VIC News
Thrilled with The Eureka barrier draw
HALL Of Fame thoroughbred trainer John Hawkes is growing in confidence he can win the world’s richest harness race. Hawkes described barrier one in Saturday night’s $2.1mil TAB Eureka as “just… Read more: Thrilled with The Eureka barrier draw
Lucky to be alive, let alone winning!
HE PRODUCED a scintillating effort to win, but the fact Give Fred A Clap is alive, let alone racing, is the true impressive story according to Craig Hoban. With Hoban in the cart, Give Fred A Clap… Read more: Lucky to be alive, let alone winning!
Elvis ready to rock ‘n’ roll in Final
PROMISING youngster Send In Elvis is ready to ‘rock n roll’ in Terang tonight. Making a successful debut in Geelong last May, Send In Elvis was then placed in a paddock while trainer Ashleigh… Read more: Elvis ready to rock ‘n’ roll in Final
Promising freshman aimed at majors
PROMISING freshman Usyk will be given a short break before embarking on another feature campaign. Having his third start for Russell Jack when competing in Melton last night, Usyk maintained a… Read more: Promising freshman aimed at majors
Well-bred youngster’s perfect debut
WELL-BRED youngster Cyclone Jenni completed a perfect debut last night. Undertaking her first trip to the races, Cyclone Jenni captured the Youthful Stake in Melton for co-trainers Debbie and Gary… Read more: Well-bred youngster’s perfect debut
Jubilation on show for the world to see
THERE was no hiding the joy as Blazin By crossed the line at Ballarat a few nights ago. Sure the race was a standard midweek event, but the moment was anything but a run-of-the-mill occasion for… Read more: Jubilation on show for the world to see
Classy mare on the market
ALTHOUGH she hasn’t been officially advertised, classy mare Into The Harkness is on the market. Despite “having a lot of fun” with the daughter of Restrepo, Into The Harkness’ ‘For Sale’ status… Read more: Classy mare on the market
Grand Circuit winner retired
THE racing career of Act Now has come to an end with breeder-owner Bruce Edward announcing the 10-time Group winner is set to begin stud duties. The handsome son of Somebeachsomewhere will be… Read more: Grand Circuit winner retired
Dominance spread across statelines
JUST as she did a fortnight ago, champion horsewoman Emma Stewart spread her dominance across three states during the weekend. Stewart had runners engaged in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania… Read more: Dominance spread across statelines
Trainer disqualified
HARNESS Racing New South Wales (HRNSW) Stewards conducted an Inquiry yesterday into a report received from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory (ARFL) that Total Plasma Carbon Dioxide above the… Read more: Trainer disqualified
Star trotter to be retired to stud
STAR trotter Aldebaran Zeus, Australia’s second richest trotting stallion of all-time and a former Australasian mile record holder, will make his final racetrack appearance in the Aldebaran Park… Read more: Star trotter to be retired to stud
Perfect season at risk
BOASTING an undefeated campaign, promising pacer Captain Perfect faces a tough task in keeping his winning streak going this weekend. Winner of his last five starts, Captain Perfect is unbeaten from… Read more: Perfect season at risk
Interstate trip on the cards
A TRIP across the border is on the cards for handy pacer Sea Hunter. Successful at Globe Derby last Saturday night, Sea Hunter is likely to have his next start in Ararat according to Mount Gambier… Read more: Interstate trip on the cards
Group One winner transferred to new stable
TOP trotter Watts Up Partytime has switched stables. Trained by Andy Gath during the past two years, Watts Up Partytime was transferred to Inter Dominion winning horseman Chris Lang and his partner… Read more: Group One winner transferred to new stable
Dominance spread across three states
CHAMPION horsewoman Emma Stewart spread her dominance across three states last night. Stewart had runners engaged in Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania, with her stable registering wins in each… Read more: Dominance spread across three states
Promising youngster continues rapid rise
PROMISING youngster Speedy Healey continued his rapid rise through the grades with another stylish win last night. Completing a hat-trick with his success in Ballarat the previous week, Speedy… Read more: Promising youngster continues rapid rise
HRV announce huge incentives to breed in Victoria
VICTORIAN owners will race for up to $2.75 million in breeding and sales vouchers under a new two-year initiative beginning September 1. The Vicbred Vouchers program will see 550 races across the… Read more: HRV announce huge incentives to breed in Victoria
Lucky escape from serious accident
PROMINENT horseman Damien Burns has escaped a serious accident with only minor injuries to himself and two of his stable stars after a frightening incident on the way to Monday’s Maryborough trials… Read more: Lucky escape from serious accident
Questionable purchase turns into feature winner
AFTER purchasing a filly almost sight unseen during last year’s Australian Pacing Gold Sale, Noel Alexander and Jayne Davies began to question their decision upon post sale inspection. The duo were… Read more: Questionable purchase turns into feature winner
Emotional rollercoaster
WHAT has been an emotional rollercoaster with promising young trotter Jays All That came to a happy pit stop in Melton last night. Named after trainer Tyrone Abela’s late father Joseph, Jays All… Read more: Emotional rollercoaster
