VIC News
Just like her famous relative
SHE’S begun her career on the same note as one of her famous relatives, but whether Soho Lumine can reach the same heights is a pipedream according to trainer Michael Stanley. Engaged in Saturday… Read more: Just like her famous relative
Back in the good books thanks to upset win
AFTER acting like “a little %$#@&” there was only one way Platinum Stride was going to make his way back into the good books yesterday. While putting the final touches on the son of… Read more: Back in the good books thanks to upset win
Potential to be the best two-year-old I’ve driven
HE’S held the reins behind more than his share of top youngsters, so when Nathan Jack gives a wrap it’s a fair indicator of what’s to come. After driving Petracca to a phenomenal victory at Tabcorp… Read more: Potential to be the best two-year-old I’ve driven
Flemington to become harness racing’s new home
IN A move that will launch a new era for harness racing, Flemington is poised to become the industry’s metropolitan home. After almost two decades of no movement on the return to the Ascot Vale… Read more: Flemington to become harness racing’s new home
Highly-touted freshman to bounce back
HIGHLY-TOUTED youngster Petracca is expected to have no trouble bouncing back to the winners’ circle during the weekend. Creating a buzz with his trial form and his impressive debut in a Bathurst… Read more: Highly-touted freshman to bounce back
Highly-successful sire succumbs to twisted bowel
IT IS with great sadness we announce Village Jasper had to be euthanized due to a twisted bowel. The 28-year-old was a massive part of Alabar and will be sorely missed. Village Jasper was a star… Read more: Highly-successful sire succumbs to twisted bowel
Pulled the right rein
SHE didn’t even sit in the cart, but prominent horsewoman Sonya Smith ‘pulled the right rein’ during the weekend. With her regular driver – fiancé Anthony Butt – in New Zealand and his deputy Zac… Read more: Pulled the right rein
Butt’s Trans Tasman trip to see ripper ‘fillies’!
FOR various reasons, such as the difficult to travel world we live in, it took him longer than he would have liked, but Anthony Butt made an overdue return ‘home’ last week. Although he has embraced… Read more: Butt’s Trans Tasman trip to see ripper ‘fillies’!
In search of more interstate riches
PROMINENT horseman Greg Scholefield will head interstate in search of more cup glory this weekend. No stranger to crossing into Victoria from his South Australian base, Scholefield enjoyed a solid… Read more: In search of more interstate riches
Offers place exciting pacer’s value at $1million
BEING out of sight hasn’t equated to being out of mind as far as exciting pacer Bondi Lockdown is concerned. Although the Australian Pacing Gold graduate is safely tucked away in a paddock at… Read more: Offers place exciting pacer’s value at $1million
No intentions of aiming high…yet!
ALTHOUGH it was jokingly suggested a Queensland Derby trip should be on the cards, popular horsewoman Kelly Stuart-Mitchell has no intentions of aiming that high…yet! Extending her solid strike rate… Read more: No intentions of aiming high…yet!
Enjoying the sweet taste of Oaks success
HAVING enjoyed the sweet taste of Oaks success, Victorian horsewoman Brittany O’Brien is already planning her next Blue Riband assault. O’Brien made the trip across Bass Strait last week ahead of… Read more: Enjoying the sweet taste of Oaks success
Emergency animal disease alert issued
AS Harness Racing Australia have advised in previous Industry Notices, Japanese Encephalitis Virus has been detected and confirmed in humans, as well as piggeries in Victoria, Queensland, New South… Read more: Emergency animal disease alert issued
Forgotten star given ‘all clear’ for comeback
THIS time last year he was regarded as a star, but at present he’s an all but forgotten pacer. Trained by prominent couple Anthony Butt and Sonya Smith, Wolf Stride was touted as a true Grand… Read more: Forgotten star given ‘all clear’ for comeback
Another provincial feature at his mercy
HIGH class pacer Our Millionaire is in a strong position to add another country cup to his ever-growing tally. Successful in last weekend’s Horsham Cup, Our Millionaire’s victories include St Arnaud… Read more: Another provincial feature at his mercy
Who is Australasia’s all-time greatest mare?
SEVERAL years ago we assembled a panel to decide which mare deserved the actual title as Queen Of The Pacific. With a race scheduled to be run in her honour at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night… Read more: Who is Australasia’s all-time greatest mare?
Talented youngsters register significant wins
A PAIR of talented youngsters registered significant wins in Shepparton last night. Making his Australian debut, Hiranya outstayed his rivals to complete a strong victory over 2190 metres. After… Read more: Talented youngsters register significant wins
Star’s younger sibling makes perfect debut
WHILE his older more famous sibling is being primed for the southern hemisphere’s biggest race Will He Reign made an unassuming start to his career in Shepparton last night. Trained and driven by… Read more: Star’s younger sibling makes perfect debut
Captain to take command over rivals
DESPITE returning from a 10-week break, promising youngster Captain Rival is expected to begin his campaign on a winning note at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. Looking to break a string of… Read more: Captain to take command over rivals
Still the biggest highlight 44 years later!
“I DON’T care if I never win another race now I’ve won the Inter Dominion.” That was Brian Gath’s statement after his success with Markovina in the 1978 edition of the Championship at Moonee Valley… Read more: Still the biggest highlight 44 years later!
