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Mare goes from “rubbish bin” to winners’ circle
ONCE destined for the ‘the rubbish bin’, Atomic Julia is making the most of her extended opportunities. Retired from racing and set to become an embryo recipient, Atomic Julia failed to respond to… Read more: Mare goes from “rubbish bin” to winners’ circle
Personal milestone a “pretty fair effort”
RESPECTED horseman Greg Scholefield has registered a personal milestone. With his boutique stable in its customary strong form, Scholefield passed $1million in prizemoney as a trainer. Given he has… Read more: Personal milestone a “pretty fair effort”
Hard-working mum hoping for two-state double
WHILE staying at home nursing her newborn, prominent horsewoman Alyce Finnis will be paying as much attention as possible to the television tomorrow night. Last March Finnis and her husband, Jayson… Read more: Hard-working mum hoping for two-state double
Perfect debut for late starter
MAKING a late start to her career didn’t prevent Carly Holman from creating an instant impact on the winners’ circle. Completing her racing debut in Port Pirie on Tuesday night, Holman experienced… Read more: Perfect debut for late starter
Personal milestone for promising young trainer
RECENTLY increasing the size of her team, Samantha Pascoe was promptly rewarded with a personal milestone during the weekend. One of South Australia’s most sought-after drivers, Pascoe expanded her… Read more: Personal milestone for promising young trainer
Personal milestone for well-seasoned horseman
HOPEFUL of reaching a personal milestone before he heads for a long spell, Darren Billinger achieved his goal on Monday. Heading to Globe Derby requiring a win, the well-seasoned horseman had to… Read more: Personal milestone for well-seasoned horseman
Anything you can do, I can do better!
WAS a case of ‘anything you can do, I can do better’ yesterday. Making the trip to Victoria to visit his daughter during the weekend, veteran horseman Jeff Procter was at Yarra Valley to watch Kim’s… Read more: Anything you can do, I can do better!
On target for another successful interstate raid
REGULAR visitor Emma Stewart will make another South Australian raid during the weekend. Boasting a phenomenal strike rate when crossing the border, the premier Victorian trainer has a pair of… Read more: On target for another successful interstate raid
Prime opportunity to snap bridesmaid status
TOMORROW night’s Globe Derby meeting presents Im Hector with a prime opportunity to snap his recent bridesmaid status. Racing in his customary consistent form, with seven placings from 12 starts… Read more: Prime opportunity to snap bridesmaid status
Veteran and “Johnny Come Lately” combine for unlikely win
A VETERAN and a “Johnny Come Lately” combined for an unlikely win at Globe Derby last night. At his 185th start, Barney Fella caused an upset by scoring at $16 with Declan Whelan in the cart. Having… Read more: Veteran and “Johnny Come Lately” combine for unlikely win
From last start winner to rank outsider
ACCORDING to punters Paulis Pride has close to no chance tonight despite being a last start winner. Among the favourites in Port Pirie a week ago, Paulis Pride outstayed his rivals by racing in the… Read more: From last start winner to rank outsider
Rising star’s perfect start to season
RISING star Jamaican Rock has continued his perfect start to the season. Among South Australia’s best two-year-olds last term, Jamaican Rock returned from a five-month spell to register a soft win… Read more: Rising star’s perfect start to season
“We hit a big gum tree and I blacked out”
PERSEVERANCE – that’s the key to Majestic Tilly’s form according to trainer Garth Hurrell. Making her debut as a two-year-old in November 2021, Majestic Tilly finally broke her maiden status when… Read more: “We hit a big gum tree and I blacked out”
In form veteran back for more
FRESH from his success during the weekend, Rocking With Charm will be back in action tonight. Scoring with ease on Saturday evening, Rocking With Charm faces a tougher task in the second event on… Read more: In form veteran back for more
Chance for second win in 28 months!
RECENTLY breaking a long drought from the winners’ circle, Ima Workingclassman has a solid opportunity to register another success this weekend. Scoring at Globe Derby on March 20, Ima… Read more: Chance for second win in 28 months!
Veteran quick to bounce back
IT DIDN’T take veteran pacer Assassinator long to return to the winners’ circle. Favourite in the Port Pirie Cup a fortnight ago, Assassinator was a brave fifth after racing in the ‘death seat’ over… Read more: Veteran quick to bounce back
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
‘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
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
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
