27 months, Neanger Guy was runner-up during his… Read more: Comeback pacer breaks long drought
Ultimately, he’s just a Star
“WE thought we could win the race last year but were beaten, so it is good to come back and win it this year.” Those were the sentiments of Menangle Park trainer Jarrod Alchin after My Ultimate Star… Read more: Ultimately, he’s just a Star
Possible stud career for Group One winner
A STUD career is being considered for injury-plagued pacer The Storm Inside. Set to contest last Saturday night’s Ballarat Cup, The Storm Inside was scratched from the Group One after breaking his… Read more: Possible stud career for Group One winner
