VIC News
Perfect tonic for injured veteran
VETERAN horseman Robbie O’Connell received the perfect tonic yesterday. Nursing several cracked ribs as a result of a fall, O’Connell revealed he felt no pain after watching the fourth event at… Read more: Perfect tonic for injured veteran
Leading horsewomen sets record
VICTORIAN horsewoman Julie Douglas created a slice of history at Tabcorp Park Melton last night. Thanks to Interest Free’s success over 1720 metres, Douglas registered her 100th win of the season… Read more: Leading horsewomen sets record
Diamond sparkles in Group Three
VICTORIA’S major mares’ features are being targeted by astute horseman Joe Pace. Speaking after Diamond Party’s Group Three success at Tabcorp Park Melton just moments ago, Pace stated he has set… Read more: Diamond sparkles in Group Three
End of year majors the aim with comeback trotter
END of year majors are the aim with comeback trotter Maori Law. Having his third start from a spell – and fourth in 16 months – Maori Law was triumphant in last night’s John Slack Memorial in… Read more: End of year majors the aim with comeback trotter
There’s no place like home
DEDICATED concession driver Declan Magri has become harness racing’s version of Dorothy from Wizard Of Oz. Since gaining his licence a “few months ago”, Magri has travelled far and wide in search of… Read more: There’s no place like home
Breeders know key elements to success
INTELLIGENCE and hard work appear to be key elements in the quest for success in any harness racing endeavour. The Jessica Francis and Jake Stockton partnership is showing signs they understand… Read more: Breeders know key elements to success
Hard work will always earn you success
“SELF-BELIEF and hard work will always earn you success.” – Virat Kohli THAT quote makes me think of the hard working, extremely successful couple Scott and Kathy Robertson from Gobbagombalin. A… Read more: Hard work will always earn you success
TROTS24 – HRV’s three-year strategic plan
HARNESS Racing Victoria are pleased to provide the Victorian harness racing industry with a summary of TROTS24, a three-year strategic plan. The plan is the product of extensive collaboration across… Read more: TROTS24 – HRV’s three-year strategic plan
Addition to stallion’s credentials
HE’S already got the credentials to be a super sire. Record times, millionaire status and multiple Group One wins. Now Lochinvar Art has another impressive addition to his ever-growing resume… Read more: Addition to stallion’s credentials
Licences suspended and fined for high TC02
ON JUKY 22, the Victorian Racing Tribunal considered five charges issued by Harness Racing Victoria stewards against licensed trainer Rick Holmes under the following Australian Harness Racing Rules… Read more: Licences suspended and fined for high TC02
Pair out to join champion relative as Group winner
THEY are unlikely to reach the grand heights of their famous relative, but two handy pacers have the opportunity to become the clan’s latest Group winner. Set to clash in Kilmore tomorrow night… Read more: Pair out to join champion relative as Group winner
Highly-successful partnership comes to an end
AFTER a highly-successful stint, leviathan owner Emilio Rosati and co-trainers Anthony Butt and Sonya Smith have parted ways. In what has been declared a “mutual agreement”, Rosati’s stock were… Read more: Highly-successful partnership comes to an end
Multiple breaks and surgery after horrific fall
REINSMAN David Miles and Richie Caruana are on the road to recovery after sickening falls at Maryborough yesterday. Both drivers sustained heavy blows to the head and wrist fractures in the… Read more: Multiple breaks and surgery after horrific fall
Most exciting offering in APG’s 33-year history
ON THE back of a record-breaking round of sales, Australian Pacing Gold has announced the “most exciting sales offering in our 33-year history”. APG’s 2021 sales were the company’s most successful… Read more: Most exciting offering in APG’s 33-year history
HRV updates safety measures
FOLLOWING the Government announcement of a five-day lockdown from 11.59pm Thursday, July 15 to 11.59pm Tuesday, July 20, based on advice from the Chief Health Officer, Harness Racing Victoria (HRV)… Read more: HRV updates safety measures
Fines wholly and partially suspended from four charges
ON JUNE 25, 2021, the Victorian Racing Tribunal considered four charges issued by Harness Racing Victoria stewards against licensed trainer-driver Robert Walters under Australian Harness Racing Rule… Read more: Fines wholly and partially suspended from four charges
Partytime after surprise victory
PARTYTIME provided just that for the Sue Hunter stable with his “surprise” win in Kilmore last night. Having his sixth start for the astute horsewoman – and 10th overall – Partytime broke his maiden… Read more: Partytime after surprise victory
No rest for handy trotter
FRESH from his success in Bendigo last night, handy trotter Dream Over will back-up on Friday. Leading throughout the 2150-metre stand from the pole, Dream Over’s pending assignment will be under… Read more: No rest for handy trotter
Downey on a high after victory
PROMINENT couple Sonya Smith and Anthony Butt just keep producing winners. An instant hit since relocating to Victoria late last year, Smith and Butt have been successful from maiden to Group level… Read more: Downey on a high after victory
Jimmy maintains perfect record
PROMISING type Jimmy The Irishman has maintained his perfect Australian record. Having his fifth start since crossing the Tasman, Jimmy The Irishman completed a narrow victory at Tabcorp Park Melton… Read more: Jimmy maintains perfect record
