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Difficult task in bid to regain title
CLASSY pacer The Lost Storm will face a difficult task during his bid to regain the Vicbred Super Series title. Winner of the two-year-old Final in 2022, The Lost Storm bypassed last season’s… Read more: Difficult task in bid to regain title
Undefeated fillies facing acid test
IN WHAT will be just her sixth start, undefeated filly Keayang Zahara is aiming for her third Group One success this weekend. Completing the New South Wales Trotters’ Oaks and Derby double at Club… Read more: Undefeated fillies facing acid test
Group One winner ready for long-awaited return
A SOLID trial has classy pacer Captain Ravishing ready for a first-up win on Friday night. Once touted as Australia’s most exciting prospect, Captain Ravishing has been hampered by a string of… Read more: Group One winner ready for long-awaited return
One win, two milestones
ONE win resulted in two milestones in Gawler yesterday. Scoring from barrier four, Golden Jaylet celebrated his 150th start with an eye-catching triumph for trainer Kathryn Pickering. Rating 1:58.9… Read more: One win, two milestones
Long road trip worthwhile
A 10-hour round trip proved worthwhile for Mildura-based horsewoman Naomi Kerr during the weekend. Kerr made the extensive journey to Port Pirie on Saturday night, with her venture made even longer… Read more: Long road trip worthwhile
Stewart’s Australian record-equalling night
FRESH from dominating the Vicbred Super Series heats, Emma Stewart has blitzed last night’s semi-finals in Melton. Leading into the second round Stewart won 15 of the 21 qualifiers for two, three… Read more: Stewart’s Australian record-equalling night
From $151 outsider to second favourite
RESPONSIBLE for a massive upset a fortnight ago, Bitofdutchcourage has been afforded a lot more respect this week as he attempts to complete consecutive victories. Having his second start for owner… Read more: From $151 outsider to second favourite
Ready to go one better
PRODUCING an eye-catching effort when runner-up in a Vicbred Super Series heat last week, Paradise Valley is expected to go on better in tomorrow night’s semi-final in Melton. Resuming from a… Read more: Ready to go one better
Huge convoy heading to semis
IF YOUR driving towards Melton via the Ballarat route on tomorrow night keep an eye out for a convey of standardbreds. With a massive team engaged at Victoria’s premier track, record-breaking… Read more: Huge convoy heading to semis
A Never Ending victory will highlight a massive Eureka night
RACE ONE: On what will be an action-packed night at Club Menangle, both on and off the track, the Jason Grimson-trained CURLY JAMES (6) will be looking to kick-off proceedings on a successful note… Read more: A Never Ending victory will highlight a massive Eureka night
Win honours late family member
EMOTIONS were at a premium in Cranbourne earlier this week. Always thrilled to win with a stable representative, Taylor Ford had a more personal reason to wave her whip as Precious Belle crossed the… Read more: Win honours late family member
Is this Lauriston’s next millionaire?
ANNE and Bill Anderson’s Lauriston Bloodstock pulled off another coup last weekend when emerging four-year-old Sure Thing Captain secured the last spot in the $2.1million TAB Eureka slot race to be… Read more: Is this Lauriston’s next millionaire?
Boutique trainer chasing maiden Group win
AIDED by a handy draw, astute horseman Jamie Cassar has a strong opportunity to register his initial Group win this weekend. Training a boutique team for two decades, Cassar has contested a Group… Read more: Boutique trainer chasing maiden Group win
Promising filly continues to shine
IT’S a far cry from the glitz and glamour of this time last year, but Tyson Linke is pleased nonetheless. Last September Linke was the toast of the nation after his grand mare Encipher captured the… Read more: Promising filly continues to shine
TAB names Eureka representative
TAB has named Sure Thing Captain as its runner for the $2.1 million dollar TAB Eureka at Club Menangle next Saturday following the running of the Racenet Discovery Stakes. TAB’s selection panel met… Read more: TAB names Eureka representative
Domination taken to another level
ALREADY boasting a phenomenal Vicbred record, Emma Stewart took her domination to another level last night. Fresh from winning five of the seven two-year-old heats in which she had a runner in… Read more: Domination taken to another level
Vicbred cliché continues
IN WHAT has become a cliché, Emma Stewart has dominated another round of Vicbred Super Series heats. Stewart has turned the futurity into her own pet project in recent seasons, dominating the series… Read more: Vicbred cliché continues
Here’s the final piece of the Eureka puzzle
RACE ONE: Back from a spell, but with the benefit of three runs under his belt, MAJOR MAJOR (9) is capable of assisting punter’s starting the eight-event card on the right side of the ledger… Read more: Here’s the final piece of the Eureka puzzle
VALE: Tony McGrath AM
A GREAT servant of harness racing was lost this week with the passing of former NSW Harness Racing Club (Club Menangle) Chairman and Director, Tony McGrath AM, on Tuesday. Born on February 8, 1936… Read more: VALE: Tony McGrath AM
VALE – PETER PLUMMER
HARNESS racing lost one of its great servants with the sad passing of former Club Menangle Deputy Chairman and director, Peter Plummer, last Saturday (August 24). Born on May 23, 1943, Peter was 81… Read more: VALE – PETER PLUMMER
