Hugo quickly bounces back
December 9, 2018
IT DIDN’T take Lochinvar Hugo long to return to the winners’ circle. Successful at his first five South Australian starts, Lochinvar Hugo was beaten at Globe Derby when second-up from a spell a fortnight ago. Returning to the same venue last night, the son of Sportswriter proved too slick... Read more
Former Australian sizzles at Yonkers
December 9, 2018
FORMER Aussie pacer Weona Sizzler made a successful first trip to the ‘adult table’ by winning last night’s $44,000 Open Handicap Pace at Yonkers Raceway. Pocketed from post position five for driver Jordan Stratton as Gokudo Hanover raced through intervals of 27.1, 56 and 1:24, Weona Sizzler was taken... Read more
Nervous moments during easy win
December 9, 2018
IT WAS a very nervous Andy Gath watching his star squaregaiter Tornado Valley stride clear of the pack in last night’s Trotters’ Inter Dominion heat. Traditionally having a runner break away from the field would be grounds for a euphoric feeling, but this was no normal situation. As Tornado... Read more
Hill answers interstate SOS
December 9, 2018
CHAMPION horsewoman Dani Hill made the most of a rare trip to New South Wales last night. Answering an SOS to drive Majordan for trainer Kevin Pizzuto, Hill reined the gelding to a strong win in the Free-For-All at Tabcorp Park Menangle. “It’s not often you get asked to... Read more
Rasmussen’s delightful dilemma
December 9, 2018
WITH an enviable problem to solve, Natalie Rasmussen will spend a few days deliberating over her options before making a decision. Rasmussen has partnered Cruz Bromac and Spankem during the Inter Dominion heats, with both qualifying for Saturday night’s Final at Tabcorp Park Melton. Cruz Bromac is unbeaten from... Read more
Aussie too slick at The Meadows
December 9, 2018
FORMER Australian pacer Anythingforlove opened up a four-length lead at the three-quarters and cruised home to capture last night’s $20,000 Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows. After four consecutive pocket trips had produced placings, Anythingforlove was sent forward by Aaron Merriman to find the front early. The son of... Read more
Mia remains a live chance
December 8, 2018
HAVING drawn perfectly in his Inter Dominion heat tonight, Joes Star Of Mia remains a live chance of forcing his way into next week’s Group One Final. Sitting on just 11 points following two luckless qualifiers, Joes Star Of Mia has a prime opportunity to earn the required points... Read more
Grand Circuit prospect suffers “heart breaking” injury
December 8, 2018
GRAND CIRCUIT prospect Jack Mac’s career has been put on hold following “heart breaking” news from a vet just moments ago. Speaking while returning to his stable from the veterinary clinic, trainer Barry Howlett revealed Jack Mac has broken a pedal bone. The exciting four-year-old son of Mach Three... Read more
Quality youngster’s successful racing return
December 8, 2018
PROMISING youngster Bubbles And Cheese made a successful racing return in Mount Gambier last night. First-up since last August, the three-year-old led throughout to account for Eye See Double and Steam Cleaned, which is a stablemate of the winner. Pleased with Bubbles And Cheese’s performance, trainer Bob Maloney has... Read more
Classy squaregaiter scratched from Inter
December 8, 2018
CLASSY trotter Maori Law has become the latest Inter Dominion scratching. To connections’ dismay the son of Lawman was withdrawn from the series after failing a vet’s examination this morning. Trainer Bill Morgan notified stewards of Maori Law’s condition yesterday, with stipes ruling the squaregaiter must be given the... Read more
Inter Dominion win only ‘second fiddle’
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