VIC News
Champion requires no introduction
GLOBE Derby is poised to shine brightly on December 29. In what is a true assembly of some of the industry’s brightest stars, the South Australian venue is set to host the Australian Driving… Read more: Champion requires no introduction
Feature win dedicated to late father
YOU hope for a fairy tale, but they don’t always happen, so I’m rapt it did this time. That’s how trainer Tyrone Abela summed up his successful interstate raid during the weekend. Abela made the… Read more: Feature win dedicated to late father
Emotions to be at a premium
EMOTIONS will be at a premium at Globe Derby tomorrow night. Win – which is the aim – lose or draw, Victorian horseman Tyrone Abela will be thinking of his late father, Joe. A well-known industry… Read more: Emotions to be at a premium
Queen step closer to coronation
STAR mare Queen Elida continued her push for the industry’s greatest throne with another stylish display last night. Successful during the opening Inter Dominion round in Newcastle last Friday… Read more: Queen step closer to coronation
Zucchini tops the menu – and Paddy’s enjoying a feast of wins
IMPRESSIVE: Jilliby Zucchini scores at Menangle on Tuesday. Read more: Zucchini tops the menu – and Paddy’s enjoying a feast of wins
Time for well-earned break
A LONG break is the reward for promising freshman Zenario following his feature success at Globe Derby last Saturday night. Making the trek across the border for the Southern Cross series, Zenario… Read more: Time for well-earned break
Accomplished trainer registers first win
ACCOMPLISHED greyhound trainer Kevin Sandiford completed his transition to harness racing last night. Enjoying his share of success with ‘dish lickers’ across almost four decades, Sandiford decided… Read more: Accomplished trainer registers first win
Hoping to buck the trend
SOUTH Australian horseman David Phillips is hoping to ‘buck the trend’ during the weekend. With ‘Croweaters’ usually on the wrong side of interstate invaders – particularly Victorians – the Mount… Read more: Hoping to buck the trend
Local filly makes massive statement
LOCALLY-OWNED youngster Brighton made a massive statement at Globe Derby last Saturday night. Breaking her maiden at her sixth start, Brighton captured an 1800-metre Southern Cross heat in a slick… Read more: Local filly makes massive statement
Reigning champ ready for title defence
REIGNING champion No Notthebuttons is back in town to defend his title. Successful in last season’s Southern Cross Final, No Notthebuttons will make the trip from Victoria to contest Saturday… Read more: Reigning champ ready for title defence
Interstate raiders dominate card
VICTORIANS dominated proceedings during last night’s Mount Gambier meeting. With several border-hopping stables in action, raiders captured five of the eight races while also figuring among the… Read more: Interstate raiders dominate card
Harness racing loses a true character
ROCKBANK-based trainer Brian Kiesey, who was born on Christmas Day 1960, sadly passed away on Sunday, November 17 aged 64. Kiesey loved nothing more than being around his horses, spending many hours… Read more: Harness racing loses a true character
Chasing first driving win in 50 years!
ALMOST five decades since his last victory and 13 years since his previous drive, veteran horseman Colin Watson will make his comeback in Charlton today. Taking time out from the sport after… Read more: Chasing first driving win in 50 years!
Ending season on a perfect note
A RETURN to winning form has resulted in Violet Stanford ending her season on a perfect note. Undefeated from five starts as a two-year-old, including the Vicbred Super Series Final, the Nathan… Read more: Ending season on a perfect note
Triple Crown glory
GUN reinsman James Herbertson entrenched himself on the big stage with a winning treble of Breeders Crown finals on Saturday night at Melton. Herbertson completed the hat-trick of wins when he… Read more: Triple Crown glory
Well-earned break following Crown victory
QUALITY trotter Valtino is heading for a well-earned break. Capping off his season with a Breeders’ Crown triumph in Melton last night, Valtino is likely to spent all of summer in a paddock. New… Read more: Well-earned break following Crown victory
Chance to go one better
CONNECTIONS of handy youngster Thunda Struck hope he can go one better in Melton on Saturday night. Runner-up behind Val Thorens in last season’s Breeders’ Crown Final, Thunda Struck is engaged in… Read more: Chance to go one better
Domination set to continue
SATURDAY night’s Melton meeting appears to be at the mercy of Emma Stewart yet again. As she has in recent years, the record-breaking trainer has a stranglehold on the Australasian Breeders’ Crown… Read more: Domination set to continue
“Brings Dad back into the sport”
ALTHOUGH the feature is a far cry from its heyday, Craig Hoban was thrilled to win last week’s Yarra Valley Cup with a pacer so strongly connected to his late father, Gary. Hoban was triumphant with… Read more: “Brings Dad back into the sport”
Another Blue Riband double
CHAMPION horsewoman Emma Stewart has rounded out another Blue Riband double. In a magnificent training feat, Stewart captured last night’s South Australia Oaks at Globe Derby to match her SA Derby… Read more: Another Blue Riband double
