VIC News
Industry mourns loss of ‘quietly spoken gentleman’
NIGBHT trots at the Horsham Showgrounds in the 1960’s was simply spectacular and one of the stars of the show was the mighty mare Justaflicka for owner-trainer Bob Baker and his son-in-law, driver… Read more: Industry mourns loss of ‘quietly spoken gentleman’
Perfect draw boosts confidence
A PERFECT draw has connections confident with Libby Lou ahead of Saturday night’s Melton meeting. Engaged in an Australian Pacing Gold Bullion Final, Libby Lou has drawn barrier one for trainer… Read more: Perfect draw boosts confidence
Star to continue rise as another is honoured
AS ONE star continues to rise, another will be honoured during the weekend. Set to have just his second start for the season – and first since his win on March 16 – The Lost Storm will tackle open… Read more: Star to continue rise as another is honoured
Veteran pair chasing consecutive wins
REJUVENATED pair Graeme McIntosh and Wattlebank Flyer are on target for consecutive wins. Triumphant in Cranbourne last weekend, McIntosh and Wattlebank Flyer will return to the provincial circuit… Read more: Veteran pair chasing consecutive wins
Promising youngster’s perfect draw
A PERFECT draw has promising youngster Alot Like Louie in a strong position to continue his climb to the top this season. Winless from 13 starts in 2023, Alot Like Louie has been a revelation this… Read more: Promising youngster’s perfect draw
Back for a second crack
STAR four-year-old The Lost Storm will launch his quest for a second crack at the world’s richest harness race when he steps out at Melton on Saturday night. Winner of 12 of his 17 starts, The Lost… Read more: Back for a second crack
Domination becoming ‘the norm’!
IN WHAT has become ‘the norm’, power couple Clayton Tonkin and Emma Stewart captured yet another South Australian major just moments ago. Regular cross-border raiders during the past decade, Tonkin… Read more: Domination becoming ‘the norm’!
Astonishing strike rate to continue
ANOTHER South Australian major is at the mercy of power couple Clayton Tonkin and Emma Stewart. Regular cross-border raiders during the past decade, Tonkin and Stewart have dominated SA’s key… Read more: Astonishing strike rate to continue
Group One winning mare breaks long drought
UNLUCKY mare Revelstoke broke a long drought from the winners’ circle last night. Making the trip north for last weekend’s MacCarthur Mile in which she finished last after galloping, Revelstoke… Read more: Group One winning mare breaks long drought
Boom youngster to bypass Queensland riches
BOOM filly Keayang Zahara is set to bypass a Queensland campaign despite the riches on offer. Maintaining her undefeated status from four starts with a slashing New South Wales Derby triumph at Club… Read more: Boom youngster to bypass Queensland riches
Reinswoman breaks 30-year drought
WELL-KNOWN horsewoman Kaylene Ward broke a long drought from the winners’ circle yesterday. Partnering Lovenus to victory in Maryborough, Ward registered her first success as a reinswoman in nearly… Read more: Reinswoman breaks 30-year drought
Hoping for happy homecoming
IN WHAT has the potential to be a highly-successful weekend, top horseman Geoff Webster is in for a busy 48 hours. Though based in Victoria, Webster has runners engaged in New South Wales and his… Read more: Hoping for happy homecoming
Raiders back for more interstate riches
FRESH from another successful raid a fortnight ago, power couple Emma Stewart and Clayton Tonkin are back for more. The Victorian-based duo have been regular raiders during the past decade, winning… Read more: Raiders back for more interstate riches
HRV announces cost-saving efficiencies
HARNESS Racing Victoria has announced cost-saving efficiencies and service reductions as part of a commitment to be financially sustainable by 2027. HRV plans to cut a further $6.6m from its… Read more: HRV announces cost-saving efficiencies
SA pride to honour former ‘Croweater’ great
HE’S the champion almost no one knows about, but in Melton on Saturday night Inter Dominion winner Young Pedro will be honoured. Without doubt one of the lesser-known winners of the time-honoured… Read more: SA pride to honour former ‘Croweater’ great
Undefeated filly to join elite sorority
ANOTHER perfect draw has unbeaten youngster Keayang Zahara in a strong position to join an elite sorority this weekend. Winner of last week’s New South Wales Trotters’ Oaks at Club Menangle, Keayang… Read more: Undefeated filly to join elite sorority
Modest plans despite victory
PLANS remain modest with More Wanted despite his Melton victory. Having his sixth start for trainer Vince Dicocco, More Wanted has notched a pair of wins and a second. The trotter’s initial triumph… Read more: Modest plans despite victory
Chance to break Oaks maiden
AMAZING as it sounds, record-breaking horsewoman Emma Stewart is aiming for her first New South Wales Oaks win this weekend. Stewart has prepared a string of super fillies throughout the years, but… Read more: Chance to break Oaks maiden
Ready to extend perfect Group One record
BETTING markets suggest outstanding squaregaiter Queen Elida will experience little trouble extending her perfect Group One record at Club Menangle this weekend. Queen Elida has contested two top… Read more: Ready to extend perfect Group One record
Ready to upstage star sibling
WELL-BRED filly Mega Spur will attempt to upstage her older sibling this weekend. Mega Spur is set to contest Saturday night’s New South Wales Trotters’ Oaks at Club Menangle – a venue… Read more: Ready to upstage star sibling
