VIC News
Full steam ahead as feature targets await
WHILE Wayne Potter is focused on tomorrow night’s Tatlow Stakes with his star young trotter The Locomotive, he has an eye on the much-sought The Redwood trophy. Bookmakers believe The Locomotive… Read more: Full steam ahead as feature targets await
Injury ends Inter Dominion winner’s career
AN OLD injury “flaring up” has ended Maori Law’s career just weeks away from his Inter Dominion title defence. Successful in last season’s Club Menangle-based edition of the Championship, Maori Law… Read more: Injury ends Inter Dominion winner’s career
At the top of the straight I was thinking ‘don’t stuff up’
IN THE midst of the action, Charlene Gusman admits she had to force her excitement to the side in a bid to remain focused as the field turned for home in last night’s Home Grown Classic at Tabcorp… Read more: At the top of the straight I was thinking ‘don’t stuff up’
Now for the Inter Dominion
IN-FORM trotter Just Believe is unlikely to have another start before the Inter Dominion. Speaking after the squaregaiter’s success in last night’s Bill Collins Sprint, trainer Jess Tubbs stated… Read more: Now for the Inter Dominion
Star filly breaks five-decade drought
A RETURN trip home is yet to be decided for high class filly Encipher. Although trained by Victorian horsewoman Emma Stewart, Encipher was bred and is owned by South Australian Tyson Linke. As such… Read more: Star filly breaks five-decade drought
Brilliant colt joins elite fraternity
BRILLIANT Queensland colt Leap To Fame joined a select fraternity with his success at Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. By claiming the Victoria Derby in stylish fashion the Australian Pacing Gold… Read more: Brilliant colt joins elite fraternity
International trip to be confirmed
LOGISTICS will determine whether Rock N Roll Doo will head across the Tasman later this month. Connections have made no secret of their desire to tackle the New Zealand Cup with the exciting… Read more: International trip to be confirmed
Firmers and drifters ahead of Group One fest
PUNTERS keep rallying for Captain Ravishing despite his tough draw in tomorrow night’s Victoria Derby at Tabcorp Park Melton. Unbeaten from three starts since joining Emma Stewart’s stable… Read more: Firmers and drifters ahead of Group One fest
Defending champ the $81 rank outsider!
HE CAUSED an upset to claim last year’s edition but will have to provide an even bigger shock if he is to successfully defend the title at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. Capturing the 2021… Read more: Defending champ the $81 rank outsider!
Can he join this trio of greats?
PALEFACE Adios, Courage Under Fire and Captain Joy. Along with being multiple Group One winners, the trio have another accomplishment in common – they are the only pacers to make a clean sweep of… Read more: Can he join this trio of greats?
Dominance becoming a cliché
IN WHAT is becoming a cliché, Australian Pacing Gold purchases are once again poised to dominate another round of Group Ones. Just as they have in recent years – including a defending champion – APG… Read more: Dominance becoming a cliché
History against Group One favourite
HIGH class filly Encipher will have to buck history to emerge triumphant in the Victoria Oaks. Part of a phenomenal card, the Blue Riband is set to be conducted at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday… Read more: History against Group One favourite
Raider fooled ‘The Accurate One’…twice!
WIDELY-REGARDED as the finest racecaller to grace a microphone, and without doubt the voice of a generation, Bill Collins will be honoured at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night with the running… Read more: Raider fooled ‘The Accurate One’…twice!
The night Stewart’s stars took a backseat
The powerful Emma Stewart stable had 12 runners in Saturday night’s Pryde’s EasiFeed Victoria Oaks heats, but it was fillies from rival camps that stole the show. Russell Jack’s top pacer Just Hope… Read more: The night Stewart’s stars took a backseat
‘He’s the best horse I’ve driven’
Captain Ravishing separated himself from his Downbytheseaside Victoria Derby rivals with a stunning heat performance at Melton on Saturday night. And the tantalizing thing is there’s improvement to… Read more: ‘He’s the best horse I’ve driven’
Was historic moment the opening of a floodgate?
HISTORY was made earlier this week when Major Crocker reached a milestone thanks to his win in Yonkers. Driven by Baxter Boyd, Major Crocker covered the mile in 1:55.2 as Sports Bettor and Jojo’s… Read more: Was historic moment the opening of a floodgate?
First Inter Dominion rankings released
SIXTEEN pacers and nine trotters have earned starts in Victoria’s Inter Dominion, with many scrambling to book their places in Australasia’s greatest race series. The Inter Dominion Rankings have… Read more: First Inter Dominion rankings released
Grateful not to receive visitors’ draw!
IT’S not exactly a red carpet, but more of a welcome mat! Making his maiden voyage to Victoria for tomorrow night’s Oaks heats, New South Wales horseman Tom Ison was fearful of receiving the dreaded… Read more: Grateful not to receive visitors’ draw!
More way to enjoy your trots
HARNESS Racing Victoria has revealed more ways to watch Victoria’s three biggest trots feature meetings in coming months. Interim CEO Fiona Mellor announced today the Pryde’s EasiFeed Victoria Cup… Read more: More way to enjoy your trots
Inter Dominion nomination lists released
THE stars have aligned for the 2022 Victorian Inter Dominion, with more than 150 hopefuls stepping forward to take a shot at Australasia’s famous series. Eighty-two nominations have been received… Read more: Inter Dominion nomination lists released
