VIC News
Vallelonga chasing city Victory
CONFIDENT his runner is capable of winning, trainer Vince Vallelonga still believes luck will play an important role. On his way to Melton as this is being written, Vallelonga will be represented by i Read more: Vallelonga chasing city Victory
Draft boosted by trotting entrants
THE catalogue for the 2026 Australian Pacing Gold Melbourne Yearling Sale, to be held on Sunday, February 15 at Oaklands Junction, has been further boosted with the 12-strong contingent of trotting br Read more: Draft boosted by trotting entrants
Cups King looking to rein again
LUCKLESS in his bid for a slice of history in the recent St Arnaud Trotters’ Cup, Tristan Larsen hopes to make amends in Stawell this weekend. Establishing himself as the King of Trotters’ Cup in rece Read more: Cups King looking to rein again
Mares only races increased next season
HARNESS Racing Victoria will increase the volume of mares-restricted races from January next year. In collaboration with Harness Breeders Victoria, the changes reinforce Victoria’s commitment to mares Read more: Mares only races increased next season
“It is amazing she remained alive!”
ON PAPER she is no superstar, but the fact Chirripo won six races and been among the placegetters 12 times from her first 45 starts suggests different. Yes, that record doesn’t exactly scream champion Read more: “It is amazing she remained alive!”
Interstate success continues
SOUTH Australia continues to be a happy hunting ground for well-known trainer Rosie Weidenbach. In fact, SA has become a mecca for success for several members of Weidenbach’s family. Based in Victoria Read more: Interstate success continues
Still chasing Vicbred win three decades later
STRANGELY she hasn’t earned the title of the best standardbred the Senior family has been associated with, but that could change at Entertainment Park Melton tomorrow night. One of Victoria’s most exc Read more: Still chasing Vicbred win three decades later
Draw toughens title defence
TOMORROW night’s draw has toughened Commodus title defence according to trainer Jayne Davies. Although pleased with the son of Father Patrick heading into the Vicbred Super Series Final in Melton, Dav Read more: Draw toughens title defence
‘Miracle’ foal chasing Group One glory
FOALED in a weakened state, a well-bred colt was rushed to the local equine hospital where the diagnosis was bleak. A scope showed the ‘baby’ had dysphagia, which is a paralysis of the larynx and phar Read more: ‘Miracle’ foal chasing Group One glory
Erratic mare on best behaviour
ERRATIC mare Majestic Charma continued her ‘all or nothing’ pattern in Cranbourne last night. To trainer George Batsakis’ delight, the trotter had the ‘all’ attitude which resulted in victory. Majesti Read more: Erratic mare on best behaviour
Positive signs in HRV financial report
HARNESS Racing Victoria has made significant strides in its transformation to financial sustainability, which are outlined in today’s release of the 2024-25 Annual Report. The HRV group’s performance Read more: Positive signs in HRV financial report
Cup winner enjoying life after racing
THOUGH not told often enough, from time-to-time we do hear stories about horses enjoying life after racing. Some find their way into the dressage arena, others in show competitions and even carriage c Read more: Cup winner enjoying life after racing
No need to rely on luck
THERE was no need for Our Luciano to rely on luck in Bendigo last night…he made his own! Facing an arduous task from his outside of the second row draw, Our Luciano simply outstayed his rivals to capt Read more: No need to rely on luck
Poised to play strong hand
QUIET compared to previous seasons during the first two rounds of Vicbred Super Series heats, premier trainer Emma Stewart is poised to play a strong hand tonight. Stewart has dominated the futurity i Read more: Poised to play strong hand
Handy youngster living up to his name
HANDY youngster Im All Business lived up to his name once again last Saturday night. Racing in top form, Im All Business completed a hat-trick at Globe Derby with another impressive display for traine Read more: Handy youngster living up to his name
Cup triumph 12 months in the making
IT WAS a long time coming, but Dhaulagiri has finally broken his maiden for Matthew Horsnell. Trained by Horsnell since October 2024, Dhaulagiri snapped his losing streak by capturing today’s St Arnau Read more: Cup triumph 12 months in the making
Aiming to go one better than star dam
CONNECTIONS of handy youngster Lets Go Lorna hope she can continue to go one better than her dam in coming weeks. Contesting a Vicbred heat in Melton last night, Lets Go Lorna caused an upset by scori Read more: Aiming to go one better than star dam
Happy to keep flying under the radar
WITH his quality filly Star To Fall seemingly overlooked by punters and rivals alike, trainer Craig Turnbull stated he is happy for the youngster to “keep flying under the radar”. Boasting three wins Read more: Happy to keep flying under the radar
Cups King aiming for slice of history
ESTABLISHING himself as the King of Trotters’ Cup in recent season’s, Tristan Larsen is aiming for a slice of history this weekend. Since making his driving debut in 2023, Larsen has won an incredible Read more: Cups King aiming for slice of history
How many horses do you have before they lock you up?
YOU could describe harness racing as Peter Gleeson’s passion, but by his own admission, it’s his obsession. Having become hooked on the sport as a teenager, Gleeson owns an ever-growing band of pacers Read more: How many horses do you have before they lock you up?
