VIC News
Miracle Mile stats against rising star
RISING star Better Eclipse will need to buck a recent trend and create history if he is to win Saturday night’s Miracle Mile at Club Menangle. Trained by Victorian horsewoman Jess Tubbs, Better… Read more: Miracle Mile stats against rising star
Concession driver makes most of Group One catch drive
STAR young reinsman James Herbertson was ‘Johnny-on-the-spot’ as he guided consistent mare Aldebaran Crescent to a long-awaited maiden Group One success last night. As a big crowd celebrated the… Read more: Concession driver makes most of Group One catch drive
Thrilling end to epic series
AFTER eight races across almost two months, the Aurora Australis came down to a photo finish at Tabcorp Park Melton last night. In the end, the camera showed Majestuoso as the winner of the Group… Read more: Thrilling end to epic series
Mare’s chance to bolster breeding prospects
FRENCH mare Hopeful Beauty has a prime opportunity to add to her broodmare status when she returns to Tabcorp Park Melton tomorrow night. Already boasting a highly-desired bloodline, Hopeful Beauty… Read more: Mare’s chance to bolster breeding prospects
TOLD YA!
IN THE words of my late father “Told ya!” Even if he had never uttered a word in relation to an incident or possible outcome, my father would claim he told you. Well, in the case of Brad… Read more: TOLD YA!
Proud dad moment as son breaks maiden
THERE are certain moments as a father which fill you with so much pride it makes you tight in the throat. The kind of tightness a man gets when his baby takes his first step or his first baby shaves… Read more: Proud dad moment as son breaks maiden
Underutilized driver deserves more recognition
FULL disclosure before critics start chanting at their screen….yes, this article has a touch of bias, but it’s often a touch of bias or firsthand knowledge which brings a story, character or cause… Read more: Underutilized driver deserves more recognition
Inconspicuous start to her career
WHILE her highly-successful sibling prepares for another feature race assault, Rinaaz is poised to make an inconspicuous start to her career. Rinaaz is a half-sister to multiple Group One winner… Read more: Inconspicuous start to her career
HRV demands answers from Sky
HARNESS Racing Victoria is extremely disappointed tonight’s Group One Tabcorp Park Melton meeting, featuring the Aldebaran Park Knight Pistol, was broadcast on Sky Racing 2. HRV received no prior… Read more: HRV demands answers from Sky
Prominent couple celebrate milestone
PROMINENT breeders Marie and Peter Neil celebrated a milestone earlier this week. Operating under Rayngold, the New South Wales-based Neils began their venture in breeding after purchasing a pair of… Read more: Prominent couple celebrate milestone
Superstar to miss $1million Miracle Mile
DISAPPOINTED with the timing, but conscious of his star’s wellbeing, David Moran has made the tough call to miss the Miracle Mile with Lochinvar Art. Referring to the stallion as a “tired horse”… Read more: Superstar to miss $1million Miracle Mile
Inspirational reinswoman leading the way…again!
A STAR anytime of the season, Dani Hill appears to shiner even brighter at this time of the year. Hill, along with close to 300 reinswomen throughout Australia and New Zealand, is sporting… Read more: Inspirational reinswoman leading the way…again!
APG selection bragging rights split evenly
BRAGGING rights between Michael Court and I were split during last Sunday’s Australian Pacing Gold Sale in Melbourne. As part of our office rivalry regarding yearling selections, Michael and I pick… Read more: APG selection bragging rights split evenly
25 years since ground breaking European success
“IS IT 25 years already? Gee, time flies.” That was the statement from Kerryn Manning when discussing former champion trotter Knight Pistol’s greatest feat. With the squaregaiter being honoured at… Read more: 25 years since ground breaking European success
Drawn to secure Chariots berth
VICTORIAN star Act Now has a prime opportunity to make his way into next week’s Chariots Of Fire. A luckless fifth when first-up from an 11-week break at Tabcorp Park Melton during weekend, Act Now… Read more: Drawn to secure Chariots berth
Tears flow as Group One win honours legendary Grandfather
TEARS flowed for Nathan Purdon after his speedy mare Spellbound finally broke through for Group One win during a sad period for the family. Purdon’s grandfather, legendary Kiwi horseman Roy, died… Read more: Tears flow as Group One win honours legendary Grandfather
King on target for a slice of history
ALONG with joining a pair of the all-time greats just moments ago, King Of Swing served notice he is on target for a record-breaking performance. Proving too good in the A G Hunter Cup at Tabcorp… Read more: King on target for a slice of history
Hoping recent history continues in Chariots
POPULAR Victorian horseman Aaron Dunn hopes recent history can continue when he heads to Club Menangle in a fortnight. Dunn will make the trek across the Murray for the Chariots Of Fire after Bondi… Read more: Hoping recent history continues in Chariots
Round one was no contest – now for round two!
ALTHOUGH it was technically a competition, round one was no contest. Continuing our office rivalry regarding yearling selections, Michael Court and I picked a filly and colt/gelding we felt was the… Read more: Round one was no contest – now for round two!
Welcome boost among SA driving ranks
SOUTH Australia’s professional driving ranks are poised to receive a welcome boost. Having recently purchased respected transport business Bagnato Horse Transport, multiple Group One winning… Read more: Welcome boost among SA driving ranks
