VIC News
Australian filly the only one in the world
AN UNASSUMING victory at Tabcorp Park Melton yesterday is believed to be a world first. Bred as “an experiment”, Soundsofcash broke her maiden status at her third start for prominent trainer Anton… Read more: Australian filly the only one in the world
Star to continue impressive comeback
MULTIPLE Group One winning pacer Poster Boy should have little difficulty continuing his impressive comeback at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. The son of Somebeachsomewhere has had two… Read more: Star to continue impressive comeback
Vale Graeme Lang
HARNESS Racing is in mourning following the death of one of the true doyens of the industry, Graeme Lang. A master horseman and champion person, ‘Daddy Lang’ as he was affectionately-known died… Read more: Vale Graeme Lang
Perfect return after accident all but ends career
AFTER considering her driving career over, Brooke Wilkins completed a triumphant return tonight. Wilkins had given up on a life as a reinswoman after a freak track work accident left her with severe… Read more: Perfect return after accident all but ends career
Youngster can emulate Group One winning sibling
ALTHOUGH she had a later start to her career, Beautiful Woman is more than capable of matching her well-accomplished older sibling. Making her debut on April 29 when unplaced after racing greenly in… Read more: Youngster can emulate Group One winning sibling
$24million Government boost for harness racing
A $24million boost from the Victorian Government will secure jobs and reinforce community harness racing centres throughout Victoria during the coronavirus pandemic. Harness Racing Victoria Chairman… Read more: $24million Government boost for harness racing
minister appoints new board member
VICTORIAN Minister for Racing Martin Pakula announced the appointment of Professor Jack Anderson to the Board of Harness Racing Victoria. Anderson is an expert in sports law and integrity matters… Read more: minister appoints new board member
Date set for regional racing to wind down
HARNESS Racing Victoria announced it would phase out of its current region-based racing in two steps. HRV chief executive Dayle Brown revealed July 1 was the “target date” for resumption of… Read more: Date set for regional racing to wind down
Classy type earns a spell
CLASSY pacer Im Sir Blake will enjoy a well-earned break before being set for another feature race campaign. Successful in Stawell last night, Im Sir Blake was sent to a paddock this morning by… Read more: Classy type earns a spell
Winning streak officially in motion
AFTER handy trotter Hatchback recently broke a string of close calls trainer John Justice hoped the victory was the beginning of a streak. Before his success at Tabcorp Park Melton a fortnight ago… Read more: Winning streak officially in motion
Premier trainer dominates unique day
MULTIPLE trips along the Western Freeway have proven fruitful for premier trainer Emma Stewart today. Beginning with the breakfast meeting at Tabcorp Park Melton this morning and ending with this… Read more: Premier trainer dominates unique day
Veteran breaks 42-month absence from winners’ circle
“I’M very proud of that one…it means a hell of a lot to me that’s for sure.” After a 42-month absence from the winners’ circle, Im Notta Trotter made his way into the number one stall in Ballarat… Read more: Veteran breaks 42-month absence from winners’ circle
Perfect night for record-breaking trainer
RECORD-BREAKING horsewoman Emma Stewart enjoyed a perfect trip to her local track tonight. Contesting the first five races in Ballarat, Stewart left with a quintet of winners. Stewart’s haul also… Read more: Perfect night for record-breaking trainer
Sights set on big summer
DESPITE bouncing back to the winners’ circle, Sammy Showdown is just “treading water” according to trainer Kylie Sugars. Making a swift transition through the grades this season, winning his first… Read more: Sights set on big summer
Odds-on favourite no sure thing
“IT MAY sound a little crazy, but this will really test him.” That was the assessment from trainer David Moran when discussing Lochinvar Art’s pending assignment. Fresh from an effortless victory in… Read more: Odds-on favourite no sure thing
Trainer Bourke suspended for cobalt
YESTERDAY, the Victorian Racing Tribunal considered a charge issued by Harness Racing Victoria stewards against licensed trainer-driver Heath Bourke under Australian Harness Racing Rule (AHRR)… Read more: Trainer Bourke suspended for cobalt
Classy pacer sent for a spell
CLASSY pacer Sicario has been sent for a spell in preparation for several end-of-the-year majors. Completing consecutive wins in Kilmore last night, Sicario will spend a month in a paddock according… Read more: Classy pacer sent for a spell
Bridesmaid finally became the bride
FOLLOWING a string of bridesmaid appearances Hatchback finally became the bride. Making another trip down Tabcorp Park Melton’s aisle yesterday, Hatchback registered his first win at his seventh… Read more: Bridesmaid finally became the bride
Unofficial Lord Mayor of Bendigo
POPULAR reinsman Alex Ashwood “put on a clinic” in Bendigo last night. Affectionately-known as Albie, and in recent times the Unofficial Lord Mayor of Bendigo, the talented driver won four of the… Read more: Unofficial Lord Mayor of Bendigo
Ideal birthday celebrations
PROMINENT trainer Anton Golino experienced the ideal birthday yesterday. Along with enjoying the milestone for the first time as a father, Golino topped the celebrations with a winner at Tabcorp… Read more: Ideal birthday celebrations
