VIC News
Surprise early birthday present
POPULAR young reinswoman Olivia Weidenbach enjoyed a surprise early birthday present today. In fact, Weidenbach’s moment of joy was a surprise to most people – especially punters! Driving in the… Read more: Surprise early birthday present
Tiger’s ‘cub’ brother makes perfect debut
HE’S unlikely to reach the dizzy heights of his famed sibling, but Stingray Tara certainly created an impression during his Australian debut. A recent addition to the Geoff Webster stable Stingray… Read more: Tiger’s ‘cub’ brother makes perfect debut
“To get my first winner as a trainer is amazing”
CRANBOURNE is a far cry from the glitz and glamour of New Zealand Cup Day, but to Kelly Stuart-Mitchell a midweek program at the outer-city venue will long be her favourite. Bred into harness… Read more: “To get my first winner as a trainer is amazing”
Drawn to teach rivals a lesson
PROMISING mare To Sir With Love has drawn to teach her rivals a lesson in Shepparton on Saturday night. Winner of her last four starts – including a perfect three since arriving from New Zealand… Read more: Drawn to teach rivals a lesson
Date released for move out of regional racing
HARNES Racing Victoria has released a revised feature race calendar. HRV will look to move out of its regional racing model on Saturday September 26 at Tabcorp Park Melton with the $24,000 Minuteman… Read more: Date released for move out of regional racing
Can debut winner match star sibling?
WHETHER she can reach the heights of some of her siblings remains to be seen, but Ladies In Red has certainly taken the ideal first step. Making her debut in Shepparton last night, Ladies In Red… Read more: Can debut winner match star sibling?
Effects of corruption on harness racing
THE effects of corrupt activity, perceptions of corrupt activity and of integrity interventions in harness racing have been explored in a study commissioned by Harness Racing Victoria and conducted… Read more: Effects of corruption on harness racing
Rising star’s daunting first-up task
RISING star trotter Just Believe faces a daunting first-up task. Sent for a spell after running second at Tabcorp Park Melton last March, Just Believe is set to return to the same venue on Friday… Read more: Rising star’s daunting first-up task
Climb up to the winners’ circle Sonnyboy!
FANS – and those tortured by their fathers playing his music – would have backed at least one winner in Kilmore last night. Once touted as the ‘the world’s greatest entertainer’, Al Jolson was a… Read more: Climb up to the winners’ circle Sonnyboy!
“Work in progress” makes winning debut
PATIENCE were rewarded at Tabcorp Park Melton yesterday. Described as a “work in progress”, Rock The Nation made a triumphant debut for trainer Bradley Costello. “He came to us six or eight months… Read more: “Work in progress” makes winning debut
Youngster has rivals all shook up
TALENTED youngster Allshookup proved to be a big hit last night. In what was an afterthought appearance, Allshookup showed his rivals a clean pair of blue suede shoes in Echuca for trainer Shayne… Read more: Youngster has rivals all shook up
Drawn to continue perfect season
PROMISING pacer Auckland Red has a prime opportunity to continue his perfect season in Ballarat on Saturday night. Scoring first-up for trainer Michael Cole last April, Auckland Red was then… Read more: Drawn to continue perfect season
HRV supporting Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
AUSTRALIAN men and families impacted by prostate cancer will be backing two of the country’s best reinsmen John Caldow and Mick Bellman next month as they drive as ambassadors for Prostate Cancer… Read more: HRV supporting Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
He aint ugly…he’s my trotter
HE HAS an appearance of a woolly mammoth and a head only his mother could love, but to his owners Right Of Reply is beautiful. Runner-up upon debut in Cranbourne last month, Right Of Reply scored at… Read more: He aint ugly…he’s my trotter
Ballarat to host highly-anticipated clash?
NEXT week’s Ballarat program has the potential to host the highly-anticipated clash between two of Victoria’s most exciting pacers. Enthusiasts have been desperate to watch Ride High and Lochinvar… Read more: Ballarat to host highly-anticipated clash?
Inter Dominion winner’s progeny ‘naturals’
A COMBINATION of speed and stamina made Tiger Tara one of the most popular pacers in recent years. Able to sustain long sprints on his way to record times, Tiger Tara’s prowess carried him to glory… Read more: Inter Dominion winner’s progeny ‘naturals’
Cranbourne meeting transferred as precaution
AS THEY have all through the pandemic, Harness Racing Victoria has once again been on the front foot to ensure the industry continues to function. After receiving news of a positive Coronavirus case… Read more: Cranbourne meeting transferred as precaution
Promising type or over achiever?
ASTUTE horseman Graham McDermott admits he may have to alter his opinion of Heres To You Jimmy. Making his debut in Shepparton a fortnight ago, Heres To You Jimmy returned to the provincial circuit… Read more: Promising type or over achiever?
Group One winner joins stallion line up
ALREADY boasting a stellar stallion line up, Goodtime Lodge has added two sires to its crew for the pending breeding season. Operated by Ian and Judi Slater, Goodtime Lodge’s original list includes… Read more: Group One winner joins stallion line up
Late bloomer to give rivals nightmares
LATE bloomer Nightmares will be out to ruin the dreams of his rivals at Tabcorp Park Melton on Friday. Although inexperienced compared the balance of the field, Nightmares has shown plenty of… Read more: Late bloomer to give rivals nightmares
