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Massive class rise creates ‘interesting’ scenario
UNFORESEEN circumstances have created an ‘interesting’ scenario for trainer Trevor Munday. Originally planning to contest an age-restricted event with promising filly Crunchie Diva at Club Menangle on Read more: Massive class rise creates ‘interesting’ scenario
‘Miracle’ foal chasing Group One glory
FOALED in a weakened state, a well-bred colt was rushed to the local equine hospital where the diagnosis was bleak. A scope showed the ‘baby’ had dysphagia, which is a paralysis of the larynx and phar Read more: ‘Miracle’ foal chasing Group One glory
Win puts retirement plans on hold
CONNECTIONS of Jogalong Blue hope he can end the season in the same manner in which he started it. On the verge of being retired, Jogalong Blue broke a nine-month drought from the winners’ circle at C Read more: Win puts retirement plans on hold
37-month winning drought broken
IT’S been a long time coming, but Robert Dixon finally broke his winning drought at Globe Derby yesterday. Dixon was triumphant with Rickshawshadow, which broke her maiden at her 17th start. Dixon’s p Read more: 37-month winning drought broken
Erratic mare on best behaviour
ERRATIC mare Majestic Charma continued her ‘all or nothing’ pattern in Cranbourne last night. To trainer George Batsakis’ delight, the trotter had the ‘all’ attitude which resulted in victory. Majesti Read more: Erratic mare on best behaviour
Championship winner now in ‘no man’s land’
APTLY-NAMED pacer is all but stuck in “no man’s land” following his win in last Friday night’s Riverina Regional Championship. Thanks to his success in the Wagga-based feature Thalassophobia is eligib Read more: Championship winner now in ‘no man’s land’
Ready to continue winning ways
FRESH from registering an overdue victory last week, Oria is well-position to complete consecutive wins at Club Menangle today. Driven by talented concession reinswoman Zara Fitzpatrick, Oria notched Read more: Ready to continue winning ways
Win halts interstate campaign
NOT that she’s complaining, but last night’s win has forced Claire Goble to alter her plans. Looking to head interstate with handy trotter All The Trix, Goble had her sights set on a Melton event for Read more: Win halts interstate campaign
Trotting’s answer to ‘Shoeless’ Jackson continues rise to the top
HARNESS racing’s answer to ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson continued his rise through the grades with another impressive win at Club Menangle last night. Among the all-time great baseball players, Jackson was Read more: Trotting’s answer to ‘Shoeless’ Jackson continues rise to the top
He fought like a tiger!
ONE down and four to go. As hopeful as they are, Captains Knock’s connections realise it’s not that simple! By capturing last night’s The Bidgee at the Riverina Paceway, Captains Knock is now the only Read more: He fought like a tiger!
Positive signs in HRV financial report
HARNESS Racing Victoria has made significant strides in its transformation to financial sustainability, which are outlined in today’s release of the 2024-25 Annual Report. The HRV group’s performance Read more: Positive signs in HRV financial report
Classy mare ready to shine
SHINING since returning from a short break, Lux Aeterna is expected to burn brightly again this weekend. Luckless during her parts of Queensland campaign in July and August, Lux Aeterna was given a we Read more: Classy mare ready to shine
Cup winner enjoying life after racing
THOUGH not told often enough, from time-to-time we do hear stories about horses enjoying life after racing. Some find their way into the dressage arena, others in show competitions and even carriage c Read more: Cup winner enjoying life after racing
Death, taxes and Hryhorec
ACCORDING to the adage there are two certainties in life….death and taxes. When it comes to Trotting Cups in South Australia, however, you can add Ryan Hryhorec’s dominance to the list of certainties. Read more: Death, taxes and Hryhorec
Former champion to be honoured
A FAVOURABLE draw has Hezrockinroyalty’s connections confident of registering a much-deserved win this weekend. Racing in strong fashion, Hezrockinroyalty has been among the placegetters during his pa Read more: Former champion to be honoured
No need to rely on luck
THERE was no need for Our Luciano to rely on luck in Bendigo last night…he made his own! Facing an arduous task from his outside of the second row draw, Our Luciano simply outstayed his rivals to capt Read more: No need to rely on luck
She drives my horse or she doesn’t drive!
WHEN it came to making a decision on which pacer Taylah Osmond would drive, there was no decision to be made according to her grandfather, Ian Osmond. “She drives my horse or she doesn’t drive!” Ian j Read more: She drives my horse or she doesn’t drive!
Poised to play strong hand
QUIET compared to previous seasons during the first two rounds of Vicbred Super Series heats, premier trainer Emma Stewart is poised to play a strong hand tonight. Stewart has dominated the futurity i Read more: Poised to play strong hand
Canadian claims World Drivers’ Championship
CANADIAN James MacDonald was crowned the 2025 World Driving Champion during the final leg of the competition at Addington Raceway in New Zealand today. MacDonald secured the 2025 World Driving Champio Read more: Canadian claims World Drivers’ Championship
Prominent horseman registers personal milestone
PROMINENT horseman Blake Fitzpatrick registered a personal milestone at Club Menangle yesterday. Preparing Oria for an overdue victory, Fitzpatrick completed his 1000th training win. Thrilled with his Read more: Prominent horseman registers personal milestone
