VIC News
Hoping to emulate “biggest thrill” in harness racing
DESCRIBING it as his greatest moment within harness racing, prominent owner Merv Butterworth hopes to emulate the feeling on Saturday night. In 2015, Butterworth, who races his team with his wife… Read more: Hoping to emulate “biggest thrill” in harness racing
Chasing another feature before leaving Australia
A TOUGH draw has dampened Dougs Babe’s quest for another feature win before she leaves Australia. Sold to American interests last December, Dougs Babe is scheduled to fly to the US in a couple of… Read more: Chasing another feature before leaving Australia
Perfect start to important campaign
ONCE again it hasn’t taken Team Teal long to “hit the board”. Last season Queenslander Taleah McMullen opened the squad’s account by capturing the second race within the campaign period. This time… Read more: Perfect start to important campaign
Quality mare has earned a crack at metro racing
QUALITY South Australian mare Dancing Finn “deserves a crack” at breaking her ‘metro’ maiden according to trainer Lance Holberton. As such, the daughter of A Rocknroll Dance is heading to Tabcorp… Read more: Quality mare has earned a crack at metro racing
A lesson learned early in life
CONFIDENCE – there’s nothing wrong with having a little, but too much just makes you cocky while delivering unrealistic expectations. That’s a lesson veteran horseman Shane Hoban learned early in… Read more: A lesson learned early in life
Kiwi star firms as Hunter Cup favourite
OPENING at double figures last month, star New Zealand pacer Copy That is favourite for Saturday night’s A G Hunter Cup. Upon releasing its ‘futures market’ for the Grand Circuit event, TAB Fixed… Read more: Kiwi star firms as Hunter Cup favourite
Concession drivers hospitalised after car crash
A PAIR of concession drivers are in hospital after being involved in a serious car accident last night. Victorian reinsman Cody Crossland and local Bronte Miller were with three others while towing… Read more: Concession drivers hospitalised after car crash
Promising stablemates on target for interstate Derby
PROMISING stablemates Dangerous and Catalpa Rescue will continue their trek towards an interstate campaign this weekend. With connections setting their sights on the New South Wales Derby, the… Read more: Promising stablemates on target for interstate Derby
Draw adds confidence in search of overdue win
A HANDY return to racing, along with an ideal draw, have given Hurricane Harley’s connections confidence an overdue return to the winners’ circle is nigh. A multiple Group One winner for… Read more: Draw adds confidence in search of overdue win
Group One winner out to resurrect career
ONCE touted as Australia’s most exciting pacer, Bondi Lockdown will attempt to resurrect his career this weekend. Restricted to six starts last season, Bondi Lockdown won the Four-Year-Year Bonanza… Read more: Group One winner out to resurrect career
Classy trotter earns crack at the ‘big time’
VICTORY at Australia’s premier track – Menangle – last night has earned classy trotter Caligula a shot at the ‘big time’. Boasting three wins and a second from his last five starts, Caligula will be… Read more: Classy trotter earns crack at the ‘big time’
Star Kiwi firms as Hunter Cup favourite
STAR New Zealand pacer Copy That has earned pre-draw favouritism for next month’s A G Hunter Cup thanks to his success in Ballarat tonight. Having “finally shown his best in Victoria”, Copy That… Read more: Star Kiwi firms as Hunter Cup favourite
Late bloomer wasting no time
HE’S made a late start to his driving career, but Corey O’Donoghue has wasted little time making his way into the winners’ circle. Harbouring a passion for harness racing since childhood, O’Donoghue… Read more: Late bloomer wasting no time
Group One winner on comeback trail
FORMER stable star Hurricane Harley will attempt to complete a triumphant return tonight. A Group One winner for record-breaking horsewoman Emma Stewart, Hurricane Harley was transferred to Western… Read more: Group One winner on comeback trail
Top pacer likely to bypass Hunter Cup
ALTHOUGH it remains an option, a trip south of the border is unlikely with top pacer Expensive Ego. Returning to his best with a 1:49.2 win at Club Menangle a fortnight ago, Expensive Ego would be… Read more: Top pacer likely to bypass Hunter Cup
HRV announces new Chief Executive
HARNESS Racing Victoria is delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Isaacs to the position of Chief Executive Officer. A highly respected senior leader with extensive experience in the… Read more: HRV announces new Chief Executive
Kiwi pacer ready to show Aussies his best
PROMINENT Victorian couple Meg and Merv Butterworth are confident of enjoying a better rate of success with their star Kiwi pacer Copy That than what they experienced during his previous Australian… Read more: Kiwi pacer ready to show Aussies his best
Looking to re-establish recent domination
LOOKING to re-establish his recent domination of Victorian open class features, Jason Grimson will launch another three-pronged attack on a provincial Cup this weekend. Since crossing the Murray… Read more: Looking to re-establish recent domination
Plenty to do before departure
IT HAS been well documented New Zealand pacer Cranbourne is on his way to the United States via Australia. Recently purchased by American owner Steven Finkelstein, Cranbourne’s Aussie campaign began… Read more: Plenty to do before departure
Cup title defence yet to be confirmed
A DECISION on Spirit Of St Louis’ Ballarat Cup title defence will be made during the next 24 hours. Although the son of Sweet Lou gave every indication he is ready for another crack at the rich… Read more: Cup title defence yet to be confirmed
