VIC News
Pacing For Pink Day raised ‘amazing’ amount
LAST Sunday’s Shepparton meeting has been hailed a huge success. On the track, the card provided a super spectacle, with each action-packed event keenly contested. None more so than the Olive Hayes Me Read more: Pacing For Pink Day raised ‘amazing’ amount
Love affair continues
VICTORIAN squaregaiter Rockinwithattitude continued her love affair with Club Menangle tonight. Rockinwithattitude has been sent across the border to race at the world class venue on four occasions by Read more: Love affair continues
Shepparton blanketed in sea of pink
SUNDAY’S Shepparton meeting is poised to be covered in a sea of pink – and for a good cause! The provincial circuit is hosting its Pacing For Pink meeting, with plenty of action on and off the track. Read more: Shepparton blanketed in sea of pink
Vicbred Vouchers extended to APG Autumn and Winter Mix Sales
AN OPPORTUNITY for Vicbred Voucher winners to use their $5000 bonuses on eligible Vicbred horses at the Australian Pacing Gold Autumn Mix Sale and Winter Mix Sale has been facilitated by an edict from Read more: Vicbred Vouchers extended to APG Autumn and Winter Mix Sales
Hygain Edge presents “Blast from the past”
ARGUABLY the greatest trotting mare of all-time will be honoured in Melton on Saturday night. Part of a strong card at the home of Victorian harness racing, the Scotch Notch Memorial has attracted a h Read more: Hygain Edge presents “Blast from the past”
Bridesmaid finally becomes the bride
CLASSY trotter Jilliby Ballerini broke through for a deserved Group One success when she outclassed her rivals in the Aldebaran Park Sumthingaboutmaori Trot in Melton last night. Sent out as a $1.45 f Read more: Bridesmaid finally becomes the bride
Carbine Chemicals ‘Faces at the races’
GIVEN his bloodline, Darren Pace was destined to be involved in harness racing. A third generation horseman, Pace’s clan began racing trotters through the streets of the family’s native Malta before h Read more: Carbine Chemicals ‘Faces at the races’
Still the best 70 years later!
AUSTRALIA’S second eldest Oaks will mark its 70th year next week. Launched in 1956, the New South Wales Oaks is scheduled to be contested at Club Menangle on May 2, with heats of the Group One to be r Read more: Still the best 70 years later!
Fundraiser a success – items still available
LAST Friday night’s fundraising auction in Terang was a huge success. Brainchild of the Terang Harness Racing Owners’, Trainers’ and Supporters’ Group, the function was conducted in the club’s main di Read more: Fundraiser a success – items still available
Bulletproof Boy equals unique Australian record
EVERGREEN gelding Bulletproof Boy equalled a unique Australian record last night. While things didn’t go to plan in The Nullarbor at Gloucester Park, Bulletproof Boy pocketed $49,500 for his uplaced e Read more: Bulletproof Boy equals unique Australian record
Industry mourns Grand Circuit horseman
HARNESS racing, and indeed the world, is all the poorer following the passing of Rex Hocking. A true gentleman in every sense of the word, Hocking was also a natural horseman who enjoyed success at th Read more: Industry mourns Grand Circuit horseman
Fundraiser to build training centre
MORE than 200 items are being auctioned to raise funds for a training centre on Friday night. Brainchild of the Terang Harness Racing Owners’, Trainers’ and Supporters’ Group, the function is schedule Read more: Fundraiser to build training centre
76-year-old registers milestone victory
VETERAN horseman Barry Beasley registered a personal milestone earlier this week. A result of what he refers to as “a lifetime in the game”, 76-year-old Beasley registered his 100th win thanks to Pret Read more: 76-year-old registers milestone victory
Boom filly ready for racing return
BOOM youngster Arrhythmia will begin her quest for another major when she returns to racing this weekend. The premier performer among her crop last season, Arrhythmia registered eight wins and a secon Read more: Boom filly ready for racing return
History awaits former champ
HISTORY awaits Dangerous in Mildura tomorrow night. Winner of the club’s Cup in 2024, Dangerous is aiming to become the first former champion to regain the title since the feature’s inception in 1959. Read more: History awaits former champ
Milestone 50 years in the making
A MODEST milestone half a century in the making was reached in Bendigo last night. Triumphant with Sonnyboy and Major Max, veteran horseman Jack Sullivan registered his first training double. “It’s ta Read more: Milestone 50 years in the making
Happy home state raid
COMPLETING a quick hit-and-run mission to his ‘home state’ last night, Geoff Webster plans to head back across the border in coming weeks. Victorian-based Webster made the trip to Mount Gambier to sec Read more: Happy home state raid
More honours for freakish trotter
A SQUAREGAITER destined for harness racing immortality has claimed her first Victorian Horse of the Year award. Keayang Zahara, the trotter many think will become our greatest ever, was adjudged the s Read more: More honours for freakish trotter
It’s more important to look forward
LEFT lamenting ‘what could have been’ following last weekend’s disastrous Miracle Mile, trainer Scott Ewen has adopted a ‘look ahead’ philosophy with stable star Bulletproof Boy. Finally earning a ber Read more: It’s more important to look forward
Track records tumble
SOME records last the test of time, while others barely last an hour. For example, San Simeon’s stance for the most consecutive wins has been the mantle for almost half a century. SAN SIMEON A star du Read more: Track records tumble
