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Prime example why first win bonus needs to be extended
LATE bloomer Lets Go Again is the ideal reason why the Vicbred first win bonus should be a lifetime offering not a limited season opportunity according to trainer Terry Sinclair. As it stands, an… Read more: Prime example why first win bonus needs to be extended
Another US win for Aussie reinsman
EX-PATRIOT reinsman Brad Chisholm has made another trip to the winners’ circle in the United States by combining with Iminurblindspot at Freehold during the weekend. Chisholm has cut a regular path… Read more: Another US win for Aussie reinsman
Promising freshman trotter remains unbeaten
UNDEFEATED freshman Zarski will be kept fresh ahead of his first major target. Registering his second victory for trainer Gary Donaldson when too good in Melton last night, Zarski is being readied… Read more: Promising freshman trotter remains unbeaten
Pathway to sustainability
HARNESS Racing Victoria CEO Matt Isaacs has outlined details of the industry’s revenue and cost challenges, and how the Melton land transfer will help the sport transition to a sustainable pathway… Read more: Pathway to sustainability
Q&A with HRV CEO
DAMAGE control or fact correcting tour, regardless of which way you look at it, Harness Racing Victoria’s honchos have been busy this week. HRV’s woes began last Friday when the state’s five kindred… Read more: Q&A with HRV CEO
Champion mare looks to have ‘Ranji Bill’ covered
RACE ONE: Following two eye-catching performances in recent weeks, CAPTAIN TOM (6) is poised to greet the judge for the first time at Menangle. Prepared by Jarrod Alchin and to be driven by Cam… Read more: Champion mare looks to have ‘Ranji Bill’ covered
In-form trainer sharing the credit
HE has his team racing in sensational form, but Robbie Caton is quick to share the credit. Enjoying his best season as a trainer, Caton’s boutique stable has had 28 starts for 12 wins at a strike… Read more: In-form trainer sharing the credit
Biscay slips into nab Eureka slot
THE world’s richest harness race has another serious X factor. Recent Queensland Derby runner-up Bay Of Biscay has become the second confirmed three-year-old starter in the $2.1m TAB Eureka at… Read more: Biscay slips into nab Eureka slot
Maiden broken four years after debut!
PLANS remain modest with Mighty Carson despite his maiden-breaking success in Gawler. Making his debut as a three-year-old in 2020, Mighty Carson was unplaced at his first three outings before being… Read more: Maiden broken four years after debut!
TAB’s Eureka slot up for grabs
TAB will select its runner for the upcoming TAB Eureka from the Racenet Discovery Stakes at Club Menangle on August 31, just a week out from the world’s richest harness race. The scratching of… Read more: TAB’s Eureka slot up for grabs
In-form mare aimed at rich futurity
NEXT month’s Vicbred Super Series is on the agenda for in-form mare, Platinum Drive. Boasting two wins and a pair of thirds from her last six starts, Platinum Drive is “in the right space” heading… Read more: In-form mare aimed at rich futurity
Conditions against in-form trotter
CONDITIONS are against him, but that doesn’t mean Overandout can’t continue his winning streak. Set to race in Melton tomorrow night, Overandout has drawn barrier nine over 1720 metres for trainer… Read more: Conditions against in-form trotter
Demanding action following catastrophic $24m loss
WE, the Presidents of the Victorian Harness Racing Kindred Bodies, are issuing this urgent and united statement to express our profound concern over the future of Harness Racing in Victoria. A… Read more: Demanding action following catastrophic $24m loss
Chasing more interstate riches
AFTER enjoying a successful interstate trip last weekend, veteran horseman Michael Honson is hoping to repeat the dose on Saturday night. Making the long trip from Broken Hill to Port Pirie, Honson… Read more: Chasing more interstate riches
Captains Knock on target for Alf Phillis
RACE ONE: Although three unplaced efforts appear next to his name, the recent form of LOYALIST (7) is a lot better than it appears on paper. Following a determined 4.3m 3rd to Hector and Jay Ok in… Read more: Captains Knock on target for Alf Phillis
Stallion service auction a boost to feisty harness club
THE Darling Downs Harness Racing Club is on a quest to rejuvenate the sport in the region . . . and it needs your support. The club is working to raise funds so it can increase the number of harness… Read more: Stallion service auction a boost to feisty harness club
Continuing rich vein of form
HANDY pacer Donnie Mac continued his rich vein of form with an eye-catching win at Club Menangle yesterday. Trained by Kristie O’Sullivan, Donnie Mac has won three of his last six starts, including… Read more: Continuing rich vein of form
Drivers hospitalized following horrific crash
DRIVERS Ellen Tormey and Tony Xiriha are recovering in hospital after a horror fall at the Bendigo trials last night. Tormey sustained a dislocated and fractured hip, broken ribs and a small tear in… Read more: Drivers hospitalized following horrific crash
Vale: Russell Harpley
Harness racing lost one of its gentlemen and successful trainers and drivers with the sad passing of well-known Temora identity, Russell James Harpley, on Friday (August 9). Russell was 92 and a… Read more: Vale: Russell Harpley
Well-travelled trotter may have finally found his home
WELL-TRAVELLED trotter Wishing Star may have finally found his home. Beginning his career in New Zealand, Wishing Star was purchased by Victorian interests but failed to flatter for two of the… Read more: Well-travelled trotter may have finally found his home
