VIC News
Exciting youngster ready to take command
VICTORIAN pacer Fighter Command will represent Tasracing in next month’s The Eureka at Club Menangle thanks to his track record performance in Hobart during the weekend. Eligible for the $80,000 The… Read more: Exciting youngster ready to take command
Extremely busy 48 hours ahead
LEADING reinsman Wayne Hill admits he was unsure what to do with himself this weekend once the racing program was released. One of South Australia’s most utilised drivers, Hill has an extremely busy… Read more: Extremely busy 48 hours ahead
50 per cent stake hike for trot feature
MARYBOROUGH’S famed all-trotting Redwood Carnival has been “supercharged” for a huge October celebration, with its headline race to return to Group One status. The Aldebaran Park Redwood Classic… Read more: 50 per cent stake hike for trot feature
Stakes slashed for cashed-strapped series
AS PART of Harness Racing Victoria’s pathway to financial sustainability, the 2024 Breeders’ Crown will transition to a self-funded futurities series. Australasian participant and owner payments for… Read more: Stakes slashed for cashed-strapped series
Youngster capable of matching famous dam
HE’S got a long way to go, but Claudys Hero is capable of matching the feats of his famous dam according to trainer Kyle Marshall. An exceptionally-bred colt, Claudys Hero is by What The Hill from… Read more: Youngster capable of matching famous dam
Short break ahead of another interstate trip
A SHORT stay at home, then another interstate trip. That’s what awaits Blazing Home following his Four-Year-Old Championship success at Albion Park last night. Rounding out his Queensland campaign… Read more: Short break ahead of another interstate trip
$100,000 purchase making most of last chance
SACKED by multiple trainers, Designer Vici was on the verge of becoming a riding hack when a lifeline was offered to connections. A $100,000 purchase as a yearling, the half-brother to dual Group… Read more: $100,000 purchase making most of last chance
Remaining confident despite draw
VICTORIAN trainer David Miles remains confident with Rockinwithattitude ahead of Saturday night’s assignment despite an awkward draw. Fresh from her success in The Great Square at Albion Park a… Read more: Remaining confident despite draw
Chance to emulate famous dam
A DECADE after capturing a Queensland Blue Riband, former star mare Nike Franco is on target to add her name to the honour roll of another of the state’s classics. In 2014 Nike Franco blitzed her… Read more: Chance to emulate famous dam
Victorian raider ready for action
A SIMPLE case of searching for the best option has resulted in Le Belle Bijoux heading interstate this weekend. Fresh from her win in Melton a fortnight ago, Le Belle Bijoux will contest the Stylish… Read more: Victorian raider ready for action
Draw puts undefeated record at risk
ALREADY a Blue Riband winner, Very Pretty will begin her quest for a second classic this weekend. Unbeaten from eight starts, Very Pretty’s victories include the New South Wales Oaks, which she… Read more: Draw puts undefeated record at risk
Highly-touted youngster ready for interstate debut
HIGHLY-TOUTED youngster Hesitate will take a big step towards his ‘main target’ this weekend. Boasting three wins and two seconds from five starts, Hesitate is engaged in Saturday night’s Paleface… Read more: Highly-touted youngster ready for interstate debut
Trainer disqualified following welfare case
IN November 2021 and March 2022 respectively, HRV Stewards commenced an investigation regarding the welfare of a 2YO Colt named ‘Paul Watching’ and a 2YO Filly named ‘Dream Of Ocean’ being trained… Read more: Trainer disqualified following welfare case
Boom pacer set for return
BOOM pacer Petracca will make his highly-anticipated return this weekend. Sent for a well-earned break following his Victoria Derby triumph last October, the Emma Stewart-trained entire will compete… Read more: Boom pacer set for return
She showed champion qualities
THERE is little time for Rockinwithattitude to bask in the glory. Completing a stellar victory in The Great Square at Albion Park last night, Rockinwithattitude is poised to have “a quiet day or two… Read more: She showed champion qualities
Primed for second attempt at title
A GALLANT fourth in last season’s edition, Rockinwithattitude is in prime condition to take the crown this time around. That’s the call from trainer David Miles ahead of tonight’s The Great Square… Read more: Primed for second attempt at title
Another crack at interstate major
ANOTHER interstate trip is on the cards for quality filly Malibuu. Sent to Victoria for last season’s Australasian Breeders’ Crown, Malibuu will head back south of the Murray later this year for the… Read more: Another crack at interstate major
Stepping up after drought-breaking win
FRESH from a drought-breaking win, handy mare Inmydreams will step up in grade this weekend. Proving too good in Cranbourne last Sunday night, Inmydreams is poised to race closer to home when she… Read more: Stepping up after drought-breaking win
Personal milestone as purple patch continues
RIDING the crest of a wave, Scott Ewen notched a pair of personal milestones last night. Dominating his local Cranbourne meeting, Ewen made four trips to the winners’ circle as a driver, with three… Read more: Personal milestone as purple patch continues
Family’s first winner in 60 years!
TWO – possibly three – pieces of history were created in Terang last night. Breaking her maiden at her 34th start, Shikoba is the first skewbald winner trained by Ann-Jeanette and Beau Tindale… Read more: Family’s first winner in 60 years!
