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Two decade dream within reach
RENOWN breeder Bruce Edward hopes a dream two decades in the making will come to fruition this weekend. Since establishing his nursery Durham Park in 2006, Edward’s has aimed to breed a Victoria Pacin Read more: Two decade dream within reach
Leading the local resistance
PROMISING youngster Delightful Dream has emerged as the key contender in the resistance against interstate raiders ahead of the South Australia Derby. Scheduled to be conducted at Globe Derby on Octob Read more: Leading the local resistance
Chasing consecutive country cups
IN RECENT times it just wouldn’t feel like a country cup meeting without the appearance of the Brent Lilley/Tristan Larsen combination. During the past 12 months the duo have won an incredible nine pr Read more: Chasing consecutive country cups
Chasing “dream win” in home state Cup
VETERAN horseman Kevin Von Duve will begin his quest for a ‘dream win’ this weekend. Like any trainer, driver or owner, Von Duve would love little more than to capture his home state’s Cup, which in t Read more: Chasing “dream win” in home state Cup
Don’t say you weren’t warned!
LAST week we warned readers not to overlook Bulletproof Boy before the Smoken Up Sprint in Melton given the veteran’s phenomenal record in the Listed Classic. Despite having several highly-fancied riv Read more: Don’t say you weren’t warned!
Hygain presents “Blast from the past”
AS THE industry prepares to experience another Victoria Cup on Saturday night, it is the perfect time to relive one of the most famed editions of the Group One thanks to Hygain THROUGH the tests of ti Read more: Hygain presents “Blast from the past”
Local Cup hero back in action
LOCAL Cup hero Spook Crocker will make his racing return tonight. A revelation since joining Steven Fennell’s stable at the beginning of the season, Spook Crocker has won six of his nine starts, inclu Read more: Local Cup hero back in action
Morris’ Menangle assault
A REGULAR fixture at Club Menangle on a Tuesday, prominent trainer KerryAnn Morris has a strong presence yet again this afternoon. Rarely without several runners during a meeting at the world class ve Read more: Morris’ Menangle assault
Chasing Redwood win three decades later
HAVING spent the last three decades trying to win another Redwood Classic, veteran horseman Chris Angove is quietly confident this could be his year. Angove captured the Maryborough-based event with L Read more: Chasing Redwood win three decades later
Aging like a fine wine
AGE is proving no obstacle for Grey Cadillac. In fact, like a fine win, Grey Cadillac appears to be getting better with age. Just days away from his 13th birthday, Grey Cadillac was triumphant in Penr Read more: Aging like a fine wine
Cup stake boosted to $100,000
HARNESS Racing SA and the South Australian Harness Racing Club are pleased to announce a $40,000 contribution from the SAHRC to increase prizemoney for the 2026 SA Cup to $100,000. The contribution co Read more: Cup stake boosted to $100,000
Interstate trip on the cards for Final winner
A TRIP south of the border is on the cards for underrated filly Arete Virtue. Breaking her maiden with an upset win in last night’s $75,000 Yabby Dam Farms Final, Arete Virtue may find herself in Vict Read more: Interstate trip on the cards for Final winner
Boom freshman extends undefeated record
STAR freshman Verbici maintained his undefeated status while adding another feature to his impressive tally at Club Menangle last night. Successful in the Group Two New South Wales Trot Final at the p Read more: Boom freshman extends undefeated record
Told ya!
IN THE words of my late father Frank, “Told ya!” My old man loved to claim he’d given advice or warning after an event, even if you’d never spoken to him about the subject. In this instance, however, Read more: Told ya!
Drawn to maintain undefeated record
UNDEFEATED freshman Verbici is expected to have no trouble maintaining his perfect record during his latest interstate trip. Although bred, owned and trained in Victoria, Verbici has done half his rac Read more: Drawn to maintain undefeated record
Ready to launch major Derby assault
PREMIER horsewoman Emma Stewart will launch another major Victoria Derby assault in Melton tomorrow night as she aims to continue her unprecedented dominance of the feature. Launched in 1914, Australi Read more: Ready to launch major Derby assault
Chasing second inaugural slot race victory
NO STRANGERS to winning inaugural editions of slot races, astute horseman Tyson Linke and media man Gareth Hall are hoping to enjoy the thrill once again this weekend. In 2023, Linke held The Eureka t Read more: Chasing second inaugural slot race victory
Evergreen veteran can’t be overlooked
THOSE overlooking Bulletproof Boy ahead of this weekend’s Melton meeting should reconsider. Regardless of his form heading into, or his draw in, Saturday night’s meeting, Bulletproof Boy should not be Read more: Evergreen veteran can’t be overlooked
Debutante has big shadow to outshine
GIVEN her breeding, comparisons are going to be a natural occurrence, but astute Victorian horsewoman Marg Lee has promptly provided an answer. Poised to make her racing debut at Club Menangle on Satu Read more: Debutante has big shadow to outshine
Inspirational horseman close to milestone
INSPIRATIONAL horseman Josh Powderly had “no idea” he is closing in on a personal milestone. Following his victory with Highview Bonnie at Club Menangle yesterday, Powderly’s training tally sits at 99 Read more: Inspirational horseman close to milestone
