VIC News
I had no plans of training again!
IT DIDN’T take Michael Hughes long to reacquaint himself with the winners’ circle. A highly-successful horseman, Hughes enjoyed glory at the highest level while amassing almost 400 wins before decidin Read more: I had no plans of training again!
You’ve got to celebrate accordingly!
WHEN you finally capture an elusive Group One after a lifetime in the sport, a celebration is only natural! For popular horseman Michael Bellman, tonight will be all about ‘getting on the beers’! Bell Read more: You’ve got to celebrate accordingly!
From death’s door to winners’ circle
TO BE alive, let alone winning a race, is a feat in itself for Notanotha Naughty. Given “about 20 per cent” chance of survival just hours after birth, Notanotha Naughty not only beat the odds, he is n Read more: From death’s door to winners’ circle
Kiwi import lives up to his name
KIWI import El Conqueror lived up to his name during his Australian debut last night. Having first start for prominent Victorian-based trainer Brent Lilley, El Conqueror subdued his rivals to capture Read more: Kiwi import lives up to his name
Chance to match champion sibling’s feat
SHE’S got a long way to go before any comparison with her famous sibling can even be considered, but Queen Kizen has her chance to match one of the former star’s feats. From broodmare gem Queen Kenny, Read more: Chance to match champion sibling’s feat
Hoping for happy homecoming
POPULAR horseman Robbie Caton is hoping for a happy homecoming tomorrow night. Moving to South Australia “about eight or nine years ago”, Caton is poised to return across the border for the Swan Hill Read more: Hoping for happy homecoming
Unbeaten since returning from surgery
REMAINING coy on whether a few bionic parts have been added, Fred Spiteri has certainly bounced back from surgery like harness racing’s Six Million Dollar Man! Forced into the operating room a couple Read more: Unbeaten since returning from surgery
Family fun for promising trio
PREMIER horsewoman Emma Stewart registered a unique treble in Bendigo last night. Stewart is no stranger to preparing multiple winners on a card, including an Australian record nine wins at a meeting, Read more: Family fun for promising trio
Draw not a concern in bid for maiden Group One win
A QUICK glance suggests Michael Bellman has every reason to be disappointed in Sunday’s Victoria Trotters’ Derby draw. Aiming for his maiden Group One victory, Bellman’s prospects appear to be hampere Read more: Draw not a concern in bid for maiden Group One win
Younger sibling on the rise
HE’S got a long way to go before he can be compared to his older sibling, but Major Blitz is heading in the right direction. That’s the call from trainer Allan McDonough following Major Blitz’s win in Read more: Younger sibling on the rise
Stable switch pays dividends
A STABLE switch has paid immediate dividends with Pre Eminant. Following a second and fourth during her first two starts, Pre Eminant was transferred to premier trainer Emma Stewart early last… Read more: Stable switch pays dividends
We can’t use those trainer’s quotes!
GIVEN this is a family-orientated publication we can’t use Aaron Dunn’s exact quote after he heard about the South Australia Derby draw. Let’s just say after being told his entrant – Forty Love… Read more: We can’t use those trainer’s quotes!
Class above his rivals
PROVING to be a class above his rivals at Globe Derby tonight, rising star pacer Miki To Success will return home to prepare for a title defence. Sent across the border for the South Australia Cup… Read more: Class above his rivals
Locals determined to beat impossible odds
THERE is a sense of the battle of the Alamo about Saturday night’s Globe Derby meeting. In 1836 Colonel Travis led a team of 185 men who attempted to defend an old mission – The Alamo – against the… Read more: Locals determined to beat impossible odds
Eyes set on another interstate Group One
NO STRANGER to winning majors when travelling interstate, Emma Stewart has a strong opportunity to add to her tally this weekend. Based in Victoria, the champion horsewoman has won an incredible 35… Read more: Eyes set on another interstate Group One
APG named as Vicbred sponsor
AUSTRALIAN Pacing Gold is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2025 Vicbred Super Series, one of Victoria’s premier harness racing showcases, to be held across two thrilling nights of racing at… Read more: APG named as Vicbred sponsor
Hoping for overdue metro win
ENJOYING his best season with his boutique stable, veteran trainer Rod Carberry hopes the year reaches new heights this weekend. Preparing a small team for “a very long time”, the hobby trainer will… Read more: Hoping for overdue metro win
Provincial circuit becoming happy hunting ground
MILDURA is becoming a happy hunting ground for handy pacer Maxy Wants To Play. The Aaron Dunn-trained gelding has made the trip to the Sunraysia District three times during his last 10 starts for… Read more: Provincial circuit becoming happy hunting ground
Childhood memories come rushing back
CHILDHOOD memories came flooding back to Leroy Malseed in Terang last night. Breeder and part-owner of debutante winner Colossal Hope, Malseed found himself reminiscing about his grandfather, Kevin… Read more: Childhood memories come rushing back
No such thing as sisterly love on the track!
SISTERLY love was nowhere to be seen in Terang last night as Michelle Wight and Kerryn Manning battled out the second event. Hitting the lead approaching the final bend, Wight became all-the-more… Read more: No such thing as sisterly love on the track!
