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Cliché moment in massive Cup upset
A WELL-KNOWN cliché came to the fore last night. Suitable for all forms of competition, the sentence was the obvious way to describe the result of the Mildura Cup…”you’ve got to be in it to win it!”… Read more: Cliché moment in massive Cup upset
‘Super Six’ on target for massive payday
AT THE moment they number half a dozen, but that figure has the potential to increase tonight. Thanks to their heat successes during the past week, six two-year-olds from three states are on target… Read more: ‘Super Six’ on target for massive payday
Consistency rewarded with drought-breaking Cup win
CONSISTENCY was rewarded in Port Pirie last night. Finishing among the placings in five of her nine starts this season, Millys Magic broke a drought from the winners’ circle by capturing the… Read more: Consistency rewarded with drought-breaking Cup win
Passing of a “true gentleman”
NORM McVitty, a trainer of more than 900 starters and 90 wins, has sadly passed, leaving behind many friends in and outside of Victorian harness racing. Norm, pictured second from left after a… Read more: Passing of a “true gentleman”
Australian Group One winner too good in USA
AUSTRALIAN Group One winner Maczaffair proved too slick in yesterday’s feature at Saratoga Casino Hotel. Trained by Chris Dubois, Maczaffair capture the Fillies’ and Mares’ Open for the second time… Read more: Australian Group One winner too good in USA
It’s ALL about time….
THOSE old enough, and we know you are out there, will recall the 1960s sitcom, It’s About Time which followed the escapades of two astronauts who travel back in time and meet up with the prehistoric… Read more: It’s ALL about time….
Concession driver’s “death-defying” race fall
“ONCE everyone knows you’re ok it becomes a joke.” Able to see the funny side of the inglorious moment in the spotlight, concession reinsman Zac Chappenden is counting his lucky stars after what… Read more: Concession driver’s “death-defying” race fall
Australian Group One winner extends USA winning streak
DUAL Australian Group One winner Let It Ride extended his winning streak with an impressive performance at Miami Valley Raceway yesterday. Covering the mile in 1:50, Let It Ride stretched his… Read more: Australian Group One winner extends USA winning streak
Predicted to play strong role in another rich futurity
PREMIER trainer Emma Stewart is predicted to play a strong role in yet another rich futurity. Dominating features such as the Vicbred Super Series, Breeders’ Crown and Southern Cross in recent… Read more: Predicted to play strong role in another rich futurity
Daniel’s found his ‘calling’ . . . and it’s ‘Missen accomplished’
HE may be a Tamworth ‘local’ but Daniel Missen’s dulcet tones can be heard across the state . . . and much further afield. From a young age the Peel High School alumni knew where he wanted to go in… Read more: Daniel’s found his ‘calling’ . . . and it’s ‘Missen accomplished’
‘Methuselah’ to upstage younger brigade in Final
CALL his stable star a veteran, grandpa or Methuselah, it matters little to Christopher Nicol ahead of tonight’s Port Pirie Cup. Nicol is set to contest the $25,000 feature with Assassinator, which… Read more: ‘Methuselah’ to upstage younger brigade in Final
Grimson magic continues with historic win
ONCE again Jason Grimson’s masterclass has come to the fore. Thrust into the limelight during the past two seasons, Grimson’s rapid rise to the top has seen the New South Wales trainer capture a… Read more: Grimson magic continues with historic win
Owner in recovery ward as star wins $1million slot race
ACCORDING to his wife, prominent owner Merv Butterworth may not be fully aware their classy pacer Copy That has won tonight’s The Race at Cambridge Raceway. Having undergone a hernia operation in… Read more: Owner in recovery ward as star wins $1million slot race
Success beyond her wildest dream
ASK Kate Gath about her early days in Victoria and you’ll be surprised she’s become the household harness racing name that she is today. Quite frankly, the South Australian native never saw herself… Read more: Success beyond her wildest dream
Here’s an in-depth look at Menangle’s big Saturday night meeting
RACE ONE: As the saying goes, ‘In for a penny – in for a pound’, and although the currency is different, TUPPENCE (4) is capable of adding some extra ‘folding money’ to the pocket. Prepared by… Read more: Here’s an in-depth look at Menangle’s big Saturday night meeting
Form and weight of numbers in his favour
STRONG form and weight of numbers are what trainer Luke O’Neill is relying on this weekend. The form side of the equation comes from Lady In The Sky, which heads into Saturday night’s Port Pirie Cup… Read more: Form and weight of numbers in his favour
Class mare ready to get ‘Fairy’ dinkum
NEW South Wales’ 2022 open-class Mare of the Year Fairy Tinkabell makes her return to Tabcorp Park Menangle on Saturday night and is on track for a return to the winners’ circle. The Belinda… Read more: Class mare ready to get ‘Fairy’ dinkum
Hoping history repeats itself in Cup Final
ASTUTE horseman Paul Cavallaro hopes history can repeat itself this weekend. Contesting South Australia’s various country cups last season, Cavallaro capped off the circuit by capturing the Final… Read more: Hoping history repeats itself in Cup Final
Superstar on his way to Victoria
VICTORIA’S siring ranks were given a terrific boost with the announcement the 2022 USA and Canadian Three-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year Pebble Beach 3, 1:48.2 ($1,720,875) will do stud duties at… Read more: Superstar on his way to Victoria
‘Greybeard’ pacer out to reclaim record
EVERGREEN pacer Don Boston will attempt to regain his share of a record when he returns to Club Menangle on Saturday night. Rewind to February 11 and Don Boston was the co-holder of the mantle for… Read more: ‘Greybeard’ pacer out to reclaim record
