VIC News
Harness racing doesn’t need a Winx
WINX, Winx, Winx…if only harness racing had a Winx…oh wait, it doesn’t need one, the industry has its own stars. One of my pet peeves involving the industry – which was reignited today via a… Read more: Harness racing doesn’t need a Winx
Trainer’s inspiring outlook ahead of cancer battle
SPOKEN like a true horseman, Adam Kelly’s philosophy for the battle ahead is simple, yet inspiring – “I’ve just got to get on with it”. Kelly recently became one of the estimated 2450 Australians… Read more: Trainer’s inspiring outlook ahead of cancer battle
Big week promises to get bigger
WHAT has already been a big week for South Australian-bred stock has the promise to be even bigger! Several days ago four pacers with SA connections contested Breeders’ Crown heats in Bendigo, with… Read more: Big week promises to get bigger
Chance to match superstar sibling
FALLING well short of the fanfare afforded to her famous sister despite building a solid record of her own, Perfect In Pink remains on target to one match one of her famous older sibling’s feats. In… Read more: Chance to match superstar sibling
Domination becoming the ‘norm’
IN WHAT is becoming the ‘norm’, premier trainer Emma Stewart has dominated another round of Breeders’ Crown heats. Two nights ago Stewart won five of the seven three-year-old qualifiers in Bendigo… Read more: Domination becoming the ‘norm’
Appropriate win in feature
IT’D take a brave person to suggest Hector’s victory at Tabcorp Park Melton last night wasn’t appropriate. Remaining unbeaten from three starts for premier trainer Emma Stewart, Hector stretched his… Read more: Appropriate win in feature
Valuable step towards Inter Dominion redemption
A VALUABLE step towards Inter Dominion redemption was made at Club Menangle tonight. First-up from a short break, Expensive Ego proved too slick for his rivals as he cruised to victory over 2300… Read more: Valuable step towards Inter Dominion redemption
It’s like deja vu all over again!
IN A case of deja vu, premier trainer Emma Stewart has once again dominated tonight’s Breeders’ Crown heats in Bendigo. Seven qualifiers were held across the two three-year-old divisions, with… Read more: It’s like deja vu all over again!
Can star filly match famous dam’s feat?
CLASSY filly Steno will kick-start her attempt to match one of her famous dam’s feats tomorrow night. Undertaking her first Victorian trip, Steno is engaged in a Breeders’ Crown in Bendigo for… Read more: Can star filly match famous dam’s feat?
Reloaded and ready try again
SOUTH Australians didn’t have much luck during last weekend’s Group One fest at Club Menangle, but they are a resilient bunch who have reloaded and ready to try again. Des and Heather Glynn had… Read more: Reloaded and ready try again
Glass shattering noise is the sound of passion!
IF YOU attended yesterday’s Maryborough meeting, were standing in your backyard 50 kilometres away from the track or were watching the final event on SkyChannel, chances are you heard a loud noise… Read more: Glass shattering noise is the sound of passion!
Group One glory reduces pain
PROMINENT horseman Anton Golino received the perfect tonic yesterday. Recently undergoing back surgery, Golino was pain free after Cravache Dor captured the Victoria Trotters’ Derby in Maryborough… Read more: Group One glory reduces pain
Tradition of success reinstalled
A TRADITION of success was reinstalled on Redwood Day as Don Smith teamed with the Tubbs family to capture another Group One moment. Having enjoyed a thrilling run with Alan Tubbs-trained Melpark… Read more: Tradition of success reinstalled
Dream debut has potential for fairy tale ending
ALREADY basking in the joy of her “dream” debut, Michelle Phillips hopes the fairy tale continues on Sunday. Last weekend Phillips kick-started her training career with Kimora Saffi finishing fourth… Read more: Dream debut has potential for fairy tale ending
Dan delivers Danny’s dream
MACH DAN made owner Danny Zavitsanos’ dream of a Geelong Pacing Cup success come true with a dominant display in last night’s feature at Beckley Park. Zavitsanos, from Geelong, was on track to… Read more: Dan delivers Danny’s dream
Another night of domination
PREMIER trainer Emma Stewart has done it again. Like she has on so many occasions, Stewart has dominated tonight’s Tabcorp Park Melton meeting with six victories. Stewart’s haul includes both Group… Read more: Another night of domination
New major sponsor for Inter Dominion
AUSTRALASIA’S most prestigious harness racing series has a new partner as SENTrack joins the 2022 Inter Dominion as principal sponsor. The premier event, which is being held in Victoria for the… Read more: New major sponsor for Inter Dominion
Confidence dented ahead of time-honoured feature
A “SHOCKING” draw combined with a stronger opposition has dented confidence around Clives Girl completing consecutive feature wins. Successful in the Home Grown Classic at Tabcorp Park Melton a… Read more: Confidence dented ahead of time-honoured feature
Group win aids reinsman’s mental health battle
FOR Jayden Barker it is easier heard than believed, but one thing the young man can be assured of is “he is good enough!” At Tabcorp Park Melton last night Barker proved he has what it takes to… Read more: Group win aids reinsman’s mental health battle
From tragedy to triumph
A “STRESSFUL” flood ravaged day has ended in a stunning Group One success for Duncan McPherson’s Aldebaran Park, whose camp has endured incredible challenges and a significant high. The breeding… Read more: From tragedy to triumph
