VIC News
Welcome boost for squaregaiters’ series
HARNESS Racing Victoria will boost the 2022 Inter Dominion Trotting Final prizemoney by $100,000 in a further win for the squaregaiting community in Victoria. It means the ID22 Trotting grand final… Read more: Welcome boost for squaregaiters’ series
Grand mare honoured at Tabcorp Park Melton
DESPITE her tough draw rising star Treachery remains the one to beat in Saturday night’s feature at Tabcorp Park Melton. Prepared by record-breaking horsewoman Emma Stewart, Treachery is set to… Read more: Grand mare honoured at Tabcorp Park Melton
Perfect end to ‘mini campaign’
HAVING completed a perfect “mini campaign”, exceptionally-bred youngster Major Delight is heading for a spell. Making her debut in an Australian Pacing Gold Bullion heat on May 4, Major Delight… Read more: Perfect end to ‘mini campaign’
Legend status confirmed
SURELY La Coocaracha’s status as a legend has been sealed. One of the greatest trotting mares produced in the southern hemisphere, La Coocaracha won six Group Ones on both sides of the Tasman during… Read more: Legend status confirmed
Short break for multiple Group One winner
OUTSTANDING filly Just Hope will be sent for a well-earned break before embarking on another feature campaign. Speaking after the three-year-old’s success in an Australian Pacing Gold Bullion Final… Read more: Short break for multiple Group One winner
Mass celebrations after maiden Group One win
MASS scenes of celebration broke out across Tabcorp Park Melton’s lawn as Mister Hunter produced a stunning sprint to capture a huge prize for his big band of owners tonight. Supported by a… Read more: Mass celebrations after maiden Group One win
Success comes at a cost
SUCCESS has come at a price for in-form squaregaiter C K Spur. Dominating the recent South Australia Cup Carnival, winning three provincial features and the state’s main Trotters’ Cup, C K Spur has… Read more: Success comes at a cost
Forgotten champion to be honoured
HE’S the champion almost no one knows about, but at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night Inter Dominion winner Young Pedro will be honoured. Without doubt one of the lesser-known winners of the… Read more: Forgotten champion to be honoured
Chance to outshine famed siblings
HANDY filly Our Little Jet has an opportunity to accomplish a feat her famed siblings failed to achieve this weekend. Thanks to her third in a heat in Bendigo last week, Our Little Jet is set to… Read more: Chance to outshine famed siblings
Decision was never in doubt
THERE was never any question as to which of the John Nicholson-trained stablemates Michelle Phillips would put her hand up to drive in the Group Two Australian Pacing Gold Consolation Final in… Read more: Decision was never in doubt
Respected horseman loses cancer battle
HARNESS racing is mourning the passing of respected horseman Fabian Bigmore. Bigmore died last Thursday at just 47, following a long but dignified battle against cancer. The highlight of his… Read more: Respected horseman loses cancer battle
Loyalty reaps rewards in Group Two
A STUNNING hour of power for trainer Emma Stewart smashed two long-held Mildura records in Mildura last night. Phoenix Prince’s Pacing Cup win lowered the 2600-metre mark previously held by Im The… Read more: Loyalty reaps rewards in Group Two
Stablemates to continue domination
THEY completed a clean sweep of the heats earlier this week and there is no reason why they can’t fill the quinella in the Final. That’s the call from trainer Emma Stewart heading into tomorrow… Read more: Stablemates to continue domination
Personal milestone for budding horseman
HE’S a little too old to believe in the Easter Bunny, but budding horseman Nathan Rothwell was glad to receive the ‘chocolates’ yesterday. Competing at his home track in Warragul, Rothwell broke his… Read more: Personal milestone for budding horseman
Records tumble as a result of unprecedented domination
RECORDS on a personal, state and national level were obliterated last night. Dominating Launceston’s premier meeting, Victorians Emma Stewart and Mark Pitt won nine of the 10 races on the card. To… Read more: Records tumble as a result of unprecedented domination
Hryhorec’s heroics
NOT all heroes wear capes. That’s something South Australian horseman Ryan Hryhorec reminded onlookers of last night. Making one of his regular trips to Mildura, Hryhorec was watching from the… Read more: Hryhorec’s heroics
Unique method of motivation ahead of class rise
A UNIQUE method of motivation is being used on Lady Lani ahead of Saturday night’s Tabcorp Park Melton program. Racing in sensational form, with three wins from her last four starts, Lady Lani will… Read more: Unique method of motivation ahead of class rise
Primed for country cup hat-trick
COMEBACK pacer Demon Delight is in a strong position to complete a cup hat-trick. Sidelined through injury after capturing the Melton Plate in March 2020, Demon Delight spent 20 months away from the… Read more: Primed for country cup hat-trick
Ideal time to break maiden status
STABLEMATES Denny Rocks and Diamond Shooz picked an ideal time to break their maiden status. Winless from 12 and three starts, the Keith Cotchin-trained pair rectified the situation by capturing… Read more: Ideal time to break maiden status
Strong card revives memories of history-making pacer
BOASTING a solid program, including several features, Saturday night’s Tabcorp Park Melton meeting will also send enthusiasts on a trip back in time. One of the highlights of the evening is the… Read more: Strong card revives memories of history-making pacer
