VIC News
Loss of a true gentleman
THE Ballarat harness racing community is in mourning following the sudden passing of local icon Keith Douglas aged 89 on Wednesday. Keith and wife Judy had a large family including champion reinsman… Read more: Loss of a true gentleman
Working holiday ends on a surreal note
VICTORIAN horseman Allan McDonough has ended his working holiday on a surreal note. Crossing Bass Strait earlier this month, McDonough piloted a treble in Launceston a fortnight ago followed by a… Read more: Working holiday ends on a surreal note
Champion suffers broken leg
LEGENDARY horseman Brian Gath’s time in the sulky may be over after he broke his leg last week. Slipping while walking along his Longlea property, Gath broke his leg in three places, which required… Read more: Champion suffers broken leg
Closure leaves trainer searching for options
IN-FORM pacer Mikicool is likely to undertake an interstate campaign in coming weeks. Already toying with the idea of travelling with the son of Always B Miki, South Australian trainer Greg… Read more: Closure leaves trainer searching for options
Justice receives prestigious honour
CHAMPION trainer-driver Lance Justice has now won Victorian harness racing’s highest individual honour, the Gordon Rothacker Medal. The 66-year-old, who raced champion horses such as Smoken Up and… Read more: Justice receives prestigious honour
Attorney lays down the law to beat Larry
EXCITED is the understatement of the year according to Blake Caruana. After watching his classy pacer District Attorney produce a surprise upset last night, Caruana declared there are no fitting… Read more: Attorney lays down the law to beat Larry
Should have made him sleep on the couch!
REVENGE was extracted in Shepparton last night. Beaten by his wife, Laura, when attempting to register a personal milestone last month, Damian Wilson reversed the tables during the couple’s latest… Read more: Should have made him sleep on the couch!
Champion right at home among legends
CHAMPION trotter Sundons Gift will be adored by racing fans while living out his days in the company of thoroughbred royalty after becoming the first standardbred into Living Legends. The 10-time… Read more: Champion right at home among legends
Striking rich vein of form
WITH his team striking a rich vein of form, veteran trainer Ken Tippet is hoping for just one thing. Racing in sensational fashion, the ‘Tippet troop’ boasts three last start winners, including Bart… Read more: Striking rich vein of form
Chance for shot at redemption
THEIR last trip to Mildura didn’t go anywhere near the way he hoped, but South Australian horseman Jeremy Seal is prepared to have “another go”. Making a successful debut at Globe Derby on May 13… Read more: Chance for shot at redemption
Champion mare does it again
CHAMPION mare Ladies In Red rounded out her Queensland preparation with another stylish win in Melton last night. In what is scheduled to be her last local outing before being sent north, Ladies In… Read more: Champion mare does it again
Might as well have a crack!
MIGHT as well have a crack! That’s the philosophy which prompted Victorian-based horseman Scott Rains to head interstate with his in-form pacer, Angus Indiana. With the son of Heston Blue Chip… Read more: Might as well have a crack!
Victory likely to extend career
PROMINENT horseman Jason Lee is hoping Aldebaran Vera’s soft win in the IRT Carlotta’s Pride Trotters Free For All at Melton on Saturday night will extend her career on the racetrack. Lee wasted… Read more: Victory likely to extend career
Leading trainer’s appeal upheld
ON JUNE 5 2024, the Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) determined an appeal filed by licensed trainer Emma Stewart against the Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards’ decision to disqualify her for… Read more: Leading trainer’s appeal upheld
Quality filly facing seemingly impossible task
QUALITY South Australian youngster Miss Idaho faces a seemingly impossible task this weekend. Scoring first-up at Globe Derby a fortnight ago, Miss Idaho has been sent across the border for what is… Read more: Quality filly facing seemingly impossible task
Unbeaten filly to emulate star dam
UNDEFEATED youngster Let Her Roll is likely to have a short break before being given the opportunity to join her dam on a prestigious honour roll. Proving too good in Melton on Saturday night, Let… Read more: Unbeaten filly to emulate star dam
Superstar back in action
SUPERSTAR Leap To Fame will make his highly-anticipated return at Albion Park tonight. The five-year-old hasn’t raced since his scintillating record-equalling Miracle Mile success at Club Menangle… Read more: Superstar back in action
Personal milestone for astute trainer
ASTUTE horseman Adam Stephens notched a personal milestone last night. Fresh from a double in Bendigo 24 hours earlier, Stephens registered his 100th training win when Emily Vincent proved too good… Read more: Personal milestone for astute trainer
Sights set on Sunshine State
VICTORIAN trainer Kate Hargreaves is setting Ludacrous for a raid on the Queensland Winter Carnival. The Shelbourne trainer has been thrilled with the recent form of her mare, who has won three of… Read more: Sights set on Sunshine State
Stablemate biggest threat to perfect record
UNDEFEATED youngster Let Her Roll doesn’t have to look far to find the biggest threat to her perfect record. Winner of her three starts, including the $50,000 Southern Stars Final at Globe Derby… Read more: Stablemate biggest threat to perfect record
