VIC News
Following a tried-and-true formula
VICTORIA’S Pangrazio family have had outstanding success with youngsters from the famed Maori Miss family during the past decade, headed by triple Group One winner Moonshine Linda. Bred in 2014 from… Read more: Following a tried-and-true formula
Draw boosts confidence ahead of Cup
A FAVOURABLE draw has trainer Scott Ewen feeling confident ahead of Saturday night’s Ballarat Cup. Ewen is poised to contest the $100,000 country feature with popular veteran Bulletproof Boy, which… Read more: Draw boosts confidence ahead of Cup
One of Victoria’s fastest growing nurseries
GARY and Louise Toulmin’s Oakbank Estate, set in lush pastures on the foothills of Mt Buninyong, is one of the fastest growing standardbred nurseries in Victoria. Oakbank Estate is home to 50… Read more: One of Victoria’s fastest growing nurseries
Tough draw threatens King’s reign
IN-FORM squaregaiter Kings Guard faces a tough task in his bid for a winning hat-trick. Successful in the Elmore and Cobram Trotters’ Cup during his past two outings, Kings Guard is engaged in… Read more: Tough draw threatens King’s reign
Will this colt be the Sale’s topper?
PREMIUM vendors Lauriston Bloodstock will offer a half-brother to Eureka runners Ripp and Sure Thing Captain which could be a sale topper at the 2025 APG Melbourne Yearling Sale on February 2. But… Read more: Will this colt be the Sale’s topper?
Adding colour to APG Sale
TOURELLO Standardbreds is in the spotlight after White Lion claimed an impressive win at Mount Gambier. Sold through the APG sales to Mattie Craven, the striking palomino standardbred triumphed on… Read more: Adding colour to APG Sale
Aussie pacer is a world first!
MOUNT Gambier played host to what is believed to be a world first last night. Returning from a six-month spell, White Lion proved too good for his rivals to break his maiden at just his second… Read more: Aussie pacer is a world first!
Can undefeated pacer match famous grandfather?
WHETHER he reaches the grand heights of his famous grandfather remains to be seen, but exciting pacer Sirlou is certainly heading in the right direction. Having just his fourth start when contesting… Read more: Can undefeated pacer match famous grandfather?
Exceptional Lots up for grabs
THE 2025 APG Melbourne Yearling Sale on February 2 features some exceptional young talent from vendors showcasing a single lot. Here’s the first of a two-part feature featuring some of the quality… Read more: Exceptional Lots up for grabs
Breeding matriarch has elite record
RESPECTED breeder Helen Head has been breeding pacers for more than 40 years and has produced a series of elite performers in Victoria. Head’s all-American broodmare gem Spirited Storm is the dam of… Read more: Breeding matriarch has elite record
Hunter Cup start assured
EVERGREEN pacer Bulletproof Boy has guaranteed himself a start in next month’s A G Hunter Cup. Already a strong contender for a berth in the Grand Circuit event in Melton on February 1, Bulletproof… Read more: Hunter Cup start assured
Hoping to go one better in Cup
CONNECTIONS of handy pacer Serg Blanco hope he can go one better when he returns to Bendigo. Runner-up in the club’s Pacing Cup last season, Serg Blanco is set to contest tomorrow night’s edition… Read more: Hoping to go one better in Cup
Death and taxes aren’t the only certainties
WE’RE told there are only two certainties in life – death and taxes – well, for this weekend at least, you can add a third! That certainty is Naomi Kerr will win race four in Cobram on Sunday. While… Read more: Death and taxes aren’t the only certainties
Perfect end to a stellar year
JAMES Herbertson’s incredible 2024 season finished with another amazing high on New Year’s Eve when he took out the second running of the Garrard’s Young Guns series. Herbertson won the series in… Read more: Perfect end to a stellar year
Injury almost ended feature’s winners career before it began
WINNING a Home Grown Final in Melton is a phenomenal result for Kvintet Hill considering his career was almost over before it began. Showing a bit of potential while being broken-in, the youngster… Read more: Injury almost ended feature’s winners career before it began
From “handful” to feature winner
FORMER “handful” trotter Winnies Dream has been sent for a well-earned spell. Beginning the season as somewhat of a pest, Winnies Dream has ended the year with a hat-trick following her success in a… Read more: From “handful” to feature winner
Another Finals clean sweep
PREMIER horsewoman Emma Stewart has completed another clean sweep of the pacing division of the Homegrown Classic Finals in Melton. Last week Stewart captured both two-year-old categories with… Read more: Another Finals clean sweep
Feature win revives memory of all-time great
THE revered colors of the greatest trotter seen in this part of the world were carried to victory by Alrighty in the Homegrown Classic in Melton last night. The Andy Gath-trained two-year-old was… Read more: Feature win revives memory of all-time great
Ready to reclaim top title
TECHNICALLY he abdicated the throne, but to James Herbertson that means nothing heading into next week’s Australian Drivers’ Championship. Capturing the 2022 edition of the tournament, Herbertson… Read more: Ready to reclaim top title
Typical horseman’s working holiday
IN TYPICAL horseman fashion, Scott Ewen has combined a family holiday with racing. Venturing home to South Australia to spend time with his clan during the festive season, Ewen made the journey… Read more: Typical horseman’s working holiday
