VIC News
Perfect draw to kickstart “farewell tour”
IN WHAT has been reported as the beginning of her “farewell tour”, Ladies In Red is in a prime position to add another Group One to her impeccable tally. Boasting an incredible 25 wins, six seconds… Read more: Perfect draw to kickstart “farewell tour”
Wide draw no threat to perfect record
A WIDE draw should do little to prevent late starter Amigos from extending his perfect record. Following numerous setbacks, Amigos made his debut as an eight-year-old last January and has remained… Read more: Wide draw no threat to perfect record
“Yeah, I got pretty excited”
LOOK out Katrina Fitzpatrick, you may have a rival. Renowned for her passion when a member from her stable is racing, Fitzpatrick becomes extremely vocal if her runner is in front along the home… Read more: “Yeah, I got pretty excited”
Perfect manners make the difference
ACCORDING to the adage “Manners Maketh Man”, but in harness racing terms, manners maketh wins. That fact was never more evident than the Nutrien Sales Classic Final for two-year-old trotters in… Read more: Perfect manners make the difference
Night of domination
TOP driver Mark Pitt completed a winning quartet when he piloted short-priced favourite Bay Of Biscay to an effortless win the $150,000 Alabar Bloodstock Nutrien Equine Classic Final for… Read more: Night of domination
Jet soars to victory
CLASSY youngster Derek The Jet maintained his unbeaten record when he took out the $150,000 Haras Des Trotteurs Nutrien Equine Classic Final for three-year-old trotting colts and geldings in Melton… Read more: Jet soars to victory
Reigning champ facing difficult title defence
REIGNING champ Valtino faces a difficult title defence this weekend. Triumphant in last season’s Nutrien Sales Series Final as a freshman, Valtino is engaged in tomorrow night’s Three-Year-Old Final… Read more: Reigning champ facing difficult title defence
Draw a setback to undefeated freshman
AS IS often the case – especially with two-year-old trotters – manners will be a key factor in Saturday night’s Nutrien Sales Series Final according to New South Wales horseman Dennis Day. Day is… Read more: Draw a setback to undefeated freshman
Outsider attracting attention in Fix Odds Markets
HE’S yet to break his maiden and is facing a quartet of undefeated opponents, yet Apollostorm has attracted attention in betting markets. Fifth upon debut, Apollostorm was then third in one of last… Read more: Outsider attracting attention in Fix Odds Markets
Chasing majors closer to home
HAVING turned down the opportunity to compete in tonight’s TAB Trot in Cambridge, connections of classy squaregaiter Constantinople will continue to focus on major targets closer to home. Last… Read more: Chasing majors closer to home
Exceptionally-bred freshman remains undefeated
UNDEFEATED freshman Its Confidential will need to live up to every bit of his breeding during his next start according to trainer Russell Jack. Bred to a superstar, Its Confidential has been… Read more: Exceptionally-bred freshman remains undefeated
Sad passing of top horseman and great bloke
ONE of Victoria’s most innovative and influential trainers, Peter Tonkin, passed away today on his 70th birthday. Tonkin, the father of master horseman Clayton Tonkin, was a star in his own right… Read more: Sad passing of top horseman and great bloke
Chairman calls it a day
A PASSION for community, a positive approach and, above all, a love for the standardbred were defining legacies of Dale Monteith’s service to Harness Racing Victoria. Having retired as chair after… Read more: Chairman calls it a day
Personal milestone for popular driver
ALMOST a decade after registering a driving milestone, popular reinsman Jason Lee has notched another. Rarely away from the winners’ circle at his home track in Terang, Lee recorded a personal best… Read more: Personal milestone for popular driver
Feature revives memories of record-breaker
BOASTING a solid program, including several features, Saturday night’s Melton meeting will also send enthusiasts on a trip back in time. One of the highlights of the evening is the Captain Sandy… Read more: Feature revives memories of record-breaker
Raiders too good in feature
NEW South Wales raiders landed the inaugural The Pearl at Melton on Saturday night. Dun Me Up Francy darted home from three-back along the pegs at the corner to snatch victory from City Rockstar and… Read more: Raiders too good in feature
Chasing country cups hat-trick
HAVING put a hit on country cups during his past two starts, Mercenary has been targeted at a hat-trick by trainer Kelvin Barker. Triumphant in the Ararat and Horsham Trotters’ Cups during the past… Read more: Chasing country cups hat-trick
Social club celebrating 30-year anniversary
WHILE toying with the idea of starting an official social club, the original members were given a colourful proposal for its name. Typical of his quick wit and sense of humour, the late Bob Cain… Read more: Social club celebrating 30-year anniversary
Reigning champ kickstarts campaign in perfect manner
REIGNING champion Valtino has kick-started his title defence campaign in the perfect manner. Winner of last season’s Nutrien Final in Bendigo, Valtino is being readied for next month’s edition in… Read more: Reigning champ kickstarts campaign in perfect manner
Shocking Group One draw “knocked wind out of our sails”
A SHOCKING draw has dented confidence ahead of Saturday night’s The Hammerhead at Club Menangle. Winner of his last three starts around the world class venue, Constantinople is in perfect form for… Read more: Shocking Group One draw “knocked wind out of our sails”
