VIC News
Freshman shows namesake’s fighting qualities
SHOWING all the fighting qualities of his namesake, Maximus Meridius has proven too good in the ‘Coliseum’ – officially-known as Club Menangle – once again. Named after Russell Crowe’s character in… Read more: Freshman shows namesake’s fighting qualities
Queensland trip a possibility for promising filly
A TRIP north is a possibility with Loco Diablo thanks to her success in Melton tonight. By stretching her record to three wins and a second from four starts, the Australian Pacing Gold purchase may… Read more: Queensland trip a possibility for promising filly
Victorian reinsman a key part of Zeus’ American campaign
EX-PATRIOT reinsman Brad Chisholm is set to play a crucial role in Aldebaran Zeus’ tilt at the MGM Yonkers International Trot in New York. Chisholm, who has driven more than 170 wins, recently left… Read more: Victorian reinsman a key part of Zeus’ American campaign
High praise for talented concession driver
IN A world of ‘keyboard warriors’, you know you’re doing something right when praises surface on social media. Following his success in the opening event in Ballarat last night, talented young… Read more: High praise for talented concession driver
Aussie Group One winner too good in USA
AGRESSIVE tactics achieved the desired result with former Aussie pacer Im Sir Blake yesterday. Competing at Oak Grove Racing, Im Sir Blake was pushed forward from by barrier three by Atlee Bender to… Read more: Aussie Group One winner too good in USA
Brave Aussie shines in European Group One
AUSTRALIA’S Greg Sugars backed his brilliant trotter and Just Believe responded with an extraordinary second in the Norrbottens Stora Pris at Boden just moments ago, putting Victorian harness racing… Read more: Brave Aussie shines in European Group One
Outsider causes upset in headline feature
POPULAR reinswoman Jackie Barker seized the moment and her “favourite” horse responded in a way she wasn’t sure the mare could, landing trainer Diane Giles a coveted Allied Express Cinderella… Read more: Outsider causes upset in headline feature
Horsewoman remains in hospital after fall
TYPICAL of a horseperson, Charlene Gusman has claimed her biggest pain this afternoon was missing one of her team trialling. While being unable to drive in or attend the workout in Melton could be… Read more: Horsewoman remains in hospital after fall
Boilover leads to proud mother-daughter moment
BY CAUSING a boilover in Maryborough on Friday Chinski provided the platform for a proud mother-daughter moment. Scoring at $31 on the Tote, Chinski was partnered by the recently-licenced Leilani… Read more: Boilover leads to proud mother-daughter moment
Former star trotter to be honoured
ONE of harness racing’s underrated stars will be honoured at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. Named after the multiple feature winning trotter of the mid 1990s, the Lenin Free-For-All has… Read more: Former star trotter to be honoured
Perfect seasons to come to an end
AT LEAST one – maybe two – perfect records for the season will come to an end at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. Unbeaten from seven starts since arriving in Australia, Major Grace has… Read more: Perfect seasons to come to an end
Nine-hour round trip well worth it
TRAVELLING home didn’t seem to take as long. That was the call from James McPherson after scoring at Tabcorp Park Melton last night. Undertaking the long journey from Henty in country New South… Read more: Nine-hour round trip well worth it
When a quiet Victorian country girl took Europe by storm
AS ANOTHER Aussie prepares to take on the world it’s a prime time for a trip down memory lane to when a quiet country girl and a pacing-bred trotter took Europe by storm. It was 1997 when a… Read more: When a quiet Victorian country girl took Europe by storm
Anything you can do, I can do better!
WAS a case of ‘anything you can do, I can do better’ yesterday. Making the trip to Victoria to visit his daughter during the weekend, veteran horseman Jeff Procter was at Yarra Valley to watch Kim’s… Read more: Anything you can do, I can do better!
Best young trotter since multiple Group One winner
FLASHY trotter Kyvalley Maven justified the high opinion of him with a stylish victory at Tabcorp Park Melton just moments ago. Third in a Home Grown Classic heat upon debut last week, Kyvalley… Read more: Best young trotter since multiple Group One winner
On target for another successful interstate raid
REGULAR visitor Emma Stewart will make another South Australian raid during the weekend. Boasting a phenomenal strike rate when crossing the border, the premier Victorian trainer has a pair of… Read more: On target for another successful interstate raid
Another Group One in sight for star reinsman
VICTORIAN reinsman Nathan Jack is no stranger to winning Group 1 races: the 37-year-old reinsman has won 30 of them. Regarded as one of Australia’s best freelance drivers, Jack heads to Tabcorp Park… Read more: Another Group One in sight for star reinsman
Confident despite difficult Derby draw
ON PAPER Saturday night’s draw appears to have put a dampener on Rockinwithattitude’s bid to join an elite sorority. Winner of last weekend’s New South Wales Trotters’ Oaks at Club Menangle… Read more: Confident despite difficult Derby draw
All hail the Queen
PEOPLE across the Commonwealth were celebrating their new King during the weekend, but for harness racing enthusiasts, it was all about the Queen. Undertaking what has become an annual trip, Queen… Read more: All hail the Queen
Exciting filly aiming to join elite sorority
EXCITING youngster Rockinwithattitude will be given the opportunity to join an elite sorority. Winner of tonight’s New South Wales Trotters’ Oaks at Club Menangle, Rockinwithattitude will return to… Read more: Exciting filly aiming to join elite sorority
