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Multiple Group One winner retired
“IT WAS a tough decision, but the right one” That’s how prominent owner Pam Hockham explained the news her star pacer Shadow Sax has been retired. After discussing Shadow Sax’s prospects with… Read more: Multiple Group One winner retired
Busy few months awaits top youngster
LAST night’s Group One winner Aldebaran Zeus will be given a short let-up ahead of a “pretty busy few months”. Speaking after Aldebaran Zeus completed a narrow victory in the Australasia Premier… Read more: Busy few months awaits top youngster
Industry rallies behind X-Man during time of need
INDUSTRY participants are wrapping their arms around well-known horseman Tony Xiriha in his time of need. A GoFundMe page has been established by the Conroy family to raise funds for the… Read more: Industry rallies behind X-Man during time of need
Runs don’t come much bigger than that in a Group One!
ALTHOUGH she has only just returned from a spell, star filly Banglez is likely to be given another break. Second-up since February when competing in Kilmore tonight, Banglez captured the… Read more: Runs don’t come much bigger than that in a Group One!
Chance to join famous mum as Group One winner
PROMISING filly Evas Image has another opportunity to join her mother as a Group One winner. Engaged in tomorrow night’s Australasian Premier Trotting Sale Final in Kilmore, Evas Image will contest… Read more: Chance to join famous mum as Group One winner
Trotter’s chance to prove he is aptly-named
HE’S drawn to prove he is aptly-named, but trainer Chris Svanosio isn’t exactly oozing confidence. Engaged in Saturday night’s Australasian Premier Trotting Sale Final in Kilmore, Whos The Man will… Read more: Trotter’s chance to prove he is aptly-named
Driver suspended for “unacceptable” action towards reinswoman
ON AUGUST 17 2021, the Victorian Racing Tribunal considered a charge issued by Harness Racing Victoria Stewards against licensed trainer-driver Michael Bellman under Australian Harness Racing Rule… Read more: Driver suspended for “unacceptable” action towards reinswoman
Star’s younger sibling makes perfect debut
SHE’S got a long way to go before she can be compared to her star sibling, but Coral Stride has begun the quest in the perfect manner. In fact, by scoring upon debut in Terang last night, Coral… Read more: Star’s younger sibling makes perfect debut
Another pair of promising youngsters
BASED on yesterday’s performances, prominent trainer Anton Golino has unearthed another pair of promising young trotters. Making their debuts in Maryborough, Kings Guard and Iron Love proved too… Read more: Another pair of promising youngsters
Waiting for the penny to drop
DESPITE his victory in Maryborough yesterday, Alta Cassino is far from a complete racehorse. That’s the call from trainer Joe Pace who stated the three-year-old “has a lot to learn”. When Alta… Read more: Waiting for the penny to drop
Premier driver equals Australian record
PREMIER driver Kate Gath equalled an Australian record in Ballarat last night. Gath won five of the 10 races, including the first four, to register her second quintet. Gath’s first ‘bag of five’… Read more: Premier driver equals Australian record
French trotter breaks Aussie maiden
FRENCH-BRED trotter Holzarte Vedaquais broke his Australian maiden this afternoon. First-up from a long spell, Holzarte Vedaquais upstaged his opposition in Yarra Valley in what was his second… Read more: French trotter breaks Aussie maiden
Classy mare to extend perfect record
CLASSY mare Nikki Louise is expected to have little trouble extending her perfect Victorian record during the weekend. Joining Emma Stewart’s stable from Western Australia, Nikki Louise has won her… Read more: Classy mare to extend perfect record
Minor sigh of relief as meetings continue
A MINOR sigh of relief has been released after Tabcorp Park Melton’s ‘tier rating’ was downgraded. After news spread this morning a participant who attended the Monday, August 2 meeting had tested… Read more: Minor sigh of relief as meetings continue
Crisis mode as track declared potential Tier-1 site
VICTORIAN harness racing is in crisis mode this morning after receiving news which has the potential to force the industry state-wide to shutdown. Last night the Department of Health and Human… Read more: Crisis mode as track declared potential Tier-1 site
No Inter or Cup defence for injured star
RECENTLY-CROWNED Victorian Horse of the Year Lochinvar Art will not race again this season. Lochinvar Art was first sidelined due to a hoof injury after pulling a shoe and standing on a nail just… Read more: No Inter or Cup defence for injured star
Disqualifications and fines in tubing case
ON AUGUST 6, 2021, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal handed down its decision following a hearing on 22 June 2021 that considered an application lodged by licensed trainer Joe Bajada… Read more: Disqualifications and fines in tubing case
Personal milestone for talented horseman
TALENTED horseman Paddy Lee registered a personal milestone last night. Heading to Bendigo with runners in three races, Lee returned home with three winners. It’s the first time Lee has notched a… Read more: Personal milestone for talented horseman
Didn’t happen last night, but it will happen!
IT DIDN’T happen last night, but it will happen! Dominating the Globe Derby meeting, Dani Hill went agonisingly close to making a clean sweep of the card. Hill drove all but one winner for the… Read more: Didn’t happen last night, but it will happen!
Group One winner primed for racing return
EXCEPTIONALLY-BRED youngster Aldebaran Misty is poised to return to racing in what is expected to be a short campaign. Given a break after becoming the latest in her family’s long list of Group One… Read more: Group One winner primed for racing return
