VIC News
Debut winner greener than an Irish field
A CHANCE to freshen up before tackling his main target of the season. That’s what is in store for Northern Terror which made an impressive debut at Globe Derby during the weekend. With trainer Dale… Read more: Debut winner greener than an Irish field
Don’t say I didn’t warn you!
FOR some reason Private Eye’s scintillating victory in the George Oxford Tribute in Gunbower yesterday ignited thoughts of my late father and unwanted flashbacks of a sore backside. After being… Read more: Don’t say I didn’t warn you!
Stellar debut to enhance interest in APG yearling
ALREADY predicted to gain plenty of attention, one Lot at the Sydney Australian Pacing Gold Sale is expected to attract greater interest following last night’s Two-Year-Old Classic at Tabcorp Park… Read more: Stellar debut to enhance interest in APG yearling
Successful debutante to be major improver
EXCEPTIONALLY-BRED youngster Private Eye has improved since making his debut in Geelong last month. That’s bad news for the Australian Pacing Gold purchase’s opposition in Gunbower tomorrow. Racing… Read more: Successful debutante to be major improver
Stomach tubing case pending
HARNESS Racing Victoria stewards have issued charges against licensed persons Zac Steenhuis, Ryan Duffy and Gabriel Steenhuis under Australian Harness Racing Rul 193(1), 193(7) and 196B(1) which… Read more: Stomach tubing case pending
Rising star lucky to be alive after rare parasite infection
GIVEN what he has endured in recent months Friday night’s difficult task should be a walk in the park by comparison. Engaged in the Ararat Cup, General Dodge faces a tough assignment after drawing… Read more: Rising star lucky to be alive after rare parasite infection
Has he earned champion status?
LAST year a conversation with Andy Gath involved the question is Tornado Valley a champion? Having previously trained wonder mare La Coocaracha, Gath was unwilling to place Tornado Valley in the… Read more: Has he earned champion status?
Steel to hold strong
CONSISTENT pacer Steel Screens has a solid chance to continue his winning form at Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. Successful during his last two starts – both in Melton – Steel Screens is set to… Read more: Steel to hold strong
Another shot at Group One glory
WELL-PERFORMED squaregaiter Magicool will enjoy a “few easy days” before being given another chance at Group One glory. Racing in consistent form, Magicool earned a crack at the Australian Grand… Read more: Another shot at Group One glory
Better late than never
IT’S later than expected but Ronald J will make his Australian debut on Saturday night. Nominated for last weekend’s South Australia Trotters’ Cup, Ronald J was strangely made the first emergency… Read more: Better late than never
Acid test for rising star trotter
RISING star Sammy Showdown will face an acid test at Tabcorp Park Melton on Friday night. Creating a huge impression as he’s raced through the grades this season, Sammy Showdown is unbeaten from… Read more: Acid test for rising star trotter
Disqualified under AHRR 267(1)
HARNESS Racing Victoria stewards have today concluded an inquiry relating to licensed trainer Alan Holman being convicted of a breach of the Crimes Act 1958. On 13 May 2019 Holman pleaded guilty to… Read more: Disqualified under AHRR 267(1)
Freshman’s phenomenal debut
DEBUTANTE Soho Lanikai produced a phenomenal performance at Tabcorp Park Melton during the weekend. Given time to settle into his stride from barrier six, Soho Lanikai worked in the ‘death seat’… Read more: Freshman’s phenomenal debut
Freshman to join family’s long list of feature winners
UNBEATEN freshman Ultimate Exclusive is expected to have little trouble becoming the latest feature winner in his family. By Art Major, the two-year-old is from Saved A Corka, which boasts a perfect… Read more: Freshman to join family’s long list of feature winners
Title defence yet to be decided
A DECISION is yet to be made whether Sicario will be given the opportunity to join an elite group of pacers. Winner of last season’s South Australia Cup, Sicario is in perfect form for a title… Read more: Title defence yet to be decided
Better late than never
BETTER late than never is the way a thrilled Andy Gath described Tornado Valley’s success at Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. Favourite heading into last season’s Great Southern Star, Tornado Valley was… Read more: Better late than never
King reigns supreme in Cup
A FEW easy days then on to the next mission. That’s what is in store for King Of Swing according to trainer Craig Cross. Triumphant in tonight’s A G Hunter Cup at Tabcorp Park Melton, King Of Swing… Read more: King reigns supreme in Cup
Your chance to own a Hunter Cup winner
AS THE hours countdown to tonight’s A G Hunter Cup most of us can only dream of owning a pacer good enough to contest the Grand Circuit event, let alone win it. One of the nation’s most prestigious… Read more: Your chance to own a Hunter Cup winner
Complete with Hollywood looks
EXPECTATIONS are high heading into Sunday’s Australian Pacing Gold Sale in Melbourne. Fresh from record-breaking results in last weekend’s Brisbane Sale, the industry leader is confident the trend… Read more: Complete with Hollywood looks
Charity Lots added to APG’s Melbourne Sale
SUNDAY’S Australian Pacing Gold Sale has two late entries. Originally catalogued for 200 yearlings, the sale will now include a pair of valuable memorabilia items to help raise funds for Gavin… Read more: Charity Lots added to APG’s Melbourne Sale
