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Grateful not to receive visitors’ draw!
IT’S not exactly a red carpet, but more of a welcome mat! Making his maiden voyage to Victoria for tomorrow night’s Oaks heats, New South Wales horseman Tom Ison was fearful of receiving the dreaded… Read more: Grateful not to receive visitors’ draw!
Chasing hometown feature success
LOCAL horseman Dale Afford has a strong chance to enjoy some hometown feature success during the weekend. Afford has runners in four of the eight races in Port Pirie on Saturday night, including the… Read more: Chasing hometown feature success
More way to enjoy your trots
HARNESS Racing Victoria has revealed more ways to watch Victoria’s three biggest trots feature meetings in coming months. Interim CEO Fiona Mellor announced today the Pryde’s EasiFeed Victoria Cup… Read more: More way to enjoy your trots
Stake hike applauded by premier trainer
PREMIERSHIP leading trainer Shane Loone has applauded Harness Racing SA for its vision after the governing body announced changes to its programming. As of October 1 all Monday Globe Derby cards… Read more: Stake hike applauded by premier trainer
Finding you a winner at Tabcorp Park Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: The return to a favourable draw will enhance the winning prospects of the Amanda Turnbull-trained and driven ONE TWO MANY (3). Following wins either side of a closing half-head 2nd to… Read more: Finding you a winner at Tabcorp Park Menangle Saturday night
Inter Dominion nomination lists released
THE stars have aligned for the 2022 Victorian Inter Dominion, with more than 150 hopefuls stepping forward to take a shot at Australasia’s famous series. Eighty-two nominations have been received… Read more: Inter Dominion nomination lists released
Extraordinary assault on Blue Riband heats
RECORD-BREAKING horsewoman Emma Stewart will launch an extraordinary assault on the Victoria Oaks. Heats of the time-honoured feature are due to be run at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night, with… Read more: Extraordinary assault on Blue Riband heats
“I’ll even go to church on Sunday or do a chant dance”
HOPING he has used his bad draw allocation in the heat, Craig Turnbull is prepared to call on a higher entity for a favourable starting position in the Final if given the opportunity. Discussing… Read more: “I’ll even go to church on Sunday or do a chant dance”
Here’s a riddle for you…!
HERE’S a riddle for you…how does 17 fit into five? How about nine into five? The answer to the first question is there are 17 Australian Pacing Gold purchases working towards Group One glory at… Read more: Here’s a riddle for you…!
Inter Dominion nominations closing
HARNESS Racing Victoria reminds participants that Inter Dominion nominations will close at noon on Wednesday, September 28. HRV will release the final list of nominations at 4pm tomorrow and will… Read more: Inter Dominion nominations closing
Freshman kick-start the week
FOUR $20,000 divisions of the Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund for two-year-old colts and geldings kicked off the new week of racing Monday at Harrington Raceway. Night Terror ($7, Roger Plante… Read more: Freshman kick-start the week
Trainer frustrated with “soul-destroying” system
VETERAN horseman Bronte Giorgio has used promising freshman Lethal Louie as a prime example of the ‘flaws in the National Rating System’. Speaking after the two-year-old’s success at Globe Derby… Read more: Trainer frustrated with “soul-destroying” system
Australia’s latest millionaire
EX-PATRIOT gelding Major Crocker has become Australia’s latest millionaire. Bred by South Australian businessman Gary Crocker, Major Crocker passed the magical milestone with his victory in Yonkers… Read more: Australia’s latest millionaire
Odd man out!
TALENTED young reinsman Corey Johnson was the odd man out at Globe Derby during the weekend. With a pair of South Australia’s prominent reinswomen leading the way, Johnson was the only ‘bloke’ to… Read more: Odd man out!
Star filly to miss Victoria Oaks
CONNECTIONS of tonight’s Australian Pacing Gold Sovereign winner Madrid will resist the lure of interstate riches to focus on local features. Although the Victoria Oaks shapes as an ideal target for… Read more: Star filly to miss Victoria Oaks
New Zealand campaign still on the cards
A TRIP across the Tasman remains an option, but local riches are the initial target. That’s the call from Michael Stanley when discussing Rock N Roll Doo’s campaign following his success in last… Read more: New Zealand campaign still on the cards
Hunter Cup winner to race in USA
TROUBLED pacing superstar Lochinvar Art will continue his racing career in North America. After five days of deliberation, owner Kevin Gordon confirmed the $1.4 million-earner was booked a direct… Read more: Hunter Cup winner to race in USA
Reigning champ primed for title defence
REIGNING champion Madrid is in perfect shape for her Australian Pacing Gold title defence at Club Menangle on Saturday night. Capturing last year’s APG Gold Sovereign Final by 29 metres at her… Read more: Reigning champ primed for title defence
The ‘welcome Mat’ is out at Penrith
BATHURST trainer-driver Mat Rue has been busy travelling to race meetings on both sides of the Blue Mountains. Still, it has all been worthwhile for the astute horseman as he has racked up plenty of… Read more: The ‘welcome Mat’ is out at Penrith
Mike Ko’cass finds us a winner at Menangle Saturday night
RACE ONE: Poised to receive a comfortable role near the lead and possibly the pegs, the Jack Trainor-prepared LUKE JOHN (2) appears to be one of a number of outstanding chances under the care of… Read more: Mike Ko’cass finds us a winner at Menangle Saturday night
