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Hoping for home ground advantage
EXPERIENCING no luck during a recent interstate campaign, colourful horseman Kevin Pizzuto hopes his fortunes will change closer to home this weekend. Pizzuto undertook trips south of the border… Read more: Hoping for home ground advantage
New HRV Chairman announced
EXPERIENCED racing administrator Bernard Saundry has been appointed Chair of Harness Racing Victoria. Saundry, who was chief executive officer of HRV for eight years from 1993, was appointed by the… Read more: New HRV Chairman announced
Exciting freshman facing ‘biggest test’
EXCITING freshman Rainbow Jester will face his “biggest test” this weekend. Sent for a well-earned break following his Group Two Foundation Final success at Club Menangle last July, Rainbow Jester… Read more: Exciting freshman facing ‘biggest test’
Age no barrier for this veteran pair
AGE is proving no barrier for Luv Me Or Hate Me. In fact, if anything, Luv Me Or Hate Me appears to be getting better as the years go on. Making his debut as a two-year-old in June 2014, the gelding… Read more: Age no barrier for this veteran pair
Breeders’ Crown stakes revealed
BREEDERS’ Crown finalists will race for Group 2 honours in November’s futurity series, with greater payments increasing the stakes. The eight Finals will be a part of the November 16 card at Melton… Read more: Breeders’ Crown stakes revealed
Australia’s latest millionaire almost goes unnoticed
AUSTRALIA’S latest pacer to join the Millionaire’s Club almost went unnoticed. Thanks to his third in last Saturday night’s Victoria Cup in Melton, Mach Dan took his earnings past the magical… Read more: Australia’s latest millionaire almost goes unnoticed
Perfect birthday celebration
POPULAR reinsman Corey Johnson celebrated his birthday in style during the weekend. Instead of partying as he turned 22 on Saturday, Johnson undertook his usual routine of heading to the race – this… Read more: Perfect birthday celebration
Undefeated filly headed to New Zealand
UNDEFEATED filly Keayang Zahara is heading to New Zealand. Stating she was considering the Trans Tasman trip following the trotter’s previous win, trainer Marg Lee confirmed Keayang Zahara will… Read more: Undefeated filly headed to New Zealand
All hail Queen Rakero
QUALITY mare Rakero Rebel had to find in an extra gear in a blisteringly run race to salute in the time-honoured Queen Of The Pacific in Melton tonight. The Jess Tubbs-trained mare was sent out at… Read more: All hail Queen Rakero
Hoping for sentimental win
ASTUTE trainer Tyson Linke is hoping for a sentimental win at Globe Derby tomorrow night when he contests the evening’s feature – The Encipher – with handy filly, Quick Dip. The sentimental part of… Read more: Hoping for sentimental win
Will Blue Riband trend continue?
GIVEN her strength of numbers, there is a fair chance Emma Stewart will win Saturday night’s Victoria Derby in Melton. If that is the case, be sure to back one of Stewart’s Oaks runners later in the… Read more: Will Blue Riband trend continue?
Welcome prizemoney increases
THE South Australian Harness Racing Club in conjunction with Harness Racing SA are excited to announce the return of racing to Globe Derby Park on Saturday night which will also see the commencement… Read more: Welcome prizemoney increases
Defending champ requires a miracle!
NO STRANGER to achieving some remarkable feats, Emma Stewart will have to perform a miracle if Act Now is to successfully defend his title this weekend. Completing her rise to the top a decade ago… Read more: Defending champ requires a miracle!
Pacing sensation to match all-time greats
QUEENSLAND sensation Leap To Fame will have to match the feat of some of the sport’s all-time greats to capture Saturday night’s Victoria Cup. A tight $1.20 TAB Fixed Odds favourite ahead of the… Read more: Pacing sensation to match all-time greats
Aiming to reclaim Cup title
VETERAN pacer Max Delight will attempt to join a pair of stars when he heads back to Melton this weekend. Engaged in Saturday night’s $300,000 Victoria Cup, Max Delight is aiming to reclaim the… Read more: Aiming to reclaim Cup title
Group One winner’s triumphant return
GROUP One winner Idyllic made a triumphant racing return yesterday. Building a solid record for power couple Emma Stewart and Clayton Tonkin, Idyllic notched 11 wins and 11 placings from 29 starts… Read more: Group One winner’s triumphant return
Another clean sweep
CHAMPION horsewoman Emma Stewart transferred her recent Vicbred Super Series dominance to last Saturday night’s Victoria Derby heats. Making the futurity her own pet project in recent years, Stewart… Read more: Another clean sweep
Touch of luck makes a huge difference
A TOUCH of luck can make a huge difference according to trainer Matt Maguire. And given the result of yesterday’s Kapunda Trotters’ Cup, it is difficult to argue with his assessment. A fortnight ago… Read more: Touch of luck makes a huge difference
Here’s Nerano chance to bounce back to the top
RACE ONE: With the benefit of one run back from a spell, classy 7yo NERANO (9) is poised for a return to the winners’ circle. The son of Tintin In America was unable to make his presence felt during… Read more: Here’s Nerano chance to bounce back to the top
HRV cuts part of a ‘pathway to sustainability’
HARNESS Racing Victoria has announced operational savings and changes to participant returns for 2025 as part of the industry’s pathway to sustainability. From January 1, 2025, feature race… Read more: HRV cuts part of a ‘pathway to sustainability’
