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Ossie not so bad in Hygain Edge Pace
A WINTER break has worked wonders for man and beast given the result of last night’s Hygain Edge Pace in Melton. Prioritising time away each year, astute horseman Stephen O’Donoghue also sends his hor Read more: Ossie not so bad in Hygain Edge Pace
Ready to dominate again
FRESH dominating last night’s Geelong meeting, prominent training partnership Marg and Paddy Lee hope to repeat the dose this evening. With their stable in incredible form, the Lees completed a clean Read more: Ready to dominate again
Can dream continue with Cup hat-trick?
STATING she is “living the dream” with her trotter, Mary-Jane Mifsud hopes the trend can continue during the weekend. Undefeated from three starts since returning from a spell, The Dark Thunder’s vict Read more: Can dream continue with Cup hat-trick?
Stawell has you covered during Easter
ATTENTION all owners and trainers of pacers with a National Rating up to 49… If you’re scouring the meeting calendar for the ideal target, then search no more – Stawell has you covered. As part of its Read more: Stawell has you covered during Easter
Chasing slice of Cup history
MULTIPLE Group One star Mach Dan will aim for a slice of history tomorrow night. Engaged in the time-honoured Geelong Cup, Mach Dan is attempting to become the event’s first triple winner. As it stand Read more: Chasing slice of Cup history
‘Local’ Cup win with recent stable addition
RECENT stable addition Sea Fury provided Luke Tabone with a ‘local’ win last night. Moving from Bacchus Marsh to Shepparton, Tabone captured the Wangaratta Pacing Cup, which was also transferred to Sh Read more: ‘Local’ Cup win with recent stable addition
Take a bow Birchip
I’M the first to admit I haven’t been a fan of slot races. While some rave on about the concept as though it is the second coming, the tangible benefits simply haven’t been delivered. So far, the hype Read more: Take a bow Birchip
Star fillies from the same family
NONAGENARIAN Victorian breeder Helen Head has nominated two fillies for the Australian Pacing Gold Sydney Yearling Sale at Warwick Farm on Sunday, March 15 – both from the same maternal family. The pa Read more: Star fillies from the same family
Veteran accustomed to bad draws and long odds
BAD draws and betting markets mean nothing to Bulletproof Boy. Accustomed to difficult starting positions and being among the outsiders, Bulletproof Boy has also adapted to upstaging his more fancied Read more: Veteran accustomed to bad draws and long odds
Chasing consecutive country cups
FRESH from causing an upset in last weekend’s Boort Trotters’ Cup, in-form gelding The Dark Thunder is primed to repeat the dose on Sunday. Unbeaten from two starts since returning from a spell, The D Read more: Chasing consecutive country cups
Bubbles has ‘Lady luck’ on her side
#GIRLPOWER – that’s the theme to remember leading into Sunday’s Birchip meeting according to popular trainer Lisa Pitt. Pitt will head to the provincial venue to contest the inaugural Running of the B Read more: Bubbles has ‘Lady luck’ on her side
Sad passing of dual Miracle Mile winner
AS the industry prepares to celebrate another Miracle Mile winner next week, one of the prestigious sprint’s greatest performers has been laid to rest. Hampered by the effects of sidewinder syndrome, Read more: Sad passing of dual Miracle Mile winner
“I honestly didn’t think he could win!”
A NICE spell, coupled with maturity, appear to be working wonders with promising trotter The Dark Thunder. Sent for a break following a handful of unplaced runs last December, The Dark Thunder is unde Read more: “I honestly didn’t think he could win!”
Cup winner heading interstate
Hey guys, Happy Monday!! Please find article below Paul ANOTHER interstate trip is on the cards for well-performed pacer Dhaulagiri. Following the gelding’s success in yesterday’s Boort Pacing Cup, tr Read more: Cup winner heading interstate
Another record awaits freakish mare
IT’S now a matter of when, not if, Keayang Zahara will equal the Australasian record for the most Group One wins by a trotter. Capturing her 14th top shelf event in Melton just moments ago, Keayang Za Read more: Another record awaits freakish mare
Patience rewarded as drought broken
PATIENCE were finally rewarded last night. Despite racing in consistent fashion, Group One winning squaregaiter More Wanted had been suffering from a drought since July 2024. That changed in Ararat wh Read more: Patience rewarded as drought broken
Evergreen pacer secures first Miracle Mile berth
SO overwhelmed by winning tonight’s Newcastle Mile, trainer Scott Ewen was unable to take part in the presentation. Ewen captured the Group Two with evergreen pacer Bulletproof Boy, which earned a ber Read more: Evergreen pacer secures first Miracle Mile berth
Pretty close to a ‘good thing’
WE’RE all aware there are no certainties in racing, but it’s pretty safe to say prominent trainer Brent Lilley is close to a ‘good thing’ when it comes to registering another country cup victory this Read more: Pretty close to a ‘good thing’
Another Australasian record in sight
FREAKISH trotter Keayang Zahara will continue her trek towards another Australasian record this weekend. Thanks to her Great Southern Star success in Melton a fortnight ago, Keayang Zahara collected a Read more: Another Australasian record in sight
Prime opportunity to impress slot holders
THERE is a lot more at stake than just the prizemoney for the 11 runners in Friday night’s Ararat Cup. With the deadline for slot holders to select their Running of the Bulls representative fast appro Read more: Prime opportunity to impress slot holders
