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Chance to go one better
CONNECTIONS of handy youngster Thunda Struck hope he can go one better in Melton on Saturday night. Runner-up behind Val Thorens in last season’s Breeders’ Crown Final, Thunda Struck is engaged in… Read more: Chance to go one better
Domination set to continue
SATURDAY night’s Melton meeting appears to be at the mercy of Emma Stewart yet again. As she has in recent years, the record-breaking trainer has a stranglehold on the Australasian Breeders’ Crown… Read more: Domination set to continue
Can ‘The Freak’ be dethroned?
RECORDS are made to be broken, but in some ways, it never seemed possible Lyell Creek would be toppled as the Australasia’s richest trotter. Known as ‘The Freak’ during his stellar career, Lyell… Read more: Can ‘The Freak’ be dethroned?
An Aussie first in New Zealand
STAR pacer Swayzee has become the first Australian-trained pacer to complete consecutive victories in the famed New Zealand Trotting Cup thanks to his epic performance in Addington this afternoon… Read more: An Aussie first in New Zealand
“Brings Dad back into the sport”
ALTHOUGH the feature is a far cry from its heyday, Craig Hoban was thrilled to win last week’s Yarra Valley Cup with a pacer so strongly connected to his late father, Gary. Hoban was triumphant with… Read more: “Brings Dad back into the sport”
Bragging rights ahead of wedding
IT’S yet to be made public if the final event at Globe Derby on Saturday night will have any bearing during the course of the next few decades, but chances are the decision on who’s the boss is… Read more: Bragging rights ahead of wedding
Another Blue Riband double
CHAMPION horsewoman Emma Stewart has rounded out another Blue Riband double. In a magnificent training feat, Stewart captured last night’s South Australia Oaks at Globe Derby to match her SA Derby… Read more: Another Blue Riband double
Exciting freshman to end season on a high
EXCITING freshman Lambro Mach is expected to have no trouble rounding out his season with another feature win. Completing a clean sweep of last month’s Golden Nursery series, Lambro Mach will return… Read more: Exciting freshman to end season on a high
Draw puts perfect record at risk
STAR filly Miss Idaho faces a daunting task in her bid to maintain her perfect ‘home ground’ record tomorrow night. Engaged in the South Australia Oaks, Miss Idaho not only faces a tough field, but… Read more: Draw puts perfect record at risk
Quest for $1million continues
TOP pacer Swayzee is in for an extremely busy week. Along with continuing his quest for a $1million bonus, the Jason Grimson-trained gelding will head across the Tasman to contest the New Zealand… Read more: Quest for $1million continues
Six decades in the making
IT’S a journey six decades and six generations in the making, but a maiden Group Two triumph is in reach. Veteran horseman Gary Lawlor will contest a Breeders’ Crown heat in Melton on Friday night… Read more: Six decades in the making
Don’t ‘Knock’ this for an Inter Dominion warm-up
RACE ONE. Returning to a suitable assignment, MICK DANGER (4) is capable of again playing an active role in the finish. The Carousel winner has been confronted by two tough assignments in four… Read more: Don’t ‘Knock’ this for an Inter Dominion warm-up
From Group One winner to King of the cows
LIFE after racing continues to be exciting for former star Wolf Stride. Rated among the best pacers in the nation at his peak, Wolf Stride notched 19 wins and 13 placings from 46 starts, including… Read more: From Group One winner to King of the cows
Interstate trip for exciting trotter
A TRIP across the border has been earmarked for exciting trotter Reoffender. Co-trainer Jill Neilson expressed a desire to head interstate with the two-year-old in a bid to secure his Vicbred bonus… Read more: Interstate trip for exciting trotter
Perfect Tasmanian raid
FRESH from one successful feature campaign, stablemates Kingman and Waterfront will embark on another later in the week. In what was a perfect trip across Bass Strait, the Emma Stewart-trained duo… Read more: Perfect Tasmanian raid
Chasing more country cup glory
FRESH from his drought-breaking victory last weekend, handy squaregaiter Blue Coman will aim to add another country cup to his collection tonight. Although unsuccessful in his South Australia… Read more: Chasing more country cup glory
Promising trotter to continue impressive start
PROMISING young trotter Reoffender is expected to have little difficulty continuing the impressive start to his career this weekend. Boasting two wins and a second from three outings, Reoffender is… Read more: Promising trotter to continue impressive start
Three Derbys in three weeks!
CHAMPION horsewoman Emma Stewart is poised to continue her incredible Derby dominance this weekend. With her sole representative – Kingman – the raging favourite in Tasmania’s Blue Riband, Stewart… Read more: Three Derbys in three weeks!
