VIC News
Celebrating happy homecoming with a nice drop!
SOUTH Australian-bred trainer Greg Norman completed a happy homecoming of sorts tonight. Although he is sitting in his lounge “celebrating with a wine” as this is being written, the glass of crimson… Read more: Celebrating happy homecoming with a nice drop!
Jet to continue soaring to grand heights
TIME will tell whether she reaches the heights of Friday night’s namesake, but there are few who would doubt Im Ready Jet is heading in the right direction. A triple Group One winner – including an… Read more: Jet to continue soaring to grand heights
Rare trip on the cards
A RARE trip to Tabcorp Park Melton is being planned by Mount Gambier horseman David Drury. With three members of his stable entered for Saturday night’s program, Drury plans to cross the border in… Read more: Rare trip on the cards
Star raider afforded no favours
VICTORIAN raider Treachery has been afforded no favours in her return to South Australia. Winner of the Group One The Allwood at Globe Derby earlier in the season, Treachery will head back to the… Read more: Star raider afforded no favours
Top trotter’s busy schedule continues
TOP trotter Tough Monarch will continue his busy schedule this weekend. Fresh from a solid New Zealand campaign, Tough Monarch will be sent across the border to contest tomorrow night’s Australasian… Read more: Top trotter’s busy schedule continues
Faith rewarded with divine victory
SHE’S not the messiah, but at Tabcorp Park Melton last night The Panthiest was anything but a very naughty girl! Contesting an Australasian Breeders’ Crown Final, The Panthiest turned the divine… Read more: Faith rewarded with divine victory
Short break before next Group One campaign
A SHORT break before another Group One campaign – that’s what is on the cards for rising star Zeuss Bromac. A model of consistency, Zeuss Bromac contested his third major last night, which resulted… Read more: Short break before next Group One campaign
That one’s for you mate…
ON AN emotional night it was a fitting way to end evening. During last night’s Tabcorp Park Melton meeting a heartfelt tribute was organised for champion horseman Gavin Lang. Widely-regarded as the… Read more: That one’s for you mate…
Trainer happy to change opinion of filly
PREMIER trainer Emma Stewart is more than happy to admit she’s had to change her opinion of Ladies In Red. Following the filly’s winning debut in Shepparton on September 1, Stewart was asked if… Read more: Trainer happy to change opinion of filly
Classy youngster’s interstate campaign extended
CLASSY trotter Watts Up Majestic has had his interstate campaign extended thanks to his success at Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. Sent from New South Wales to Victoria in preparation for the Breeders’… Read more: Classy youngster’s interstate campaign extended
Scene set to New Year’s Eve fireworks
AS THE clock strikes midnight to announced the arrival of 2021 fireworks will light up the sky above Tabcorp Park Melton much to the delight of onlookers. A few hours before the gunpowder-charged… Read more: Scene set to New Year’s Eve fireworks
Time to take notice
WHEN Anthony Butt states a pacer is capable of competing in the A G Hunter Cup it is time to listen. After all, Butt knows better than anyone what it takes to win the time-honoured event, having… Read more: Time to take notice
Rising star primed to regain Group One title
A BRIEF freshen-up ahead of another feature race campaign. That’s what is in store for rising star trotter Always Ready. Speaking after Always Ready’s success in tonight’s Breeders’ Crown… Read more: Rising star primed to regain Group One title
Less then confident about title defence
HE’S entering a Group One with the reigning champion which is in strong form, but Anton Golino is anything but confident of a successful title defence. Golino, who co-trains his team with Jack… Read more: Less then confident about title defence
Will it be a case of third time lucky?
CONNECTIONS of talented youngster Illawong Barmah are hoping for a case of third time lucky at Tabcorp Park on Saturday night. Building a solid record of three wins and four seconds from seven… Read more: Will it be a case of third time lucky?
World is poorer today for the loss of such a great man
IT IS with personal sadness to report photographer extraordinaire and all round nice guy, Geoff Ampt, died suddenly overnight. Just shy of his 70th birthday, Ampt died of a heart attack. One of the… Read more: World is poorer today for the loss of such a great man
Undefeated stablemates face toughest test
UNDEFEATED stablemates Ladies In Red and Cover Of Darkness will face their toughest tests at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday. Prepared by premier trainer Emma Stewart, the youngsters are set to… Read more: Undefeated stablemates face toughest test
Increasing angst among mare owners
A LACK of suitable racing options has led to the premature retirement of another feature winner. Frustrated by the limited number of mares’ only races, owner Charlie Sant has decided to send Rock N… Read more: Increasing angst among mare owners
Good luck charm helps break 26-month drought
LUCKILY for budding horsewoman Jamiel Magri the school holidays aren’t far away. Otherwise given the events of the recet Cranbourne meeting Jamiel’s grades and attendance record would suffer. With… Read more: Good luck charm helps break 26-month drought
Drawn to complete Crown clean sweep
A PERFECT draw has Sweet Louise in a strong position to complete a clean sweep in her division of the Australasian Breeders’ Crown. Successful in her heat in Bendigo on November 6, Sweet Louise… Read more: Drawn to complete Crown clean sweep
