VIC News
Seven-year-old Siena becomes trotter’s biggest fan after chance racetrack meeting
THERE is 100 per cent chance I will get in trouble for saying this, but Abitofadreamer is no superstar. A handy type, which always gives his best, whatever he lacks in speed and ability, the gelding… Read more: Seven-year-old Siena becomes trotter’s biggest fan after chance racetrack meeting
Perfect draw in Miracle Mile qualifier
THANKS to a perfect draw, speedy pacer Mach Dan should have little difficulty earning his third Miracle Mile appearance. Competing in the past two editions of Australasia’s ultimate speed test, Mach… Read more: Perfect draw in Miracle Mile qualifier
Appropriately-timed debut win
A COUPLE of weeks out from the 2024 Miracle Mile at Club Menangle seems like the appropriate time for Soho Tribeca to sire his first winner. That winner was Soho Real Deal which led throughout a… Read more: Appropriately-timed debut win
Champ to miss Miracle Mile
REIGNING champion Catch A Wave will miss his Miracle Mile defence. Producing a gallant effort when second in last night’s Geelong Rocket, Catch A Wave was found to be “slightly lame” after the… Read more: Champ to miss Miracle Mile
On target for third Miracle Mile appearance
SPEEDY Victorian pacer Mach Dan remains on target for a third Miracle Mile appearance. Earning a berth in the past two editions of Australasia’s ultimate speed test, Mach Dan made his way into the… Read more: On target for third Miracle Mile appearance
Veteran trainer waits almost a decade for a win
AN OVERDUE victory in Melton has broken two long droughts from the winners’ circle. Capturing the opening event on the card, Wattlebank Flyer registered his first triumph in 34 months. Scoring as a… Read more: Veteran trainer waits almost a decade for a win
Welcome highs following death of Group One winner
VICTORIA’S prominent Lee family experienced the highs and lows of harness racing this week. Sadly, the low was the death of former top class pacer, Jilliby Kung Fu. Touted as Australia’s most… Read more: Welcome highs following death of Group One winner
Sergeant following carefully structured battle plan
FOLLOWING a carefully structured battle plan, promising youngster Sergeant Lou will make his interstate debut this weekend. Fresh from his Caduceus Classic success in Melton last month, Sergeant Lou… Read more: Sergeant following carefully structured battle plan
Meeting cancelled due to bushfire threat
TONIGHT’S harness racing at Ararat has been cancelled owing to the catastrophic fire danger in the region. Harness Racing Victoria has enacted its Extreme Weather Policy, drawing on information from… Read more: Meeting cancelled due to bushfire threat
Superstar issues ominous Miracle Mile warning
IF LAST week’s A G Hunter Cup victory wasn’t enough, superstar pacer Leap To Fame has issued another ominous warning ahead of Club Menangle’s famed Carnival of Miracles. A class above his rivals in… Read more: Superstar issues ominous Miracle Mile warning
Trainer disqualified until late 2027
ON 9 February 2024, the Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) considered three charges issued by Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards against previously licensed person Rick Holmes under Australian… Read more: Trainer disqualified until late 2027
Can floodgate remain open?
HAVING recently broken a drought from the winners’ circle, Brandon Bonavia hopes the floodgate will remain open. Absent from the number one stall since last May, Bonavia scored in Bendigo last week… Read more: Can floodgate remain open?
Double delight for veteran’s birthday
VETERAN horseman Charlie Mizzi celebrated his birthday in style this week. Turning 70 on Wednesday, Mizzi enjoyed a double delight when he trained a pair of winners in Ballarat. “It certainly made… Read more: Double delight for veteran’s birthday
Champion reinsman reaches milestone
SITTING down to relax is a rarity for Chris Alford. Between his driving commitments and spending time with his family, Alford is always in demand and on the go. And this morning was no different for… Read more: Champion reinsman reaches milestone
Superstar short-priced favourite in Cup
QUEENSLAND sensation Leap To Fame has opened a short-priced favourite to win Saturday night’s Decron Cranbourne Gold Cup. Last weekend’s A G Hunter Cup champion has remained in Victoria for another… Read more: Superstar short-priced favourite in Cup
Millionaire ‘Breezes’ to historic victory
A EUROPEAN millionaire landed a knockout blow on Australia’s trotting champion in Saturday night’s Yabby Dam Farms Great Southern Star Final. Callmethebreeze’s scintillating all-the-way heat victory… Read more: Millionaire ‘Breezes’ to historic victory
Now for a ‘Leap’ to the Miracle Mile
QUEENSLAND’S champion pacer Leap To Fame ticked another box in a career destined for greatness with a big Grand Circuit victory on foreign soil in Saturday night’s SENTrack A G Hunter Cup. The… Read more: Now for a ‘Leap’ to the Miracle Mile
Tasracing serves notice…HRV reviewing options
HARNESS Racing Victoria is reviewing today’s statement by Tasracing on the Murrihy Report into Tasmanian harness racing. Tasracing has served formal notices to racing industry participants named in… Read more: Tasracing serves notice…HRV reviewing options
Parade of future stars
THE Annual APG Victorian Yearling Sale returns this weekend to the picturesque Inglis Complex at Oaklands Junction. The Sale is on Sunday 4th February commencing at 12 noon. On the day prior… Read more: Parade of future stars
Gift that keeps on giving
GIVEN a choice of horsepower, Courtney Laker made a selection consistent with her passion. Approaching her 16th birthday, Laker received an offer from her grandmother, Carmen, and father, Jamie…they… Read more: Gift that keeps on giving
