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Aiming for a personal first
RARELY without representation during South Australia’s feature carnivals, record-breaking horsewoman Emma Stewart will be in the thick of the action when she returns to Globe Derby this week… Read more: Aiming for a personal first
Star youngster’s toughest test
HE’S won two of the state’s features and is in prime condition ahead of the heats for a third main event, but Star Man could struggle! That’s the bewildering assessment from his trainer John Conry… Read more: Star youngster’s toughest test
Trainer’s strange winning habit
PREMIER horsewoman Emma Stewart seems to have developed a particular habit. When Stewart wins Australia’s oldest classic – Victoria Derby – she also captures the Victoria Oaks in the same year! The… Read more: Trainer’s strange winning habit
Unflattering honour for Cup winner
AN UNFLATTERING record was established in Melton last night. Finishing with a strong sprint, Act Now upstaged his more fancied rivals to capture the prestigious Victoria Cup. Driven to perfection by… Read more: Unflattering honour for Cup winner
Victoria Cup – a great line-up or shadow of its past?
SADLY there are times when a vicious reminder you’re no longer a spring chicken rears its ugly head. For example, when you’re sparring with your son and the little devil starts hitting harder than… Read more: Victoria Cup – a great line-up or shadow of its past?
Keeping family tradition rolling
THERE is nothing strange about seeing the name Justice contesting a top shelf event. In fact, Justice appears on nearly ever major honour roll throughout Australia. Take Lance Justice for example… Read more: Keeping family tradition rolling
Impossible to resist the bandwagon
YESTERDAY we wrote how difficult it is not to jump on the bandwagon fuelled Suzanne Grace’s passion. Well today, it is practically impossible. Training a small team, the 72-year-old horsewoman is… Read more: Impossible to resist the bandwagon
All aboard the bandwagon
ONE conversation with Suzanne Grace and you simply can’t resist jumping on the bandwagon fuelled by her passion. Training a small team, the 72-year-old horsewoman is riding the crest of a wave… Read more: All aboard the bandwagon
Police investigating track sabotage
POLICE are questioning a person of interest in relation to the Port Pirie lights failing on Saturday night. In what was developing into a highly-successful meeting for the club, the last six races… Read more: Police investigating track sabotage
Clash of the Titans
ONE of the great prizes in Victorian harness racing is set for a heavyweight training showdown after Mark and Nathan Purdon’s hope sent a shot across the Tasman. New Zealand trained The Real… Read more: Clash of the Titans
Riding the crest of a wave
RIDING the crest of a wave, prominent owner Tony Lacastro hopes the tide will continue to flow his way tonight. With “about a dozen” horses in various stables, Lacastro made three trips to the… Read more: Riding the crest of a wave
Looking to join select group of greats
CLASSY pacer Rock N Roll Doo will aim to join a select group of stars when he returns to Kilmore tomorrow night. Triumphant in the club’s time-honoured Cup last season, Rock N Roll Doo is attempting… Read more: Looking to join select group of greats
Can rising star match beloved champion?
CONNECTIONS of arguably the state’s most promising pacer, Hanging Fire, hope he can continue his ‘association’ with one of South Australia’s most beloved champions in coming weeks. Joining the… Read more: Can rising star match beloved champion?
Champion’s feats out-weighed by unsung acts of charity
THROUGHOUT the years there have been a host of articles about Gramel’s illustrious career. Regarded as one of the greatest trotters produced on this side of the equator, Gramel was the darling of… Read more: Champion’s feats out-weighed by unsung acts of charity
From stablemates to main rivals
FORMER stablemates are set to dominate Saturday night’s Carousel Final at Club Menangle. Winners of their heats, Toro Stride, Red White And Bloom and Constantinople are the three leading contenders… Read more: From stablemates to main rivals
Veteran trainer breaks long drought
VETERAN horseman Vaughn Newman broke a long drought from the winners’ circle earlier this week. Triumphant at Globe Derby with lightly-raced youngster, Branson, Newman registered his first training… Read more: Veteran trainer breaks long drought
In-form mare to continue busy schedule
IN-FORM mare Butter Cup will continue her busy schedule with another appearance at Globe Derby on the weekend. Stating the daughter of Betting Line “thrives on regular racing” trainer Nick Tardio… Read more: In-form mare to continue busy schedule
Betting driver suspended
ON 6 September 2023, the Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) considered four charges issued by Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards against licensed trainer-driver John Nicholson under Australian… Read more: Betting driver suspended
Emotions running high during Group One glory
EMOTIONS bubbled over and smiles were broad as the trotters captured Haras des Trotteurs Vicbred Super Series glory, with wins that rewarded widespread dedication and another that was dedicated to a… Read more: Emotions running high during Group One glory
Exciting colt out shines namesake
HIS namesake was left lamenting last night, but Petracca proved his class in Melton just moments ago. One of the nation’s most exciting three-year-olds, Petracca is named after star AFL player… Read more: Exciting colt out shines namesake
