VIC News
Inter Dominion ranking system released
THE 2022 Inter Dominion Pacing and Trotting Championships will feature a new ranking system, devised by the Harness Racing Victoria handicapping team. The new system has been developed to provide a… Read more: Inter Dominion ranking system released
Long disqualified for failure of care
LAST month, the Victorian Racing Tribunal considered five charges issued by Harness Racing Victoria against former licensed trainer-driver Ray Long under Australian Harness Racing Rule 218. AHRR 218… Read more: Long disqualified for failure of care
Well-bred youngster completes impressive debut
HE’S started his career on the perfect note, but has a long way to go before he can be mentioned in the same breath as his famed relative. That’s the statement from trainer Emma Stewart after The… Read more: Well-bred youngster completes impressive debut
Horses perish in horrific stable fire
INVESTIGATORS are at the scene of a devastating fire which engulfed a stable in Forbes. Alarmed during the early hours of morning by a sound described as “popping noises”, the Rita Burnett and her… Read more: Horses perish in horrific stable fire
Star returns as much-loved hero honoured
MEMORIES of one of Australia’s most loved heroes – Preux Chevalier – will be sparked in Cranbourne on Saturday night. The former idol will be honoured with the running of the Preux Chevalier… Read more: Star returns as much-loved hero honoured
Injury-plagued star to continue rise to the top
HIGHLY-TOUTED squaregaiter Alpha Male is expected to have no trouble continuing his rise to the top this weekend. Creating a huge sensation after his first five starts, Alpha Male’s career was all… Read more: Injury-plagued star to continue rise to the top
Handy trotter rewarded for consistency
CONSISTENCY was rewarded in Geelong last night. Racing in solid form this campaign, handy trotter Abitofadreamer corrected a recent stint of near-misses with an overdue victory. Prepared by Kim… Read more: Handy trotter rewarded for consistency
Aussie horseman shines during dramatic US card
AN ACCIDENT during the 11th race unseated four drivers at Harrington Raceway yesterday. Royal Tang (Russell Foster), which led most of the way prior to the mishap, fell on the backstretch near the… Read more: Aussie horseman shines during dramatic US card
Winter escape on the cards
QUALITY mare Treachery took another step towards an interstate campaign with her victory at Tabcorp Park Melton last night. Weighing up the option of taking the four-year-old to Queensland, trainer… Read more: Winter escape on the cards
When it comes to the NRS, ego is a dirty word!
ACCORDING to respected horseman Joe Pace, Skyhooks has it wrong. A popular Aussie band during the 1970s, Skyhooks had us believe “ego is not a dirty word”, but Pace believes that is far from the… Read more: When it comes to the NRS, ego is a dirty word!
Star siblings set to shine
TALENTED siblings Treachery and Petracca are poised to complete a family double during the weekend. Prepared by leading trainer Emma Stewart, the pacers are favoured to score at Tabcorp Park Melton… Read more: Star siblings set to shine
Star squaregaiter’s career succumbs to injury
WELL-PERFORMED trotter Wobelee has been retired. Trainer Alison Alford broke the disappointing news this morning, stating Wobelee was suffering from “another suspensory injury”. The top performer… Read more: Star squaregaiter’s career succumbs to injury
Promising mare stretches unbeaten record
A WINTER escape is on the cards for rising star Victorian Von Art. Successful at Tabcorp Park Melton last night, Von Art has been earmarked for a Queensland campaign by record-breaking horsewoman… Read more: Promising mare stretches unbeaten record
Feature revives memory of famous comeback
SATURDAY night’s Tabcorp Park Melton feature revives memories of one of harness racing’s most famous comebacks. Almost four decades after his retirement, Popular Alm is widely-regarded as the best… Read more: Feature revives memory of famous comeback
Class rise no threat to perfect record
SHE’S stepping up in class but Von Art is ready for the task at hand. That’s the call from trainer Emma Stewart ahead of Von Art’s pending metropolitan debut. Unbeaten from four starts since joining… Read more: Class rise no threat to perfect record
Youngster has huge hoof prints to follow
SHE’S got a height advantage over her star siblings, but that’s the only comparison trainer Emma Stewart is prepared to make at this stage. Set to make her debut in Saturday night’s Sapling Stake at… Read more: Youngster has huge hoof prints to follow
Passing of pioneering horsewoman
ONE of harness racing’s pioneers has passed away. Renowned for her grit and longevity, Josie Justice died yesterday on what was her 91st birthday. Justice’s son, Lance, shared the sad news via… Read more: Passing of pioneering horsewoman
Vic government funding upgrades
THE Andrews Labor Government is supporting two upgrades to the state’s premier harness racing venue that will open up Tabcorp Park Melton for more community events and provide a better experience… Read more: Vic government funding upgrades
Freshmen out to extend unbeaten record
AT THE moment there are three, but by the end of Saturday night there can only be one – perhaps even none! To be conducted at Tabcorp Park Melton, the Sapling Stake has attracted a talented field of… Read more: Freshmen out to extend unbeaten record
Star of the ‘halcyon days’ honoured
ONE of the stars of the ‘halcyon days’ of harness racing will be honoured at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. In a time when the industry was mainstream news, Bold David was a regular headline… Read more: Star of the ‘halcyon days’ honoured
