VIC News
All hail Queen Rakero
QUALITY mare Rakero Rebel had to find in an extra gear in a blisteringly run race to salute in the time-honoured Queen Of The Pacific in Melton tonight. The Jess Tubbs-trained mare was sent out at… Read more: All hail Queen Rakero
Will Blue Riband trend continue?
GIVEN her strength of numbers, there is a fair chance Emma Stewart will win Saturday night’s Victoria Derby in Melton. If that is the case, be sure to back one of Stewart’s Oaks runners later in the… Read more: Will Blue Riband trend continue?
Defending champ requires a miracle!
NO STRANGER to achieving some remarkable feats, Emma Stewart will have to perform a miracle if Act Now is to successfully defend his title this weekend. Completing her rise to the top a decade ago… Read more: Defending champ requires a miracle!
Pacing sensation to match all-time greats
QUEENSLAND sensation Leap To Fame will have to match the feat of some of the sport’s all-time greats to capture Saturday night’s Victoria Cup. A tight $1.20 TAB Fixed Odds favourite ahead of the… Read more: Pacing sensation to match all-time greats
Aiming to reclaim Cup title
VETERAN pacer Max Delight will attempt to join a pair of stars when he heads back to Melton this weekend. Engaged in Saturday night’s $300,000 Victoria Cup, Max Delight is aiming to reclaim the… Read more: Aiming to reclaim Cup title
Group One winner’s triumphant return
GROUP One winner Idyllic made a triumphant racing return yesterday. Building a solid record for power couple Emma Stewart and Clayton Tonkin, Idyllic notched 11 wins and 11 placings from 29 starts… Read more: Group One winner’s triumphant return
Another clean sweep
CHAMPION horsewoman Emma Stewart transferred her recent Vicbred Super Series dominance to last Saturday night’s Victoria Derby heats. Making the futurity her own pet project in recent years, Stewart… Read more: Another clean sweep
HRV cuts part of a ‘pathway to sustainability’
HARNESS Racing Victoria has announced operational savings and changes to participant returns for 2025 as part of the industry’s pathway to sustainability. From January 1, 2025, feature race… Read more: HRV cuts part of a ‘pathway to sustainability’
Early prediction proving spot on
BEFORE Ravishing Sloy’s debut for Kevin Pizzuto a fortnight ago the Inter Dominion winning trainer made a bold prediction about the three-year-old. “We bought him because he’s a very nice type and I… Read more: Early prediction proving spot on
Former Australian record speedster retired
FORMER speedster Keep On Rocking has been retired. A handy performer in Australia, Keep On Rocking enjoyed a successful career in America while trained by ex-patriot Chris Scicluna. The highlight of… Read more: Former Australian record speedster retired
Stats say he is worth a flutter!
FOR those who play the stats when having a punt, Hes Themightyspin is worth a flutter this weekend. Engaged in the final event in Melton tomorrow night, Hes Themightyspin will be driven by star… Read more: Stats say he is worth a flutter!
Exciting pacer continuing comeback
MAKING a triumphant return last week, exciting pacer Captain Ravishing will attempt to continue his climb to the top on Saturday night. First-up from a 10-month break, Captain Ravishing completed an… Read more: Exciting pacer continuing comeback
Group One win felt around the world
AN UPSET win in Melton last Saturday night not only sent a shockwave through local punters, it was felt on the other side of the world. Cursed by most gamblers due to her victory as a $41 outsider… Read more: Group One win felt around the world
A night I will never forget
IT WAS so surreal and a night I will never forget, yet in parts I don’t remember. That’s how Jackie Barker summed up her extraordinary time to Melton last night. With four drives on the card, Barker… Read more: A night I will never forget
Another slice of history for champion horsewoman
CHAMPION horsewoman Emma Stewart continued her Vicbred Super Series dominance while also creating another slice of history in Melton last night. Making the futurity her own pet project for almost a… Read more: Another slice of history for champion horsewoman
Bargain buy chasing Group One glory
ALL but given away, bargain buy Suga Daddy has an opportunity to complete a fairy tale this weekend. Sacked by his fourth trainer earlier this year, Suga Daddy was purchased by Luke Sutherland who… Read more: Bargain buy chasing Group One glory
Difficult task in bid to regain title
CLASSY pacer The Lost Storm will face a difficult task during his bid to regain the Vicbred Super Series title. Winner of the two-year-old Final in 2022, The Lost Storm bypassed last season’s… Read more: Difficult task in bid to regain title
Undefeated fillies facing acid test
IN WHAT will be just her sixth start, undefeated filly Keayang Zahara is aiming for her third Group One success this weekend. Completing the New South Wales Trotters’ Oaks and Derby double at Club… Read more: Undefeated fillies facing acid test
Group One winner ready for long-awaited return
A SOLID trial has classy pacer Captain Ravishing ready for a first-up win on Friday night. Once touted as Australia’s most exciting prospect, Captain Ravishing has been hampered by a string of… Read more: Group One winner ready for long-awaited return
Long road trip worthwhile
A 10-hour round trip proved worthwhile for Mildura-based horsewoman Naomi Kerr during the weekend. Kerr made the extensive journey to Port Pirie on Saturday night, with her venture made even longer… Read more: Long road trip worthwhile
