VIC News
Making the most of opportunity
ONE trainer is thrilled Harness Racing Victoria added a third Inter Dominion qualifier to the Trotters’ Championship. Originally scheduled to be a two-heat division, the squaregaiters’ series was… Read more: Making the most of opportunity
Hoping for happy homecoming
FORMER South Australian Geoff Webster is hoping for a happy homecoming of sorts this weekend. Although he will remain at his Victorian base, Webster has two pacers engaged at Globe Derby tomorrow… Read more: Hoping for happy homecoming
New trainer for defending champion
REIGNING champion Boncel Benjamin has a new trainer on the eve of his Inter Dominion title defence. Prepared by Tim McGuigan during his last two starts, Boncel Benjamin has been transferred to Ryan… Read more: New trainer for defending champion
Opening round draw not too bad after all
AT FIRST glance a second row draw is a disappointing way to begin an Inter Dominion. But for New South Wales horseman Jack Trainor having his newest stable addition start from the back row in… Read more: Opening round draw not too bad after all
Punters ‘zero in’ on opening heat
SATURDAY night’s opening Inter Dominion pacers’ heat has attracted the most attention from punters. Fields for the time-honoured series were released yesterday, with TAB Fixed Odds immediately… Read more: Punters ‘zero in’ on opening heat
Pressure mounts despite low expectations
TRADITIONALLY heading into a race with a pacer which hasn’t won for a year, has dismal form and is an outsider wouldn’t be cause for pressure. But these are no ordinary circumstances. As he prepares… Read more: Pressure mounts despite low expectations
Top colt may bypass Vicbred Super Series
NO DECISION has been made regarding School Captain’s immediate future. Although the Breeders’ Crown winner is eligible for next month’s Vicbred Super Series, trainer Russell Jack revealed… Read more: Top colt may bypass Vicbred Super Series
Locals breathing a sigh of relief
LOCALS are breathing a sigh of relief this morning. Nominations for Saturday night’s Southern Cross heats closed just moments ago with reigning champion Encipher’s name not among them. Bred and… Read more: Locals breathing a sigh of relief
Inter Dominion runners released
CONTENDERS for Australasian harness racing’s greatest series have been revealed, with 71 horses confirmed for the Inter Dominion. Harness Racing Victoria handicappers announced the 36 names which… Read more: Inter Dominion runners released
I’ve had some really tough times of late and this lifts the spirits
LAST week it was Peter Russo, this week it’s Leigh Sutton who has channelled his inner Rocky Balboa when describing the “massive highlight” he has created. After beating Apollo Creed to claim the… Read more: I’ve had some really tough times of late and this lifts the spirits
It’s the perfect way to end his year
RISING star Harry Stamper has been sent for a well-earned spell. Registering his second Group One win of the season with his Breeders’ Crown triumph at Tabcorp Park Melton last night, Harry Stamper… Read more: It’s the perfect way to end his year
How much of the total Breeders’ Crown prizemoney pool did premier stable win?
AS SHE did throughout the early stages of the futurity, premier trainer Emma Stewart has dominated tonight’s Breeders’ Crown Finals at Tabcorp Park Melton. Just to recap, Stewart prepared the… Read more: How much of the total Breeders’ Crown prizemoney pool did premier stable win?
Make or break time for Inter prospect
IT’S make or break time for Wolf Stride’s Inter Dominion campaign. Set to contest the free-for-all at Club Menangle tonight, the multiple Group One winner has to perform at his best to warrant… Read more: Make or break time for Inter prospect
Money keeps coming for Crown favourites
DESPITE their short opening prices, punters are still backing a trio of Emma Stewart’s Breeders’ Crown runners. Triumphant in their heats and semis, Encipher and Major Delight are predicted to have… Read more: Money keeps coming for Crown favourites
Drawn to add another Cup to tally
CONNECTIONS of Blue Coman are “mildly confident” the handy squaregaiter can add another feature to his credit on the weekend. Fresh from his win in Hamilton last Friday, Blue Coman is engaged in… Read more: Drawn to add another Cup to tally
“Something I will never forget”
TODAY’S trip to Maryborough has developed into an experience Annalise Scott “will never forget”. Making the trek to the provincial circuit for three drives, Scott headed home with a treble. Not only… Read more: “Something I will never forget”
Chance for Group One redemption
DESPITE being “in a rush” this morning, there was no chance of Jayden Barker passing the reins behind Rockinwithattitude to someone else…and that was only for track work. Booked to drive in the… Read more: Chance for Group One redemption
Busy weekend for prominent trainer
PROMINENT horseman Chris Svanosio has a busy weekend coming up. In a 24-hour period Svanosio will have 12 runners across two meetings at Tabcorp Park Melton. Beginning with four on Friday night… Read more: Busy weekend for prominent trainer
Domination becoming a cliché
IN WHAT is becoming a cliché, Emma Stewart has dominated another night of Breeders’ Crown qualifiers. Having won 10 of the 13 heats for two and three-year-old pacers earlier this month, Stewart… Read more: Domination becoming a cliché
Money keeps coming for semi favourites
ALTHOUGH they opened as short-priced favourites, punters are still backing a trio of Emma Stewart’s Breeders’ Crown runners. Successful in their heats, Encipher, Soho Historia and The Lost Storm are… Read more: Money keeps coming for semi favourites
