VIC News
From hard luck story to superstar
IT’S almost impossible to remember there was a time when Lochinvar Art was considered a hard luck story because he just couldn’t win a Group One. As a two and three-year-old Lochinvar Art contested… Read more: From hard luck story to superstar
First metro double for almost two decades
ASTUTE horseman Aaron Dunn enjoyed a perfect trip to Ballarat last night. Entering the meeting with two prospects, Dunn left with a pair of winners. While he has registered numerous provincial… Read more: First metro double for almost two decades
Sioux claims first major scalp
HAVING claimed a major race scalp tonight, Sioux Rainbow will be given “plenty of opportunities” to add to her lance before the season is over. Speaking after the filly captured the J L Raith… Read more: Sioux claims first major scalp
Protest causes long wait to celebrate
IT WAS a stressful wait to celebrate, but veteran horseman Robbie O’Connell has “never been happier”. O’Connell’s classy trotter Magicool caused an upset when he crossed the finish ahead of his… Read more: Protest causes long wait to celebrate
Major contender scratched from Ballarat Cup
HURRICANE Harley is a shock scratching from Saturday night’s Ballarat Pacing Cup as connections wait veterinary advice regarding his future. Owner Anne Anderson revealed the stallion pulled up sore… Read more: Major contender scratched from Ballarat Cup
Grand mare attempting to join elite group
GRAND mare Dance Craze will attempt to join an elite group of trotters at Ballarat on Saturday night. Triumphant in last season’s E B Cochran Cup at the leading provincial venue, Dance Craze will… Read more: Grand mare attempting to join elite group
No fairy tale return for veteran horseman
IT WASN’T the fairy tale comeback he hoped for but veteran reinsman Robbie O’Connell “thoroughly enjoyed” his racing return. After an extended absence from driving, O’Connell partnered Power Pass at… Read more: No fairy tale return for veteran horseman
Comeback reinsman lucky to be alive
COMEBACK reinsman Glenn Gath is lucky to be alive following a horrific track work accident this morning. Recently ‘returning to the fold’ after spending more than a decade at the Lloyd Williams’… Read more: Comeback reinsman lucky to be alive
Moran not as confident as you might imagine
YOU’D think driving an odds-on favourite would provide a fair amount of confidence. In the case of David Moran, however, he isn’t as positive as you might imagine. Moran is set to partner star pacer… Read more: Moran not as confident as you might imagine
Has the apprentice overtaken the master?
DURING last year’s corresponding meeting we posed the question….has the apprentice overtaken the master? Following tonight’s edition of the Shepparton Cup program the question remains the same, and… Read more: Has the apprentice overtaken the master?
Back in the sulky again….
AFTER sitting on the sidelines for the better part of a decade, veteran horseman Robbie O’Connell is making a comeback. Although he has continuously trained a small team, O’Connell hasn’t driven in… Read more: Back in the sulky again….
Drought-breaking win opens floodgate
CONNECTIONS of Galleons Glory hope her recent drought-breaking win has opened a floodgate. Absence from the number one stall for 22 months, Galleons Glory registered an overdue success in Goulburn… Read more: Drought-breaking win opens floodgate
Partners off to a ‘flying start’
TRAINING partners Sonya Smith and Anthony Butt are off to a ‘flying start’. Although they have been a couple since 2014, Smith and Butt only formed a training partnership as of this season. Heading… Read more: Partners off to a ‘flying start’
Maiden win for new training partnership
RISING star Boots Electric registered a milestone victory at Tabcorp Park Melton last night. Although they have been a couple since 2014, Sonya Smith and Anthony Butt formed a training partnership… Read more: Maiden win for new training partnership
Aurora Australis kick starts with tonight’s Group One
TONIGHT marks the beginning of a glorious two months of trotting called the Aurora Australis, when the bright lights shine on Victorian squaregaiting. The series unites the rich Group 1s that… Read more: Aurora Australis kick starts with tonight’s Group One
New Year’s Eve delivers huge results
VICBRED Super Series Finals night on New Year’s Eve and the Breeders’ Crown Finals in November have become the second and third most wagered-on harness racing meetings in Victorian history. Only the… Read more: New Year’s Eve delivers huge results
Perfect way to celebrate maiden win
WHAT better way to celebrate the anniversary of a maiden win than with another victory! That’s what Minuscule’s connections are hoping for this weekend. Scoring upon debut in Swan Hill on January 9… Read more: Perfect way to celebrate maiden win
Will quick dash for the border pay dividends?
IT WASN’T the New Year’s Eve he was planning, but prominent horseman Chris Frisby hopes it will lead to belated celebrations. About to have lunch while at work ahead of a big night, Frisby heard… Read more: Will quick dash for the border pay dividends?
Bitter sweet result in first two-year-old event
ASTUTE horseman Damien Burns experienced the highs and lows of harness racing during his trip to Maryborough yesterday. Enjoying a “very satisfying” outcome in the opening event on the card, Burns… Read more: Bitter sweet result in first two-year-old event
Early season majors in sights
A SHORT break before another feature campaign. That’s what is on the cards for promising filly Banglez. Rounding out her debut campaign with a victory at Tabcorp Park Melton last night, Banglez will… Read more: Early season majors in sights
