VIC News
Trainer ‘gutted’ by Group One winner’s death
VETERAN horseman Robbie O’Connell has been left “gutted” by news his former stable star Magicool has died. Recently sent to New South Wales for a campaign, Magicool collapsed during training before… Read more: Trainer ‘gutted’ by Group One winner’s death
Power couple’s remarkable Group One domination
POWER couple Andy and Kate Gath have continued their remarkable association with the Great Southern Star. Tabcorp Park Melton hosted the 10th edition of the Group One tonight with the Gaths… Read more: Power couple’s remarkable Group One domination
APG purchase aiming to join all-time superstars
IT’S an article which should almost be on a repetitive cycle…another program of Group Ones, another collection of Australian Pacing Gold graduates chasing glory. Three top shelf events are scheduled… Read more: APG purchase aiming to join all-time superstars
This goes beyond our industry into the wider community
POPULAR horsewoman Tayla French proved to be a rose between thorns during yesterday’s Cobram program. With seven races on the card, French was the only reinswoman to make their way into the winners’… Read more: This goes beyond our industry into the wider community
Passion taken to the next level
VICTORIAN horsewoman Courtney Slater’s love of harness racing (and not forgetting Courtney’s hard working man Mark Driscoll) can be credited in part to her much loved parents, Ian and Judi, and her… Read more: Passion taken to the next level
One man’s passion continues to benefit industry decades later
ONE of Australia’s best-known sporting and agricultural personalities, Alexander George Hunter served both sectors with distinction. Dying in April 1953 near his famed Seymour property at the age of… Read more: One man’s passion continues to benefit industry decades later
Top trotter aiming to join ‘triple treat’ squad
CHAMPION Tornado Valley’s bid to join a pair of past topline trotters has been bolstered by an early barrier draw. Winner of the last two Great Southern Stars, Tornado Valley will chase a third… Read more: Top trotter aiming to join ‘triple treat’ squad
Aiming to prove she is a very rare mare
SHE’S already a champion among her sex, but on the weekend Amazing Dream will aim to prove she is a very rare mare. A multiple Group One winner, Amazing Dream boasts 24 wins and 18 placings from 47… Read more: Aiming to prove she is a very rare mare
Drawn to join pair of all-time greats
AN IDEAL draw has placed champion pacer King Of Swing in a strong position to join a pair of all-time greats this weekend. Engaged in Saturday night’s A G Hunter Cup at Tabcorp Park Melton, King Of… Read more: Drawn to join pair of all-time greats
Amazing Dream the firmer for Hunter Cup
CHAMPION mare Amazing Dream has been the most significant mover with TAB since last night’s Hunter Cup barrier draw. The Nathan Purdon-trained daughter of Bettor’s Delight came up with barrier eight… Read more: Amazing Dream the firmer for Hunter Cup
TAB a crucial part of ‘Team Teal’
WHILE they are never far from the spotlight during any part of the season, it is that time of the year for the industry’s reinswomen to shine. Between tomorrow and March 15 Australasia’s leading… Read more: TAB a crucial part of ‘Team Teal’
Emotions at a premium after Cup victory
EMOTIONS were at a premium following yesterday’s Wedderburn Trotters’ Cup. Naturally thrilled to complete consecutive wins in his ‘home town’ feature, trainer Jason McNaulty’s victory has twice the… Read more: Emotions at a premium after Cup victory
APG offering a world first!
HAVING already established what is an Australian – and believed to be a world – first several years ago, breeding enthusiast Kerrie Hymers is poised to create another record next weekend. By… Read more: APG offering a world first!
Gun shoots to consecutive Group One wins
HIGH classy pacer Heza Son Of Agun elevated himself to a new level with a brilliant track record-equalling victory in the VHRC Caduceus Classic at Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. Trainer Matthew Craven… Read more: Gun shoots to consecutive Group One wins
Deja vu proving to be expensive!
FOR the second time in three starts Expensive Ego has lost a Group race on protest. Last month the classy pacer was on the wrong side of Inter Dominion history when he was first past the Club… Read more: Deja vu proving to be expensive!
Captain to continue rapid rise to the top
EXCITING youngster Captain Ravishing is poised to continue his rapid rise to the top when he heads to Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. Unbeaten from two starts, Captain Ravishing has created a huge buzz… Read more: Captain to continue rapid rise to the top
Brittany Graham takes an early look at the Hunter Cup aspirants
THIS weekend marks the final opportunity for fringe runners to put forward their case for Hunter Cup glory next Saturday. The Country Cups route has been intriguing over the last few weeks… Read more: Brittany Graham takes an early look at the Hunter Cup aspirants
Awkward draw won’t be an obstacle
AN AWKWARD draw should do little to stop Expensive Ego from returning to the winners’ circle during the weekend. Engaged in Saturday night’s Casey Classic at Tabcorp Park Melton, Expensive Ego will… Read more: Awkward draw won’t be an obstacle
Aurora Australis hat-trick bid dealt cruel blow
ASPIRATIONS of a hat-trick in the opening legs of the Aurora Australis circuit have been dealt a cruel blow for Anton Golino. Successful in the first two legs with star mare Im Ready Jet, the astute… Read more: Aurora Australis hat-trick bid dealt cruel blow
Three down, one to go…it almost seems that simple!
THREE down, one to go…it almost seems that simple for Spirit Of St Louis. Having his third Victorian start just moments ago, Spirit Of St Louis maintained his perfect interstate campaign by… Read more: Three down, one to go…it almost seems that simple!
