VIC News
Stewart’s Australian record-equalling night
FRESH from dominating the Vicbred Super Series heats, Emma Stewart has blitzed last night’s semi-finals in Melton. Leading into the second round Stewart won 15 of the 21 qualifiers for two, three… Read more: Stewart’s Australian record-equalling night
Ready to go one better
PRODUCING an eye-catching effort when runner-up in a Vicbred Super Series heat last week, Paradise Valley is expected to go on better in tomorrow night’s semi-final in Melton. Resuming from a… Read more: Ready to go one better
Huge convoy heading to semis
IF YOUR driving towards Melton via the Ballarat route on tomorrow night keep an eye out for a convey of standardbreds. With a massive team engaged at Victoria’s premier track, record-breaking… Read more: Huge convoy heading to semis
Win honours late family member
EMOTIONS were at a premium in Cranbourne earlier this week. Always thrilled to win with a stable representative, Taylor Ford had a more personal reason to wave her whip as Precious Belle crossed the… Read more: Win honours late family member
Is this Lauriston’s next millionaire?
ANNE and Bill Anderson’s Lauriston Bloodstock pulled off another coup last weekend when emerging four-year-old Sure Thing Captain secured the last spot in the $2.1million TAB Eureka slot race to be… Read more: Is this Lauriston’s next millionaire?
Domination taken to another level
ALREADY boasting a phenomenal Vicbred record, Emma Stewart took her domination to another level last night. Fresh from winning five of the seven two-year-old heats in which she had a runner in… Read more: Domination taken to another level
Vicbred cliché continues
IN WHAT has become a cliché, Emma Stewart has dominated another round of Vicbred Super Series heats. Stewart has turned the futurity into her own pet project in recent seasons, dominating the series… Read more: Vicbred cliché continues
Here’s the final piece of the Eureka puzzle
RACE ONE: Back from a spell, but with the benefit of three runs under his belt, MAJOR MAJOR (9) is capable of assisting punter’s starting the eight-event card on the right side of the ledger… Read more: Here’s the final piece of the Eureka puzzle
Prime example why first win bonus needs to be extended
LATE bloomer Lets Go Again is the ideal reason why the Vicbred first win bonus should be a lifetime offering not a limited season opportunity according to trainer Terry Sinclair. As it stands, an… Read more: Prime example why first win bonus needs to be extended
Another US win for Aussie reinsman
EX-PATRIOT reinsman Brad Chisholm has made another trip to the winners’ circle in the United States by combining with Iminurblindspot at Freehold during the weekend. Chisholm has cut a regular path… Read more: Another US win for Aussie reinsman
Promising freshman trotter remains unbeaten
UNDEFEATED freshman Zarski will be kept fresh ahead of his first major target. Registering his second victory for trainer Gary Donaldson when too good in Melton last night, Zarski is being readied… Read more: Promising freshman trotter remains unbeaten
Pathway to sustainability
HARNESS Racing Victoria CEO Matt Isaacs has outlined details of the industry’s revenue and cost challenges, and how the Melton land transfer will help the sport transition to a sustainable pathway… Read more: Pathway to sustainability
Q&A with HRV CEO
DAMAGE control or fact correcting tour, regardless of which way you look at it, Harness Racing Victoria’s honchos have been busy this week. HRV’s woes began last Friday when the state’s five kindred… Read more: Q&A with HRV CEO
In-form mare aimed at rich futurity
NEXT month’s Vicbred Super Series is on the agenda for in-form mare, Platinum Drive. Boasting two wins and a pair of thirds from her last six starts, Platinum Drive is “in the right space” heading… Read more: In-form mare aimed at rich futurity
Conditions against in-form trotter
CONDITIONS are against him, but that doesn’t mean Overandout can’t continue his winning streak. Set to race in Melton tomorrow night, Overandout has drawn barrier nine over 1720 metres for trainer… Read more: Conditions against in-form trotter
Demanding action following catastrophic $24m loss
WE, the Presidents of the Victorian Harness Racing Kindred Bodies, are issuing this urgent and united statement to express our profound concern over the future of Harness Racing in Victoria. A… Read more: Demanding action following catastrophic $24m loss
Drivers hospitalized following horrific crash
DRIVERS Ellen Tormey and Tony Xiriha are recovering in hospital after a horror fall at the Bendigo trials last night. Tormey sustained a dislocated and fractured hip, broken ribs and a small tear in… Read more: Drivers hospitalized following horrific crash
From sacked hack to promising prospect
HIGH-PRICED purchase Designer Vici continues to make the most of his last chance. A $100,000 buy as a yearling, the half-brother to dual Group One winner Always Ready simply wasn’t measuring up to… Read more: From sacked hack to promising prospect
Problematic mare looking to extend perfect season
TRADITIONALLY heading into a race with a competitor which is unbeaten from three starts for the season would be a source of confidence. For Stacey Towers, however, the perfect form is doing little… Read more: Problematic mare looking to extend perfect season
Continuing push towards The Eureka
QUALITY pacer Petracca will continue his push towards the world’s richest pacing event this weekend. Sent for a well-earned break following his Victoria Derby triumph last October, the Emma… Read more: Continuing push towards The Eureka
