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“I may have yelled at the screen a bit”
IF YOU’RE dining is a nice quiet restaurant and all of a sudden someone is yelling at a nearby television, chances are it’s Michael Stanley. Enjoying a relaxing evening with his family and friends… Read more: “I may have yelled at the screen a bit”
HRV demands answers from Sky
HARNESS Racing Victoria is extremely disappointed tonight’s Group One Tabcorp Park Melton meeting, featuring the Aldebaran Park Knight Pistol, was broadcast on Sky Racing 2. HRV received no prior… Read more: HRV demands answers from Sky
Reigning champ sends ominous warning
STAR mare Stylish Memphis sent notice to prospective rivals via her performance at Club Menangle just moments ago. Having her third start since crossing the Tasman last month, the New Zealand-bred… Read more: Reigning champ sends ominous warning
Prominent couple celebrate milestone
PROMINENT breeders Marie and Peter Neil celebrated a milestone earlier this week. Operating under Rayngold, the New South Wales-based Neils began their venture in breeding after purchasing a pair of… Read more: Prominent couple celebrate milestone
Superstar to miss $1million Miracle Mile
DISAPPOINTED with the timing, but conscious of his star’s wellbeing, David Moran has made the tough call to miss the Miracle Mile with Lochinvar Art. Referring to the stallion as a “tired horse”… Read more: Superstar to miss $1million Miracle Mile
Inspirational reinswoman leading the way…again!
A STAR anytime of the season, Dani Hill appears to shiner even brighter at this time of the year. Hill, along with close to 300 reinswomen throughout Australia and New Zealand, is sporting… Read more: Inspirational reinswoman leading the way…again!
APG selection bragging rights split evenly
BRAGGING rights between Michael Court and I were split during last Sunday’s Australian Pacing Gold Sale in Melbourne. As part of our office rivalry regarding yearling selections, Michael and I pick… Read more: APG selection bragging rights split evenly
G-Mac now has plenty of reasons to smile
IN November last year, veteran Menangle Park horseman Glenn McElhinney was involved in a nasty fall at the Wednesday morning trials. The incident resulted in him sustaining a badly-fractured elbow… Read more: G-Mac now has plenty of reasons to smile
25 years since ground breaking European success
“IS IT 25 years already? Gee, time flies.” That was the statement from Kerryn Manning when discussing former champion trotter Knight Pistol’s greatest feat. With the squaregaiter being honoured at… Read more: 25 years since ground breaking European success
Chris still has that magic touch
PERTHVILLE trainer Chris Frisby has a reputation for being able to pick out the qualities in a yearling. Of course, his greatest claim to fame in that regard was when he chose Our Uncle Sam at a… Read more: Chris still has that magic touch
Star mare back to defend feature titles
REIGNING champion Stylish Memphis will defend the first of her two Club Menangle titles this weekend. Sent across the Tasman in preparation for the features, Stylish Memphis is engaged in Saturday… Read more: Star mare back to defend feature titles
Amazing opening week for Team Teal
WHAT an amazing week it has been for Team Teal. Just seven days into the campaign and Australia’s leading ladies have won an incredible 59 races! Between February 1 and March 15 every reinswoman in… Read more: Amazing opening week for Team Teal
Drawn to secure Chariots berth
VICTORIAN star Act Now has a prime opportunity to make his way into next week’s Chariots Of Fire. A luckless fifth when first-up from an 11-week break at Tabcorp Park Melton during weekend, Act Now… Read more: Drawn to secure Chariots berth
New arrivals a scary prospect for rivals
VICTORIAN owners Merv and Meg Butterworth are looking forward to the upcoming South Australia Cup Carnival…and for good reason! With the series of features, which conclude with the SA Cup on April… Read more: New arrivals a scary prospect for rivals
Hoping for a successful debut
SHE’S not going into the track with dreams of grandeur, but that’s not to say Kaycee Carey isn’t hoping for a successful debut. Carey is set to have her first starter as a trainer at Globe Derby… Read more: Hoping for a successful debut
Plan ‘A’ complete, now time for Plan ‘A’!
PLAN ‘A’ has panned out perfectly and now it’s time for, well, a second Plan ‘A’. Heading to Club Menangle last night, veteran horseman Harry Martin had one goal in sight – gain a berth in the… Read more: Plan ‘A’ complete, now time for Plan ‘A’!
Pony trot star donates ‘winnings’ to teal campaign
SORRY Vin Diesel, but you got it wrong…Milla Sutton knows better! As his macho man character Dominic Toretto in The Fast and The Furious, Diesel declares “it don’t matter whether you win by an inch… Read more: Pony trot star donates ‘winnings’ to teal campaign
Tears flow as Group One win honours legendary Grandfather
TEARS flowed for Nathan Purdon after his speedy mare Spellbound finally broke through for Group One win during a sad period for the family. Purdon’s grandfather, legendary Kiwi horseman Roy, died… Read more: Tears flow as Group One win honours legendary Grandfather
King on target for a slice of history
ALONG with joining a pair of the all-time greats just moments ago, King Of Swing served notice he is on target for a record-breaking performance. Proving too good in the A G Hunter Cup at Tabcorp… Read more: King on target for a slice of history
Hoping recent history continues in Chariots
POPULAR Victorian horseman Aaron Dunn hopes recent history can continue when he heads to Club Menangle in a fortnight. Dunn will make the trek across the Murray for the Chariots Of Fire after Bondi… Read more: Hoping recent history continues in Chariots
