VIC News
Back to best ahead of Final
IMPROVING freshman Just Jimmy has returned to top form at the right time. Racing in consistent fashion for trainer Sharon Newman, Just Jimmy won two races before performing well-below his best a… Read more: Back to best ahead of Final
Is she the new measuring stick?
PROMINENT horseman Michael Stanley admits he never thought the day would come when he compared a filly to Petacular. Among the best of her crop during the 2016 and ’17 seasons, Petacular won 19 of… Read more: Is she the new measuring stick?
Cup a hoodoo for so many champions
GAMMALITE, Our Sir Vancelot, Thorate, Village Kid, Westburn Grant, Im Themightyquinn and Leap To Fame have so many things in common. Each has earned more than $1million, captured numerous Group… Read more: Cup a hoodoo for so many champions
Interstate dominance to continue
VICTORIA’S dominance of the South Australia Derby looks set to continue if the result of tonight’s heats is any guide. Two qualifiers for the Blue Riband were conducted at Globe Derby, with… Read more: Interstate dominance to continue
Kingman to chase Victoria’s summer riches
VICTORIA’S lucrative summer riches have become a key target for rising star Kingman. Speaking after the four-year-old’s Victoria Cup triumph in Melton tonight, New South Wales trainer Luke McCarthy… Read more: Kingman to chase Victoria’s summer riches
Rising star issues ominous Cup warning
RISING star Miki To Success issued an ominous warning at Globe Derby just moments ago. Sent across the border to tackle a South Australia Cup heat, the Emma Stewart-trained entire not only succeeded… Read more: Rising star issues ominous Cup warning
Young gun’s personal milestone
LEADING young reinsman Ryan Sanderson celebrated a personal milestone in Melton tonight. Victoria’s premier concession driver last year – and sitting on top of the table again this season… Read more: Young gun’s personal milestone
New Zealand trip unlikely with freakish trotter
DESPITE her dominating success in Melton just moments ago, freakish trotter Keayang Zahara is unlikely to head back to New Zealand. No stranger to glory on the Shake Isles, Keayang Zahara was… Read more: New Zealand trip unlikely with freakish trotter
Kitty purrs for Millar
IF EVER there was a pacer which simply preferred one human over others, Pet Kitty would be it. A well-travelled mare, Pet Kitty has had eight trainers – and 10 stable changes – throughout her… Read more: Kitty purrs for Millar
Rundle’s sleepless night avoided
FACING what shaped as an extremely sleepless night, Tom Rundle breathed a sigh of relief when he checked his phone a few hours ago. For the past few days Rundle has been in limbo as far as racing… Read more: Rundle’s sleepless night avoided
Chasing another Derby 30 years later!
VETERAN horseman Geoff Webster is looking to turn back the clock this weekend. Set to return to his former stomping ground – Globe Derby – tomorrow night, Webster hopes to celebrate the 30th… Read more: Chasing another Derby 30 years later!
Luck and more luck needed in Blue Riband
ALL the main chances are on the second row…then there’s us! That was the tongue-in-cheek comment from Damian Wilson when discussing Saturday night’s Victoria Oaks in Melton. Wilson will contest the… Read more: Luck and more luck needed in Blue Riband
Keep your friends close and your frenemies closer!
EXHILARATING sqauregaiter Keayang Zahara doesn’t need to look far to find her biggest threat ahead of Saturday night’s mega Melton meeting. Widely-regarded as the most exciting trotting mare… Read more: Keep your friends close and your frenemies closer!
Talented youngster heading interstate – again!
TO South Australia via Tasmania is certainly the long way around for Victorian youngster Coniston, but that’s no concern according to trainer John Tormey. With the three-year-old finalising a… Read more: Talented youngster heading interstate – again!
Cahir dares to dream
LIKE so many leaving an Australian Pacing Gold Sale with their latest purchase, Nathan Cahir had dreams of grandeur. Visions of his acquisition blazing down the home straight under lights, glorious… Read more: Cahir dares to dream
Classic at his mercy
HE’S poised to contest several majors in Melton on Saturday night, with each of his runners ‘in the market’ and considered a reasonable chance. For example, Soho Americano is vying for favouritism… Read more: Classic at his mercy
Aiming to join elite sorority
HAVING joined an elite sorority earlier in the season, classy youngster Gatesys Gem is aiming to assume her position among another rare group of fillies this weekend. Taken north last May, Gatesys… Read more: Aiming to join elite sorority
Can he defy logic this weekend?
EVERY once in a while, a competitor comes along that defies the odds, defies logic and fulfils an incredible dream. One such case which springs to mind is George Foreman, who captured the greatest… Read more: Can he defy logic this weekend?
Crossing border for sentimental win
SHE’S no stranger to winning features in South Australia, but last night was a little different for champion Victorian horsewoman Emma Stewart. A frequent cross-border visitor, Stewart has won… Read more: Crossing border for sentimental win
Surely they can’t leave him out of the Cup again!
SURELY history can’t repeat itself this week! That was the call from Scott Ewen this morning when discussing next Saturday’s Victoria Cup. Ewen has set the Grand Circuit event as Bulletproof Boy’s… Read more: Surely they can’t leave him out of the Cup again!
