VIC News
Back to the paddock after perfect cameo campaign
HAVING completed a perfect “cameo campaign”, Sahara Breeze is heading back to a paddock. Given a rushed preparation to be readied for the Australian Pacing Gold series, Sahara Breeze made a clean… Read more: Back to the paddock after perfect cameo campaign
Deja vu moment for premier trainer
PREMIER horsewoman Emma Stewart has experienced a case of deja vu. Making the trek to Harold Park in May 2008, Stewart captured the Australian Pacing Gold Final with Keppel Bay. Among the outsiders… Read more: Deja vu moment for premier trainer
Any accident has the potential to be dangerous…but you can see the funny side!
CHAMPION reinsman Chris Alford summed up what had the potential to be a disastrous situation in Ballarat last night in the perfect manner. After watching David Murphy summersault backwards from the… Read more: Any accident has the potential to be dangerous…but you can see the funny side!
Tough draw for reigning champion
REIGNING champion Mister Hunter faces a difficult title defence on the weekend. Successful in last season’s Australian Pacing Gold Bullion Final at Tabcorp Park Melton, Mister Hunter will return to… Read more: Tough draw for reigning champion
Plans remain uncertain with promising youngster
PLANS remain uncertain with promising youngster Byrneside Boom despite his success at Tabcorp Park Melton during the weekend. Fourth upon debut after breaking stride at the start, the Damian… Read more: Plans remain uncertain with promising youngster
Cliché moment in massive Cup upset
A WELL-KNOWN cliché came to the fore last night. Suitable for all forms of competition, the sentence was the obvious way to describe the result of the Mildura Cup…”you’ve got to be in it to win it!”… Read more: Cliché moment in massive Cup upset
Passing of a “true gentleman”
NORM McVitty, a trainer of more than 900 starters and 90 wins, has sadly passed, leaving behind many friends in and outside of Victorian harness racing. Norm, pictured second from left after a… Read more: Passing of a “true gentleman”
Concession driver’s “death-defying” race fall
“ONCE everyone knows you’re ok it becomes a joke.” Able to see the funny side of the inglorious moment in the spotlight, concession reinsman Zac Chappenden is counting his lucky stars after what… Read more: Concession driver’s “death-defying” race fall
Predicted to play strong role in another rich futurity
PREMIER trainer Emma Stewart is predicted to play a strong role in yet another rich futurity. Dominating features such as the Vicbred Super Series, Breeders’ Crown and Southern Cross in recent… Read more: Predicted to play strong role in another rich futurity
Owner in recovery ward as star wins $1million slot race
ACCORDING to his wife, prominent owner Merv Butterworth may not be fully aware their classy pacer Copy That has won tonight’s The Race at Cambridge Raceway. Having undergone a hernia operation in… Read more: Owner in recovery ward as star wins $1million slot race
Success beyond her wildest dream
ASK Kate Gath about her early days in Victoria and you’ll be surprised she’s become the household harness racing name that she is today. Quite frankly, the South Australian native never saw herself… Read more: Success beyond her wildest dream
Superstar on his way to Victoria
VICTORIA’S siring ranks were given a terrific boost with the announcement the 2022 USA and Canadian Three-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year Pebble Beach 3, 1:48.2 ($1,720,875) will do stud duties at… Read more: Superstar on his way to Victoria
Sire’s strong Australasian results ahead of Sale
PROGENY of Vincent produced strong results this past weekend across Australia and New Zealand. At Alexandra Park on Friday night Vincent sired a double with Sherlock and Twist Little Girl saluting… Read more: Sire’s strong Australasian results ahead of Sale
Success doubles as bittersweet moment
SUCCESS in Geelong tonight has doubled as a bittersweet moment. Joining forces with the Kim Procter stable once again, under-utilised driver Brad Chisholm was triumphant with handy trotter… Read more: Success doubles as bittersweet moment
Becoming a ‘purist’ whether he likes it or not!
FOR a trainer who isn’t a natural fan of trotters, Joe Pace is building an impressive strike rate with the gait. A self-confessed pacing man – claims his surname has no influence – Pace captured a… Read more: Becoming a ‘purist’ whether he likes it or not!
Victory will be the perfect tonic for veteran trainer
VICTORY in Saturday night’s Scotch Notch Memorial will be “exactly what’s needed” according to veteran horseman Robbie O’Connell. Experiencing the highs and lows of racing – and life – during the… Read more: Victory will be the perfect tonic for veteran trainer
Late bloomer continues strong start to season
LATE bloomer Gloria Council continued her strong start to the season when she prepared Rockella to score yesterday. Beginning her training career during the 2011/12 term, Council has contested a… Read more: Late bloomer continues strong start to season
Superstar heading to Australia for stud duties
THE reigning US Three-Old-Old Pacing Colt of the Year is heading to leading breeding establishment, Alabar. In conjunction with Nevele R, Alabar have secured the lifetime southern hemisphere rights… Read more: Superstar heading to Australia for stud duties
80-year-old trainer breaks decade-long winning drought
FORMER problem child Fred Ned delivered a drought-breaking victory in Birchip yesterday. Making his debut last season as a seven-year-old, Fred Ned was having his seventh start when he scored for… Read more: 80-year-old trainer breaks decade-long winning drought
Track records tumble during popular country meeting
ACTION was aplenty in Birchip today. On a card highlighted by the popular Mallee Bull Cups, three tracks records fell by the wayside. Veteran squaregaiter Imperial Whiz got the ball rolling in the… Read more: Track records tumble during popular country meeting
