VIC News
Keeping family tradition rolling
THERE is nothing strange about seeing the name Justice contesting a top shelf event. In fact, Justice appears on nearly ever major honour roll throughout Australia. Take Lance Justice for example… Read more: Keeping family tradition rolling
Clash of the Titans
ONE of the great prizes in Victorian harness racing is set for a heavyweight training showdown after Mark and Nathan Purdon’s hope sent a shot across the Tasman. New Zealand trained The Real… Read more: Clash of the Titans
Looking to join select group of greats
CLASSY pacer Rock N Roll Doo will aim to join a select group of stars when he returns to Kilmore tomorrow night. Triumphant in the club’s time-honoured Cup last season, Rock N Roll Doo is attempting… Read more: Looking to join select group of greats
Betting driver suspended
ON 6 September 2023, the Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) considered four charges issued by Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards against licensed trainer-driver John Nicholson under Australian… Read more: Betting driver suspended
Emotions running high during Group One glory
EMOTIONS bubbled over and smiles were broad as the trotters captured Haras des Trotteurs Vicbred Super Series glory, with wins that rewarded widespread dedication and another that was dedicated to a… Read more: Emotions running high during Group One glory
Exciting colt out shines namesake
HIS namesake was left lamenting last night, but Petracca proved his class in Melton just moments ago. One of the nation’s most exciting three-year-olds, Petracca is named after star AFL player… Read more: Exciting colt out shines namesake
Another major for classy filly
CAPTURING her second major just moments ago, classy filly Sahara Breeze will continue to follow the feature circuit for the remainder of the season. Successful in an Australian Pacing Gold Bullion… Read more: Another major for classy filly
Immediate plans to be determined
IMMEDIATE plans are yet to be determined with The Locomotive despite registering another Group One victory. Triumphant in last season’s Vicbred Super Series Final, the colt successfully defended his… Read more: Immediate plans to be determined
Chance to join mum on illustrious honour roll
EXCEPTIONALLY-BRED freshman Sergeant Lou will attempt to join his mother on an illustrious honour roll this weekend. By top sire Sweet Lou, the colt is from former star mare Bellas Delight. A triple… Read more: Chance to join mum on illustrious honour roll
Second stringer’s time to shine
HE WAS runner-up in last season’s edition and is a short-priced favourite for Saturday night’s Final, but you may be better off backing his stablemate. That’s pretty much how trainer Chris Svanosio… Read more: Second stringer’s time to shine
Luck of the Irish required with rank outsider
WITH his father receiving rave reviews in Ireland, young reinsman Brent Murphy hopes some of the Irish positivity will make it’s way to Melton on the weekend. Returning to the family’s homeland with… Read more: Luck of the Irish required with rank outsider
HRV’s statement into review of victim support
Harness Racing Victoria statement regarding the report for the independent review into the Victorian Racing Industry’s victim support and complaint processes Harness Racing Victoria accepts the need… Read more: HRV’s statement into review of victim support
Reigning champ primed for title defence
REIGNING champion The Locomotive is in pristine condition ahead of his title defence. That’s the warning to all rivals from trainer Wayne Potter as he puts the polish on the star youngster for… Read more: Reigning champ primed for title defence
Another remarkable training feat
SHE’S got eight of the 12 runners in the field, but in reality, one is all that’s required. In another remarkable training field, premier horsewoman Emma Stewart will dominate Saturday night’s… Read more: Another remarkable training feat
Is this our next superstar?
“WE might have unearthed a star here!” They were the words of ace racecaller Dan Mielicki after Draw A Dream’s mesmerizing display in the second of the Vicbred Super Series semi-finals for… Read more: Is this our next superstar?
Potential to become bargain buy of the year!
ALREADY a shrewd purchase, underrated trotter Buckles has the potential to become the bargain buy of the year! Registering a win from 22 starts before joining Denis Grieve’s stable, Buckles has been… Read more: Potential to become bargain buy of the year!
Another step towards slice of history
QUALITY performer Amore Vita will continue her journey towards a slice of history when she returns to Melton on Saturday night. Engaged in a Vicbred Super Series semi, Amore Vita is aiming to become… Read more: Another step towards slice of history
Enviable but tough decision for leading reinsman
LEADING reinsman Nathan Jack faces an enviable but tough decision following yesterday’s Vicbred Super Series heats in Maryborough. Dominating the card, Jack won five heats to register his second… Read more: Enviable but tough decision for leading reinsman
Flying the flag for home state
DOMINATING the headlines with her heroics, Encipher wasn’t the only South Australian-bred pacer to enjoy interstate feature success during the weekend. Trained in Victoria by record-breaking… Read more: Flying the flag for home state
“We’ll know on Saturday night whether I’m a genius or a mug!”
AFTER one of his many masterful drives, the late Gavin Lang played down the praise by making an interesting observation. Caught in a seemingly impossible position at the top of the home straight… Read more: “We’ll know on Saturday night whether I’m a genius or a mug!”
