VIC News
Trotter not worth feeding wins Cup
A HORSE not worth feeding rewarded connections for their faith last night. Subject of a nasty comment from a bitter individual, Abitofadreamer gave trainer Kim Procter the last laugh by capturing… Read more: Trotter not worth feeding wins Cup
Draw not a concern with boom youngster
CONSIDERED one of the most exciting youngsters produced in recent years, Always Hot will need to live up to the hype if he is to emerge triumphant at Club Menangle tomorrow night. Boasting a perfect… Read more: Draw not a concern with boom youngster
Date set for Victoria’s night of nights
THE next Gordon Rothacker Medallist, Living Legend and Victorian Horse of the Year will be among the winners revealed at a Melton Entertainment Park celebration on May 26. The annual Victorian… Read more: Date set for Victoria’s night of nights
Star reinswomen lead the way
TWO of Australia’s most popular reinswomen completed Cup doubles yesterday. Victoria’s champion Kerryn Manning dominated the Pacers’ and Trotters’ features in Boort, while inspirational South… Read more: Star reinswomen lead the way
From people’s horse to $151 rank outsider
A MONTH ago Bulletproof Boy was in winning form, creating headlines and being referred to as “the people’s horse”. This weekend his figures don’t read as well, the spotlight has moved on and he’s… Read more: From people’s horse to $151 rank outsider
Drawn to capture overdue Group One
QUALITY pacer Bay Of Biscay is favoured to register an overdue Group One victory this weekend. Proving himself among the best of his crop, Bay Of Biscay has been runner-up in the New South Wales and… Read more: Drawn to capture overdue Group One
King ready to reign
CONNECTIONS of talented pacer Kingman hope he can emulate his stablemate at Club Menangle on Saturday night. Contesting last weekend’s Hondo Grattan Stake, Kingman was unplaced from barrier eight as… Read more: King ready to reign
Rising star back following near-death experience
FIVE months after almost losing his life, Fighter Command will return to racing on Saturday night. Set to contest the $2.1million The Eureka at Club Menangle last September, Fighter Command missed… Read more: Rising star back following near-death experience
Tremendous training achievement
IN WHAT can only be described as a tremendous training achievement, Emma Stewart has qualified the first three entrants into the famed Chariots Of Fire. Two races offering a berth into the Group One… Read more: Tremendous training achievement
Famous losses which overshadowed the winner
ALTHOUGH triumphant in last night’s Albury Cup, Captain Hammerhead’s success has been overshadowed by the Swayzee’s defeat. Not only was Swayzee a short-priced favourite, he was attempting to secure… Read more: Famous losses which overshadowed the winner
Bold tactics pave way for upset
BOLD tactics and a well-thought plan paved the way for an upset in last night’s Albury Cup. Aware of just what his best chances of victory were, David Moran adopted similar actions used by Swayzee’s… Read more: Bold tactics pave way for upset
Aiming to extend Chariots assault
WITH one runner already guaranteed a start in the Chariots Of Fire, Emma Stewart will aim to extend her assault on the famed feature this weekend. Thanks to his success in The Bonanza in Melton a… Read more: Aiming to extend Chariots assault
Unbeaten star to make public appearance
EXCITING trotter Keayang Zahara took the harness racing world by storm last season, and the public will get their first look at the unbeaten star for 2025 later in the week. The brilliant mare will… Read more: Unbeaten star to make public appearance
The report of my death was an exaggeration!
DESPITE reports of his demise, we are pleased to set the record straight that Rex Hocking is still alive. News of Hocking’s passing filtered through to our office yesterday, with a tribute written… Read more: The report of my death was an exaggeration!
Aussies claims top Kiwi awards
RECENTLY retired champion Just Believe has added another feather to his cap after being named New Zealand Horse of the Year. Becoming the first Australian to claim the Shaky Isles’ top award in more… Read more: Aussies claims top Kiwi awards
Boom youngster maintains perfect record
BOOM youngster Always Hot maintained his perfect record with an exhilarating victory at Club Menangle last night. Second-up from a four-month spell, Always Hot treated his rivals with contempt in… Read more: Boom youngster maintains perfect record
Superstar claims slice of history
BECOMING just the second dual Cranbourne Cup winner moments ago, superstar Leap To Fame will now be given the opportunity to join a very select group of champions next month. Successfully defending… Read more: Superstar claims slice of history
Going all out in border-crossing raid
IT IS fair to say Victorian horseman Reece Moore is going “all out” in his attack on tonight’s Port Pirie program. A frequent border-crossing raider in recent months, Moore has enjoyed a solid rate… Read more: Going all out in border-crossing raid
Record wagering return
PUNTERS backed last Saturday night’s Sportsbet A. G. Hunter Cup and Yabby Dam Farms Great Southern Star meeting like never before. The 2025 A. G. Hunter Cup was the most wagered-on Victorian harness… Read more: Record wagering return
Swayzee narrowly escapes deadly blaze hours after Hunter Cup win
WITHIN hours of winning the A G Hunter Cup, outstanding pacer Swayzee was staring death in the face. In what he has called “an act of God’s good grace”, Ted Caruana noticed a fire rapidly… Read more: Swayzee narrowly escapes deadly blaze hours after Hunter Cup win
