VIC News
Scary thing is he will keep getting better!
“Be afraid. Be very afraid!” While the classic Mel Brooks-originated line is best associated with the 1986 remake of The Fly, it’s also a fitting warning to prospective rivals following Ride High’s… Read more: Scary thing is he will keep getting better!
Trainer rewarded for her patience
VICTORIAN horsewoman Gloria Council has been rewarded for her patience. Having his third start since returning from his latest long break, the Council-trained Pride Lands scored an upset in Ballarat… Read more: Trainer rewarded for her patience
Exciting pair heading to Victoria
ALLWOOD Stud is delighted to announce very exciting and up and coming stallions Follow The Stars and Rock N Roll World will be standing at Goulburn Valley Equine, Congupna Victoria for the 2020/21… Read more: Exciting pair heading to Victoria
Still unwilling to compare the pair
TWO years ago it was the comparison everyone wanted an answer to. Dominating his crop, Wobelee took all before him on his way to a 12-run winning streak between his two and early three-year-old… Read more: Still unwilling to compare the pair
End of a landmark era
TONIGHT’S Tabcorp Park Melton meeting heralds the end of a landmark era for Harness Racing Victoria as the industry moves away from its regional racing structure put in place on April 2. During… Read more: End of a landmark era
Talented trotter’s tricky Tabcorp task
PROMISING mare Imsettogo faces a tricky task in her bid to return to the winners’ circle at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. Along with a wide draw, Imsettogo will once again clash with… Read more: Talented trotter’s tricky Tabcorp task
Metro racing to resume next week
HARNESS Racing Victoria is on track to move out of region-based racing on July 1 and has set July 13 as the target date to resume racing at all Victorian tracks. The news will be a boon for industry… Read more: Metro racing to resume next week
Brilliant pacer to stand at Alabar
ALABAR has announce The Storm Inside will stand his debut season at their Australian farm in 2020. With a record of 16 wins from 19 starts, The Storm Inside is one of the most gifted pacers to have… Read more: Brilliant pacer to stand at Alabar
Long way to go to match pacing namesake
CONNECTIONS of young trotter Maestro hope he will one day reach the dizzy heights of his pacing counterpart. Bred in New Zealand and named after the maestro of the sulky Maurice Holmes, Maestro had… Read more: Long way to go to match pacing namesake
Pacing sensation available via Empire Stallions
SENSATIONAL 2017 O’Brien Two-Year-Old of the Year Stay Hungry p,2,50.2; 3,1:47.3 ($1,303,709) will be available to Australasian breeders this coming season through Empire Stallions. In one of the… Read more: Pacing sensation available via Empire Stallions
You were warned!
HIGHLY-TOUTED performer Ride High completed an electrifying racing return at Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. First-up since last December, the Clayton Tonkin-trained stallion trounced his rivals in… Read more: You were warned!
Trainers take appeal to Supreme Court
ON 23 December 2019, licensed trainer-driver Ellen Tormey and licensed trainer-driver Glenn Douglas, both applied to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) for a review of the… Read more: Trainers take appeal to Supreme Court
Stakes rise for pair of Group Ones
TWO of Victoria’s premier races have benefited from stakes boosts. Harness Racing Victoria announced this morning the Victoria Cup and Great Southern Star will be increased this season. The extra… Read more: Stakes rise for pair of Group Ones
Disqualification, suspension and fines from altercation
YESTERDAY the Victorian Racing Tribunal considered charges issued by the Harness Racing Victoria stewards against licensed drivers Ken Rogers, Kaela Hryhorec and Michelle Phillips. These charges… Read more: Disqualification, suspension and fines from altercation
Not so popular win!
IT’S not often winning a race can have you somewhat in the bad books. But that was the case for Matthew Craven at Tabcorp Park Melton last night. Craven was triumphant with Pink Galahs, which scored… Read more: Not so popular win!
Industry mourning dear friend
VICTORIAN harness racing is mourning a dear industry friend after the passing of Rod Osborne. Osborne died peacefully aged 86 after a lengthy battle with illness. He is survived by wife Helen… Read more: Industry mourning dear friend
Multiple Group One winner retired to stud
SUPERSTAR pacer Poster Boy has been retired to stud and will stand his first season at Northern Rivers Equine in Kyabram this year. The five-year-old has raced 30 times for 22 wins as well as seven… Read more: Multiple Group One winner retired to stud
Bad by name, not by form
THERE is something about bad boys which holds an element of appeal. The rebel without a cause James Dean, the original wild one Marlon Brando, even Dusty Martin…isn’t that right ladies! For punters… Read more: Bad by name, not by form
Happy to be the ‘odd one out’
MULTIPLE premiership winning horseman Lance Justice was happy to be the ‘odd one out’ at Tabcorp Park Melton during the weekend. Seven races were conducted during the night program, with Emma… Read more: Happy to be the ‘odd one out’
Dates announced for Vicbred Super Series
HARNES Racing Victoria will unveil a new-look feature race calendar in early June but today revealed the 2019/20 Vicbred Super Series will be run in December, culminating in Finals night on New… Read more: Dates announced for Vicbred Super Series
