VIC News
Squaregaiter’s step up in class
A STEP up in grade this weekend could lead to a giant leap with talented trotter Sammy Showdown. Undefeated from four starts this season, Sammy Showdown is engaged in the Vulcan Trotters’… Read more: Squaregaiter’s step up in class
Five stages of yearling sales preparation
INTENSE, nerve-racking, difficult, rewarding and satisfying. Those are the various stages of Kath McIntosh’s yearling operation. A Kyabram-based vet who is also the secretary of Harness Breeders… Read more: Five stages of yearling sales preparation
Fast proves too quick in Group Two dash
IMMEDIATE targets have yet to be determined with Always Fast despite his Group Two success at Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. Maintaining his perfect record from four starts for the season, Always Fast… Read more: Fast proves too quick in Group Two dash
Champion reinsman joins elite fraternity
CHAMPION reinsman Anthony Butt joined a select group of drivers at Tabcorp Park Melton tonight. By capturing the state’s two pacing Blue Ribands, Butt became just the fifth reinsman to win the… Read more: Champion reinsman joins elite fraternity
Golden ticket helps relieve pressure
WITH a berth in next month’s Chariots Of Fire guaranteed, the pressure is off. That’s how trainer David Moran described the feeling of having Lochinvar Art qualified for the Group One. Australia’s… Read more: Golden ticket helps relieve pressure
Passing of breeding pioneer
INDUSTRY participants are saddened to learn of the passing of one of the breeding industry’s pioneers, Alan Playford Galloway. Galloway died suddenly at his home in Coffs Harbour yesterday at the… Read more: Passing of breeding pioneer
Luck to play a strong hand in Group events
LUCK and plenty of it could see Gary Hoban win a feature or two at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. Hoban has runners in a pair of Group races, including the prestigious Victoria Oaks… Read more: Luck to play a strong hand in Group events
History waiting to happen in sprint
WHILE it doesn’t carry the same prestige as the Miracle Mile, Mercury80 carries the same premise – the need for speed. Or more precisely, the need to better a certain time over a certain distance… Read more: History waiting to happen in sprint
Hoping history can repeat itself
TWO years ago he made the long journey south and returned home with a Group One winner. On Saturday night Queensland horseman Grant Dixon is hoping history can repeat itself. In 2018 Dixon made the… Read more: Hoping history can repeat itself
Comeback pacer breaks long drought
IT TOOK a little longer than anticipated but comeback pacer Neanger Guy registered a long overdue victory in Ballarat during the weekend. Sidelined 27 months, Neanger Guy was runner-up during his… Read more: Comeback pacer breaks long drought
Possible stud career for Group One winner
A STUD career is being considered for injury-plagued pacer The Storm Inside. Set to contest last Saturday night’s Ballarat Cup, The Storm Inside was scratched from the Group One after breaking his… Read more: Possible stud career for Group One winner
Life of luxury for Group One competitor’s travel mate
THE life of a pony can be quite luxurious. While his best mate Idealsomemagic works Sharky reaps of the benefits of their friendship. A travel companion of the well-performed the pacer, Sharky’s… Read more: Life of luxury for Group One competitor’s travel mate
Top squaregaiter may miss Group One
A DECISION about Dance Craze’s next mission will be made during the next few days. Winner of tonight’s E B Cochran Cup in Ballarat, Dance Craze is on target to defend her Great Southern Star title… Read more: Top squaregaiter may miss Group One
Visitors’ draws for trotting stablemates
A PAIR of difficult draws will make life tough for New South Wales raiders Revy Jay and Amandas Spur at Ballarat on Saturday night. Sent south of the border by Joe and Mary Rando, the trotters are… Read more: Visitors’ draws for trotting stablemates
Enjoy great racing while helping wildlife
FANTASTIC racing is not the only reason to head to Ballarat on Saturday night. With several features and heats on the card, Ballarat’s flagship evening has attracted some of the best trotters and… Read more: Enjoy great racing while helping wildlife
APG watch list during stellar Cup night
SATURDAY night’s Ballarat meeting is already going to be an interesting affair. With a string of high class performers set to compete throughout the card there is plenty for all enthusiasts to… Read more: APG watch list during stellar Cup night
Plan A…then we’ll work on Plan B
TRADITIONALLY ‘plan B’ is an alternative only when ‘plan A’ fails to work out. For astute horseman Adam Kelly the first part of the equation has to come to fruition in hope the second part can be… Read more: Plan A…then we’ll work on Plan B
Chasing fifth consecutive win in Group One
POWER couple Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen are back in a bid to continue their dominance. The New Zealand-based duo have arrived in Victoria with a strong team, including Chase Auckland and Self… Read more: Chasing fifth consecutive win in Group One
Dare to compare the pair
ONE is a widely-regarded as a legend – a champion of his time and arguably the finest horseman the industry has known. The other is his grandson who has clearly inherited his grandfather’s skill… Read more: Dare to compare the pair
Deja vu all over again
A RUNNING joke among my sons is I just sit behind a computer and type “Blah, blah horse, blah, blah horse…” it’s that simple! The little turds think it’s quite hilarious. Given the results of this… Read more: Deja vu all over again
