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Continuing rise to the top
PROMISING trotter Toro Stride continued his rise to the top with a stellar performance at Club Menangle last Saturday night. Taking his record to four wins and a third from his last six starts, Toro… Read more: Continuing rise to the top
From sacked hack to promising prospect
HIGH-PRICED purchase Designer Vici continues to make the most of his last chance. A $100,000 buy as a yearling, the half-brother to dual Group One winner Always Ready simply wasn’t measuring up to… Read more: From sacked hack to promising prospect
Thinking outside the box
A LACK of suitable options has forced veteran horseman Michael Honson to “think outside of the box”. Based in Broken Hill, Hanson usually races his team in Mildura, but has struggled to get a start… Read more: Thinking outside the box
Problematic mare looking to extend perfect season
TRADITIONALLY heading into a race with a competitor which is unbeaten from three starts for the season would be a source of confidence. For Stacey Towers, however, the perfect form is doing little… Read more: Problematic mare looking to extend perfect season
Victorian ‘invaders’ set to dominate at Menangle
RACE ONE: Despite stepping out for his initial Menangle experience, Victorian SERG BLANCO (9) warrants attention in what appears to be a suitable assignment for this talented son of Bettors Delight… Read more: Victorian ‘invaders’ set to dominate at Menangle
Undefeated filly facing acid test
UNDEFEATED filly Cheeky Kiss faces her toughest test this weekend. Triumphant from five starts for trainer Mat Rue, Cheeky Kiss is engaged in Saturday night’s Pink Diamond Stake at Club Menangle… Read more: Undefeated filly facing acid test
Continuing push towards The Eureka
QUALITY pacer Petracca will continue his push towards the world’s richest pacing event this weekend. Sent for a well-earned break following his Victoria Derby triumph last October, the Emma… Read more: Continuing push towards The Eureka
Prominent couple dominate meeting
LEADING reinsman Wayne Hill equalled a personal best in Gawler yesterday. No stranger to dominating a meeting, with multiple victories on a card a regular occurrence, Hill won six of the 10 races at… Read more: Prominent couple dominate meeting
Exciting youngster ready to take command
VICTORIAN pacer Fighter Command will represent Tasracing in next month’s The Eureka at Club Menangle thanks to his track record performance in Hobart during the weekend. Eligible for the $80,000 The… Read more: Exciting youngster ready to take command
Extremely busy 48 hours ahead
LEADING reinsman Wayne Hill admits he was unsure what to do with himself this weekend once the racing program was released. One of South Australia’s most utilised drivers, Hill has an extremely busy… Read more: Extremely busy 48 hours ahead
Adversity is his middle name!
IN-FORM pacer Per Ardua Ad Astra will have to live up to his name this weekend. Latin for ‘through adversity to the stars’, Per Ardua Ad Astra is engaged in Sunday’s Gawler meeting where he has… Read more: Adversity is his middle name!
50 per cent stake hike for trot feature
MARYBOROUGH’S famed all-trotting Redwood Carnival has been “supercharged” for a huge October celebration, with its headline race to return to Group One status. The Aldebaran Park Redwood Classic… Read more: 50 per cent stake hike for trot feature
Rixon ready to add another feature to resume
RACE ONE: In an open and competitive race to begin proceedings, last-start winner IM ROCKIN IT (5) has the chance to collect his fourth winner’s cheque from his past five starts. Prepared by Alex… Read more: Rixon ready to add another feature to resume
Stakes slashed for cashed-strapped series
AS PART of Harness Racing Victoria’s pathway to financial sustainability, the 2024 Breeders’ Crown will transition to a self-funded futurities series. Australasian participant and owner payments for… Read more: Stakes slashed for cashed-strapped series
Youngster capable of matching famous dam
HE’S got a long way to go, but Claudys Hero is capable of matching the feats of his famous dam according to trainer Kyle Marshall. An exceptionally-bred colt, Claudys Hero is by What The Hill from… Read more: Youngster capable of matching famous dam
Short break ahead of another interstate trip
A SHORT stay at home, then another interstate trip. That’s what awaits Blazing Home following his Four-Year-Old Championship success at Albion Park last night. Rounding out his Queensland campaign… Read more: Short break ahead of another interstate trip
Draw a major threat to perfect record
ALTHOUGH thriving since arriving in South Australia, Magic Storm is expected to have trouble extending her winning streak this weekend. A well-travelled pacer, Magic Storm began her journey in New… Read more: Draw a major threat to perfect record
$100,000 purchase making most of last chance
SACKED by multiple trainers, Designer Vici was on the verge of becoming a riding hack when a lifeline was offered to connections. A $100,000 purchase as a yearling, the half-brother to dual Group… Read more: $100,000 purchase making most of last chance
Remaining confident despite draw
VICTORIAN trainer David Miles remains confident with Rockinwithattitude ahead of Saturday night’s assignment despite an awkward draw. Fresh from her success in The Great Square at Albion Park a… Read more: Remaining confident despite draw
Finding you a winner for Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: Despite finishing unplaced in the race won by the classy FIAMMA (7) last week, JILLIBY NITRO (7) is ready to explode back into action when he faces the starter in the opening event… Read more: Finding you a winner for Menangle Saturday night
